On the 12 of July 2022, took place our first Wales Internationalists Get-together event at the Temple of Peace and Health (Cardiff). An opportunity for people and organisations who care about global issues to come together, share ideas, network and get inspired. Around 40-50 attendees from 3rd sector organisations, Welsh Government, […]
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“We, just through the things we eat, are contributing to deforestation. [..] so, here the importance to work across levels and dimensions.” – #SumerUndod2022 July 2nd
On the 2nd of July, in Grangetown Pavillion (Cardiff), it began the first conference of #SummerUndod2022. Dealing with the topics of climate justice, gender, and sustainable livelihoods, Hub Cymru Africa has organised a series of in-person networking conferences all across Wales.The event on Saturday in Cardiff was divided into three […]
Why we need to talk about the Gulf: the WCIA at the 32nd Exeter Gulf Conference
The WCIA visits the 32nd Exeter Gulf Conference. […]
Freedom of Religion and Belief. Welsh Interfaith Conference 2022
On the 30th of June, the Interfaith Council for Wales held a conference on the topic of persecution motivated by religious beliefs. Titled “Freedom of Religion and Belief Conference. End of Persecution.”, the event had the support of the International Ministerial Conference and the Government of Wales. During the two-hour conference, different speakers, […]
Hosting international volunteers in Wales – European Solidarity Corps
WCIA and UNA Exchange have been involved in hosting Long-term volunteers since 1998. It has been an absolutely fantastic journey ever since to host the young, motivated volunteers from across the world in Wales. They have made an amazing contribution to the local communities in Wales and gained in regards […]
Refugee Week Wales 2022
Starting the 20th of June with the celebration of the World Refugee Day, and finishing on the 26th, for seven days Wales celebrated Refugee’s Week 2022. A series of online and in-person events took place throughout the country intending to raise awareness of the situation that many people nowadays find […]
Ashley Sa – Global Perspectives migrants’ experiences
At WCIA, we understand that global issues impact people differently in Wales and around the world. During COVID, we collected global perspectives, in people’s own words, about how the pandemic was affecting them. We are starting a new series of global perspectives on the topic of migration. Throughout time, people have […]
The Future
When I was younger, I did an exercise where you had to draw three circles. Their size and proximity to one another were entirely up to you but you simply had to draw them. My circles looked something like this: After completing my exercise, I learned that this was a […]