The End of the Climate Debate The effects of climate change have undeniable this year – from the wildfires in California to COVID-19. Youth movements are creating change. Gurjinder Khambay October 6, 2020
The unheard echos: the wellbeing of Yemen Reimagining Society is an International youth-led organization embracing the concept of “Wellbeing”, to understand the situation in Yemen. Staff Writer September 10, 2020
Civil Society in COVID-19: A Power in Predicament Civil society, although with much potential to be realised, is a power in predicament in today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Read to find out more. Ip Anna Tin Wai August 24, 2020
Volunteers are rebuilding Beirut, Lebanon. Here is how you can help. Since the explosion, thousands of volunteers – mainly young people – have gathered in Beirut to help clean up the city and to restore it to its former glory. Nipuna Ambanpola August 9, 2020
Inspire Change On Nelson Mandela Day 2020 We feature a list of things you can do on Mandela Day 2020. Nipuna Ambanpola June 30, 2020
Transforming Communities Through Volunteering “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.”― Marianne Williamson At some point in life, we’ve had lofty goals and vision of making the world a better place. Eventually, we start waiting for that perfect time… Violet Isek April 13, 2020
A Panacea to Gender-Based Violence Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is any type of violence against a person due to their sexual orientation or biological characteristics that makes us male or female. Common justifications for violence are based on socially defined gender norms, that is, the proper roles and responsibilities of men and women. The Narrative When people hear about gender-based violence,… Violet Isek February 26, 2020
A Decade to go: Sustainable Development Goals “Surely, we have a responsibility for future generations a planet that is healthy and habitable by all species.” Sir. David Attenborough What SDGs is all about About 5 years ago, the 194 UN member states agreed on a set of universal goals – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals and targets were meant to guide… Violet Isek February 12, 2020
“Let’s Shake Things Up”. African Union Youth Envoy Aya Chebbi Unravels Youth Plan 2019-20 The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The AU is guided by its vision of “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by… Nipuna Ambanpola October 20, 2019
“Local Challenges, Local Solutions”: USLS 2019 “When I started IVolunteer International, it was a Facebook page with one like.” I wanted to let the hundreds of passionate and fired up leaders in the audience know, while I was answering one of the questions from a delegate. See, we are so caught up with wanting to change entire communities that sometimes we… Nipuna Ambanpola August 13, 2019
English Street School in Morocco: From an Old Street to a School “Let’s learn English for free”, “Our street is our school”, “We need languages in our life”: These are the words of Mouhcine Camel, the founder of English Street class, when interviewed by IVolunteer. In Essaouira, an old port city in Morocco‘s Atlantic coast, known by tourism as the main commercial asset and probably the only… Abdessamad Ejjiar May 27, 2019
Geekend Celebrates 10 Years of GRIT Geekend is a two-day conference for entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, makers, leaders and change agents from Savannah and beyond. Established in 2009, it has evolved into a celebration of innovation in business, technology, and the arts. Its mission is to foster and grow the regional innovation economy by showcasing accomplishments, introducing new ideas, and connecting people… Nipuna Ambanpola April 29, 2019
