Junior Chamber International
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| Founded | 13 October 1915 |
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| Founder | Henry Giessenbier |
| Type | NGO |
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| Coordinates | 38°39′20″N 90°33′24″W / 38.6555556°N 90.5566667°WCoordinates: 38°39′20″N 90°33′24″W / 38.6555556°N 90.5566667°W |
| Origins | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Community service |
Members | 170,000+ |
President | Paschal Dike (2016) |
Secretary General | Arrey L. Obenson |
Employees | 20 |
| Slogan | Be Better |
| Mission | To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change. |
| Website |
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Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a non-profit international non-governmental organization[1] of young people between 18 and 40 years old.[2] It has members in about 124 countries, and regional or national organizations in many of them. It has consultative status with the Council of Europe, with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and with UNESCO. It was founded in St Louis in 1915. It encourages young people to become active citizens and to participate in efforts towards social and economic development, and international co-operation, good-will and understanding.[1] Its members are called JCI Members. It publishes JCI World, a quarterly magazine, in six languages.[1] It holds an annual conference, the JCI World Congress, in November of each year, and regional annual meetings, the JCI Area Conferences.[3]
Senate
Some members of JCI are given life membership of the organization and become "senators." The JCI Senate was founded in 1952 in Melbourne, Australia; most countries with a Junior Chamber International also have an affiliated JCI Senate organization.
Creed
JCI's creed depends upon the local or national organisation to which membership is owed. For example, JCI Melbourne's values are: i. Diversity - opportunities for membership are offered in a manner which supports the diversity of Melbourne’s population ii. Integrity - members uphold the principles of honesty and integrity in all dealings iii. Collaboration - members and the board collaborate and cooperate to form partnerships between members, businesses, partner organisations, and the board iv. Passion - members maintain passion in their dealings and represent the enthusiasm and commitment demonstrated by JCI Melbourne
Founder's quote
From within the walls of the soul of this organization wherein the foundation of character and good citizenship are laid, I hope a message will come in the sometime of tomorrow that will stir the people towards the establishment of a permanent and everlasting world peace. - Henry Giessenbier (1892-1935).[4]
Vision
To be the leading global network of young active citizens.[4]
Mission
To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change
JCI Strategic Position Statement
JCI will be the organization that unites all sectors of society to create sustainable impact.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Jaycees International", in Edward Lawson, Mary Lou Bertucci (1996). Encyclopedia of human rights, second edition. Washington, DC: Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781560323624. p. 911.
- ↑ "Welcome to JCI - Young Active Citizens Creating Positive Change". Junior Chamber International. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ↑ John Clark (1995). A Legacy of Leadership: The U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. p. 224. ISBN 0964545608.
- 1 2 http://www.jciindia.in
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