United States Servas, a non-profit membership organization, fosters understanding of cultural diversity through a global person-to-person network of travelers and hosts promoting a more just and peaceful world. Established in 1949, Servas provides opportunities for personal connections among people of diverse cultures in the cause of world peace, goodwill and understanding. Travelers are invited to share life in the home community, concerns on social and international issues, mutual service, and interest in creative activity, by Servas hosts in more than 130 countries.