INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL NEWS Vol. 5 No. 2 • October/November 2015 Presenting... SERVAS ONLINE! SEE PG. 6 IN THIS ISSUE: Which Way Servas? ..............................7 Internship At The U.N. ......................... 8 Peace Through Hospitality .................... 9 Peace School Of Servas ........................10 Servas Youth? ................................... 13 Why I Like Servas? ............................. 15 And Much More! The Kowhai INTERNATIONAL The genus of Sophora, or Kowhai is regarded by most New Zealanders as their national flower. Kowhai are among the most beautiful of the many flowering trees in New Zealand and may indeed be included among the most INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL NEWS beautiful trees in the world. Vol. 5 No. 2 • October/November 2015 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor & Newsletter Coordinator Terry Stone
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