CISV New York Community Reception
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About CISV New York’s Open Day 2026
CISV New York, the local chapter of one of the world's longest-running youth peace education organizations, hosts an international Youth Meeting in Ossining, New York August 2 - 16, 2026, welcoming 32 delegates representing 8 countries for a unique intercultural leadership and peace education experience.
Throughout the program, delegates will participate in youth-led workshops, cultural exchange, leadership development, and experiential learning focused on diversity, inclusion, sustainability, conflict resolution, and responsible global citizenship.
Local elected officials, members of the media, nonprofit leaders, and community memberes are invited to attend a special reception to meet Youth Meeting participants, hear their stories, and learn more about CISV's mission of educating and inspiring action for a more just and peaceful world. RSVP here.
"At a time when the world can often feel increasingly divided, bringing young people together to listen, learn, and lead across cultures has never been more important," said Arnold Miller, Trustee of CISV New York. "For more than 75 years, CISV has empowered young people to build friendships that transcend borders and return home equipped to make a positive difference in their communities."
About CISV’s Youth Meeting
The CISV Youth Meeting is an international educational program for 12 and 13 year olds that encourages participants to collaborate across cultures while developing leadership skills and exploring issues affecting communities around the world. Through dialogue, team-building activities, and shared experiences, young people gain the confidence and perspective to become active global citizens.
About CISV New York
CISV New York is the local chapter of CISV USA, part of CISV International, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring action for a more just and peaceful world. Through international camps, youth exchanges, family programs, and community initiatives, CISV empowers young people to become lifelong active global citizens committed to building peace through friendship, understanding, and respect.
The New York Chapter carries a proud legacy of leadership, having been co-founded by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served as an early board member and lifelong supporter of CISV’s peace education mission.
CISV: A 75-Year Legacy of Peace Education
Founded in 1951 by child psychologist Dr. Doris Allen, CISV International was born from a simple but powerful belief that lasting peace begins with children.
Following the devastation of World War II, Dr. Allen envisioned bringing children from different countries together to discover both their shared humanity and their unique cultures.
As Dr. Allen famously said: "We must start with the children."
That vision became reality when delegates from eight countries gathered in Cincinnati for the first Children's International Summer Village in 1951. Today, CISV has grown into a global nonprofit operating in 69 countries and more than 200 cities, delivering approximately 180 international educational programs each year through the dedication of thousands of volunteers. In recognition of her pioneering work, Dr. Allen was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
For more information, visit newyork.cisvusa.org or follow @cisvnewyork on social media.
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