External Inspiration

So what are we? A peace-building organization or something?

We think that CISV is more than an educational experience, more than a group of people getting together (even if they are building global friendship). We think that CISV has the potential to change things, shake things up, and really make its mark on the world. We also think there are a lot of other really hip cats who are, in a way, trying to work towards the same goals as us: to build a more peaceful world.

So check out what they’re doing, get inspired and maybe even get involved.

Word Changing.Org
An online magazine covering tools, models, and ideas for building a better future.

UNESCO
Encourages international peace and universal respect by promoting collaboration among nations. Conducts studies, facilitates knowledge sharing, and develops programs.

Seeds Of Peace
Non-profit, non-political organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace.

Otesha
Non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and promoting practices of sustainable living. Promotes these causes through cycling trips and theater workshops.

Thinking that you're interested in something, but just don't know where to begin with it? Try exploring the issue more, to see what really gets you going about it. Check out a few of the neat online tests and game below -- hopefully the get you thinking (and acting!)

Are you a Racist?

This online test designed by Harvard Students is built to measure your attitudes. Are you a racist, an ageist, a sexist, a homophobe? Find out!

Live in a Refugee Camp

In Darfur, in Western Sudan genocide is occuring. Each day civilians face the possibility of mass killing, torture, theft and severe human rights abuses. Play Darfur is Dying and find out what life is like in a refugee's world.

How Big is Your Ecological Footprint

An ecological footprint is the amount of land and water area a person needs to provide for the things they consume and the waste they create. Footprinting is used as an indicator of environmental sustainability. Find out your footprint today!

If you have an excellent organization that works in multiple cities or counties that you think could be an excellent (and inspiring!) resources for CISVers send an email about it to connect@ijb.cisv.org and it could possibly be added to this page!