CISV for over 50 years the ultimate source

CISV for over 50 years “. . . the ultimate source for peace, long range, lay with the children. ” Dr. Doris T. Allen, founder of CISV

CISV – A Unique Organization > Educational > Run almost entirely by volunteers > Youth organization offering intercultural > > > programmes for different age groups, starting from 11 Promoting peace education and crosscultural friendship Based on years of research and firm educational principles Independent and non-political Not for profit Participatory status with Council of Europe “Even brief exposure to a different culture may stimulate a lifelong interest in events in that country and its region” 1998 American Council: “Educating for Global Competence”

CISV World-Wide . . . full members in 49 countries Argentina Costa Rica Germany Israel Netherlands Thailand Australia Czech Republic Great Britain Italy New Zealand Turkey Austria Denmark Greece Japan Norway Uruguay Belgium Ecuador Guatemala Jordan Philippines USA Brazil Egypt Honduras Korea Portugal Bulgaria El Salvador Hungary Latvia Slovakia Canada Faroe Isles Iceland Lebanon Spain Chile Finland India Luxembourg Sweden Colombia France Indonesia Mexico Switzerland

CISV World-Wide . . . and still growing CISV’s 18 Promotional Associations are in: Algeria Lithuania Peru Slovenia China Malaysia Poland Ukraine Estonia Mali Romania Vietnam Greenland Mongolia Russia Kenya Palau Singapore

Unique Intercultural Programmes > A range of CISV International programmes suitable for different age groups 1. Village (11 years) 2. Interchange (12 -15) 3. International Summer Camp (13 -15) 4. Seminar Camp (17 -18) 5. International Youth Meeting (11 -19+) 6. International People’s Project (19+) > Local programmes in Waterloo Region to involve people of all ages 1. Local Work (all ages) 2. Junior Branch (11 -25) “Exchanges use education and experience to build ties” Alliance for International Education And Cultural Exchange

Village > Age group: 11 > Participants: – Delegations from 12 countries § 2 girls, 2 boys and an adult leader (21+) – 6 Junior Counsellors (age 16 -17) – 5 adult staff > Programme: – unique international camp – the original CISV programme and still its flagship – a multi - language experience – mix of educational, cultural and sporting activities, – emphasises cooperative global and intercultural living. > Duration: 28 days “We must start with the children” Dr. Doris T. Allen

A Typical Village Day Time Activity 8: 00 am Wake up 8: 20 am Flag time 8: 30 am Breakfast then Cleaning 10: 00 am Activity period I 10: 45 am Activity period II 11: 45 am Free time 12: 30 pm Lunch (Shop open, rest period) 14: 15 pm Activity period III 15: 15 pm Activity period IV 16: 30 pm Free time (Leaders’ meeting and programme planning) 17: 45 pm Dinner 18: 30 pm Delegation time 19: 30 pm Evening programme (Flag time) 21: 00 pm Snack time 21: 30 pm Bedtime 22: 00 pm Good night, lights out “Fantasy land”, running games, “National Nights”, cooperation games, kitchen duty… Typical camp activities

Junior Branch …youth involvement on all levels > Age range: 11 -25 > For youth members of CISV, run by youth members of CISV > Between one and two activities per month > Opportunity at the local level to learn about CISV goals and philosophies such as the importance of cross cultural understanding and cooperation and make friendships with other local participants > Activities may be in the form of discussions, movies, games, excursions or guest speakers > Balance of educational activities, community involvement, social activities and family activities > Encourage everyone to come out!

Village Programs for Waterloo Region for 2014/2015 Summer Villages – Must be 11 years at time of travel June/Aug 2015 (2 girls, 2 boys) - We will learn of the invitations our chapter will have in early November. . We emphasize, though, that the destination is not the experience – the Village is the experience

Next Steps Attend an Information Night with your parents to learn more: Tues Nov 11 from 7 -9 p. m. @ Meadowlane Public School, Kitchener & Thurs Nov 13 from 7 -9 pm @ Laurelwood Public School, Waterloo Applications available on-line at www. cisvwaterloo. org Selection Days Saturday Nov 22 9: 00 am – 4: 00 pm Saturday Nov 29 9: 00 am – 4: 00 pm

More Information! > Check out www. cisvwaterloo. org > Check out www. cisv. ca > Check out www. cisv. org > More information – please e-mail cisvwaterloo@gmail. com or visit our website

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