In this policy paper, we critically reflect on the neocolonial barriers associated with the visa processes for young people who want to volunteer.
One of the root causes of exclusion from international volunteering can be attributed to the process of human mobility, which depends on migration procedures and requirements. Patterns of discrimination associated with migration barriers continue to have a negative impact on the accessibility of international volunteering.
Check out our recommendations on how to decolonize access to visa information and embassies at national level, and how to develop a solidarity-based approach to temporary human mobility.
