August 2026

Conference Gets Five Stars  * * * * *
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Thie MN conference was one for the record books. Based on evaluations returned so far it was truly a Five-Star Event... see photos... more

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Shape the Future! Join the Board

Servas’s peace-building work is more critical today than ever before. We are seeking people with real world skills and experience, especially... more
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2026 US Peace Awards Presented          By Lilly Lombard, US Servas Peace Secretary

US Servas proudly presented two $5000 Peace Awards to groups who... more
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International Peace Day Event NYC   Sept. 21, 2026      

Gather at the STUF United Fund Building with Servas members and the president of CoNGO, and NGO leaders... presentations & reception ... more
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Minneapolis Shows America's Heart       by Bill Magargal

Eight panelists shared their emotional personal experiences from ICE’s “Operation Metro Surge" during this past winter ... more
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The Nuclear Elephant In The Room      by Anne Frisch

The US Servas Conference in Minneapolis marked the 81st anniversary of... more
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Interview With Lee Rowley                     by Ann James, Elections Committee

I think for me personally board service gives you an opportunity, a vehicle to make... more
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There's A Button For That 

Perhaps you wish to access the Servas Hosts on your phone more quickly?  Now there is a way to do that by... more
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Servas Conference of the Americas     

Guatemala, Mexico, Canada, US, and Servas International are planning a Servas North / Central America Regional... more
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International Happenings

Servas Chile Youth Camp Jan. 27 - 31, 2027

Near Santiago. US scholarship available ... more
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Indonesia Meeting &Trip  Sept. 19 - 20

There is more to see on Java than Jakarta! Batu... more
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Argentina Peace School   Aug. 26 - 30

Servas Argentina invites you to volunteer ... more
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Discover Jiangxi China   Nov. 12 - 19

Join Servas China for a seven-day journey... more
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SI Website Events Page

The International website lists many more events, both upcoming and past... more
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East Africa Conference  Oct. 5 to 10

Experience East Africa at our regional conference... more
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