KVT is a peace organisation that aims to promote equality, social acceptance and respect for the environment. The full name of KVT, Kansainvälinen vapaaehtoistyö, literally translates as International Voluntary Service.

KVT was established in Finland in 1947. The first volunteers came to Finland to help to rebuild Finnish Lapland after World War II. KVT is the Finnish branch of Service Civil International (SCI) which was established in 1920. There are SCI branches, groups and partner organisations in over 50 countries around the world. More than 5000 volunteers participate in hundreds of workcamps each year.