I juni deltog Maja i ett volontärläger i Akizugawa, Japan, där hon hjälpte lokala bönder med ume-skörden. Tio dagar gav henne en unik inblick i livet på den japanska landsbygden.

Do you know someone who wants to travel abroad, meet people from all over the world, and do volunteer work? Help us spread the word.

Vi söker en lägerledare till sommarens volontärläger (13–26 juni 2026), två veckor av gemenskap, natur och volontärarbete tillsammans med deltagare från hela världen.

Välkommen till en fredsvolontärhelg på Bredsjö Kulturkooperativ där vi tillsammans rustar upp stationshuset genom praktiskt arbete, kreativitet och samtal om fred.

Varmt välkommen till årsmöte. Vi ses digitalt söndag den 22 mars kl. 16.30–18.30.

2025 has been a year full of activities for IAL. We organised two volunteer camps, an inspiration day, a digital meeting and worked closely with SCI.

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–6 p.m., we will meet in Stockholm for an inspiration afternoon with IAL.

Between June 15 and 27, 2025, Wiktoria led the summer camp at Bäckedals Folk High School. Today she will share her thoughts and experiences.

SCI's branches meet in Bonn to exchange experiences, discuss the future and strengthen peace work.

Between July 13–19, Tanya participated in the training "Decolonise Together – Advocating for Youth Engagement" in Brussels, Belgium.

Join IAL on a working weekend at Möja October 3–5, 2025—a weekend of community, practical work, and archipelago experiences together with MKU.

IAL invites you to a digital after-camp meeting on September 16—share experiences from the summer and hear more about future opportunities within IAL and SCI.

IAL is calling for an annual meeting on April 26 in Stockholm—a day of workshops, camp stories, and fellowship for both new and old members.

IAL is looking for a camp leader for the midsummer camp at Bäckedals Folk High School June 15–27, 2025.

IAL invites you to an inspiration day in Stockholm on January 25, 2025—a day with lunch, workshops, and conversations about the future of camps and peace work.

IAL looks back on 2024 with gratitude and looks forward to new collaborations, volunteer projects and engagement in 2025.

IAL launches the podcast IAL: Join Us!—a mix of AI and human voices about peace, cultural encounters, and future engagement.

The 2024 workcamp at Bäckedals Folkhögskola brought together volunteers from seven countries for learning, community and nature-based activities.

IAL – SCI Sweden invites you to a digital annual meeting on Sunday, April 21st, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

SCI has adopted a new strategic plan for 2024–2027 with a focus on peace, justice, climate and empowered volunteers.

IAL looks forward to 2024 with new projects and continued belief in volunteer work as a path to a culture of peace.

IAL is starting a new midsummer camp June 17–28, 2024 at Bäckedals Folk High School, with a focus on nature, crafts and international community.

SCI Belgium participates in the Decolonise project to make colonial legacies visible and strengthen awareness within international volunteering.

IAL participates in SCI's international annual meeting in Vienna, where, among other things, a new strategic plan for 2024–2027 is discussed.

Read Anita's doctoral dissertation on SCI where she made comparisons with other actors in international volunteer work.

IAL has changed its name to Internationella Arbetslag – SCI Sweden and is reviving the tradition of working weekends, while new opportunities are being planned.

SCI Sweden celebrated 80 years with an annual meeting, new board elections and a promise to breathe new life into the association.

IAL reclaims its historic name and, 80 years later, continues its commitment to peace and international volunteer work.

At Vikingabyn, where IAL held its summer workcamp, practical experiences are used to bring history and public education to life.

IAL is once again organising workcamps in the Viking Village on Storholmen July 10–August 4, 2024—a chance to live a Viking life, learn crafts, and experience community.