Wiktoria About the Workcamp at Bäckedals Folk High School
Between June 15 and 27, 2025, Wiktoria led the summer camp at Bäckedals Folk High School. Today she will share her thoughts and experiences.
Welcome to IAL
We are the Swedish branch of SCI.
Peace
We are committed to peace and international understanding. We believe that cooperation builds bridges and promotes non-violence.
Work
We strive for volunteerism. During our workcamps, volunteers contribute their time and energy to create meaningful change in local communities.
Growth
We believe in growth. During our camps, volunteers have a chance to develop personally through intercultural exchange.
About IAL
Internationella Arbetslag (IAL) – SCI Sweden is a non-profit organisation that works for peace through international volunteer work. The organisation was founded in 1943 and soon became the Swedish branch of Service Civil International (SCI).
IAL believes that all people have the ability to live together in mutual respect and without resorting to any form of violence to resolve conflicts and that a peaceful world is thus possible.
IAL believes that a peaceful world is only possible if the thoughts and actions of individuals are characterised by respect and compassion. IAL believes that this is tantamount to mutual understanding between people of different cultural, religious, social and political backgrounds.
Current news
Here you can read about our latest news regarding events, meetings and workshops.
Tanya About EPM in Bonn, Germany (29/09–05/10)
SCI's branches meet in Bonn to exchange experiences, discuss the future and strengthen peace work.
Become a member of IAL
It's easy to become a member with us. You can be a supporting member or an active member—you're needed. As a member, you'll receive a newsletter with news, can volunteer, participate in working weekends and meetings, and of course vote on things that concern the association.
The membership fee is 150 SEK/calendar year for an adult member, or 200 SEK/calendar year for a family written to the same address. The membership fee is paid to bank account 5283-0643. Please mark the payment with your name and email address.
Workcamps
What is a workcamp, who can participate, how to apply? All your questions are answered below.
Workcamps are international, short-term volunteer experiences where volunteers from all over the world work and live as a group for approximately two weeks. Read more.
We want workcamps to be open and inclusive for everyone who shares our purpose and goals, regardless of any possible grounds for discrimination. Read more.
Applying for a workcamp is easy and straightforward. We recommend applying 2–3 months in advance. Read more.
