IVCO 2023 Blog Series

As we eagerly anticipate IVCO 2023, we are excited to announce a series of blog posts brought to you by Forum and Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS). Over the coming weeks leading to the IVCO conference in October, we will share a series of thought-provoking posts that will delve into the heart of our conference theme – “A New Generation of Volunteers as Changemakers.” Each blog post aims to encourage IVCO delegates to consider a particular aspect of the theme and pose some questions to consider before the conference.

You can read all the blogs below or directly on the .

While you are there, we encourage you to dive deeper into the IVCO experience by enjoying recorded interviews and engaging podcast discussions featuring global volunteering in development experts, all conveniently available on demand.

We invite you to transition this dialogue from the digital realm to reality. Take the plunge and secure your spot at the conference by , and note that you can still get your IVCO 2023 tickets!

We are opening the series today with a piece by Dr Ksenija Fonovic of CSV Lazio, ‘Not Aliens, But Allies’ and you will be able to read all the upcoming blog posts below and on the IVCO 2023 website.

EPISODE 1:

Not Aliens, But Allies by Dr Ksenija Fonovic, CSV Lazio

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by Dr Amjad Mohamed Saleem, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

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, by Ahmad Faiz Yazid,
YSS Alumni / Youth Volunteer

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, by Shaida Salwi, Alumni of Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS) / Student Volunteers Foundation

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, by Kelsey McMahon and Vanessa Dickey, Peace Corps

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, by Zach Conn, Caritas Czech Republic

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, by Francia Serrano, MY World Mexico

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“What If We Don’t Have The Answers?” The Generative Potential of Questions When Working with Young People for Change, by Sive Bresnihan and Julia Haimlinger, Comhlámh

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The Role of International Volunteering and Co-Operation Organisations (IVCOs) in Developing Youth-led Volunteering for Development, by Dr. Cliff Allum, University of Birmingham

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Youth Volunteering and Power: Challenging The Divide Between Volunteerism and Activism, by Dr Chris Millora, University of London and Taibat Hussain, University of East Anglia

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Young People Answering The Challenge Of Service, by Elizabeth Jung, Peace Corps

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‘The Significance of The Global Volunteering Standard for a New Generation of Volunteers.‘ by Rahim Hassanali, VSO/ International Forum for Volunteering in Development (Forum)

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Nurturing A Dynamic Volunteer Community: The Power Of Public Engagement, by Seynabou Gaye, Crossroads International | Carrefour International

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The Y Factor in Volunteering for Development, by Dr. Tapiwa Kamuruko, The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) and the International Labour Organization (ILO)

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Youth Voices In The Spirit Of International Voluntary Service (IVS) – Driving Change And Inspiring Hope, by Hani Nurlina, Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS)

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Creating Strong Linkages Between ‘Volunteering For Development’ And Personal Growth, Global Citizenship And Human Flourishing, by Professor Rebecca Tiessen, University of Ottawa