You know it’s going to be a great party, when the Deputy National Secretary from Toronto walks in, and immediately recognizes guests who have travelled all the way from Australia, as she stayed with them at their home – years ago…. Now how is that for coincidence?…….. August 18, 2018, was a night full of […]
I joined Servas 12 years ago, in a rather circuitous way. I was on a walk about, so to speak, and while staying with a woman who was connected to a friend, I spoke about my travel plans. On listening to my plans, she immediately asked me why I did not consider Servas. Truth be […]
Here’s a short film produced in Rosario, Argentina, and reproduced at the Servas youth meeting in Kyrgyzstan in 2014.
Check out this video link with Servas members from England and Spain….
Can migration threaten peace initiatives? Servas International representatives at the United Nations organized an event in Geneva in September 2017 to discuss these issues. Danielle S., Servas International Peace Secretary confirms that Servas aims to promote peace by building a network of goodwill and cultural understanding among people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and nationalities. Migration […]
The following blog posting was written and delivered as a speech by Carold Institute (http://www.carold.ca/en/) fellow Peggy Edwards on the occasion of a Peace Walk at the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth in June of 2013. International Peace Day is September 21st – a great occasion to read and share this posting with others. Dear friends. […]
In early June, Donna J. (in the orange shirt) from Ottawa hosted lunch for a Servas family from Mumbai, India. Hiren G (who took the picture), his daughter, wife, and his brother-in-law plus another Ottawa member, Paola, and two non-Servas members enjoyed the afternoon together.
Sylvia, from Edmonton, Alberta, hosted the annual potluck supper for the northern Alberta Servas members on October 22, 2016. The event was very special with friends of all ages enjoying the food and conversation.
Sylvia, from Victoria, British Columbia, hosted a potluck evening at Spencer Castle on March 11, 2017. Hosts and travellers shared their recent Servas experiences and attendees really appreciated the opportunity to chat with other Servas members.
I’d like to thank the following people who kindly volunteered with Servas Canada in various capacities but have now left their administrative roles: Carol Ann G, Gloria BS, Kathy L, and Jaques B. With my appreciation, J.
