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Category Archives: international development

The International Citizen Service launched this week

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Ian

International Citizen Service (ICS) is a global volunteering experience which supports young people from all backgrounds to make a real difference to some of the world’s poorest people. This new initiative, launched by the Prime Minister and funded by the … Continue reading →

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