Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. - This is what sets JCI aside from other NGOs.
There is such a large pool of NGOs you could volunteer with - it can even be overwhelming to know where to start. Most NGOs are charity-based and on a remarkable mission of providing a dignified life to everyone. They provide water, food, shelter, healthcare, and more to those in need, very often filling out gaps left by governments. Support is usually immediate, creating instant relief and positive impact, but failing to create positive change in the long-term.
At JCI, we do things differently - we won’t give you a fish, but we’ll teach you how to fish. See, JCI is a membership-based international NGO that aims to develop leaders for a changing world. Based in 115 countries, 200,000 members worldwide are all here to leave a mark - creating positive change, while also opening doors for all. What JCI does is embrace challenges and provide long-term solutions, while curating a program of growth for its members, giving them development opportunities to become enterprising leaders.
Members are at the core of the organization. Not only are members the ones ideating, launching, and running the initiatives they deem necessary in their society, but they also embark on a journey to increase their skills, build their network, and overall become the best version of themselves.
Upon becoming a member, you begin a transformative journey. So, if you are looking for something more, if you wish to open doors for yourself, to learn how to fish, while also making an impact, JCI might just be the place for you. To get started in Lebanon, click here.
Are you not in Lebanon? Glad you stumbled upon our website! Head to jvc.jci.cc or Google « JCI + your country » to find your nearest Local Organisation and begin your journey.