CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES (CISV USA)
CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world through intercultural friendship and non-formal peace education programs.
About CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES (CISV USA)
CISV (originally Children's International Summer Villages) is a volunteer-led nonprofit that runs international and local educational programmes to build intercultural understanding and active global citizenship among children and youth; the movement was founded in 1950 and now operates through national associations and local chapters worldwide. citeturn3search9turn0search7
In the United States CISV is organized as a national chapter that supports local chapters to host international camps (Villages, Step Ups, Seminar Camps, Youth Meetings), exchanges and local peace-education activities; it is registered as a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit and continued program activity and financial reporting through FY2023. citeturn2view0turn6search1
Notable achievements
Longstanding global reach
Founded in 1950, CISV has expanded into a federation of national associations and local chapters, running hundreds of international programmes annually and reaching participants across continents.
Enduring programme model
The Village model (a 28‑day multinational camp for 11‑year‑olds) and complementary programme suite have been sustained and adapted for decades as core peace‑education offerings.
Sustained nonprofit status and reporting
The U.S. national organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) and has continued annual filings and public financial disclosures (most recently reflected in FY2023 reporting). citeturn2view0turn6search1
At a glance
- EIN
- 31-0616471
- Website
- www.cisvusa.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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