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Org. Allied Medical Ministries, Inc. MED-MINS
Street 24 New Windsor Road, Suite 102
Ct/ST/ZP Westminster, MD 21157-4413
Fone/Fax 410-857-9144 410-857-9144
Email adf@igc.org
Contact Paul A. McCombs-Maxey President
Gen Purp MED-MINS obtains donated or purchased drugs, disposable
supplies, new and used equipment, and other related materials for all forms of health care programs. The organization gives special attention to low cost/high quality drugs for leukemia, cancer, TB, malaria, antiparasitics, polio vaccines, and antibiotics. MED-MINS functions best when responding to bid requests and/or needs lists.
NIS Role MED-MINS functions as a procurement agency for nine PVOs/NGOs with health care programs. The organization ships low cost/best quality drugs and related supplies and equipment to these PVOs/NGOs with health care programs. By shopping worldwide, MED-MINS provides a competent, professional procurement service for busy health care programs which need specialized assistance.
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Org. Allied Medical Ministries, Inc. MED-MINS
Street 24 New Windsor Road, Suite 102
Ct/ST/ZP Westminster, MD 21157-4413
Fone/Fax 410-857-9144 410-857-9144
Email adf@igc.org
Contact Paul A. McCombs-Maxey President
Gen Purp MED-MINS obtains donated or purchased drugs, disposable
supplies, new and used equipment, and other related materials for all forms of health care programs. The organization gives special attention to low cost/high quality drugs for leukemia, cancer, TB, malaria, antiparasitics, polio vaccines, and antibiotics. MED-MINS functions best when responding to bid requests and/or needs lists.
NIS Role MED-MINS functions as a procurement agency for nine
PVOs/NGOs with health care programs. The organization ships low cost/best quality drugs and related supplies and equipment to these PVOs/NGOs with health care programs. By shopping worldwide, MED-MINS provides a competent, professional procurement service for busy health care programs which need specialized assistance.
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Org. AmeriCares
Street 161 Cherry Street
Ct/ST/ZP New Canaan, CT 06840
Fone/Fax 203-966-5195 203-972-0116
Contact Terry Tarnowski Director of Programs
Gen Purp AmeriCares solicits in-kind donations of food, medicines and medical supplies from manufacturing corporations, and distributes these internationally for disaster, refugee and economic relief.
NIS Role Since it began in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed over $511 million in food, medicine and medical supplies to 75 countries around the world. Over $117 million of this aid (23%) has gone to CEE/NIS countries.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
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Org. American International Health Alliance AIHA
Street 1212 New York Ave. NW #700
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20005
Fone/Fax 202-789-1136 202-789-1277
Email nphhi@igc.apc.org
Contact James P Smith
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Org. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee JDC
Street 733 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10017
Fone/Fax 212-687-6200 212-370-5467
Contact Henryka Manes Director
Gen Purp JDC, the overseas arm of the American Jewish community, develops and implements a broad range of health, education, welfare, disaster relief, and development programs throughout the world. Through its International Development Program (IDP), JDC initiates and implements non-sectarian, humanitarian and developmental assistance programs in the developing world and the emerging democracies worldwide. JDC projects provide training and services in the following fields: agriculture, health, social services, and education; establishing partnerships with local beneficiaries; and promoting self-reliance.
NIS Role JDP has initiated and implemented a variety of projects throughout CEE/NIS. Projects include agriculture, care for the elderly, children's rehabilitation, and distribution of food aid.
Org. American Red Cross ARC/OIS
Street 431 18th Street, NW
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20007
Fone/Fax 202-737-8300 202-639-6113
Contact Thomas Baker Project Manager
Gen Purp The mission of ARC is to improve the quality of human life; to enhance self-reliance and concern for others; and to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. ARC does this through services that are governed and directed by volunteers and are consistent with its congressional charter and the principles of the International Red Cross.
NIS Role In CEE/NIS, as throughout the world, ARC is dedicated to protecting human life worldwide by offering international services which include: responding with personnel, financial aid and gifts in kind to appeals for assistance from sister national societies and helping other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies build and strengthen their organizations by sharing with them ARC expertise and resources.
Org. Blessings International
Street 5881 South Garnett
Ct/ST/ZP Tulsa, OK 74146
Fone/Fax 918-250-8101 918-250-1281
Contact Harlod Harder, Ph.D. President
Gen Purp Blessings International is a nonprofit organization that ships pharmaceuticals and some medical supplies to medical clinics and hospitals in over 70 nations worldwide. The organization has a licensed, temperature-controlled warehouse for temporary storage of donated pharmaceuticals from which shipments of medicines from various sources are made.
NIS Role The organization serves as a source of pharmaceuticals for networking with other organizations which have specific projects and are directly involved in mass shipments or distribution of medicines within CEE/NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Org. Brother's Brother Foundation BBF
Street 824 Grandview Avenue
Ct/ST/ZP Pittsburgh, PA 15211
Fone/Fax 412-431-1600 412-431-9116
Contact Luke L. Hingson
Gen Purp BBF distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment, educational resources agricultural supplies and equipment, and food throughout the world without regard to race, creed or politics. BBF accomplishes its mission by collaborating with ethnic, religious, civic and professional groups in the US and abroad.
NIS Role All of BBF's humanitarian relief programs operate in CEE and NIS, with a focus on food aid to NIS and the former Yugoslavia. Medical and educational supplies are sent throughout CEE.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
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Org. Carelift International,Inc.
Street 1845 Walnut St. 22nd Floor
Ct/ST/ZP Philadelphia, PA 19103-4788
Fone/Fax 215-665-9660 215-665-8813
Contact Joseph Flanagan Dir. of Logistics
Gen Purp Carelift International provides medical relief in the form of equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, repairs, and training to prequalified CEE/NIS hospitals. Simultaneously, the organization significantly reduces waste management problems in US hospitals by harvesting tons of new or reusable items, thereby providing a second life (often, a first life) for these materials overseas.
NIS Role Carelife International assesses the needs of health care institutions in CEE/NIS and then mobilizes American hospitals, manufacturers and others to donate the needed medical supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals. Since sophisticated diagnostic and treatment equipment (new and remanufactured) is a major component of our programs Carelift International focuses
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Org. Carelift International,Inc.
Street 1845 Walnut St. 22nd Floor
Ct/ST/ZP Philadelphia, PA 19103-4788
Fone/Fax 215-665-9660 215-665-8813
Contact Joseph Flanagan Dir. of Logistics
Gen Purp Carelift International provides medical relief in the form of equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, repairs, and training to prequalified CEE/NIS hospitals. Simultaneously, the organization significantly reduces waste management problems in US hospitals by harvesting tons of new or reusable items, thereby providing a second life (often, a first life) for these materials overseas.
NIS Role Carelife International assesses the needs of health care institutions in CEE/NIS and then mobilizes American hospitals, manufacturers and others to donate the needed medical supplies, equipment and pharmaceuticals. Since sophisticated diagnostic and treatment equipment (new and remanufactured) is a major component of our programs Carelift International focuses
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Org. Christian Children's Fund, Inc. CCF
Street 2821 Emerywood Pkwy. PO 26484
Ct/ST/ZP Richmond, VA 23261-6484
Fone/Fax 804-756-2700 804-756-2718
Contact Eugene Ries Director CCF/Europe
Gen Purp An international, nonprofit, non-sectarian,
humanitarian organization, Christian Children's Fund was founded in 1938 and is dedicated to serving the needs of children worldwide through person-to-person assistance programs.
NIS Role The organization expanded its global mandate to CEE/NIS in 1990 with the creation of Child Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to a sponsorship plan, christian Children's Fund is providing funds and supplies, including medical supplies, to children in Poland through Polish church-run charities.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Org. Christian Relief Services
Street 6911 Richmond Highway, Ste 300
Ct/ST/ZP Alexandria, VA 22306
Fone/Fax 703-765-8424 703-765-8426
Contact Jenifer Patterson Dir of Fulfillment
Gen Purp Christian Relief Services is a human health and welfare organization providing needed services, both nationally and internationally to the poor and homeless with assistance in the distribution of food, clothing, medicine, medical supplies, medical equipment, and cash grants.
NIS Role Christian Relief Services has adopted the role of providing basic needs items such as food, clothing, medicine, medical supplies, and equipment to CEE/NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
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Org. Direct Relief International
Street 27 S. La Patera Lane
Ct/ST/ZP Santa Barbara, CA 93117-3251
Fone/Fax 805-964-4767 805-681-4838
Contact Kathy Lisciandro Program Coordinator
Gen Purp Direct Relief International's purpose is to improve health care for the world's needy through appropriate donations of pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment. Direct Relief International also provides medical assistance to refugees and other victims of natural disasters and civil strife.
NIS Role Direct Relief International provides immediate and long-term medical support and bio-medical training to hospitals and clinics.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
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Org. Direct Relief International
Street 27 S. La Patera Lane
Ct/ST/ZP Santa Barbara, CA 93117-3251
Fone/Fax 805-964-4767 805-681-4838
Contact Kathy Lisciandro Program Coordinator
Gen Purp Direct Relief International's purpose is to improve health care for the world's needy through appropriate donations of pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment. Direct Relief International also provides medical assistance to refugees and other victims of natural disasters and civil strife.
NIS Role Direct Relief International provides immediate and long-term medical support and bio-medical training to hospitals and clinics.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
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Org. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Street 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW#3600
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-293-9320 202-457-0751
Contact Magdalena Miranda Dir/Program P & D.
Gen Purp The Commission assesses the readiness of graduates of foreign medical schools to enter residency or fellowship programs in the US. It also sponsors foreign national physicians as exchange visitors in accredited graduate medical education programs and in short-term advanced educational opportunities in the US. The Commission administers the Foreign Faculty Fellowship Program in Basic Medical Sciences and the International Medical Scholars Program.
NIS Role Nationals from CEE/NIS countries participate in the Commission's Foreign Faculty Fellowships and International Medical Scholars programs. The Commission also has test centers in Hungary and Poland.
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Org. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Street 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW#3600
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-293-9320 202-457-0751
Contact Magdalena Miranda Dir/Program P & D.
Gen Purp The Commission assesses the readiness of graduates of foreign medical schools to enter residency or fellowship programs in the US. It also sponsors foreign national physicians as exchange visitors in accredited graduate medical education programs and in short-term advanced educational opportunities in the US. The Commission administers the Foreign Faculty Fellowship Program in Basic Medical Sciences and the International Medical Scholars Program.
NIS Role Nationals from CEE/NIS countries participate in the Commission's Foreign Faculty Fellowships and International Medical Scholars programs. The Commission also has test centers in Hungary and Poland.
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Org. Esalen Institute Russian-American Exchange Center
Street 345 Franklin St.
Ct/ST/ZP San Francisco, CA 94102
Fone/Fax 415-563-4731 415-861-6667
Contact Dulce W. Murphy Executive Director
Gen Purp The Esalen Institute, founded in the early 1960's, is dedicated to the exploration of human potential. Esalen began its work in the former USSR in 1980 at a time of growing East-West antagonism, discreetly bringing selected Soviets and Americans together to explore divisive issues and to work on projects of common concern.
NIS Role Esalen's Russian-American Exchange Center (initiated as the Soviet-American Exchange Center) has sponsored several hundred citizen-to-citizen exchanges between Soviet/Russian and American Groups and individuals. The meetings have led to deep friendships and innovative working relationships, and have included such fields as psycholoneuroimmunology, ethnic conflict resolution, and entrepreneurship in the developing
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market economy. The Exchange Center acts as a catalyst for new possibilities rather than specializing in any one field or discipline.
Org. Frank Foundation, Child Assistance International
Street 1101 15th Street, NW Ste 1004
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20005
Fone/Fax 202-452-8279 202-452-0719
Contact Ronald Fraase President
NIS Role The Frank Foundation provides medical treatment and services for disabled orphans and other disadvantaged children in the NIS. The organization hopes to develop a medical center in Moscow for treatment of children from all over the NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Org. Frank Foundation, Child Assistance International
Street 1101 15th Street, NW Ste 1004
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20005
Fone/Fax 202-452-8279 202-452-0719
Contact Ronald Fraase President
NIS Role The Frank Foundation provides medical treatment and services for disabled orphans and other disadvantaged children in the NIS. The organization hopes to develop a medical center in Moscow for treatment of children from all over the NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Org. Global American Medical Relief Services, Inc. GAMRS
Street 708 Kettner Blvd.
Ct/ST/ZP San Diego, CA 92101
Fone/Fax 619-583-3401 619-232-5678
Contact Dennis Thayer
Gen Purp GAMRS exports management services to NIS. It is also involved in medical, dental, and agricultural projects.
NIS Role GAMRS is involved in various joint ventures in the supply of medical/dental products, the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, and greenhouse operations.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Org. Global Jewish Assistance & Relief Network
Street 730 Eastern Parkway
Ct/ST/ZP Brooklyn, NY 11213
Fone/Fax 718-771-6497
Contact Leizer Avtzon
Gen Purp GJARN supplies food, clothing, and medical supplies to the NIS, which are distributed by various local Jewish groups.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
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Org. Global Jewish Assistance & Relief Network
Street 730 Eastern Parkway
Ct/ST/ZP Brooklyn, NY 11213
Fone/Fax 718-771-6497
Contact Leizer Avtzon
Gen Purp GJARN supplies food, clothing, and medical supplies to the NIS, which are distributed by various local Jewish groups.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
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Org. Interchurch Medical Assistance, Inc. IMA
Building PO Box 429
Street Blue Ridge and College Ave
Ct/ST/ZP New Windsor, MD 21776-0429
Fone/Fax 410-635-8720 410-635-8726
Contact Don Padgett
Gen Purp IMA exists to support the medical ministries of its member and associate agencies by soliciting donations of medicines and medical supplies for free distribution overseas to persons in need without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or political affiliation. IMA also serves member and associate by procuring for them at their expense, medicines or medical supplies which are required in their overseas medical programs. IMA man also, at the discretion of the board, undertake such other activities as it deems useful or essential to facilitate the medical programs of its members and associates.
NIS Role IMA provides, through other US-based nonprofit
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Org. International Humanitarian Center
Street 330 W. Uintah #171
Ct/ST/ZP Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1089
Fone/Fax 719-634-5776
Contact Janae B. Weinhold US Proj. Coord
Gen Purp The International Humanitarian Center provides training, organizational development and humanitarian assistance for NGOs in the NIS.
NIS Role The International Humanitarian Center develops advisory boards for NGOs, organizes training, distributes humanitarian aid to families, and offers training to specialists.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Org. MAP International
Street 2200 Glynco Pkwy. PO Box 50
Ct/ST/ZP Brunswick, GA 31520
Fone/Fax 912-265-6010 912-265-6170
Contact Larry Glass Relief Director
Gen Purp MAP International provides medicine, medical supplies and health training for the developing world, including CEE/CIS.
NIS Role MAP International provides medicines and health care supplies through partner agencies and directly to approved recipients in CEE/CIS countries.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
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Org. Mercy International Health Services MIHS
Street 34605 Twelve Mile Road
Ct/ST/ZP Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3293
Fone/Fax 313-489-6100 313-489-6102
Contact Glen E. Haydon President
Gen Purp MIHS provides a wide range of services and assistance to overseas religious and government hospitals, ministries of health, clinics, and other health care providers. MIHS specializes in hospital operations improvement, training of personnel, development of policies, procedures, and regulations, privatization, system development, feasibility and financial studies, HMO/PPO, and architecture.
NIS Role MIHS assists ministries of health to develop strategic plans for development of services, facilities and personnel. The organization channels the current flow of donations to match the desired development of primary, secondary and tertiary centers. MIHS initiates enhancements in public sector health care while appropriately stimulating the private health
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care sector. MIHS will be running workshops and seminars in the US and Lithuania for Lithuanian Minstry of Health officials and has planned a public/private partnership hospital redevelopment project.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals Y Res Lib Y
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
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Org. Miramed
Street 3414 ½ Fremont Ave, North
Ct/ST/ZP Seattle, WA 98103
Fone/Fax 206-632-5444 206-632-0931
Contact Juliette Engel
Gen Purp Miramed is an organization of doctors, nurses, and midwives working voluntarily in Moscow, Kiev, and St. Petersburg to improve maternal and infant health care.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
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Org. Miramed
Street 3414 ½ Fremont Ave, North
Ct/ST/ZP Seattle, WA 98103
Fone/Fax 206-632-5444 206-632-0931
Contact Juliette Engel
Gen Purp Miramed is an organization of doctors, nurses, and midwives working voluntarily in Moscow, Kiev, and St. Petersburg to improve maternal and infant health care.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
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Org. Northwest Medical Teams International NWMT
Street 5671 SW Arctic Drive
Ct/ST/ZP Beaverton, OR 97005
Fone/Fax 503-644-6000 503-644-9000
Contact Dave Anderson Program Director
Gen Purp NWMT aims to provide assistance to meet the most urgent physical needs of the world's most vulnerable people: the poor and victims of war, famine, epidemics, and natural disasters. NWMT provides disaster response, relief and development, with a focus on medical care and health education. NWMT operates based on Christian principles, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the gospel of Jesus Christ.
NIS Role Since 1991, NWMT has sent teams to operate on congenital deformities and problems with the eyes and limbs of Romania's orphans. NWMT plans to assist in improving conditions in Romania's orphanages. In Croatia, NWMT has rotating teams of medical professional to help with war-related problems. NWMT plans to begin a doctor/dentist exchange program in the
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Russian Far East and has a proposal for establishing mother/child health clinics in Russia. NWMT is considering sending medical teams to help Chernobyl victims in Ukraine. NWMT has sent shipments of relief and medical supplies to other CEE/NIS countries.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
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Org. Operation USA
Street 8320 Melrose Avenue
Ct/ST/ZP Los Angeles, CA 90069
Fone/Fax 213-658-8876 213-653-7846
Contact Richard M. Walden President
Gen Purp Operation USA is a disaster relief and development agency which provides medical supplies, equipment and training to victims of disasters or persistent poverty. The organization focuses on children in Africa, CEE and NIS, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the US.
NIS Role Operation USA has assisted four pediatric hospitals and four maternity care homes in St. Petersburg, Russia. Operation USA works directly through the Mayor's office of the city of Los Angeles and through its membership on the Los Angeles-St. Petersburg Sister City Committee.
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