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Case studies and impact

Volunteers leading a HIV AIDS awareness raising session credit Rachel Blackler

LUTI

Our volunteers are working with some of the most marginalised people in Rwandan society: sex workers. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2018

Updated: 30th May, 2018

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Rwanda
  • Case studies and impact
  • Our blog
Beatrice Kanko gathers shea nuts - credit: Daniel Akam

UGF CDN

We work with women across Burkina Faso to turn shea nuts into a route out of poverty. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2018

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Burkina Faso
  • Case studies and impact
two APIL volunteers work on the APIL gardens

APIL

"With support from International Service, we can get the funds we need to improve people's lives and positively impact our environment." Read more

Published: 21st March, 2018

Updated: 29th March, 2018

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Burkina Faso
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Credit: Andrew Aitchson

Mussa and Melina

We work with families and communities to make sure girls like Melina can finish their education. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 2nd May, 2019

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Malawi
ICS volunteer Paul Asiawon

Paul's Story

Paul is a testament to the impact that people with disabilities can have when they are able to take an active part in their communities. Find out more about his journey here. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 3rd July, 2018

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Fair Play
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  • Ghana
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Madame Hélène

Our partnerships mean that women like Madame Hélène are able to make a fair living, and build a future free from poverty. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 29th March, 2018

Author: Carla Jardim

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  • Fair Play Malawi resources

    Support our work advancing the rights of people with disabilities in Malawi using youth volunteering and inclusive sport.

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    Find out more about how we welcomed the UK High Commissioner to join us in a game of goalball.

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  • Arts & Minds Ghana resources

    Community arts for mental health has the potential to transform access to better mental health for vulnerable people in Northern Ghana. Help our innovative Arts & Minds project go further and do more.

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  • It's time for Fair Play

    People with disabilities in northern Ghana are being pushed to the margins of their communities. They are regularly blocked from accessing an education, a job, and a voice. This Christmas, help us to change the score. It's time for Fair Play.

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  • ICS volunteers Credit Andrew Aitchson

    ICS

    Since its launch in 2011, we've worked with International Citizen Service (ICS), a UK government-funded placement scheme, to send inspiring young volunteers overseas on development projects.

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    Eléonore Couldiaty Transformation Fund

    Supporting projects in Burkina Faso to continue the transformational work of a brilliant woman.

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    Human rights

    Human rights are at the heart of what we do - and why we do it. Our approach puts local people at the centre of their own change, equipping them to access and achieve their rights.

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    Volunteer in Africa

    International Service offers two opportunities for gaining experience and skills on an international placement. Our placements enable people age 18 and over to gain practical, real-world skills and professional experience as part of their career and personal development .

  • ICS volunteer Nyasha on placement

    Our Approach

    Inequality. Poverty. Discrimination. These issues are complex, and they can only be solved by people working together.

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Keeping girls in education

Everyone has the right to an education. We're making that right a reality for girls in northern Ghana. Read more

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Published: 29th March, 2018

Updated: 2nd May, 2019

Author: Carla Jardim

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International Service is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 3467284 and registered as a Charity under the number 1069182. Registered office: 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET