INTRODUCTION

Service Civil International (SCI) emerged in 1920 as a response to the violence
and destruction of World War One, when a group of activists, including the
former enemies Germany and France, led by Pierre Ceresole, a Swiss engineer,
came together to rebuild houses near Verdun. They wanted to show, that people
regardless of their differences of country, culture, religion could live together
peacefully to a common goal:

Promoting peace
International understanding
Solidarity
Social justice and
Respect for the environment.

AIMS AND METHODS

SCI brings together people of different nationalities, backgrounds, and
outlook to undertake useful voluntary work for the benefit of the community.
It aims to create understanding and mutual respect between individuals of all
creeds and races. SCI believes that all people are capable of living together
with mutual respect and without recourse to any form of violence to solve
conflicts.

SCI supports action that promotes international solidarity, justice, mutual
understanding, participating in policy-making at all levels, and respect for
individuals as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

It also supports victims of violence, social, economic and political injustice
and those who suffer from hunger, disease or the destruction of their
environment.

Takes appropriate non-violent international action in situations of tension, war
and injustice.  Understands its work as an alternative to military services and
contributes to the abolition of military service.