National Council For International Visitors
The National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1961 to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy. It is based in Washington, D.C., in the United States.
NCIV members include individuals, program agencies, and more than 90 community organizations throughout the United States. NCIV members design and implement professional programs, provide cultural activities, and offer home hospitality opportunities for foreign leaders, specialists, and international scholars participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program and other exchange programs. More than one third of the community members are staffed by volunteers. Each year the aggregate efforts of NCIV members involve more than 80,000 volunteers.
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