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The Flying Penguin is our regular newsletter containing stories from returned volunteers, updates from the IVP office and committee, a round-up of peace-related activities and events from around the world, and discussion and opinion articles on a range of topics connected with the achievement of a peaceful global society. In past issues we have discussed what makes a successful workcamp, the challenges of volunteering in confl ict areas, and taking practical steps towards achieving the aims of the Service Civil International movement of being catalysts for change in a violent, inequitable world.
Your Contributions
We always need your news. As a member maybe you have been involved in some local actions promoting peace. As a volunteer you certainly have a unique story to tell of your experiences and personal path as a positive force against injustice, discrimination, isolation, environmental degradation or conflict. Please send us your stories (up to about 750 words) and photos – admin@ivp.org.au.
And please give us your feedback about the newsletter – what you enjoy reading, what you would like to see more of, etc.
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2022 Garma Key Forum – Yolลu leadership in the Modern World: Yingiya Guyula MLA, Member for Mulka – click title for video.
๐๏ธ THIS IS PEACE TO ME ๐![]()
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What does peace mean to you?![]()
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Join a diverse group of people from around the world for โThis is Peace to Meโ, a digital workcamp exploring the connections between war, the environment, art and peacebuilding.![]()
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Together, participants will:![]()
๐ธ explore the environmental and human consequences of war![]()
๐จ create artistic responses inspired by photography![]()
๐ค work in international teams and exchange perspectives across cultures![]()
๐ contribute to a digital anti-war exhibition![]()
๐ฌ share their visions of peace through art, stories and dialogue![]()
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The project takes place online from 14โ30 September 2026, with group meetings and collaborative work.![]()
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โจ Weโre looking for creative, open-minded participants who are interested in peacebuilding, art, resistance and intercultural exchange.![]()
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๐ Apply here by 9 September: forms.gle/wq4jqsjhAbhuY4E28![]()
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#peaceactivism #interculturalexchange #peacebuilding
At the end of last month, Service Civil International (SCI) had to close their office in Antwerpen, Belgium due to budget cuts. ๐![]()
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It was not an easy decision, but one that had to be made so we can strategise for SCIโs future. ๐ฑ![]()
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They shared their final goodbyes around drinks and snacks and started planning for what's next.![]()
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If you'd like to support us in keeping peace work and SCI spaces decolonised, please donate to the fundraising campaign! ![]()
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Any amount makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for standing with us! ๐๐
At the end of last month, Service Civil International (SCI) had to close their office in Antwerpen, Belgium due to budget cuts. ๐![]()
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It was not an easy decision, but one that had to be made so we can strategise for SCIโs future. ๐ฑ![]()
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They shared their final goodbyes around drinks and snacks and started planning for what's next.![]()
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If you'd like to support us in keeping peace work and SCI spaces decolonised, please donate to our fundraising campaign at donorbox.org/fund-decolonial-future![]()
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Any amount makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for standing with us! ๐๐
