Open AccessAn experience with the Council of International Fellowship
Author(s) -
Cathie Withington
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
aotearoa new zealand social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2463-4131
pISSN - 1178-5527
DOI - 10.11157/anzswj-vol22iss2id209
Subject(s) - political science , work (physics) , cultural exchange , social work , public relations , publishing , non profit , public administration , economic growth , sociology , economics , law , engineering , mechanical engineering , anthropology
It was an article in an ANZASW publication that first told me about Council of International Fellowship (CIF) programmes. The CIF is a private, voluntary, non-profit organisation founded in Germany in 1960. CIF consists of National Branches in many countries including New Zealand. A typical exchange programme includes orientation, providing a theoretical framework to the social, economic and cultural trends in the country. Participants, who come from many different countries, make presentations about their work, as well as the socio-economic situation and cultural trends of their own country. This facilitates cultural exchange and sharing of ideas and skills.