About CICS
International development cooperation since 2004
The Comitato Internazionale Cooperazione Sviluppo (CICS) is a non-governmental organisation founded in Rome on 20 October 2004. It supports the work of Italian NGOs, promotes the principles and activities of the United Nations and upholds the International Bill of Human Rights.
CICS is independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit. It works on development cooperation, solidarity, human rights, training and dialogue between peoples, institutions and businesses.
Areas of work
- Values, analysis and research: spreading solidarity, equality between peoples and respect for other cultures; research on the needs of people facing hardship and marginalisation.
- Exchange network: professional services for individuals, families and businesses, and cultural, tourism and trade exchange initiatives.
- Language and vocational training: for foreign nationals living in Italy and for Italians who wish to volunteer in third countries.
- Awareness raising: informing the public and civil and religious authorities on cooperation and development.
- Diplomatic and institutional relations: dialogue with institutions, diplomatic missions and international organisations.
OIRD
In 2005 CICS established OIRD – Organizzazione Internazionale per lo sviluppo delle Relazioni Diplomatiche, a network of Diplomatic Correspondents and Ambassadors at Large with offices and delegations in Italy and abroad. As a non-governmental body, OIRD and its representatives do not hold diplomatic immunity, consular privileges or official State representation.
Contact
Comitato Internazionale Cooperazione Sviluppo – CICS Registered office: Via Masserano 10, 00166 Rome, Italy · Tax code 97354930584 Email: comit.internazionale@libero.it