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
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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
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– Delegations from 12 countries
 2 girls, 2 boys and an adult leader (21+)
– 6 Junior Counsellors (age 16-17)
– 5 adult staff
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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 7-9pm
@ Laurelwood Public School, Waterloo
Applications available on-line at
www.cisvwaterloo.org
Selection Days
Saturday Nov 22 9:00am – 4:00 pm
Saturday Nov 29 9:00am – 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
Join in . . . and make a difference!