Pacifism, solidarity, friendliness, ecology, diversity and citizenship. These are the six values of SCI. This movement, now 100 years old, has witnessed many struggles and social changes and has also evolved over time. SCI advocates inclusiveness, equality and acceptance for all. So I was surprised to read, in an account of a volunteer project from…
Interview with Sara Vaca, an Equatorian volunteer living in Austria. The interview was conducted in Brussels during a CCIVS event addressing decolonizing volunteering. Sara has already produced extensive work on decolonizing volunteering issues with SCI Austria, and here she is presenting key ideas to keep in mind when working towards greater reciprocity in collaboration with…
In the spirit of regional understanding and cooperation 3 voluntary originations UVIKUITA (Tanzania), Zimbabwe Workcamps Association (ZWA) and South Africa Volunteer Workcamp Association (SAVWA) forged a partnership for a 40 days regional workcamp which started in Tanzania, moving to Zimbabwe and ended in South Africa.
We are proud to announce that SCI has become an official partner of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). This partnership reaffirms SCI’s commitment to peace and antimilitarism in the face of growing global threats. As part of ICAN, we will work within a strong coalition of organisations campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons…
Meet Emma, Constance, and Vanja: three long-term volunteers who have joined the community of “La Città dell’Utopia” and SCI Italia through the international programs “European Solidarity Corps” and Service Civique. Each of them brings a unique background and perspective, but all share a passion for learning, personal development, and contributing to meaningful projects. “My name…
As 2024 progresses we checked in with our branches carrying out projects under SCI’s regranting scheme and are thrilled to share the progress they made. Funded through the EU’s Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme (CERV), the Regranting Scheme supports initiatives that manifest the core values of SCI and the European Union. Always with a…
October 7, 2024; one year after we are left devastated, horrified, shocked by the news and we keep strongly condemning the acts of violence perpetrated on civilians. CCIVS and SCI stand resolute in our commitment to the values of peace, justice, and human rights. We call upon civil society and governments worldwide to take a firm stance against this aggression, to speak out for peace, and to act in solidarity with those affected. We must stand together to demand justice and ensure that human rights and dignity are upheld for all. Without accountability, there will be no peace.
Read the full statement.
Last week, SCI Italy has hosted a seminar called “Stop All Genocide”. Fabrizio tells us his reflections on power, privilege and solidarity.
From 02–08.04.2024 three volunteers Jonas, Marlene und Anna from SCI Germany had the opportunity to travel to Herentals, Belgium to participate in the training course “From Conflict to Collaboration: Building a Culture of Peace in Diverse Communities”. The course gathered 28 participants from 10 countries and many more nationalities. The training is a part of…
Hello everyone! I’m Konstantinos, the new project volunteer here at SCI’s International Secretariat. I come from the land of philosophy, olives, and political scandals, also known as Greece, and I have a great love for exploring new places and ideas. I studied social policy in Athens and later delved into cultural sociology during my master’s…