Building together in Rome: Malte Fischer’s ESC experience at Utopic Garden II Written by David GrélaudOctober 2025 Malte Fischer, 27, from Berlin, Germany, recently completed his studies and decided to participate in a European Solidarity Corps project to gain field experience, develop practical skills, and interact with a diverse community. Interested in sustainability, manual labor, and…
Finding Strength in Semič: A Story of People Who Give Their All Written by MathildaSeptember 2025 My Workcamp Experience Between the 26th and the 31st of September we were part of an SCI camp where we got to know Rok and his association for Paraplegics, as well as some of the members. From my perspective it…
From Ajloun to Bern, and from there to the whole world: unforgettable lessons Written by Mohammed Hamadat March 2025 Space for Sustainable Development It was my pleasure to participate in a training course on digital environmental storytelling held in Bern, Switzerland, hosted by the International Civil Service Foundation – Switzerland from 17 March to 24 March…
Augusto interview about his volunteer experience Written by Augusto Eugénio MacarringueApril 2025 Can you introduce yourself? My name is, Augusto Eugénio Macarringue, I’m 28 years old and I am Mozambique, I am an IT Support Technician and also a volunteer. What were you doing before volunteering? Before volunteering I was a Sexual and Reproductive Health activist,…
Sport, language and art in Shatila: voices beyond borders Written by Clara PunziJanuary 2025 As I left Shatila on my way back to Italy, I could hardly foresee that, in nothing more than a couple of weeks, this fragile yet vibrant community would have soon find itself at the heart of renovated violence. Although there were…
Permaculture, eco-construction and wildlife inventory : my civil service in Kosovo Written by Jules DomalainMay 2024 This article was written by Jules Domalain, from France, about his experience as a volunteer in Kosovo, in the Bozevce village, hosted by GAIA Kosovo. A few years ago, when I was studying ecology (the science), I never would…
Growing ideas and plants taking root in Senegal and Belgium Written by Chantal MoreauMarch 2024 Life is made up of lots of things: sometimes wanted, sometimes random, sometimes mere coincidences, and sometimes choices. Sometimes there is no choice at all. As for myself, I am an expert in choices and decision-making, especially when it comes to…
The role of youth in the struggle for climate justice Written by Sharmin Shara MimJanuary 2024 I participated in COP 28 from December 9 to 12, 2023, where I attended various enlightening sessions, engaged in networking with like-minded youth, and conducted an on-ground podcast for the Green Diversity Project. The sessions covered diverse topics such as…
My experience at COP 28 Written by Luis FrailerDecember 2023 Luis, vicepresident of SCI Mardid and coordinator of their local environmental group, participated in COP28, the 28th United National Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Conference of the Parties. COP28 was taking place in Dubai this year and Luis participated as a SCI delegate online. I…
Ecology and camaraderie: an experience of discovery and reflection Written by SarahSeptember 2023 My name is Sarah. Last year, I was hosted by the BioLiving and Verde associations in Valongo, near Porto, Portugal, for a volunteer project. How did it feel to spend two weeks trying to control invasive species? Greener Park – Greener Future:…