On the 23 May, the vibrant town of Treforest, Wales, played host to the highly anticipated Global Solidarity Summit. This annual event brought together passionate individuals and organizations from Wales who are actively engaged in solidarity projects around the world. With the aim of raising the profile of the sector […]
Catalonia Delegation Visit the Temple of Peace
By WCIA Volunteer, Meg Russell On June 9, The Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the United Kingdom and Ireland visited the Temple of Peace during their trip to Wales. The delegation were welcomed by WCIA volunteers, Tom Chambers and Meg Russell. Tom lead the tour of the Temple […]
A Future Generations Changemaker 100 Event
By WCIA volunteer, Meg Russell On 5 of June Wales’ new Future Generations Ambassador, Derek Walker, hosted a future generations changemaker event, inviting 100 ‘changemakers’ to Grangetown Pavilion. Individuals were encouraged to discuss the main issues facing Wales’ future generations and solutions. After 7 years of having this independent office, […]
Palestinian women share their experiences of living under Israeli occupation
By WCIA Volunteer, Emily Clegg On Thursday 16 March. WCIA hosted talks from three Palestinian women, Naheel, Im Shadi and Afnan, who discussed their daily experiences living in occupied territories in the region. The construction of Israeli civilian communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, areas captured by Israel […]
“Urgent Appeal to Welsh Senedd: Climate Cymru’s ‘Tipping Points’ Rally for a Nature Positive Bill”
On the 17 May, Climate Cymru, along with Stop Climate Chaos Cymru and Extinction Rebellion, organized the “Tipping Points” Nature Positive Demonstration in front of the Senedd in Cardiff, calling for laws in Wales to protect nature. The event rallied support for a Nature Positive bill, urging the Senedd to take immediate […]
Welcoming our new ESC Volunteers to Wales
10 long term volunteers joined us in the Temple of Peace for their 3 day On Arrival Training. A diverse group of young people from all over Europe who are volunteering on the Gower, Monmouthshire and Pembrokeshire. Aside from a great opportunity to get to know their fellow volunteers and […]
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 […]
Peace Exploration in Brussels
Between the 3 – 12 May, WCIA and Academi Heddwch sent five students to Brussels to explore the concept of Peace. This Taith-funded trip was an opportunity for young people to work with different stakeholders on the peace building world of Europe and these included the Quakers ,the European Peace […]
JUSTICE LEAGUE: A Whitsuntide Anniversary #OTD 25 May 1920 of Wales’ biggest Peace Movement
#OTD 103 years ago, over Whitsun Weekend culminating 25 May 1920, WCIA’s predecessor the Welsh League of Nations Union held their first public meeting in Llandrindod Wells (image); and #OTD 101 years on from Whitsun 1922, the organisation formally became came into existence as an independent body from the British […]
Ethical Informed Citizenship through the Sustainable Development Goals
On February 28, the Ethical Informed Citizenship through the Sustainable Development Goals event took place.In this online session, participants looked at how global issues can be explored from a learner-centred approach. We explored how to tackle real-life issues with interactive tools and techniques, enabling learners to acquire knowledge from different […]