ActionAid Denmark

ActionAid Denmark is the Danish partner organisation of VAP.

Our organisation was established in 1944, under the name Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke - MS (Danish Association for International Co-operation), today called ActionAid Denmark. Our aim is to further international understanding and solidarity across and beyond national and cultural boundaries. We do this by trying to influence development on every level from grassroots to government.

Introduction to the Exchange Programme

The International Exchange programme of ActionAid Denmark is called Global Contact and provides opportunities for everyone to get an insight into other cultures. Our programme consists of activities and partnerships in most parts of the world. Our aim is to facilitate understanding of other cultures, political systems, religions and geographical conditions. We hope that our volunteers will make use of their experience and knowledge to further social and economic equality. Our programme makes it possible for people from all over the world to live and work together on an equal basis, to work with locals and assist in solving problems in society at large.

Introduction to Work Camps in Denmark

ActionAid Denmark has been organising work camps in Denmark for more than 30 years. The work camps are hosted and sponsored by Danish municipalities, regions, institutions, private and public funding etc. ActionAid Denmark’s International work camps offer volunteers a practical and social task, which will benefit a local community. Our main objective is to get people from different countries, cultures, religions and backgrounds to work and function together, and through that to learn from and about each other: A great way to break down prejudices and stereotypes.

In 2024 VAP has:
7 project(s) with ActionAid Denmark in Denmark
1 project(s) with ActionAid Denmark in Greenland
member of:
Volunteer Action for Peace, member of the Co-ordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service Volunteer Action for Peace, member of the Volunteer International Network Exchange UK
with the support of:
Volunteer Action for Peace, member of the European «Youth in Action» Programme

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« The outside world did not interfere, because it seemed so distant, and so we spent our spare time getting to know each other and learning about each other countries', languages and cultures. Everyone was completely relaxed. This simply would not have been possible on any other type of holiday. VAP enabled me to have a truly memorable experience. »

Ivan W. from London

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