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1.2 billion people are about to reach reproductive age: don't ignore the youth
With 1.2 billion teenagers about to reach reproductive age, the world stands on the precipice of a population explosion – and a sexual health disaster.
Max Son, 25, headed to London’s…
Edna Adan is the mother of Somaliland. Here’s what Africa’s ‘Iron Lady’ means to me
Edna Adan is a fearless activist. For the last four decades she has campaigned against female genital mutilation in her motherland and across the world. She turns 80 this year.
Do I tick the box? Why we need diversity now
Watch VSO ICS returned volunteer Takyiwa Danso's impassioned speech about achieving a diverse society we can be proud of, produced as part of Almeida Theatre's Figures of Speech project.
I was inspired…
Here’s how I ended the global ban on hijabs in basketball
Basketball coach, actor and spoken word poet Asma Elbadawi, 27, didn’t understand why a head covering should stop fellow Muslim women and girls from playing basketball professionally. Recently, as part of a group…
ICS volunteer moves to Greece to help refugees
At six, Usaama Kaweesa moved with his family to the UK from Uganda. As an immigrant leaving a country of extreme poverty, the refugee cause is one that’s always been close to his heart. Now 27, he tells us why he…
Predicting success: volunteer Robert's psychic night was out of this world
Y Care International ICS volunteer Robert Foy knew he was going to be going away on a short volunteering project during his pre-departure process so needed to be super organised and manage his time effectively to…
My funny video made my second fundraising attempt a success
Well hello there Fundraising Fans! This week we’ve got some great tips from a VSO ICS Team Leader who created a funny fundraising video in order to bring in the money for his second ICS placement in Tanzania with…
'Don't be disheartened': Two creative ideas that brought in the money
Happy Fundraising Friday y'all! It's that time again, you lucky things.
This week we've got some creative and classic fundraising, so on with the show!
Heather Hodkinson decided to use her natural…
Staying positive: our top tips for keeping the momentum during fundraising
Hey Fundraising Fans! Today we wanted to talk you through how to stay positive while fundraising.
We know this is easier said than done.
Even so, it’s an issue that comes up time and time again…
"It was an exciting challenge": top tips from first time ICS fundraisers
Well hello there Fundraising Enthusiasts and a Happy New Year to you all!
We thought we’d ease you all back into the swing of fundraising with some cracking ideas brought to you by our delightful…
From art exhibitions to tote bags: two volunteers getting creative to fundraise
If you’ve signed up to do ICS, I’m going to bet it’s because you want to push yourself out of your comfort zone, do something that maybe you’d never imagined you’d be doing and learn something new.
You…
Putting on a show: How Claudia's cricket club night brought in the money
This week we feature Fundraising Superstar and Raleigh International ICS volunteer Claudia Eusebi who managed to smash her fundraising target by putting on a night at her cricket club.
To reach your…
Office Olympics, living below the line and mum pilates
This week we feature Fundraising Superstar Becca Foster who faced her fundraising head on – embracing the challenge and getting stuck in.
She achieved her goal and now has a great story to tell. So, onto…
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Five skills you can learn from volunteering overseas
ICS pushed me well out of my comfort zone and equipped me with experience of overcoming challenges in an unfamiliar environment. As a result, I have an increased confidence to accept more difficult tasks at work and take the lead…Broadstairs to Land's End: Joanna's 400 mile ride was a personal challenge
Volunteer Joanna Maskens decided to take on a massive sponsored challenge as a part of her fundraising - cycling from Broadstairs to Land's End. camping as she went. That’s over 400 miles! We’re pretty sure none…
Lessons I learned through my fundraising
Getting started with your fundraising can seem daunting. It did for Raleigh volunteer Louise Hunnisett. But, where there is a will there is a way and once Louise got started she was amazed how quickly she met her…
On the move: Jonny's 244km bike ride from coast to coast for ICS
International Service ICS Team Leader Jonny Snowden also felt initially worried about fundraising but decided to launch into several physical challenges, turning his passion (keeping fit) into a fundraising…
At uni? No time? Here's how Imogen fit fundraising around her life
Summer is supposed to be a time when we kick back and relax, but we know that it can be the busiest time of year for our ICS volunteers with exams, work, weddings, holidays and of course fundraising.
…Fundraising showed Beth the MC skills she didn't know she had
With a new season comes a new group of volunteers kicking of their ICS journey with some great fundraising! This week’s fundraising blog is all about getting started and getting stuck in!
The cake sale…
Down to business in Kenya
Balloon ICS volunteer Jamie is in Kenya working with local entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Here he talks about the first two weeks of the programme and what his team plans to do next.
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Fundraising is a juggling act. Here's how Rose and Abi managed to keep up
Having to juggle various commitments is an unavoidable part of a fundraiser’s life!
You’re all probably experiencing this to a certain degree and learning in the process how to prioritise, how to manage…
Funded by the UK Government.
ICS is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which projects the UK as a force for good in the world, including reducing poverty and tackling global challenges.