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Our journey starts on September 11, 1956, when U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized the significance of promoting understanding and mutual respect between individuals for achieving peaceful international relations. This led to the formation of People to People International (PTPI), an organization with a rich history that includes influential figures such as businessman J.C. Hall, comedian Bob Hope, and visionary Walt Disney.
Eventually, PTPI expanded its outreach to at least 160 countries, connecting individuals from diverse cultures to explore global issues, serve their communities, and become effective leaders in creating a more harmonious world. In 2023, we took another step forward with the opening of the Global Chapter Coordination Centre in Belgium, which serves as a central hub for our Chapter Network and their activities.
Mary and I have been members of PTPI for over 25 years. We got involved with the organization through one of Mary’s colleagues. Our initial chapter was the Greater Trenton Chapter in New Jersey (USA) whose president at the time, Len Tharney, was a wonderful man and...
🗞️ A Call to Chapters: Help Us Build the PTPI Story Dear PTPI Chapters, We’re on an exciting journey at the Global Coordination Centre (GCC), and you are at the heart of it. One of the biggest challenges organizations like ours have faced in the past was collecting...
🔔 Your Action is Needed – Keep PTPI Moving Forward! Dear Members, Our PTPI community thrives because of you — your commitment, your energy, and yes, your membership. As a volunteer-led organization, we rely on your dues to sustain the essential tools that keep us...
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