Safety and Security

The safety and security of our program participants is a serious priority for CDS International. Our management and staff maintain ongoing communication with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, consulates and local officials abroad, as well as our partner organizations, to obtain the latest security information. Our staff knows where and how to contact each participant in the event of an emergency. Likewise, participants are encouraged to contact CDS staff at any time, and promptly in the event their safety may be at risk:

(212) 497-3500 Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and Fridays between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Participants and parents are encouraged to contact CDS with any concerns or comments. We are prepared to listen and to help in anyway that we can.

Helpful Links

Below are other websites pertaining to the safety of international students and interns where you might find some useful information.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

SAFETI (Safety Abroad First-Educational Travel Information)

Department of State

info@cdsintl.org to update your contact information and/or that of your emergency contact, or to address a concern to CDS staff. Please be sure to include your name, program name (Professional Development Program, Congress-Bundestag, etc.) and the name of your program officer.

For health safety:

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

World Health Organization (WHO)

NAFSA