named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Junior Branch (JB)
Youth-led initiative within CISV that empowers young people to organize local and international activities promoting peace and global citizenship.
Seminar Camp
Educational program for older youth and young adults centered on global issues, human rights, and sustainable development.
Summer Camp
Program for youth aged 12–17 focusing on intercultural exchange, leadership development, and peace education through experiential activities.
Village
International camp program bringing together 11-year-old children from diverse countries to promote cross-cultural understanding and peace education.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 2 activities
- Improving digital infrastructure for program management and resource accessTesting a new resource platform (CISV Central) and inviting proposals to develop a user-friendly system to replace the current program management infrastructure, improving access to materials and operational efficiency for volunteers.
- Supporting volunteer-led program delivery and network operationsRuns Chapters, Junior Branches, and programs through volunteer leadership and management, engaging 45,792 individual members and volunteers globally in 2024 to support program implementation and organizational operations.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the organizationDevelops and implements action plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across CISV, including internal process reviews for safe reporting of discrimination and tools to reduce bias in recruitment and programming.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Delivering international camp-based and community programs for youthOperates a range of international educational programs including camp-based experiences (e.g., Village, Youth Meeting, Step Up, Seminar Camp) and community-based initiatives (e.g., Mosaic) for participants aged 11–17 and all ages, with thousands of participants annually across a global network of member associations.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding CISV organizations to advance cross-cultural understandingFunds CISV organizations globally to advance cross-cultural understanding and tolerance through educational programs, supported by fundraising efforts.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Producing annual reports and organizational reviewsPublishes annual documentation including the Annual Review (from 2009 to 2023) and the Annual and Trustee Report 2024, which detail organizational activities, governance, outcomes, and learning.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Promoting sustainability and inclusive content in peace educationIntegrates environmental responsibility and sustainability into peace education programming and regularly assesses and improves training and educational materials to ensure inclusivity and prevent the perpetuation of stereotypes or discrimination.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Engaging in international advocacy and institutional partnershipsHolds participatory status with the Council of Europe and is an official partner NGO of UNESCO, leveraging these relationships to advance its educational mission and global civil society engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$16K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$180
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balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Brazil Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Brazil since 1972.
- CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES (CISV) Partner — Funds CISV organizations focused on cross-cultural understanding and tolerance.
- CISV Costa Rica Network — Regional chapter within the CISV global network.
- CISV France Network — Regional chapter within the CISV global network.
- CISV National Associations Network — Federation of nearly 70 National Associations operating under CISV International
- CISV Philippines Network — Regional chapter within the CISV global network.
- Canada Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Canada since 1957.
- Charity Commission Government — Regulatory body with which CISV International engaged following safeguarding reporting issues.
- Council of Europe Government — Holds participatory status with the Council of Europe to support international educational and youth initiatives.
- Denmark Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Denmark since 1951.
- Dr. Doris Twitchell Allen Partner — Founded CISV International based on the concept of fostering intercultural understanding among children to promote world peace.
- European Youth Forum Partner — Candidate member organization working to engage youth in international peace education efforts.
- Gender, Sexual and Romantic Diversity Inclusion Working Group Network — Internal working group focused on advancing inclusion for gender, sexual, and romantic diversity within CISV.
- Germany Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Germany since 1951.
- Israa Shah Partner — Finance & IT Officer handling proposal submissions for platform development.
- Italy Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Italy since 1962.
- Junior Branch Network — Youth-led component of CISV International with representation in governance and elections.
- Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group Network — Internal working group supporting CISV International's DEI action plan.
- Norway Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Norway since 1951.
- Sweden Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in Sweden since 1951.
- UNESCO Partner — Official partner Non-Governmental Organization relationship focused on educational research and international relations.
- USA Network — Member Association of CISV International operating in the United States since 1951.
- United Nations Volunteers Partner — Collaborated on a knowledge-sharing event focused on volunteerism and peacebuilding in September 2017.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intercultural Relativism as a Foundation for Peacemethodology: intercultural relativismBy teaching participants to recognize and value diverse cultural perspectives as equally valid, CISV reduces prejudice and builds inclusive mindsets, because shifting from a judgmental to a relativistic stance toward cultural difference enables sustainable intergroup harmony.
- Learning-by-Doing for Intercultural Understandingmethodology: learning-by-doingBy engaging children in non-formal, experiential learning activities, CISV fosters deep intercultural understanding and cooperation, because direct experience with peers from different backgrounds builds empathy and relational skills more effectively than passive instruction.
- Volunteer-Led Experiential Education for Peacemethodology: volunteer-led experiential educationBy using trained volunteers to deliver camp-based and community programs, CISV creates transformative intercultural experiences that model grassroots peacebuilding, because peer-facilitated, relationship-centered learning fosters authentic connection and long-term commitment to justice.
- Youth-Centered, Participant-Led Program Designmethodology: participant-led_programmingBy involving young people as co-creators and leaders in program design and implementation, CISV strengthens ownership, leadership development, and engagement, because youth agency in shaping experiences leads to more meaningful and transformative outcomes.