Servas is a worldwide cooperative cultural exchange network established in 1948 and composed of member hosts and travelers working together to foster peace, goodwill and mutual respect. Servas seeks to realize these aims by providing opportunities for person-to-person contacts between people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our mission includes providing approved US and
international travelers with opportunities to be guests of Servas member hosts around the world.

US Servas is a non-profit membership organization fostering understanding of cultural diversity through a global person-to-person network promoting a more just and peaceful world.

This international community of friends works together on a volunteer basis to create a climate of mutual understanding and tolerance. Originally called “Peacebuilders,” Servas now encompasses over 15,000 homes and institutions in more than 125 countries on six continents. Our members believe that by meeting new people in our own homes and sharing our everyday lives with them, individuals have the power to build the necessary foundations for world peace. Membership is open to anyone.

How does it work?

Over the past 50 years, dedicated peace-minded people have created the vital worldwide hospitality network known as Servas. A core group of international students and “Peacebuilder” families devised a system where those traveling in pursuit of cultural education or peace work could stay in hosts’ homes for two nights. As the network grew, volunteers began circulating lists of participating households more regularly. Travelers who make use of this system convey their gratitude to hosts, not with money, but in honor, trust and service.

US SERVAS, Inc, of which I am a member, can be contact at www.usservas.org or at:

US SERVAS, Inc. | 1125 16th Street, Suite 201, Arcata, CA 95521-5585
(707) 825-1714 | Fax (707) 825-1762
info@usservas.org

There are also many branches of SERVAS in countries around the world.

If you are SERVAS host and interested in me visiting, please feel free to contact me.