CISV International
| Founded | 1950 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Doris Twitchell Allen |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Peace Education |
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| Website | www |
CISV International (formerly Children's International Summer Villages) is an international non-governmental organisation based in the United Kingdom that hosts camp-based programmes and events for children that aim to promote hands-on learning and intercultural friendships with a focus on peace education. Founded in 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the organisation currently serves 69 countries across its 200 local chapters.
CISV International is a UNESCO partner and a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). It holds participatory status with the Council of Europe and is a candidate member of the European Youth Forum.