June 26 to July 2, 2026

This meeting in the Alps brings together Servas members from different countries. Italy, Germany, Switzerland and France have taken turns every year – since 1985 – in the organization of this event which aims to meet and discover other environments, in accordance with the values of Servas.

The organizing team will welcome you in Lanslebourg Val Cenis, in the heart of Haute Maurienne, between the Vanoise National Park and the Grée Alps. 108 places have been reserved for the "CIS Ethic Etap" (International Stay Center), plus 16 places for those who could only free themselves on the Weekend.

As in previous editions, day hikes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday for 7 different level groups ('Hard', 'Medium 1"  at 'Medium 4', 'EasyTrek' and 'EasyCool') The Hard and Medium groups will go on Trek from Monday to Wednesday, the Easy Trek group from Monday to Tuesday. The EasyCool group will stay at CIS with 3 days of walks and discovery.

Neuhausen am Rheinfall • May 23-25, 2026 

Grüezi mitenand! Why not join us at our annual meeting May 23-25, 2026? If waterfalls are on your bucket list, it’s definitely a must! The Rheinfall is the largest waterfall in Europe. We will meet in Neuhausen am Rheinfall. In addition to meeting Servas members from around the world, there will be ample opportunities to explore the falls, hike along the Rhine, and visit 11^th century Old Town Schauffhausen known for its painted house facades and its 171 bay windows.  

For more information about the program and how to register, click this link: Servas Switzerland's Annual Meeting. 

May 16-21, 2026

The Peace Ride is a unique opportunity to share Servas values while riding through some of Korea’s most beautiful landscapes from Mt. Odaesan National Park to Hwajinpo Beach and other points in between. There will be plenty of time to appreciate the journey and the destinations.

To Register please download the Program and Registration Form (PDF)

July 2-5, 2026

Visit Krakow with its UNESCO Heritage site, Old Town, and Schindler’s Enamel Factory. Then mount-up to explore some of the natural wonders of Poland. Ride along the Vistula River. Circumnavigate the Sahara of Poland. Enjoy sharing conversations with Servas members from all over. Daily rides will be 40 kilometers or less – some of them will be hilly, some off-road. Bikes should be available for rent. Alternatively, walking tours will be available on Friday and/or Saturday.

Register here by March 31 2026

For more information  download Servas by Bike 2026 (PDF)

May 21-25, 2026

Enjoy spring on the shores of Lake Constanz, Germany, located at the northern foot of the Alps. If you are a Servas member between the ages of 18 and 30 join us from May 21-25, 2026.

Do you love travelling, exchanging languages and cultures? Would you like to make friends with Servas members from different countries? Are you interested in exploring new ways for Servas to promote peace and international understanding? Are you up for a new adventure? Read the flyer for more information.

Then sign up quickly (registration closes on February 28) to join Servas Youth Camp in Germany. Only 30 spots are available! REGISTRATION FORM

Need more information, contact youth@servas.de.   begleiten Sie uns! (Join us!)

March 9-20, 2026

The 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from March 9-20, 2026. This is a conference on women's rights and gender equality that examines the reality of women’s lives throughout the world. CSW sets goals and shapes global standards for gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. CSW70 in 2026 will focus on ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.

Servas' Participation in CSW70

In-person: Registration for in-person attendance closed in October 2025.  

Virtual (online): In addition to the official UN meetings, there are also hundreds of parallel events collectively called the NGO-CSW70 Forum which take place virtually between March 9-20. The Forum is organized by and for non-governmental organizations like Servas International. It helps educate and advocate on the gender equality issues that UN member countries are currently discussing.

All Servas members worldwide are warmly invited to participate in the Forum virtually. There is no limit on the number of Servas members who can participate virtually, and there is no registration fee to do so.

To participate either in person or virtually, complete and submit the Application Form which is located on the Servas International website. We will then email you more information. We are organizing informational Zoom sessions before, during, and after CSW70 for Servas members to help them prepare for CSW70 and to gain the most from it.

When you complete the Form, please be sure to have your Servas International membership active and up to date.

Thank you!

Servas Women Organizers

Servas Women | Servas International

We are thrilled to share the invitation for the 19th Servas Peace School in Antakya, Türkiye!

If the Peace School were a person, it would now be a lively 19-year-old young, full of curiosity for cultures, languages, dances, games, and full of desire to spread peace around the world. It would be sensitive, understanding, tolerant, and inclusive.

Ah, wait… it already is! For 19 years, it has been growing children into exactly these kinds of young people. Many of them are now spreading peace through education, social work, and traveling.

Come and join us this year to be part of this heartwarming journey. Let’s live together, eat together, play together, dance together - peace together!

If you’re interested, please Information & Application webpage!

Peace,

Vision 2026-2028: Build Servas Future Together (Dec. 14, 2025)

This October, Servas International elected a vibrant new team of volunteer leaders! Looking ahead to the next three years, the team has envisioned a blueprint for our community. However, to turn this vision into reality, we absolutely need you.

We sincerely invite you to join us—not just to hear the dream from the team, but to let your voice be heard. This is more than a presentation of plans; it is a gathering to spark new ideas. Let’s join hands, pool our collective wisdom and passion, and make the future of Servas even better… In peace and friendship!

Registration: Visit the Peace Forum webpage for more information and to register. Note: to access the registration form, scroll to the very bottom of the webpage, then click: NEXT. You will receive the Zoom meeting link after you finish registration. Registration deadline: 2025-Dec-12

For more information contact: peacesecretary@servas.org

Francisco Salomón Luna Aburto / Mei Wang (Servas International Peace Secretary)

by Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh

At the SI General Assembly (GA) held in Dijon, France in October, Shyla Esko Bare from Washington and I served on the Secretariat Team.  We kept track of the meeting motions, amendments, decisions, and editing the final minutes. Our duty was to keep track of the Event and Decision made from the minutes that Shyla recorded. Moderator in training on the floor in green Aditya Divya Singh from India.

This year the General Assembly had representatives from 46 countries who participated in person and virtually. Our US representative was US Board Chair Tim Sullivan from Iowa. The General Assembly Moderator was Pramod Kumar (India) assisted by Dr. Hamsa Singh, (India) and Pamela Yang (Taiwan).  Several youth moderators-in-training from around the world assisted.  Mary Lee Behar from North Carolina was on the translation team which enabled any participant wearing a headset to hear translations from Spanish and French. The General Assembly took place over two days with the last morning to approve the minutes so action can be taken on decisions made.

TOP - The author’s view from the 5-person Secretariat desk looking out at the General Assembly. Opposite - Secretariat recording team from behind looking out at the General Assembly: From L-R:  Maggie, Joanne, Salvador, Shyla, Helene.

At the end of the 2^nd day our team gathered to make sure the minutes were accurate for the vote to approve the next morning. This photo does not include everyone who worked on the team. The people are: Back L-R:  Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh (USA), Pramod Kumar (India), Hamsa Singh (India), Salvador Matta (Brazil), Jonny Saganger (SI Secretary-Sweden), Maggie Ntambi (Uganda), Hélène Périn (France). Front L-R: Pamela Yang (Taiwan), Shyla Esco-Bare (USA), Aditya Divya (Singh-Inda)

The 2025 Servas International Conference and General Assembly (SICOGA) was attended by 190 Participants from 50 different countries. This year for the first time a team of five Servas youth produced a newsletter for each day of the conference. Below are links to these missives:

Conference Day 1   Opening Ceremonies • Greetings from Deputy Mayor of Dijon

Conference Day 2  President’s Welcome • “World Café” Idea Sessions • Servas Children’s Library • Servas at UN Report

Conference Day 3  Day Trip report • “World Café” Idea Sessions • Meet the Interpreters • Tanzania Art • Youngest Attendees

Conference Day 4   Day Trip report • Saline Royale UNESCO site • National Presentations

General Assemble Day 1   Opening business and resolutions • Membership Updates

General Assemble Day 2-3   Election Results • Art Exhibition • Wrap-up