Cisv New York

CISV is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring peace through building intercultural friendships, cooperation, and understanding. Founded in 1950, we are a federation of 69 Member Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups. In over 60 years we have given countless children and young people the experience of their lives and the opportunity to build lasting friendships through our international educational programs. Our innovative, fun, non-formal peace education ‘learning by doing’ programs begin with our original and unique Village program for 11-year-olds. We offer an exciting blend of seven international camp-based, family exchange, and local community programs. We aim to help our participants develop the skills to become informed, responsible, and active global citizens and make a difference in their communities and the world. At the heart of our programs is friendship, in line with our founding belief that peace is possible through friendship and mutual understanding. Our mission CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world. Our values Friendship Inclusiveness Enthusiasm Engagement Cooperation The New York Chapter, CISV New York, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has been in operation since 1977 and is fully run by volunteers. We have over 200 active members and families, with support from thousands more. Our chapter includes: New York City’s five boroughs Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties of New York Central, Western, and Northern New Jersey Long Island Connecticut