IVP Indonesia

13/05/2026

We've just ended our edufarming camp in Bogor!

Big thanks to the participants from Italy, Vietnam, and local volunteers.

For 8 days, participants lived together with local communities, learned organic rice and vegetable farming directly from farmers and trainers at Edu-Center Mulyaharja, and helped them with the harvesting process.
They also engaged with community farmers who managed a nutmeg garden near the river and turned it into syrup.

The next sessions were having discussions with high school students, learned local culture (batik painting), enjoyed trekking around the mountains of Bogor, and visited the Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya).

Hope this simple experience brought lessons about sustainability, community work, cultural exchange, and how local communities build resilience in everyday life.

See you again in another meaningful journey!

10/05/2026

SMK Lentera: More Than Just a School

(In memoriam of Mr. Arif and Mr. Mardiyono, our longtime SCI volunteers)

Around 2011, we met these two remarkable people. They were the founders of a high school in Kendal, a suburban town about two hours from Semarang, dedicated to underprivileged teenagers and the children of migrant workers.

SMK Lentera (lantern) was more than just a school. It was a place where education meant “recreating educators.”

No, it was not a teacher-training school!

It was a community where teachers became personal mentors to their students, and after graduation, many students stayed on for a period of service as volunteer co-teachers.

In some parts of the country, education is still a luxury. Not every child has access to it. Even when building a school is possible, running one with very limited financial resources is a tremendous challenge.

SMK Lentera had no stable sources of income. Tuition fees were already set very low, and the school was mainly supported by donations. The founder, Pak Arif, even provided his private land for the school.

How could such a school continue to survive? This unique model of community and service became the answer.

A year later (2012), through these inspiring people, IVP Indonesia began a long-term partnership with SMK Lentera. Together with our networks in Service Civil International (SCI), IVP helped connect the school with international volunteers for various projects.

Our first workcamp in Kendal was organized in cooperation with them and supported by students and teachers alike, with volunteers coming from SCI Bangladesh and International Voluntary Service (IVS Great Britain).

Later, tens of students from Hong Kong were sent by SCI Hong Kong, China. Their presence became an important bridge between the students of SMK Lentera and the wider world. The contribution fees from the camp participants were donated by IVP to help build toilets and bathrooms for the school.

On a personal level, Arif and Mardi also became part of IVP’s international journey. Around 2011, IVP sent Mardi to an SCI “No More War” training in Germany. Later, in 2019, Arif joined an SCI training in France. Mardi also participated in several SCI volunteer camps abroad, including in Europe and Hong Kong, with his last participation through IVP being in Germany in 2025.

Unfortunately, SMK Lentera stopped to exist around 2021. Not long after that, Arif passed away in September 2024 after a long illness. And very recently - just a week ago - we suddenly received the news that Mardi had also passed away. Both were, and still are, a great loss to us.

Rest in peace, Pak Arif and Mas Mardi!

Your dedication to education for the poor, voluntary service, and IVP will continue to inspire us. Thank you for all the good you have done for others.

Lentera Vocational School of Kendal

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07/05/2026

We’re so happy to share this little moment of global connection between Japan and Indonesia, right from the classroom!

Last week, through our new project "Global Lingua Classroom", students had the opportunity to meet and interact directly in simple Japanese (and a little English) with Ms. Kaya, a volunteer from Service Civil International Japan, in a warm and fun intercultural exchange session. From talking about school life and daily culture to sharing stories and curiosity across borders.

The session became a reminder that peace and understanding can start from simple conversations between (young) people.

Huge thanks to our sister organization for making this happen, and of course to for the collaboration and warm welcome.

We witnessed students enthusiastically asking questions, practicing Japanese, and opening themselves to other cultures and perspectives.

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Senang bisa berbagi momen kecil kelas global antara Jepang dan Indonesia yang terkoneksi langsung dari ruang kelas!

Minggu lalu, melalui program baru kami Global Lingua Classroom, para siswa berkesempatan untuk bertemu dan berinteraksi langsung dalam bahasa Jepang sederhana (dan sedikit bahasa Inggris) dengan Ms. Kaya, relawan dari SCI Jepang, dalam sesi pertukaran budaya yang hangat dan menyenangkan. Mulai dari berbicara tentang kehidupan sekolah dan budaya sehari-hari hingga berbagi cerita dan rasa ingin tahu lintas negara.

Sesi ini menjadi pengingat bahwa perdamaian dan saling pengertian dapat berawal dari percakapan sederhana.

Terima kasih banyak kepada SCI Japan atas terwujudnya kegiatan ini, dan tentunya kepada SMA Negeri 8 Kota Jambi atas kerja sama dan sambutannya.

Kami melihat para siswa dengan antusias bertanya, berlatih bahasa Jepang, dan membuka diri terhadap budaya serta perspektif yang berbeda.

05/05/2026

📣 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Hi there! Come join us 👋

IVP Indonesia, in collaboration with the Movers Programme (UNDP Youth Co:Lab), invites you to join our workshop:

ImpactStories: Your Voice, Your Story, Your Action
(Storytelling for Peace & Social Change)

Do you care about social, environmental, or peace issues? Learn how to turn your message into something that can inspire and move others.

👥 Who can join?

- Youth aged 15–18 years old (high school level or equivalent)
- Interested in social issues, environment, peace, or soft skills development
- Limited slots: 10–20 participants

Workshop Schedule
🗓 Sunday, May 10, 2026
⏰ 15:45 – 17:45 WIB
💻 Online (Zoom link will be shared before the session)

🎯 What will you get?
- Certificate
- Learn simple storytelling techniques (SOAR & Story Arc) from experts
- Free access to the Movers UNDP learning platform
- Be part of the IVP Youth & Movers network
- Connect with peers from different regions
- Take your first step as a young changemaker and be part of positive change
..Because every big change starts from one small story that is bravely shared.

💡 Let your voice be heard and start your small action!

📌 Register now: tinyurl.com/2u5cmf8c (or scan QR code above)

For more information, contact: [email protected]
or 0813-1844-5069 (WhatsApp only).

To learn more about IVP activities and updates about Movers, visit ivpeace.net and follow this account.

Tag your friends who might be interested! 🚀

*IVP Indonesia is a nonprofit organization focused on international volunteering and peace education, and is part of the global SCI network and CCIVS (UNESCO). IVP is also part of the Movers Community (UNDP Indonesia), empowering youth in Asia-Pacific to become changemakers through workshops/trainings.

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📣 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Halo! Yuk gabung 👋

IVP Indonesia bersama Movers Programme (UNDP Youth Co:Lab) mengajak kamu ikut workshop:

CeritaBerdampak: Suaramu, Ceritamu, Aksimu
(storytelling for peace & social change)

Punya kepedulian pada isu-isu sosial, lingkungan atau perdamaian? Yuk belajar agar pesanmu bisa menginspirasi dan menggerakkan orang lain.

👥 Siapa saja yang bisa ikut?

- Remaja 15–18 tahun (SMA/sederajat)
- Tertarik pada isu sosial, lingkungan, perdamaian, atau pengembangan soft skills
- Kuota terbatas: 10–20 peserta

Cek Jadwal Workshop!
🗓 Minggu, 10 Mei 2026
⏰ 15.45 – 17.45 WIB
💻 Online (link Zoom akan dikirim sebelum acara)

Apa saja yang akan kamu dapatkan?

Benefit:
- Sertifikat
- Belajar teknik storytelling sederhana (SOAR & Story Arc) langsung dari ahlinya
- Akses belajar ke platform Movers UNDP gratis
- Menjadi bagian dari jejaring IVP Youth dan Movers
- Terhubung dengan teman-teman dari berbagai daerah
- Mulai langkah menjadi young changemaker dan menjadi bagian dari perubahan sosial
..Karena setiap perubahan besar dimulai dari satu langkah kecil.

💡 Yuk, suarakan ceritamu dan mulai aksi kecilmu!

📌 Daftar sekarang: tinyurl.com/2u5cmf8c (atau scan QR code di atas)

Informasi lebih lanjut, hubungi: [email protected] atau kirim teks ke nomor 0813-1844-5069 (WhatsApp only).

Untuk tahu apa saja kegiatan IVP dan update tentang Movers, kunjungi website ivpeace.net dan jangan lupa follow akun ini.

Tag temanmu yang tertarik ikut ya! 🚀

*IVP Indonesia adalah organisasi nirlaba yang berfokus pada pertukaran relawan internasional dan pendidikan perdamaian, serta merupakan bagian dari jaringan global SCI dan CCIVS (UNESCO). IVP juga bagian dari Komunitas Movers (UNDP Indonesia) yang memberdayakan anak muda di Asia-Pasifik untuk menjadi changemaker melalui pelatihan/workshop.

24/04/2026

Tertarik belajar sekaligus menjadi relawan isu iklim di luar negeri musim panas ini? Proyek berikut mungkin cocok untukmu.

Planning to volunteer abroad on climate issues this summer? This might interest you.

Check it out!

15/04/2026

For anyone interested

SAVE THE DATE! 📢

Upcoming: Earth Day Webinar - 22 April at 14:00 CEST

We warmly invite all members and friends to join our webinar Volunteering Resilience for Climate Justice on Earth Day 2026. 🌱✨

Together, we will explore how International Voluntary Service drives collective action for eco-resilience and climate justice - from community workcamps to youth-led advocacy, from local soil to global solidarity.

Join us to celebrate the launch of LIVE and IVY 2026, hear updates from Voices for Change, share your initiatives and workcamps, and discover the Taith Toolkit from our CCIVS Youth Committee. This is a space for our whole movement. Come and be part of it!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/CCIVSEarthDay2026

See you there!



Picture by: Sydney Odhiambo

15/04/2026

🌪️ Volunteer camps 2026 is coming!

You have some time off this year and can't seem to find the right activity? We have a suggestion for you!

👀 Stay tuned to our social media channels for the next few days for the answers to all of your questions and show you the best volunteer camps available!

You cannot wait? You can already find hundreds of projects around the globe and apply on our website 👉 https://volunteer.sci.ngo/

Need more information?
Please contact [email protected] or follow IVP account to stay updated (for Indonesian)

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(IDN) 🌪️ Volunteer Camps 2026 segera hadir!

Punya waktu luang tahun ini tapi belum tahu mau ngapain? Kami punya ide untukmu.

👀 Pantau terus akun medsos kami, dalam beberapa hari ke depan kami akan berbagi info lengkap dan menjawab pertanyaanmu, sekaligus memperkenalkan berbagai program menarik yang bisa kamu ikuti!

🌍 Jelajahi lebih dari 800 proyek dan peluang menjadi relawan ke seluruh dunia

Nggak sabar? Cek program apa saja, di negara mana, dan daftar langsung di website kami 👉 https://volunteer.sci.ngo/

Butuh informasi lebih lanjut?

Kirim email ke [email protected] atau ikuti akun IVP (khusus peserta Indonesia).

02/04/2026

16/03/2026

🌙 Ramadan Camp: Play Without Barriers

IVP Sumatra Chapter in action! Together with students from SMA 8 Jambi city, we organized an iftar gathering and a fun session with the children at Teratai Jaya Orphanage.

We played games, learned together, and broke the fast with meals prepared by the volunteers.

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Ramadan Camp: Play Without Barriers

IVP Sumatra Chapter in action! Bersama para siswa dari SMA 8 Kota Jambi, kami mengadakan buka puasa bersama dan sesi bermain bersama anak-anak di Panti Asuhan Teratai Jaya.

Kami bermain games, belajar bersama, dan berbuka puasa dengan hidangan yang disiapkan oleh para relawan.

27/02/2026

Want to volunteer abroad?

Our US partner is looking for volunteers to join and support their Earth Festival.

For program details and information on how to apply, please contact us at [email protected]
or check the link in our bio.

Volunteers For Peace

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Ingin memiliki pengalaman menjadi relawan di luar negeri?

Mitra kami di Amerika Serikat sedang mencari relawan untuk bergabung dan mendukung kegiatan Earth Festival.

Untuk informasi lengkap mengenai program dan cara pendaftaran, silakan hubungi kami di [email protected]
atau cek tautan di bio kami.

25/02/2026

Language is a bridge to the world.

We brought an exciting English Camp to children in Bogor this time, where they learned language through fun games and teamwork.

It’s not only about learning vocabulary, but also about building confidence, friendships, and opening their minds to diversity.

(IVP weekend volunteer-camp)

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Bahasa adalah jendela dunia.

English Camp bersama IVP di Bogor. Anak-anak belajar bahasa melalui permainan dan kerja kelompok.

Tidak hanya belajar kosakata baru, mereka juga berlatih membangun rasa percaya diri, menjalin pertemanan, dan membuka wawasan terhadap keberagaman.