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CIF the Netherlands is an independent, voluntary, non-profit organization formed
by the Dutch participants of the Cleveland International Program (CIP) and other CIF Programs.

CIF is een onafhakelijke nonprofit vrijwilligersorganisatie bestaande uit Nederlandse deelnemers aan het Cleveland International Program (CIP) en andere CIF programma's.

Exchange Programs

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What CIF offers?

The opportunity to experience the way of living and working in a different culture.

The possibility of getting to know foreign welfare workers in one’s own organization or at home.

A new perspective on one’s own professional and personal qualities.

Challenging personal standards, values and culture.

Increasing the ability to relativize.

International friendships.

Improving expressing oneself in a foreign language.

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With any of the exchange programs, professionals are invited to participate in an intensive professional and cultural program in the designated country which may run anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

All of the exchange programs require professionals to meet certain criteria in to participate. The exchange programs also include both on and off site ventures and experiences to allow for a broader scope of observation and experience.

The exchange programs offer a unique opportunity for learning and sharing in an international context. The goal is to successfully allow for expansion and understanding between different cultures and people.