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CISV [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

CISV(formerly Children's International Summer Villages) is a global network of volunteers of all ages. [It is] an independent and non-political organization with chapters in over 200 cities worldwide. CISV's unique educational programmes bring together young people from different backgrounds, developing cross-cultural knowledge and leadership. By encouraging respect for cultural differences, common values and self-awareness, CISV empowers each participant to incorporate these values into their lives as they become global citizens and strive for a more peaceful world. Young people take an active role in programme planning, developing key leadership and communication skills.

Key term(s)
  • Children's International Summer Villages Canada
  • Children's International Summer Villages Canada Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Services sociaux et travail social
Key term(s)
  • Children's International Summer Villages Canada
  • Children's International Summer Villages Canada Inc.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Education
OBS

CISV is a charitable, independant, non-political, volunteer organization promoting peace education and cross-cultural friendship.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Pédagogie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Pedagogía
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