On Wednesday 1 May, WCIA are inviting Temple Friends, volunteers, and students to join in an action packed afternoon as we launch a new heritage project and ‘Archiveathon Challenge’ for summer 2024 – helping explore and digitise materials from the Temple of Peace Archives for future posterity – alongside a […]
Sam Mutter – Digital Heritage Placement Blog
In June 2023, I started my internship as Digital Heritage Officer with the WCIA, after completing my insight placement just days before. I applied for this position after hearing an internship was being offered during the summer months, and as I had immensely enjoyed my time working with the WCIA […]
Week 8 of #AnniesDiary100 – Utica & New York #OnThisDay March 1924
100 years ago on 21 March 1924, a great sendoff in New York thanked Annie Hughes Griffiths and the ‘Welsh Peace Tour’ delegation for their efforts in bringing Wales’ Peace Petition to the women of America – and wished them well on their voyage home. How did they spend their […]
Job Opportunity – Climate Cymru Volunteering Coordinator
Climate Cymru has secured funding to run a year-long volunteer programme in Wales called “Climate Messengers”, which will run alongside, feed into and complement Climate Cymru’s campaigns and work. We are seeking a passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in kick starting […]
Visit by group of Young Palestinians to Cardiff: 29 February, 2024
A common room in the Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay. A group of young people gather round a pool table; others sit in groups on their mobile phones or just chatting. Nothing out of the ordinary – just a group of ‘normal’ young people…..Normal, that is, until the young people start […]
Academi Heddwch Cymru Cymru Global news History International Exchange Peace Heritage Womens Peace Petition Centenary International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024: Launch of ‘Petitioning for Peace’ Exhibition @ St Fagans, and Learning Pack for Schools
International Women’s Day (or IWD2024) this 8 March is being marked by events worldwide under the broad theme of ‘inspiring inclusion’. In Wales, as well as supporting a number of partnership events – such as the Womeen’s Equality Network day at the Temple of Peace, accompanied by a Temple Tour […]
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 […]
Academi Heddwch Cymru Cymru Global news Education Global Perspectives History Peace Heritage Taith Projects Volunteers War and Peace Young Peacemakers Awards 2025 – deadline 30th May
Do you know a young person who has made a difference in your school or community or who has inspired others? The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and Academi Heddwch Cymru are working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod to celebrate children and young people who have contributed to […]
Youthwork Excellence Awards 2023
The WCIA Global Action team was invited to the Youthwork Excellence Awards 2023, held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding youth work projects, youth workers and those involved in Youth Work across Wales. Youth Work provides and facilitates an environment within […]
Senedd marks Centenary of Women’s Peace Petition with Peace Debate
On 21st February, the Welsh Senedd marked the centenary of the 1924 women’s peace petition‘s presentation to the women of America and US President in Washington on 21 Feb 1924, with a short debate on Wales’ peace heritage and the legacy of these inspiring women for future generations. The debate […]