Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International, commonly referred to as JCI, is a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between 18 and 40 years old. It has members in about 124 countries, and regional or national organizations in most of them.
| Abbreviation | JCI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 13 October 1915 |
| Founder | Henry Giessenbier |
| Founded at | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | Chesterfield, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°39′20″N 90°33′24″W |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Methods | Community service |
Membership (2019) | 160,000+ |
Official language |
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Secretary General | Kevin Hin |
World President | Kaveen Kumar Kumaravel (2024) |
Staff (2020) | 22 |
| Website | jvc |
The first local Junior Chamber chapter was founded in 1915, but the international umbrella organization Junior Chamber International (JCI) was founded in Mexico in 1944. It has consultative status with the Council of Europe, with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and with UNESCO. It encourages young people to become active citizens and to participate in efforts towards social and economic development, international cooperation, good-will, and understanding.
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