Study in England, volunteer in Southern Africa, India & St.Vincent
Are you
ready for a
Big challenge?
Learn about our Programmes
Climate Activist
7 Months Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: February 2026
Destinations: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Volunteer for Change
10 Months Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: July and November 2026
Destinations: Southern Africa and India
Gaia
Scholarship Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: Ongoing
Destinations: Africa, India and St Vincent
Meet the students
from the programme at CICD
From the Preparation period at CICD
From St. Vincent, Africa and India
From Bring it to the public
Learn about our Programmes
Climate Activist
7 Months Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: February 2026
Destinations: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Development volunteer
10 Months Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: July and November 2026
Destinations: Southern Africa and India
Gaia Course
Scholarship Programme
Study at: CICD in England
Next starting dates: Ongoing
Destinations: Africa, India and St Vincent
Students’ experiences
Telling their stories
From: The Students
Experiences from: Southern Africa, St Vincent and CICD
Are you ready for big Challenges?
Would you like to take action together with others to fight off poverty and climate change and be part of building a sustainable future for all?
Do you want to learn about the world through your own experiences?
5 reasons to join CICD:
- Because the world needs action, not just awareness
- Because what you learn should be put to use
- Because doing good is to be part of changing the world
- Because it’s together we can create change
- Because it’s about solidarity, not charity
Dream …. develop …. do!
Join CICD and become an activist for a better world!
By working together with our partners Humana People to People, Richmond Vale Academy and the local population in Southern Africa, India and the Caribbean you can help to create change for the better.
Alone the world changes you – together we change the world
We run the school Together
Community life
Dive into life at CICD, where teamwork, adventure, and collective responsibility transform everyday living into powerful action for global change!
Organic garden farm
Click to explore how our thriving organic garden is paving the way toward food self-sufficiency, sustainability, and practical skills for life!
Clothes and shoes recycling
From second-hand clothes to quality education: Discover how every donation reduces CO2 emissions and makes education more affordable at CICD.
We run the school Together
Life at CICD
Dive into life at CICD, where teamwork, adventure, and collective responsibility transform everyday living into powerful action for global change!
Organic garden farm
Click to explore how our thriving organic garden is paving the way toward food self-sufficiency, sustainability, and practical skills for life!
Clothes and shoes recycling
From second-hand clothes to quality education: Discover how every donation reduces CO2 emissions and makes education more affordable at CICD.
The people of CICD
Our Students
I’m Skyi — a 26-year-old social worker passionate about making a difference. At CICD, I’m training for work in Africa through the Gaia Project, helping fund life-changing community work. This journey is expanding my skills and global perspective.
Staff group
As a teacher at CICD, I aim to ignite a fire of possibility in every student, encouraging them to become agents of change. My passion is rooted in sustainability, climate activism, and empowerment, whether through building bridges that connect dreams with reality, planting gardens that nourish body and spirit, or leading actions to protect our planet.
Testimonials
Our Students Experiences told by themselves
During their time at CICD, some of the students have written about their experiences during the preparation phase at CICD, their service period in Africa, India, or St. Vincent, and also from the final period called “Bring it to the Public.”
The people of CICD
Our Students
“My name is Ellen and I am a free soul. As much as my sign horoscope- Virgo! – ground me in this world, I belong to the people, colors, flavors and learnings of the world. And living a stable and fulfilling life in my home country, Brazil, I always wanted more. I was looking to fill the pot with friendship, with self-love and unconditional love…“
Staff group
As a teacher at CICD, I aim to ignite a fire of possibility in every student, encouraging them to become agents of change. My passion is rooted in sustainability, climate activism, and empowerment, whether through building bridges that connect dreams with reality, planting gardens that nourish body and spirit, or leading actions to protect our planet.
Testimonials
Our Students Experiences told by themselves
During their time at CICD, some of the students have written about their experiences during the preparation phase at CICD, their service period in Africa, India, or St. Vincent, and also from the final period called “Bring it to the Public.”