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Global Meetings of IVS Organisations

CCIVS coordinates the Global Meeting of International Voluntary Service Organisations (GMIVS)

This meeting takes place at least 4 times a year and includes representatives from different networks active in the field of International Voluntary Service. These organisations can be direct members of CCIVS or affiliated to CCIVS through its membership.
Important topics facing the networks and their membership are discussed including but not limited to;  common communication campaigns, solidarity actions and advocacy asks. 

International Voluntary Service networks affiliated with and members of CCIVS

Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations

The Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations was founded in 1982 and is made up of 53 full, associate and candidate member organisations.

International Building Association

International Building Association (IBO) started in 1953. Separate organisations were founded in several countries. In 1962 these came together in an international association, IBO.

International Cultural Youth Exchange

International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) is an international, non-profit, youth exchange organisation present in 41 countries which was created in 1949.

Network of African Voluntary Organisations

Network of African Voluntary Organisations (NAVO) is an International Non-Governmental Organization which encompasses workcamps and voluntary movements across Africa since 2020.

Network for Voluntary Development in Asia

Network for Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA) was founded in 1997 and now has 30 member NGOs in 20 countries/area.

Service Civil International

Service Civil International (SCI) is a volunteer organisation created in 1920 that consists of 42 branches.