Poverty Activist programme
Are you looking for change and new experiences?
To learn about the world – challenge yourself –
and take action where it is very needed?
Join our Development Volunteer Programme!
Poverty Activist programme
Are you looking for change and new experiences?
To learn about the world – challenge yourself –
and take action where it is very needed?
Join our Poverty Activist programme!
Are you looking for change and new experiences?
To learn about the world – challenge yourself –
and take action where it is very needed?
Join our Poverty Activist programme!
12 month programme with studies and practical training at CICD and volunteer work in Zambia, Malawi or Mozambique
Next team start: February and August 2025
Join hands with our international team to be part of the change!
Join hands with our international team to be part of the change!
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
The 12 month Poverty Activist programme has 3 periods:
5 months
Studies and practical preparations at College for International Co-operation and Development (CICD) in England. Your preparations are both theoretical and practical – with studies about global affairs, the history and economic development of Africa and Europe, your destination country… and more. You learn by group studies and workshops as well as practical actions, garden farming and organisational training.
6 months
Volunteer work at a community driven development project in Malawi, Mozambique or Zambia. These projects are run by our partner Humana People to People and have had a significant impact on health, education and environmental issues during more than 25 years of development work.
Here you will join a range of activities such as working with local farmers to increase food production, starting sustainable and income generating projects, training teachers and supporting ongoing pre-schools.
1 month
Now it’s time to conclude and reflect on your experiences, and consider your next step. Together with your team, you will also use this period to create materials such as a radio broadcast, articles for newspapers or blogs, a podcast, a video or other products in order to share your experiences and knowledge with the public.
WHEN?
The next Poverty Activist team starts in February and August 2025.
NB! Still places in the Gaia scholarship team in January!
You will receive via email within 24 hours
WHEN?
The next Poverty Activist team starts in
February and August 2025
NB! Still places in the Gaia scholarship team in January!
You will receive via email within 24 hours
WHY CHOOSE
THIS PROGRAMME?
Personal Growth
Your team and teachers will both challenge and support you in becoming a more confident and competent person with many useful experiences under your belt.
Make a difference
You will learn about real-world issues like extreme poverty, climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality, and participate in transformative actions to improve conditions where it is very needed.
Find your tribe
You will connect with like-minded people who are searching for a community of action and practice, just like you.
WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?
Personal Growth
Your team and teachers will both challenge and support you in becoming a more confident and competent person with many useful experiences under your belt.
Make a difference
You will learn about real-world issues like extreme poverty, climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality, and participate in transformative actions to improve conditions where it is very needed.
Find your tribe
You will connect with like-minded people who are searching for a community of action and practice, just like you.
ANOTHER KIND OF SCHOOL
Community Learning
Learn to live sustainably and fight poverty, as part of a like-minded community. Studies, work-shops and investigations about areas like eco-literacy, colonialism and Africa’s history, the gap between the Global North and the Global South, economy and globalisation, practical skills training such as organic farming…and much more.
Sustainability Training
CICD is a community of practice when it comes to sustainable living. In our walled garden we produce a lot of the vegetables that we eat. You will get hands-on training in organic farming and experience in how to cook plant-based food.
Volunteer for development
Together with 2 team mates, you join forces with people at one of Humana People to People’s development projects in Malawi, Zambia or Mozambique. You support in areas such as education of children or adults, farming and environmental protection, water projects and health campaigns.
TESTIMONIALS
“Besides the studies, what really made a big impact on me was the practical skills that I have learned during my time at CICD. These skills also helped me become more self-reliant person.
We were providing access to fresh drinking water to thousands of people and doing community mobilisation, I have done many things I never expected to do”
“I did the Climate Activist programme. I studied different environmental topics that included lectures, articles, documentaries, an investigation, and practical actions in the garden. For example, we prepared the permaculture beds in the greenhouse, a pedagogical way to practice and “learn by doing” about sustainable alternatives. Also, we prepared an investigation trip around Scotland, an amazing opportunity to learn about renewable energy sources by travelling”
“When studying at CICD I had the opportunity to develop personal and professional skills in so many ways. The concept of living in a community was a relevant part for my preparation to the project and to the world – everyone counts on everyone and I learned how to deal with difficulties that can arise at any time as a group and as an individual”
COURSE FEES
You only need to cover the costs of your training. The course fees are £ 4,750, including food and accommodation here at the college.
There is also an enrolment fee of £ 500.
Humana People to People provide a travel grant for all trained volunteers, covering travel & living costs during your 6 months at the development project.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Join the Gaia Team to raise a scholarship to cover your course fees.
The Gaia team helps to run our clothes & shoes recycling project, and also helps in the garden farm, with marketing activities and more.
Contact us to learn more!
GET MORE INFORMATION
Fill in the form below to receive email more details about the programme. We will email you within 24 hours.
