Service Civil International (SCI) is one of the world’s largest international volunteering NGOs dedicated to promoting a culture of peace and fostering participation through the organization and coordination of voluntary projects all over the world since 1920. Our work is supported by the Europe for Citizens programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe through the European Youth Foundation. The organization consists of 43 branches/groups and an ever growing number of partner organisations. SCI is open to all and it's projects have demonstrated to be an effective way of helping to break down barriers and prejudices between people of different backgrounds and to promote a culture of peace and intercultural understanding.