#IStandWithRefugees Written by AinaJanuary 2017 My time in Greece began at City Plaza, a squat hotel in downtown Athens that was occupied by four hundred refugees, as well as Greek and International solidarity. This project was unique in how it functioned. It was more than just accommodation. Residents – both refugees and solidaritarians alike contributed to the…
Camp Leaders Prepare in Belgium Written by Shane CarolanFebruary 2016 I arrived at Wereldwerf with 3 others choosing unanimously to walk the last few miles to the site of the VIA Campleader training weekend. Arriving in good time we met and greeted some of the other people we would be sharing this weekend with. After a…
Wikipedia for Peace Written by Thomas Schallhart Peace activist, Wikimedia volunteer in Austria/SwedenAugust 2015 Last year I had the privilege to coordinate a community project that I’ve in mind for a long time. I imagined a rather small and grassroots community project that would break down borders of languages and countries and unite people who want…
With love from Sri Lanka Written by MathildeFebruary 2015 Dear SCI, Wow! It has been two amazing months here and I have been surrounded by so sweet and open hearted people, who have made my daily life so fantastic. Right from the beginning you took so good care of us and SCI became really quickly like…