2020/21
23
jci CENTURY
SOuvenir magazine
ABOUT jcI
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a global membership-based non-profit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 who are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. Through projects in more than 5,000 communities across more than 100 countries, members seek targeted solutions to local problems, creating a global impact. The JCI movement started on October 13, 1915 by one active citizen, Henry Giessenbier, who had a passion for positive change. Since then, millions of other young active citizens have united together to create sustainable impact in their community. JCI Tagline: Developing Leaders for a Changing World 2021 JCI President: JCI Senator Ryubun Kojima 2021 JCI Executive Vice President (Asia and the Pacific): JCI Senator Teresa Poon 2021 JCI Vice President (assigned to JCI Malaysia): JCI Senator Pheng Kouch (WIlliam) JCI Headquarters: The JCI Headquarters is located in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., where the first local organization was founded. The headquarters operation is led by JCI Secretary General Kevin Hin from JCI Monaco. JCI Website: http://www.jci.cc & https://juniorchamber.international/ International Cooperation: JCI is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with active participation in the United Nations (UN) system. In this context, JCI has relations with the Office of the UN Secretary General (Secretariat) and a Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). JCI has cooperation agreements with the UN Global Compact; the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the UN Foundation; UN SDG Action Campaign; the Pan American Health Organization; the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGO); the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC); AIESEC International; KIWANIS & etc International Events: Each year, members from all over the globe come together at the JCI World Congress. At this event, JCI’s critical mass of young people united to share experiences, understand the interconnectedness of our world and facilitate international cooperation. JCI also hosts four regional conferences each year: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and Europe. At these conferences, JCI conducts its affairs, hosts training, and gives members the opportunities to address global issues and show their commitment to become socially responsible leaders.
