ICA in the UK has been involved in international development since the 1970s.

The Village Volunteers sponsorship scheme was set up in 1985, and subsequently grants were raised for ICA Egypt and ICA Kenya. From 1995-2005, the programme focused on capacity development of ICAs in Africa, including grant raising and management, and began to expand into the provision of training and facilitation services for clients.

The 2005-2008 strategy for the International Programmes was reviewed and consolidated as part of the overall strategic review carried out by ICA:UK in 2005.

ICA:UK’s International programmes are underpinned by the overall Mission and Values of ICA:UK and, more specifically, by the programmes’ own Principles and Themes (pdf)

Programmes and Activities

The four programmes which make up IP are:

1. Capacity Development of African
ICAs at the national and regional level

2. Capacity Development of European
ICAs and ICAs from other geographical areas

3. Fundraising, including the Village Volunteers
sponsorship scheme and project grants

4. In-house training and facilitation