The project V.I.C.A. – Improving skills of IVS activists in the field of Volunteering In Conflict Areas aimed to strengthen organisations' commitment and capacity in the field of volunteering in conflict areas. The specific objectives and main activities were: - the empowerment of young activists through a Training Course (June 2021): young representatives from European NGOs have learnt knowledge and skills on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, volunteering in conflict situations, constructive engagement with local communities, evaluation and impact measurement techniques; - the involvement of the activists in practical projects: after the first training course and during the summer season, participants were supposed to have the opportunity to be involved in practical projects organised by the networks of the IVS movement (mainly international workcamps), focused on peace, volunteering in conflict areas and promotion of human rights; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were forced to drastically reduce the number of their voluntary opportunities in 2021. - the development of specific educational tools with the participatory contribution of experts and young activities: an updated version of a toolkit on volunteering in conflict areas was produced, that would be distributed and promoted on behalf of the whole IVS movement, peace activists, NGOs, institutions, students and other beneficiaries.