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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.
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SCI Germany is looking for volunteers to join their eco workcamp!![]()
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๐ฟ At this workcamp, you will learn a lot about the formation of peatlands, the animals and plants in the moor and why moor protection is so important for the climate.![]()
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The Mosbrucher Weiher is an area of moorland that formed thousands of years ago in the middle of the volcanic Eifel.![]()
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โ In order to utilise the area and extract the peat, ditches were once dug through the moor to drain off the water.![]()
๐ If a moor dries out, rare species disappear and large amounts of CO2 are released. This process is to be reversed as part of the workcamp!![]()
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21 September - 04 October 2025![]()
๐ Mosbruch, Germany![]()
๐ find this workcamp here in our bio and apply!
We have extended the application deadline for this amazing project!! ๐๐ผ![]()
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๐ฃ We are looking for young activits in Australia and Indonesia with skills in project coordination, leadership and conflict resolution to be applied![]()
to grassroots projects.![]()
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The project will consist of two phases :![]()
๐ป An online training course focused on conflict resolution, nonviolent communication,![]()
leadership and project coordination![]()
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๐ช๐ผ After the training course, the participants will take part in short-term voluntary![]()
activities in Australia and Indonesia, choosing among different roles and tasks, which![]()
will be adapted to participantsโ needs, availability and preferences.![]()
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Apply by filling this form by 20 June ๐๐ผ bit.ly/peaceacrossthesea![]()
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We are looking forward to your application! ๐
๐ฃ We are looking for young activits in Australia and Indonesia with skills in project coordination, leadership and conflict resolution to be applied![]()
to grassroots projects.![]()
![]()
The project will consist of two phases :![]()
๐ป An online training course focused on conflict resolution, nonviolent communication,![]()
leadership and project coordination![]()
![]()
๐ช๐ผ After the training course, the participants will take part in short-term voluntary![]()
activities in Australia and Indonesia, choosing among different roles and tasks, which![]()
will be adapted to participantsโ needs, availability and preferences.![]()
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Apply by filling this form by 10 June ๐๐ผ bit.ly/peaceacrossthesea![]()
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We are looking forward to your application! ๐
