Presenting who we are, what we do and what we aim in order to recruit new members.

1. PEACE TROUGH UNDERSTANDING

2. *Uhmm… PTPI?!

3. *People to people international
is a
proud member of GYSD, an annual
global event that encourages the
service work of youth around the
world.

4. *PTPI was founded by US
president Dwight D. Eisenhower
on September 11,1956.

5. *PTPI made its home in
Kansas City, Missouri in
1961.

6. *Since 1962, PTPI is a
nongovernmental, not-
for-profit
organization.

7. *Our Purpose

8. *The aim of People to People
International is to promote
international understanding
through direct people-to-people
contacts by educational,cultural
and
humanitarian
activities.

9. *Our Beliefs

10. *•We believe that
individuals can
often be more
effective than
governments in
promoting
human
relationships
and world
peace.

11. *We believe
that
citizens of
all
countries
need
personal
contact
with other
people and
cultures.

12. *We believe we need to
ensure the enduring
legacy of
People to People
International.

13. We
believe
in
Peace
through
Understanding!

14. We believe in people!

15. Structure of PTPI Chapters
*They are local units with volunteer members.
*There are more than 300 chapters and
60,000 members all over the world.
*Chapters participate in international
programs and organize local projects.
*There are three types of chapters:
-Students chapters
-University chapters
-Community chapters

16. Students Chapters
Think globally, act locally.
Student Chapters are membership-
based groups that give youth ages 13-18
the opportunity to:

17. *promote
Peace
through
Understan
ding in
their
school or
community

18. *carry out
inspiring
projects
devoted to
cultural
understanding
and
humanitarianism

19. * gain
leadership
and
teambuilding
skills

21. The Vectors, Bourgas
“The
Vectors”
is a
chapter
club,
member
of PTPI.

22. *We want to be a part of a more unite and
better society. Now, we’re just a group of
students who share the ambition to change the
surrounding people and conditions for the
better.

23. We are supported by PTPI and our
school (GPAE ‘’Geo Milev’’) but
Someday maybe the
whole community.

24. Advantages Of Voluntary Work
Excellent opportunity to broaden your horizon
and acquire important soft skills:
*Communication Skills
*Interpersonal
Skills
*Leadership Skills
*Intercultural Skills
*Foreign Language Skills

25. Excellent opportunity for
networking:
*Making friends
*Getting in touch with people of
different cultural backgrounds
*Finding references for future
applications
*Opportunity to make a positive
difference

26. And most of all…

27. ..HAVING FUN !

28. Christmas Bazaar
*Hey, do you remember the snowy December of 17,
when many of you bought a variety of our delicious
Christmas candy?
With your help, we
gathered more
than 410 lv !

32. Maritime Casino
The Vectors Student Chapter had the rare
opportunity to participate in the grand opening of a
cultural center in a building that once was a casino.
*We went to great lengths
to recreate the atmosphere of
the golden years of the casino.
We arrived by carriages and
antique cars in 20's style attire.

38. ELMS “Geo Milev” Helping Japan
*We created a presentation to educate two local schools about
what is occurring in Japan.
*The chapter collected and donated nearly $250 USD to
ptpI’s InternatIonal frIendshIp fund.
*Chapter members gave
hand-made origami cranes
to those who donated.

39. Fence Painting
*The money we raised from our
Christmas and March bazaars
we used to paint part of the
school fence. Many other
students, teachers and even
parents had fun while making
our school yard a nicer place.

43. *BEFORE

44. *AFTER

45. *
The Sister Chapter Program pairs participating
PTPI Student Chapters with sister chapters in
different countries.
*Through communicating and completing joint
projects, sister chapters learn about another
culture.
*Get ready to have fun and make new friends
around the globe!
*The Vectors have a Sister Chapter coordinator
who serves as the main communicator and link
between us and Huntsville, Alabama Student
Chapter.

46. Everyone has the right to promote Peace
Through Understanding!
Feel free to join us!