SCI Switzerland is proud to announce the release of our newest educational resource: the “Decolonize Volunteering” web tool!
This interactive tool is designed to provide a deeper and clearer understanding of volunteering and « volontourism. » It invites users to explore how global structures are built, how power is distributed, and how volunteers interact with these dynamics.
Over the course of a year, this tool was carefully developed by an international project team and funded by Movetia. It is a comprehensive and user-friendly platform that offers insights into topics like:
- The history and lasting impact of colonialism.
- The relationship between colonial legacies and modern global blackmartapks.com keelanow.com alsoran.net huahinradio.net 20marts.com challenges such as globalization, climate, gender, and human rights.
- How volunteers can rethink their approach to foster equitable and responsible change.
Whether you’re a volunteer, educator, or someone curious about global justice, this tool is for you.
Take the First Step Today
Explore the tool and take the first step toward becoming a more responsible global citizen. Let’s rethink volunteering together!
Developed with Care
This tool was created by a dedicated international team, including a group of students from the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, and funded by Movetia, reflecting a year of research and innovation to empower volunteers to think critically and act justly. Movetia promotes exchange, mobility and cooperation within the fields of education, training and youth work – in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide.
