The EAIE Thematic Committee Social Responsibility is interested in the various aspects of internationalisation that explicitly address the common good. One of the ways to explore this important work is through the lens of civic engagement. This session foregrounds the perspectives of the end users of international civic engagement projects, ie students, to evaluate the impact these projects can have on communities near and far. Building on perspectives offered by students from diverse backgrounds in Europe and Africa, who as part of their studies got involved in civic engagement projects internationally, the session will allow for a wide-ranging discussion on the mechanisms that promote impactful international civic engagement learning experiences and the value these projects can have on students themselves, their communities and other key stakeholders.