Welcome to Voluntary Workcamps Association of Nigeria
A Branch of Service Civil International (SCI)!
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PromotingPeace EducationThese are voluntary projects on peace education lasting from 1-3 weeks, where a group
of people from different backgrounds, discuss the importance of how peace can exist. -
Start Learning ForPeace EducationTraining projects, seminar, workshop activities structured with a participatory
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Projects of CooperationFor DevelopmentWe provide capacity building trainings for young people, skill acquisition
programs, and provision of social amenities to rural communities.
Mission
We strives to promote volunteerism, culture of peace, intercultural exchange, international understanding and solidarity.
Vision
To create an egalitarian and peaceful society through international volunteering projects with personal, community and global impact.
Core Values
Volunteering, Human rights, Ubuntu, Non-violence, Solidarity, Respect for the environment, Cooperation, Inclusion Empowerment
Welcome To VWAN
VWAN is an international voluntary service (IVS) organization dedicated to promoting a culture of peace and development through organizing international voluntary projects, workcamps and exchanges in local communities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Since 1963 VWAN has worked to contribute towards the development of hundreds of added value projects in local communities which has enabled local and international volunteers to contribute towards positive change & community development.
Our Reach
We have been able to connect selfless service individuals with communities in creating a better world for through sustainable projects
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villages & slums
VWAN Timeline
Below is a brief of how we started our in Nigeria and how far we have gone withing the short period of time
1963
1989
October, 2009
It’s all started
We established our secretariat and monthly meetings
January, 2011
Started NGO as a social enterprise
We started organizing community projects across the various states in Nigeria
2013
1989
March, 2023
60th anniversary of helping children
We had 4 projects to mark our 60th anniversary and it was in grandstyle
January, 2025
SCI Branch
SCI Upgraded us from a contact organization to a Branch and the only one in Africa
Join The Worlds Biggest Family NGO
We strive for a world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Our Recent Works
Our Projects
World Heritage
200+
volunteers from across Nigeria and other Team members from
more than ten (10) countries around the world attends
the World Heritage yearly.
Raised:₦ 400,000.00
Goal:₦ 2,400,000.00
Peace Education
Join us for a transformative workcamp, where volunteers from diverse backgrounds will come together to build peace, reignite the spirit of service.
Registered Participants:15
Goal:15
Permaculture
These are various adhoc
development projects implemented by VWAN, usually
in cooperation with donors and development partners.
Registered Participants: 2
Target: 15
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Exchange Programs
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Lead Volunteers
Upcoming Events
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Sep
Care For Environment
Who's that then? Shh! Knights, I bid you welcome to your new home.
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July
Peace Education
Facilitate workshops and activities that bridge cultural, ethnic, and religious divides among participants and the...
16
Oct
World Heritage Volunteers
Oke Idanre hill consists of high plain with spectacular valleys interspersed with inselbergs of about 3,000 ft...
Testimonials
