About us
Learn more about JCI, our history, and our mission
What is JCI
Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs with nearly five lakh active members and millions of alumni spread across more than 115 countries.
How it began
JCI orgin can be traced back to 1915 to the city of St. Louis, Missouri, USA where Sir Henry Giessenbier with 32 other young men established Young Men's Progressive Civic Association (YMPCA)
In 1916, the name was changed from YMPCA to "Junior Citizens", commonly called "JCs", which later became "Jaycees"
Their work so impressed the St. Louis Junior chamber of Commerce that they asked these young men in 1918 to adopt the name “Junior Chamber of Commerce” which later became “Junior Chamber”
By 1944, the movement had spread through 18 countries officially forming "Junior Chamber International", welcoming people between age 18 and 40 years
JCI INDIA
JCI India
JCI India is a voluntary organization, membership based NGO working in India since 1949 for developing the leadership skills of young men and women of this country. It is affiliated to Junior Chamber International(JCI),a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs founded in 1944, having headquarter at Chester Field USA. Currently it has over 200,000 active members and more than one million graduates, in over 100 countries and 6,000 communities.
JCI India is the Second largest Member Nation of Junior Chamber International. Currently we are active in more than 26 states and union territories across India.
The membership is offered to everybody regardless of color, cast and creed between the age of 18 -40 years. Junior Chamber International India is registered under Societies Registration Act, Bombay Public Trust Act and Income Tax Act of India.
In the last 64 years we are able to produce thousands of social and business leaders all over the country through our intensive project based training activities
JCI Ponda
JCI Ponda
JCI Ponda which is in its 53rd Golden Year - a local chapter of JCI India, established to serve the Ponda community in Goa. Since its inception, JCI Ponda has been at the forefront of community development and leadership training in the region.
Our chapter focuses on implementing impactful projects that address local challenges while providing members with opportunities to develop their skills and network with like-minded individuals.
Through various initiatives in education, health, environment, and community welfare, JCI Ponda continues to make a significant difference in the lives of Ponda residents while nurturing the next generation of leaders.
GALAXY OF PAST PRESIDENTS
Honoring the visionary leaders who have guided JCI Ponda through the years
