The CISV New York chapter is partnering with the CISV Philadelphia chapter to co-host a 23-day Village to promote cross-cultural understanding and peace education among 11-year-olds. This program will feature activities on building friendships and developing essential life skills. Both chapters are excited to collaborate and create a memorable experience that reflects CISV’s values. Local Read More
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CISV NY Book Club picks “The Catcher in the Rye” as this month’s read
Book Club Committee convened on October 24th, 2024 for its initial meeting and picked "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger as this month's read. The Book Club is intended to be multi-generational and open to all who are interested to join from the NY Chapter. The book is an American classic, which is included in some public schools' curriculum, and is an easy-read. The Book Club will Read More
CISV: An Antidote to Screen Time
The recently published book, The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt, has received a lot of attention since it was published in March. The New York Times bestseller inspired headlines such…
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Read more about Spring 2024 NewsletterFortnight: A Perfect Mix of Fun and Responsibility
by Veda Kumar, CISV NY’s 2023-2024 Local Junior Representative I had an amazing time at CISV Fortnight, a USA-based program. In 2023 it was held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This was…
Read more about Fortnight: A Perfect Mix of Fun and ResponsibilityChaperoning at a CISV Minicamp
What a great Fall 2023 minicamp! The last time I attended an overnight CISV program was in 1998. I was a JC representing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at a Village…
Read more about Chaperoning at a CISV MinicampA Message from the Co-Presidents
Hello CISV NY community! We would like to introduce ourselves as the new co-presidents of CISV NY. Our names are Rodrigo Muniz and Cecilia Schiera, and we are excited to…
Read more about A Message from the Co-PresidentsA Small But Mighty Step Up
by Dinu Antonescu As my very first CISV experience, together with three amazing teammates, Renata, Carol, and Isabelle, I attended the Veni Vidi Vici Step Up hosted by the…
Read more about A Small But Mighty Step UpVillage Memories and Souvenirs
by Tom Crovitz This summer CISV NY went to Munich, Germany for the Million Dreams Village, with Saskia Binder as our fearless leader. My U.S. delegation went along with eight…
Read more about Village Memories and SouvenirsJane C. Ginsburg and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1960s CISV New York
by Julie Harrison, Board of Directors I thought I would start this new column by profiling a family that was involved with our chapter from its earliest incarnation. I had the honor of…
Read more about Jane C. Ginsburg and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1960s CISV New York