Greenheart of Cultural Exchange
Why is CCI the Greenheart of Cultural Exchange?
CCI is more than just a cultural exchange organization. It is committed to connecting people and planet. In 2004, CCI became the "Greenheart of Cultural Exchange" by adopting the global Greenheart movement as its environmental and social initiative. The Greenheart movement promotes environmentally sustainable principles and practices, personal evolution and social transformation worldwide. Greenheart is incorporated into all CCI programs, departments, and operations. Working together, CCI and Greenheart combine cultural exchange and community service to benefit the global community and environment. Read more about our social responsibility.
: Anyone can travel, it's what you do with the experience that makes a difference. CCI participants are encouraged to volunteer during their cultural exchange program through the Greenheart Club.
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: In addition to facilitating travel, CCI is dedicated to offering dynamic experiences through Greenheart events, workshops, lectures, and retreats in Chicago, across the U.S. and around the world.
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: CCI values volunteer host families and offers an eco-calendar for them to get involved with their exchange students and Greenheart.
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: Local Coordinator's are stewards of peace through their dedication to cultural exchange. We offer them opportunities to create Greenheart projects with their exchange students.
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: Cultural exchange is more than just the movement of people across boarders; it is also the fair exchange of goods. Greenheart Shop offers an array of household, fashion and gift goods to deck out your wardrobe, home and your gift giving in an ecclectic and meaningful way.
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: You can choose to travel abroad with any organization. Why not choose one that goes the extra step?
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: To show our appreciation and give thank to the high schools hosting our students Greenheart offers an essay contest to their students. The winning essay earns a grant for their school to do Greenheart project.
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: CCI adopted Greenheart in 2004. It started as the name of a movement on the island of Ibiza, and now it has grown into music, fair trade, cultural exchange, an eco center, and personal and social transformation platform. See the Greenheart big picture.
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