Public Engagement
From SI Exco News
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Relief Efforts
Servas Pakistan launched three relief camps, staffed by Servas volunteers, to collect and convey donations for victims of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
In India, strong leadership helped to organize networks and personal resources to aid victims of the 2004 Tsunami.
Servas US Teams Up with the Institute of International Education (IIE)
IIE broadens the outlook of future leaders through academic and professional exchange that strengthens their ability to think and act on a cooperative basis. They believe exchange among people of different cultures is a critical means for transferring knowledge and skills across borders and preparing a new generation of global citizens. US Servas is working with the IIE headquarters in Arcata to provide day-hosting opportunities for Fulbright students, giving them a chance to learn about American culture and daily life in New York.
If you are a host in New York and would like to day-host a Fulbright student, contact the New York office for more details.
Servas US Teams Up with the YMCA
ICCP works to create a global community for American campers. They believe that a multicultural staff is the best way to teach appreciation and respect for different viewpoints. Servas works with ICCP to provide homestays for international counselors. In the summer of 2005, US Servas was asked to give presentations on our international homestay programs at the YMCA ICCP's orientation sessions in Arcata office.
Through visiting with Americans, international camp counselors have the opportunity to explore American culture- learn more about US politics, professions, pastimes, worship, peace and social justice movements firsthand!
Peace Quilts
The NY Middle East Peace Quilt Coalition, Chaired by US Servas, is a 20-member Coalition of community groups and peace/social justice organizations from throughout New York City. US Servas worked together with these groups from January 2003-September 2003 to organize the New York Middle East Peace Quilt Project, a series of events and exhibits around the Middle East Peace Quilt aimed at bringing diverse communities together to hear each other’s stories and build vital neighborhood relationships. The Middle East Peace Quilt is an international community art project coordinated by a Servas member, together with over 300 Palestinians, Jews and others mostly from North America.
The entire Peace Quilt Exhibit can be viewed at http://www.vcn.bc.ca/quilt/
