What does CISV stand for?

CISV International (Formerly Children’s International Summer Villages) was founded in 1950 by Dr. Doris Twitchell Allen and aims to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world. CISV International. Founded.

How many countries are in CISV?

CISV member associations operate in over 60 countries and more than 200 cities around the world.

Is CISV religious?

Is CISV religious? No. We openly accept every religion, we allow every belief. For us, religious freedom is just as important as freedom from beliefs.

Is CISV a charity?

CISV International is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation, and understanding.

How old is CISV?

Founded in 1950, today we are a federation of nearly 70 National Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups.

Who founded CISV?

Doris Twitchell AllenCISV International / Founder

Is CISV a nonprofit?

Children’s International Summer Villages (now known as CISV) was registered as a non-profit corporation in Ohio in 1950. The first Village programme was held in Cincinnati in 1951, bringing together young people from Austria, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and USA.

What is CISV India?

For the past 65 years, CISV India has sent delegations for camps from the utopian Scandinavian countries in Europe and the vibrant, cultural ones across the Middle East, to the picturesque and lively lands of North and South America, all the back to the vast, incredible homeland of our own Asia.

How can I contact CISV about child protection concerns?

If you have any doubts or any child protection concerns, past or present, please contact us in confidence on [email protected]

What can I do on mycisv?

Here you are able to create and manage your myCISV profile, learn more about your programmes, access forms, search for official contacts, and more! or watch the myCISV video tutorial for a guided tour of the platform.