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CISV for over 50 years “ . . . the ultimate source for peace, long range, lay with the children. ” Dr. Doris T. Allen, founder of CISV
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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 cross-cultural 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 itsregion”
1998 American Council: “Educating for Global
Competence”
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech
Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Faroe Isles
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Korea
Latvia
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Uruguay
USA
CISV World-Wide . . .full members in 49 countries
CISV World-Wide . . .and still growing
Algeria
China
Estonia
Greenland
Kenya
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mali
Mongolia
Palau
Peru
Poland
Romania
Russia
Singapore
Slovenia
Ukraine
Vietnam
CISV’s 18 Promotional Associations are in:
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 andexperience to build ties” Alliance for International EducationAnd 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 Activity8:00 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 DaysSaturday Nov 22 9:00am – 4:00 pmSaturday 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 [email protected] or visit our website
Join in . . . and make a difference!
