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Servas Georgia - Member information 

Servas Youth - Appeal for Funding  

Servas International General Assembly elected new EXCO 


 

Message from Servas Turkey  

June 3 2013 

 Dear Servas Members around the world;

As you probably have read and seen in the news reporting the citizens of Turkey are experiencing an unexpected situation. Protests are running in many cities in our country. 


Servas Turkey does not at this point of time know how these protests will end. 


Servas Turkey can therefore not support Servas Guests in Turkey, until there's a second announcement from Turkey.


We all hope that there will be better situation soon here in Turkey.

All the best.
Sercan National Secretary

 Servas Turkey

 

 

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Servas Georgia - Member information

Servas Georgia is pleased to invite you to visit and discover one of the most ancient and fascinating countries in the world, now a member of Servas International!

 

 

 

 

Photo: Brigitte, Servas Germany

 

Practically unspoiled by modern tourism and still retaining its authentic character, once Georgia is experienced, it will stay with you forever.  Often visitors are haunted until they return, and many come back to stay.  For walkers and hikers the fields, plateaux, mountains and rivers are endless, while botanists and bird-watchers will be enthralled.  Archaeologists and historians will find it difficult to choose which of the numerous ancient sites to visit first.

 

In this mystical land where Jason and the Argonauts sought the Golden Fleece, you will be captivated by a thrilling blend of eastern enigma and western elegance.  The towering Caucasus Mountains form the border between Europe and Asia to the North and the East, while the Black Sea to the west leads to Turkey and other neighbors. Georgia has long been a key transit zone—from prehistoric times through the epoch of the Silk Road until today’s modern world of international trade routes. The traditions of East and West meet in Georgia to form a unique and hospitable culture. As the birth-place of wine, Georgia has 500 species of grapes, and fruits of all kinds abound. Georgian food and hospitality at the table are legendary.

 

 

 

Photo: Tony and Sun, Servas South Korea

 

 

The following local legend describes Georgia well: When God apportioned the Earth to all the peoples of the world, the Georgians arrived late...This is one of the charming characteristics of Georgia’s easy-going lifestyle…  The Lord then asked them why they were tardy and they replied that they had stopped on the way to drink and raise their glasses in praise of Him. God was so pleased with their response that He gave the Georgians the part of the Earth that He had been reserving for himself.

 

A visit will confirm that this legend rings very true--Georgia is indeed a natural paradise! 

 

More information and pictures available here:  link

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Servas International General Assembly elected new EXCO

 

 

 Photo credit:Amir 

 

Left to right

SI Vice President Ann Greenhough, United Kingdom

SI Host List Coordinator Arnoud Philippo, Netherlands

SI President Jonny Sågänger, Sweden

SI Treasurer Miroslaw Wasilewski, Poland

SI General Secretary Jaime Romero Colombia

SI Peace Secretary Danielle Serres, France

 

 

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Servas Youth - Appeal for Funding   

Successful organisation of SI Youth Meeting, GA

 

We would appreciate very much all financial help towards enabling young activists or potential activists to participate in the two events. We already have several applications and worry about not being able to support all of these people we would like to join us. It should be taken into account that it is a unique situation when, after the YM, a newly trained and bonded group of Servas young people can immediately experience and contribute to the workings of the organisation as a whole at the GA. Our opinion is that now is the moment to take all the possible steps to attract ‘new blood’ to Servas. We never have a guarantee that there will be a substantial effect of our actions but we do have a guarantee that if we do nothing, there will be no effect at all. Therefore we urge EXCO not to cut funds which were previously allocated to youth meetings and DC funds even if the revenue has diminished – we believe it is precisely the signal to make more effort, not less.

 

And once again, it seems to us that on international level our organisation, with its history and status, is in a very good position to engage in fundraising outside Servas and that it would reasonably be the job of its President,Vice President.

 

 

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Servas Malawi Newsletter [Right hand side, under Servas Countries] 

Servas US Tri-national Conference 

Servas South Central West Asia Conference 

Servas Africa Area 2014 Meeting   New

International Servas Summer Meeting in Berlin   

Servas Spain International Summer Camp 

Servas Austria Alpe-Adria Meeting

Servas Brazil traveller in Japan 

Servas Pakistan Annual Meeting   

 

 

Servas Pakistan Annual Meeting  

 

Servas Pakistan Annual Meeting for the year of 2012 was called by the National Secretary of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Shoaib Khan. The event was held at "Adbi Baithak" Alhamra Arts Center Hall # 3, Mall Road, Lahore.

 

 

The meeting initiated with the recitation of Holy Quran. The main agenda of the meeting included the Future Prospect of Servas Pakistan and its role in the International Servas Community. And another main reason for the meeting was to be able to follow-up on the decisions taken by Servas Pakistan Youth in their previous meeting.

The meeting preceded with the attendance of the following Servas Members:

 

Muhammad Naseem, Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Nauman Naseem, Saqib Shahzad, Viachaslav Pustovoyt (Observer from Russia), Khalid Baig, Khalid Shehzad, Muhammad Babar Bhatti, Dr. Muhammad Usman Ilyas, Bilal Akram, Dr. Arslan Riaz, Mrs Dr. Riaz, Mian Muhammad Afzal, Imran Hanif Chaudhry, Abdul Razzaq Mughal, Dr. Khalid, Hafiz Muhammad Tanweer, Abdul Razzaq Pasha, Muhammad Afzal Dogar, Hafiz Ahmad Shahid, Malik Fahad Rafique, Waheed Ashraf, Muhammad Aslam Ranjha, Imran-ul-Huda, Shoukat Ali, Mrs. Shoukat Ali, Nadeem Masih, Haji Muhammad Shafique, & Majid Khan

 


 

Meeting Minutes 

  • Recitation of Holy Quran.
  • Introduction of the attendees.
  • Discussion on the future prospects and planning.
  • Briefing about Servas Pakistan’s global roles and interaction with Servas world community.
  • Review and follow-up on the decisions taken by Servas Pakistan Youth in their previous meeting.
  • Updates about the dues and other Servas Pakistan decision.   
  • Questions/Answers/Suggestions Session.
  • Closing words by Muhammad Shoaib Khan (NS Servas Pakistan).
  • Christmas and New Year Celebration with Refreshment.

 

 


 

Suggestions 

  1. Hafiz Muhammad Tanvir suggested Local Tour arrangements across Pakistan.
  2. Mr. Mian Muhammad Afzal suggested that the youth should work under a vision and all members should monitor and guide the youth members of Servas Pakistan.
  3. Mr. Khalid Shehzad commented to include the agenda items in the intimations/invitations for all upcoming meetings.
  4. It was suggested to organize activities for fund raising and donation auctions for Servas Pakistan.
  5. Female attendance in the attendance should be prioritized and encouraged; Mr. Muhammad Naseem suggested.
  6. The next SCWA meeting was suggested to be held in Lahore, Pakistan.

 

Announcements 

  1. New Host List will be published and distributed in January, 2013.
  2. “Meeting Agenda” announced to be included in the intimation of every future meeting.
  3. The next cabinet elections are going to be held in October, 2013.
  4. The SP community e-mail address will be used from onwards, for formal communication. All members were requested to confirm their e-mail addresses and phone numbers.
  5. All members should automatically pay their dues before the 20th of December, each year.
  6. All Annual Meetings are to be held on the last Sunday of December, from onwards.

 

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Servas Brazil traveller in Japan

 

Trip to Japan when I attending the International Peace Research Association Global Conference held at the University of Mie, Japan.

 

During the trip, I got in contact with lovely Servas Japan members and also a member from Servas India in Tokyo and Kyoto. Three of them, I met in Poland during the GA 2012. They are Kunio Tanaka in Tokyo, Tomoko Hirai and Shigeko Takada in Kyoto.

 

 

Besides attending the IPRA conference, I also visting the University of Tokyo and the International Peace Museum in the Ritsumeikan.

Founded in 1964, IPRA developed from a conference organized by the "Quaker International Conferences and Seminars" in Clarens, Switzerland, 16-20 August 1963.

The participants decided to hold international Conferences on Research on International Peace and Security (COROIPAS), which would be organized by a Continuing Committee similar to the Pugwash Conferences.

Under the leadership of John Burton, the Continuing Committee met in London, 1-3 December 1964. At that time, they took steps to broaden the original concept of holding research conferences. The decision was made to form a professional association with the principal aim of increasing the quantity of research focused on world peace and ensuring its scientific quality.


An Executive Committee including Bert V A. Roling, Secretary General (The Netherlands), John Burton (United Kingdom), Ljubivoje Acimovic (Yugoslavia), Jerzy Sawicki (Poland), and Johan Galtung (Norway) was appointed.


This group was also designated as Nominating Committee for a 15-person Advisory Council to be elected at the first general conference of IPRA, to represent various regions, disciplines, and research interests in developing the work of the Association.

Since then, IPRA has held 24 biennial general conferences, the venues of which have been chosen with a view to reflecting the association's global scope.

 

Membership in IPRA benefits scholars, practitioners and students of peace research, conflict transformation and peace building. If you are not a member of our organization, we urge you to join and enjoy the benefits from the range of activities and services.

 

For more information please visit : 
http://ipra-peace.com/

 

Alvany  Santiago is a Servas host in Brazil, belongs to Job Descriptions and Statutes Committe and also is an IPRA council.

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