Values statement for Welsh international engagement

This creation of this statement facilitated by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs.  The purpose of this statement is to underpin our engagement with International events, engagement and activities within the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations Act and the ambition to be a globally responsible nation. Context The […]

Libya floods – how people in Wales can help

Over 5000 people have died and 10,000 people are missing in devastating floods in Libya. WCIA are urging people and communities to donate urgently towards rescue appeals by organisations who already have teams on the ground: WCIA strongly encourage people in Wales to focus on donating funds rather than clothing […]

Taith travels – inspired by partners in Mexico and Peru

By Susie Ventris-Field Through the Welsh Government funded Taith programme, we’re able to offer young people in Wales and from around the world, some truly incredible opportunities. Our Chief Executive recently visited two of our project locations to exchange ideas and collaborate with our new Taith partners – Vivé Mexico in Morelia, Mexico […]

Young voices for peace and human rights in Europe

Young Peace Ambassadors from Wales attended a peace and human rights conference in Colonge from 13-16 April 2023. EUFOR is an annual event that unites representatives from many European branches of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. During this event, participants convene to discuss issues, share news, and engage in peace […]

Global Citizenship training in European Public Health Week

On 25 May 2023, WCIA Chief Executive, Susie Ventris-Field, delivered a global citizenship taster with Public Health Wales as part of European Public Health Week. The theme of the week was Public Health: Global issues, local actions. Susie said: Global citizenship is ultimately all about thinking global and acting local […]

Talking to children about Natural Disasters

WCIA’s Global Learning Manager, Amber Demetrius, offers her thoughts on creating spaces for children to talk about and understand disasters and other big world events. It’s no secret amongst my nearest and  dearest that I cry easily. Despite knowing that all will be ok at the end of the story, […]

Slovenia ‘Peace Schools’ Conference, Nov 2022

In Nov-Dec 2022, school children and teachers from Wales, Turkey, Romania and Slovenia participated in an ERASMUS+ exchange visit to Maribor in Slovenia for a Peace Schools Conference, sharing learning and project ideas towards establishing an International Toolkit of collaboration and practice for peace schools worldwide. For the 30 children […]