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Blogs
Fundraising stories
Find inspiration for your own fundraising
Volunteer stories
Volunteers share their experiences of working overseas
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© ICS / International Service / Nick Adatsi"Goalball makes disabled people visible" - Lucy's story
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© ICS / International Service / Nick Adatsi“Sometimes stigma isn’t always obvious” – Richard’s story
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© ICS / International Service / Nicholas Seun Adatsi“We showed we’re equal without even needing to say it” – Nikita’s story
Action at home stories
Volunteers making a difference at home
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© Kennedy MmariICS made me one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Young People
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Is global citizenship on the decline? Six ICS alumni speak out
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© James Boosey“When we arrived at the orphanage, it seemed like the children were forced to dance for us” – James's story
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© Elena Ricci“Growing up in Nigeria, I saw volunteers motivated more by making their Instagram look good than doing good” – Elena’s story
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We asked you to send us your stories of voluntourism. Here's what you sent us
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© Shutterstock.comKitchen gardens and food forests: Lilian’s project helps Kenya’s rural farmers become self-sufficient
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Our eyes are our ears: The fight for Deaf rights in 13 inspiring photos
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© Beth Adams“ICS is open to people who wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise” – Beth’s story
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© VSO / Suraj Ratnya Shakya5 ways to use your ICS experience to get ahead
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Youth power in Nepal
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© ICS / Jeff DeKockDebunking 4 myths behind youth volunteering
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9 photos celebrating International Youth Day around the world
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