About ICS
International Citizen Service is a development programme that brings together young people from the UK and developing countries to volunteer in some of the poorest communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. ICS makes the most of the unique contribution young people can bring to development – passion, energy and the ability to reach other young people. All of our projects are carefully planned to be sustainable and focussed on long term impact.
About ICS & Global Citizen
ICS creates active citizens at home and abroad. Like Global Citizen, ICS encourages a global network of people inspired to take action on the world’s most pressing issues.
Issues that matter to ICS
Stories
OpinionGirls & WomenI Put Stickers on 500 Public Buses in Bangladesh to Tell Men to Take Their Hands Off Girls
Atika Shafa, 21, is part of a team of 10 young people trying to make transport safe for women. Read more
Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst’s Great-Granddaughter Reveals the One Thing That’s Holding Back Women’s Rights
Helen Pankhurst, like her famous relative, is a leading voice in the fight for gender equality. Read more
These 6 Inspiring Photographs Will Give You Hope for the Future
Happy International Volunteer Day! Read more
These 5 Young People Show How We Can All Take On the World’s Biggest Issues
"Development is a collective task.” Read more
Africa’s ‘Iron Lady’ Is 80 Years Old, But She’s Still Fighting FGM
Edna Adan went from the first Somali female to drive a car to a fearless FGM activist. Read more
These 6 Stunning Photos Will Inspire You to Volunteer Your Time
Pack that suitcase! Break borders on international volunteer day with these spectacular photographs. Read more
20 Years Old, HIV Positive, and Working to Stop the Spread of AIDS
Nathaniel was just 17 when he contracted HIV after having unprotected sex on a one night stand. Read more