CEWC-Cymru is an education

Education

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al charity

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 working with young people to promote active global citizenship

Global citizenship

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 in Wales

Wales

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Established in the 1940s, CEWC-Cymru is based at the Temple of Peace, Cardiff

Temple of Peace, Cardiff

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, but works with school

School

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s, college

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s and youth groups throughout Wales.

CEWC-Cymru receives its core funding from the Welsh Assembly Government

Welsh Assembly Government

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, local education authorities, and over 100 school and college members. Julian Hodge Bank

Julian Hodge Bank

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sponsors its annual debating competition.