The Rendezvous Society
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The Rendezvous Society is a non-profit British charity organisation (UK Registered charity 293357). It aims to promote care for the environment and the development of inter-cultural ties through linking of schools and communities. The Rendezvous Society enables individuals and communities, both in the county of Gloucestershire
and beyond, to learn about other people and cultures. For example through the friendship link with Kisumu
(Kenya
) or the twinning link with Sochi
(Russia). Global Footsteps
is the name of the charity's programme of activities. Each event is a footstep towards a fundamental goal.
, England in 1985. Its mission is to help local communities to engage with people of other cultures in the interests of creating mutual understanding between them with an overall aim of creating a fair, friendly and fruitful Earth for the generations that follow.
For example, links have been established between Gloucestershire
(UK); Kisumu
(Kenya); Sochi
(Russia); Toruń
(Poland); Göttingen
(Germany); Trabzon
(Turkey), Saint Ann, Jamaica; Västerås
(Sweden); Cheltenham, Pennsylvania (United States); and Râmnicu Vâlcea
(Romania); by means of study tours, youth exchanges, school and college links and internet dialogue. An annual series of global gatherings has brought together youth from such diverse regions whereby they share experiences aimed at tackling the threats to their respective environments.
The charity's major roles are: Thinking Globally - through helping local and distant cultures make friends for the benefit of both communities; Acting Locally - Bringing together various stakeholders within Gloucestershire to help build a sustainable future.
The Rendezvous Society provides an information and social centre based in Cheltenham
, Gloucestershire
in England. This helps people of all ages to learn more about other cultures and about environmental issues. Its purpose is to help create an equitable and sustainable Earth. The centre also provides language classes and other aspects of cultural education.
Within the Cheltenham
centre, there is also a shop which provides Fairtrade products from a variety of ethnical countries. These products are mainly sourced through Traidcraft
.
, Kenya
(the friendship link town of Cheltenham
). Kisumu Rendezvous is also effectively known by the name of Kisumu Links Self Help Group
. In December 2006, Kisumu Rendezvous revamped its image with a new committee and new name (Kisumu Rendezvous SUPAKEN
).
The Rendezvous Society today works on these issues:
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
and beyond, to learn about other people and cultures. For example through the friendship link with Kisumu
Kisumu
Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter...
(Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
) or the twinning link with Sochi
Sochi
Sochi is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated just north of Russia's border with the de facto independent republic of Abkhazia, on the Black Sea coast. Greater Sochi sprawls for along the shores of the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains...
(Russia). Global Footsteps
Global Footsteps
Global Footsteps is the educational programme affiliated to The Rendezvous Society a non-profit British charity organisation , based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.-Projects:...
is the name of the charity's programme of activities. Each event is a footstep towards a fundamental goal.
History
The Rendezvous Society is an educational charity founded in CheltenhamCheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
, England in 1985. Its mission is to help local communities to engage with people of other cultures in the interests of creating mutual understanding between them with an overall aim of creating a fair, friendly and fruitful Earth for the generations that follow.
Aims
The Rendezvous Society's method is to encourage friendship links between diverse and distant cultures, linking individuals, civil society, local authorities, sports, colleges, schools and environmental associations, leading to dialogue and co-operation between them.For example, links have been established between Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
(UK); Kisumu
Kisumu
Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter...
(Kenya); Sochi
Sochi
Sochi is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated just north of Russia's border with the de facto independent republic of Abkhazia, on the Black Sea coast. Greater Sochi sprawls for along the shores of the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains...
(Russia); Toruń
Torun
Toruń is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. Its population is more than 205,934 as of June 2009. Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The medieval old town of Toruń is the birthplace of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus....
(Poland); Göttingen
Göttingen
Göttingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Göttingen. The Leine river runs through the town. In 2006 the population was 129,686.-General information:...
(Germany); Trabzon
Trabzon
Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road, became a melting pot of religions, languages and culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran in the southeast and the Caucasus to the northeast...
(Turkey), Saint Ann, Jamaica; Västerås
Västerås
Västerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
(Sweden); Cheltenham, Pennsylvania (United States); and Râmnicu Vâlcea
Râmnicu Vâlcea
Râmnicu Vâlcea is the capital city of Vâlcea County, Romania .-Geography and climate:Râmnicu Vâlcea is situated in the central-south area of Romania...
(Romania); by means of study tours, youth exchanges, school and college links and internet dialogue. An annual series of global gatherings has brought together youth from such diverse regions whereby they share experiences aimed at tackling the threats to their respective environments.
The charity's major roles are: Thinking Globally - through helping local and distant cultures make friends for the benefit of both communities; Acting Locally - Bringing together various stakeholders within Gloucestershire to help build a sustainable future.
Gloucestershire, England
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
in England. This helps people of all ages to learn more about other cultures and about environmental issues. Its purpose is to help create an equitable and sustainable Earth. The centre also provides language classes and other aspects of cultural education.
Within the Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
centre, there is also a shop which provides Fairtrade products from a variety of ethnical countries. These products are mainly sourced through Traidcraft
Traidcraft
Traidcraft is a UK-based fairtrade organisation, established in 1979. The organisation has two components: a public limited company called Traidcraft plc, which sells fairly traded products in the United Kingdom; and a development charity called Traidcraft Exchange that works with poor producers in...
.
Kisumu, Kenya
The Rendezvous Society also provides an information and educational centre in KisumuKisumu
Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
(the friendship link town of Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
). Kisumu Rendezvous is also effectively known by the name of Kisumu Links Self Help Group
Kisumu Links Self Help Group
Kisumu Links Self Help Group is the alternative name of Kisumu Rendezvous the non profit educational organisation located in Kisumu, Kenya. The organisation is affiliated to The Rendezvous Society the British charity organisation based in Kisumu's UK friendship link town .-Projects:Kisumu...
. In December 2006, Kisumu Rendezvous revamped its image with a new committee and new name (Kisumu Rendezvous SUPAKEN
Kisumu Rendezvous SUPAKEN
Kisumu Rendezvous SUPAKEN is the new name of Kisumu Rendezvous the non profit educational organisation located in Kisumu, Kenya. The organisation is affiliated to The Rendezvous Society the British charity organisation based in Kisumu's UK friendship link town .-Projects:Kisumu Rendezvous SUPAKEN...
).
Linked communities
The following are linked communities that are included in The Rendezvous Society network.- AnnecyAnnecyAnnecy is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy , 35 kilometres south of Geneva.-Administration:...
, (France) - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, (United States)
- GloucestershireGloucestershireGloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
, (United Kingdom) - GöttingenGöttingenGöttingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Göttingen. The Leine river runs through the town. In 2006 the population was 129,686.-General information:...
, (Germany) - KisumuKisumuKisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter...
, (KenyaKenyaKenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
) - NavsariNavsariNavsari is a city and municipality in the Surat Metropolitan Region and also the administrative headquarters Navsari District of Gujarat, India. Navsari is also the Twin City of Surat, and only 37 km south of Surat.-Geography:...
, (India) - Râmnicu VâlceaRâmnicu VâlceaRâmnicu Vâlcea is the capital city of Vâlcea County, Romania .-Geography and climate:Râmnicu Vâlcea is situated in the central-south area of Romania...
, (Romania) - Roanoke, VirginiaRoanoke, VirginiaRoanoke is an independent city in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. state of Virginia and is the tenth-largest city in the Commonwealth. It is located in the Roanoke Valley of the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The population within the city limits was 97,032 as of 2010...
, (United States) - Saint Ann, Jamaica
- SochiSochiSochi is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated just north of Russia's border with the de facto independent republic of Abkhazia, on the Black Sea coast. Greater Sochi sprawls for along the shores of the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains...
, (Russia) - StrabaneStrabaneStrabane , historically spelt Straban,is a town in west County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It contains the headquarters of Strabane District Council....
, (Northern Ireland) - ToruńTorunToruń is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. Its population is more than 205,934 as of June 2009. Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The medieval old town of Toruń is the birthplace of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus....
, (Poland) - TrabzonTrabzonTrabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road, became a melting pot of religions, languages and culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran in the southeast and the Caucasus to the northeast...
, (Turkey) - TrierTrierTrier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
, (Germany) - VästeråsVästeråsVästerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
, (Sweden) - WeihaiWeihaiWeihai is a city in eastern Shandong Province, People's Republic of China. It is the easternmost prefecture-level city of the province and a major seaport. Between 1898 and 1930, the town was a British colony known as Weihaiwei or the Weihai Garrison , and sometimes as Port Edward...
, (China)
Issues
- EducationEducationEducation in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
- EnvironmentNatural environmentThe natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
- Sustainable developmentSustainable developmentSustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
- Twinning