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CISV for Parents“By bringing young people together in a spirit of tolerance

and understanding, we help lay the foundation for a peaceful tomorrow”Kofi Annan, Greeting to CISV Seoul Symposium, 2000

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• Description:– A few slides with emphasis on creating understanding of CISV

and trust– Long-term benefits of participation

• Recommendations:• - use a selection of slides from the CISV Introduction

and CISV Programmes modules. • - insert the slides in this module where appropriate• Target audiences:

– parents of potential or existing CISVers

About this module

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“I value the ability that CISV has to inspire – CISV drives people to use what they have learnt . . . and to try and make a difference in the lives of others.”A CISV volunteer

Your child - Our priority• Although it may be your child who

participates in a CISV activity – it is a complete family experience

• CISV understands that you want to be certain your child is in safe hands – and that is our highest priority

• All CISV camp sites must meet local government and CISV requirements

• CISV relies on the knowledge of local family volunteers for the health, safety and security of their guests

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Your child - Our priority• All children (under 16) travel with an adult leader over

21• Staff and Leaders

– locally selected and trained to international standards– confidential references reviewed locally

• Many of our volunteers are parents sending their children to CISV programmes in other countries

• Hosting families are carefully screened CISV members

“As the temporary guardian of other people’s children, CISV is acutely aware of its obligations”

Tommy Watson, a former CISV Great Britain secretary

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• CISV is a non-profit charity– CISV is a charity. While financing of quality

operations is essential, we make all efforts to keep costs down through sensible planning and professional staging of our programmes

• International and national / local fees include membership, participation and some insurance

• Costs vary based on the programme• Ask your local CISV representative for details

Costs “A life-changing, invaluable experience, never to be forgotten.”

A former CISV participant

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CISV…A Family Experience!• CISV is not just for children• A total family experience • Mosaic activities for all ages• CISV encourages parents to ensure their child’s

participation in pre- and post-camp activities• Many CISV volunteers are the parents of

participants• Live the CISV experience along with your child• Interesting opportunites for parents to become

involved in CISV

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CISV Poem “Our children are truly citizens of the world” Beverly,CISV Mexico

Peace to all the people of CISVLet’s hold hands and be free

Together we can make a better worldno one will be rich poor popular or nerd!

Let me be your friend SamDon’t ask where I’m from but what I am!George Muhamad, Kohein or whateverWe will be friends foreverLet’s remember each other’cause we live in a family and the world is our mother

Thank you Doris T Allen for making us know the world for real!!

Allia, 13, CISV Egypt

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Find out more about CISV• Visit our international web site at www.cisv.org