Who we are
The IVS movement
International Voluntary Service (IVS) has since 1920 sought to respond to the prevalent issues of society on a local and global level, it aims to pursue peace, global solidarity and social justice…
Our Members Worldwide
CCIVS brings together 188 international and national organisations in 79 locations all over the world which actively engage in grassroots community-based projects…
Links to the UN system
CCIVS is in official partnership with UNESCO – associate status and is actively involved in the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee. It holds liaison status with the FAO…
If you have come here to help me
You are wasting your time.
But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine,
then let us work together.
Aboriginal activist group, Queensland, 1970s
What we do
Latest CCIVS News
Evolve Lab: CCIVS Youth Workers Master Advocacy, PR, Communication in Paris, April 24-30, 2023
31 people from over 25 countries participated in the event, creating a…
Welcome to ICON Project: Empowering IVS Organizations for Positive Change with Impactful Strategies
Get ready for a journey of transformation and impact! We’re thrilled to…
World Heritage Volunteers 2023: Empowering Change for a Sustainable Future
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre recently announced the selected projects for the…
Exploring ‘The Hidden Power of Memes’: Master Class Series on Racism and Discrimination with Javier Larios
During the Master Class Series on Racism and Discrimination, which took place…
AlwaysON for Youth: Empowering European Youth with a Digital Revolution
We are thrilled to share exciting insights from the strategic youth partnership…
Decolonise International Voluntary Service: Unveiling the “Food for Thought Laboratory” in Ferrara, Italy!Â
From July 10th to July 16th, 2023, Ferrara, Italy, became the nucleus…
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