Children Playing Chess - C.P.C(NPO)• Who are we?A group of young volunteers, university and college students, who aspire to establish an non-profit organization in which underprivileged children can acquire important skills, enjoy themselves and learn to play chess. In this way, we hope to provide a source of mediation among various segments of Israeli society in order to create a new channel of communication and interaction. In addition, we strongly emphasize the importance of values and promote a true and honest student-teacher relationship.• CPC's VisionTo create a community which encourages utilization of one's potential while bridging social and economic boundaries and promotes values, autonomous thinking and social responsibility. • Objectiveso Developing analytical, individual and strategic thinking.o Assimilating norms of discipline, excellence and perseverance.o Promoting an environment where one can set himself formidable goals, and strive to attain them.o Creating a meaningful, long-lasting and direct relationship between the instructor and the student.o Developing a sense of student commitment to the community.• Who are Our Consumers?Children from Third till Eleventh Grade, with a strong capacity for intellectual stimulus; academic or social leaders among their peers. In addition, we place much emphasis on the importance of group dynamics.• Methodological Frameworko Weekly activity: A two hour weekly meeting with the children at their schools. This is the core of our project, where the children learn to play chess with their instructors and form their group.o Mid-year activity: Educational and cultural group tours with the instructors.o End-year activity: A national chess tournament which will take place in the Israeli Chess Federation center.• Our PartnersYouth Renewal Fund Israel (YRF)(NPO), College For All (NPO), The Israeli Chess Federation