some points on integrating mosaic projects into your chapter

alex neuman, sbm 2007

A quick MOSAIC re-cap…

MOSAIC is a program that consists of projects that empower individuals to be agents of change, reach out, and involve as many people as possible.

Each project is based on CISV’s educational content and is developed by local chapters worldwide.

The aims of the MOSAIC program To empower participants to take initiative in their communities

To provide non-formal, experiential, peace education at the local level to as many participants from inside and outside the organisation as possible.

To contribute to the development and expansion of CISV Chapters

To promote cooperation between CISV chapters and NGOs

The characteristics of a MOSAIC project An educational theme

A predetermined target group

A decided time frame (up to one year)Project coordinator and staff

Consists of three phases: Discover, Understand, Create

Built upon a project proposal approved by IMC

MOSAIC PROJECT PROPOSAL AND REPORT FORM Please fill in t his form and send it to the IO: international@cisv.org. The project coordinator should complete one form for each mosaic project that you are planning to host in your chapter. Use the same form as a report when your project is over. The report should also be sent to the above e-mail address. If you have any questions, please contact mosaic@cisv.org. All Mosaic projects need to be approved by the International Mosaic Committee, so please be sure to g ive enough time for this procedure before your project begins. The boxes will expand as you type, so please use as much space as you need.

Proposal Report Please indicate if this is a proposal or a report

Reference No. M-

PROJECT NAME Priority Period

General Project Information Host Chapter National Association Theme / Issue Target Group No. of estimated participants No. of actual participants (fill in when submitted as report)

Educational Goal Project Start (DD / MM / YY) Project End (DD / MM / YY) Changes to dates? (fill in when submitted as report)

IMC contact person

Theme and process of the project Please use the box below to describe briefly how the theme of your project will meet the need and interest of your community. You should also include the actions that will address the different phases of your project. If a phase occurs more than once during the project, more lines can be added. *For best results set your goals and objectives before planning the process. The theme… Yes / No How? … addresses a NEED of your local community? …responds to the INTEREST of your local community? The phases… What will you do? (Actions) Type of objective Discover Attitude/Skills/ Knowledge

Understand Create

Educational Goals Please write the objectives chosen for the project according to the ASK-model (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude).Within this column you should also indicate the phase (Discover (D), Understand (U), Create (C)) in which each objective will be achieved. Please only write one objective per line. You may add as many lines as you need to describe all your objectives. When used as a report please indicate if the objective has been achieved and comment on the outcome. Type of objective

Objectives Indicator Method of evaluation

Achieved? Comment

Knowledge Y/N (fill in when submitted as report)

Skills

Attitudes

Financial Resources Checklist Do you have the necessary financial resources? Y/N Final result (fill in when submitted as report)

Sources of these resources Any additional sources (fill in when submitted as report)

External Human Resources (optional) Please include information about as many partner organisation(s), guest speaker(s) etc, as you wish. When used as a report please comment on the outcome.

External HR Role in the project Contact person

E-mail Webpage Comment

(fill in when submitted as report)

Conclusions and feedback Please draw conclusions and give feedback for your chapter or future projects addressing a similar theme.

where MOSAIC meets chapter development

Mosaic is a program of CISV, like village, interchange, etc, but if we think of mosaic not as an additional program that chapters must take on, but rather a tool that chapters can use to improve the quality of their existing programs and continue to grow, then exciting possibilities emerge… There are several fundamental elements of Mosaic that contribute directly to the development of chapters…

participation

low cost participation (inclusivity)

Hosting Mosaic projects regularly motivates and creates positive group feelings among participants, increasing participation in all chapter activities. Education activities provide participants with an opportunity to acquire a better understanding of CISV.

Additionally, members that actively participate in Mosaic projects will develop the skills, knowledge and desire to contribute to the chapter

While international programs are often restricted to those who can afford the travel costs, Mosaic offers the opportunity to be part of CISV’s educational programs at little to no cost.

This addresses the priority of the organization to find ways to be more economically inclusive.

CISV identity in the community

leadership development

In many cases, especially when collaborating with a like-minded organization, Mosaic will help to develop an identity for CISV in the broader local community.

If this visibility is positive then a chapter stands to benefit in many ways such as fundraising, recruiting board members, and a broader pool of participants for international programs.

Mosaic offers a continuous opportunity for leadership development inside and outside CISV. Developing quality leaders who are prepared to approach conflict and facilitate processes within society is one of CISV’s goals. CISV also needs quality leadership in order to increase the quality and effectiveness of our programs and administration.

cooperation within the chapter (adult-junior collaboration!)

understanding of CISV principles

Unlike international programs (even ones hosted locally) Mosaic provides the unique opportunity for all members of a chapter to participate in the planning and running of an educational program. By giving members the chance to be part of the process a sense of community will be built, which will increase motivation and cooperation among members/ volunteers. Mosaic is also a unique space where adults and juniors can collaborate on initiatives together.

Hosting Mosaic projects supports the understanding of CISV’s educational principles and its programmes and structures inside and outside of local chapters.

Recognizing CISV as not only a summer travel organization, but as an organization that provides ongoing, effective peace education programming is extremely important to the growth of chapters and of the organization.

Some things to think about…

Utilize the resources you have availableWhat is YOUR chapter equipped to do? What do you ALREADY do that might become the basis for a Mosaic project…

Start small!A mosaic project does not have to be a huge endeavour

Be Creative. Be Experimental!Mosaic is a new and evolving program. Use its resources and structures to explore new and exciting places for CISV!

Use the National & International Resources! Both the national committee and the international committee have lots of resources and people ready to help develop your program!