CISV Life

May 23, 2016

When I was eleven…

I thought I was so grown up. I once wore platforms and curled my hair for school. What a silly thing to do. 11 is such an interesting age, no longer a child but not yet a teenager. When I watched the I am eleven documentary, I got to hear stories from 11-year olds from 15 different countries and I felt like I got to know them quite well in the short time of the documentary.
April 20, 2016

Where I got my start: a story of CISV

I think the kind of atmosphere for learning that CISV gave me that summer is a beautiful gift to give an 11 year old. Having kids my age, teenagers, and adults listen to me intently, respond to what I was saying, and encourage me to continue speaking, and thinking, and sharing was formative in me finding my voice.
April 15, 2016

Start your CISV story!

Founded over 60 years ago, CISV International is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring action for peace. Our innovative, fun, non-formal peace education 'learning by doing' programmes begin with our original and unique Village programme for 11-year-olds. We offer an exciting blend of seven international camp-based, family exchange and local community programmes.