One word: Amazing! Written by VioletteAugust 2023 One word: AMAZING — I’m Violette, I’m 26 years old and I come from Belgium ?? I joined the SCI workcamp in Malaysia in Chesire House from the 4th till the 15th of August 2023. I had an incredible time, and I learned so many things about Malaysian culture…
The shortest and longest year of my life Written by AmbraJuly 2023 One year ago, I was presented with an exciting opportunity that somehow reshaped my opinions and provided me with great memories. At the time, I was taking a break from my studies and looking for something entirely new, meaningful, and outside of my comfort…
Togo Akpé kaka Written by Emilie LavenderMay 2023 Togo Akpé kaka[1] Cross tales between Togo and Belgium A volunteer project in Togo is not something you do alone! There is always someone ready to accompany a yovho (white person) to the market, on an excursion or simply at the end of the street to have…
Nowhere is in Thailand Written by Guillaume CollardMay 2023 I like to think that of all the volunteering adventures that have existed and will exist one day, mine was one of the most beautiful. In any case, it is unique and I hope you will enjoy reading about it as much as I did. “Travel…
Edward’s volunteering experience with SAVWA Written by Edward ChilopaApril 2023 Edward Chilopa from New Hope Waves, Zambia, is currently doing long-term volunteering with South Africa Volunteer Workcamps Association (SAVWA). In February 2023 he travelled 24 hours by truck, nearly 1200km, to reach his new home for the coming months: Soshanguve, a township situated about 30km north…
Meet Isabel: a participant of SCI Austria Training “The power behind good intention” Written by IsabelFebruary 2023 Meet Isabel: a participant of SCI Austria Training “The power behind good intention” In December – 1 to 7 December 2022 – SCI Austria organised an Erasmus+ training about colonialism and volunteerism in Innsbruck. Indeed, colonialism is still part…
Experience of a volunteer at ‘Holiday for kids’ SCI workcamp. Written by Brelyantika Indra Jesa (Indonesia) & Hewad Alikhil (Afghanistan)February 2023 For more than 30 years the SCI Germany (Moers) has been active in many areas to support the youth in Moers. Last summer SCI Germany (Moers) offered a program designed for children aged 6-10,…
My experience at a workcamp in India Written by Zahir RaihanDecember 2022 I had the privilege to be a participant in the 8 days long work-&-study camp organised by Maharashtra Group, SCI India in collaboration with SANVITA Ashram to gear up SCI activities after the post COVID global situation. …
My experience at the EPM 2022! Written by Grisel NoëllaOctober 2022 What is the EPM? The Exchange Platform meeting takes place every year before the ICM. It is the place where branches, partners and contacts can meet in person to exchange and discuss different topics. The aim is to establish a common action plan for the…
My ESC Journey with VSI! Written by NicolasOctober 2022 My time as VSI’s Marketing and Communications officer has certainly proved both eventful and interesting. I started in October 2021, so learning the ropes and my first few months as an ESC volunteer all took place online against the backdrop of a global pandemic. I’d like to especially…