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Welcome to the blog. Here you will find out about current events of IAL.

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.

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.

Tanya's Testimony About the Training in Brussels

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

Welcome to the Archipelago

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

Welcome to the After-Camp Meeting

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.

Annual Meeting with IAL 2025

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.

Adventures in Norrland: Do You Want to Be Our Next Camp Leader This Summer?

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

Join Us for Inspiration Day on January 25, 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.

Happy New Year 2025

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

Welcome to Our Podcast

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

Bäckedal Workcamp 2024

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

Time for the Annual Meeting in April

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

SCI into the Future

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

Happy New Year 2024

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

New Camp Coming Summer 2024

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.

Decolonisation in Focus for SCI Belgium

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

IAL Is at ICM in Vienna

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

Anita's Research on SCI

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

Working Weekend in October

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

80th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting in April 2023

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

Our Name Is IAL Again!

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

Why a Viking Village?

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

Camps in Viking Village Summer 2024

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.