no in-country office or affiliate. Local churches are in contact with Christian Bridge directly at 1710 Wilmette Street, Wheaton IL 60187.
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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
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing Y Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food Y Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Medical Supplies
The project has been sending containers of basic need items to many different contacts in CEE/NIS. Many times the group deals directly with hospitals and NGSs to fulfill their wish lists for equipment.
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Org. Church World Service, Inc.
Street 475 Riverside Drive
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10115-0050
Fone/Fax 212-870-2667 212-870-2055
Contact Kathleen Todd Program Asst. Europe
Gen Purp Church World Service coordinates international efforts
in the relief and development activities of the national council of Churches' 32 Protestant and Orthodox member denominations.
NIS Role Church World Service coordinates joint assistance
projects between CEE/NIS church organizations.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers Y
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food Y Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Agricultural Development Project
This project is a joint effort by the Russian Orthodox Church, the Association of Evangelical Christian-Baptists, NCCCUSA/Church World Service & Witness, and the Brethren Service Exchange Programs in
Agriculture to establish a long-term agricultural program in NIS. Particular areas of focus include short-term needs for spring planting, purchase and
rehabilitation of farm machinery, technology, and new livestock. Longer-term needs include consultancy assistance to assess the potential of church and monastery lands and training and experience for agricultural specialists.
Project 2 Medical/Social Service
This project will serve as an information clearinghouse for requests received. Finding and using the most efficient means of responding to needs and monitoring results will be a top priority. Donations will be sought through general church organizations or through individual churches. Specific hospitals and clinics can be designated to receive supplies, and special consideration should be given to church hospitals,clinics and pharmacies the church may
identify and help monitor. One area of concern is for exchanges related to rehabilitation programs for
alcohol and drug addicts.
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Org. Citizen Exchange Council, Inc. CEC
Street 12 West 31st St. 4th Floor
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10001
Fone/Fax 212-643-1985 212-643-1996
Email cecny@pandora.sf.ca.us
Contact Michael Brainerd President
Gen Purp CEC specializes in creating and managing partnerships
and collaborations for the mutual benefit of all parties. CEC contracts its 30 years of regional logistical and communications expertise to other organizations. Programs are in the arts and
educational and environmental fields.
NIS Role CEC is active in 25 countries of the NIS and CEE. CEC
designs and conducts educational, and professional exchanges, including study tours, seminars,
conferences, orientations, and training programs.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health N Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism Y
Energy Y Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Arts Travel Seminars
Arts Travel Seminars introduces arts professionals, collectors and presenters to the most creative
cultural institutions who seek to strengthen cultural ties with the region and assist artists and performers of CEE and NIS to emerge on the world art scene.
ArtsLink supports travel and residencies for competitively selected artists and arts administrators from the US and 25 CEE/NIS countries. ArtsLink is administered by CEC as well as by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Trust for Mutual Understanding and the Open Society Fund/Soros Centers for continuing Arts. The ArtsLink Program of CEC provides small grants for U.S. artists to undertake partnership projects with artists in CEE/NIS. Applications are available each fall for spring deadlines. Contact Christopher Minarich
Project 3 Cooperation in Environmental Education
The North American Association for Environmental Education, Mendeleev Institute for Chemical Technology and CEC have initiated a project to share information about environmental education in Russia and to promote environmental education, particularly in the secondary schools. Activities include development of teacher training seminars and wide distribution of curriculum materials.
Project 4 High School Conferences
The High School Conferences project conducts two-week environmental conferences that give students early lessons in cross-cultural cooperation. CEC matches public and private secondary schools in the US and NIS for ongoing exchanges. The objectives are to enrich classroom learning about the region and to give students international perspectives and skills.
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Org. Citizens Democracy Corps CDC
Street 1735 I Street, NW, Suite 720
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-872-0933 202-872-0923
Email info@cdc.org
Contact Sol Polansky Executive Director
Gen Purp CDC mobilizes US private sector expertise and resources to assist the countries of the New Independent states
to build democratic institutions and free market
economies. Through its volunteer and corporate programs, CDC enlists the aid of American volunteers and corporation who work with their counterparts in the region. The CDC Clearinghouse disseminates information on US nonprofit assistance to Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States. Clearinghouse services include the CDC DataBank, CDC publication a Volunteer Registry, and periodic forums and conferences.
NIS Role CDC's technical assistance programs are specifically
designed to be responsive to the needs of government, civic, and business leaders in the region. Programs include the Business Entrepreneur Program, which places American business professionals with small and medium-sized businesses in the NIS; the Citizens
Volunteer Program, which links skilled volunteers who assist municipal governments, nonprofit organizations and universities in the region; and the Corporate Assistance Program, which enlists American
corporations who sponsor executives that work with companies, institutions, and ministries in the region.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor Y Tourism Y
Energy Y Law Y Transport Y
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories Y On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Business Entrepreneur Program
Through its Business Entrepreneur Program, CDC places US entrepreneurs with experience in starting or
running a successful business with small and
medium-sized companies in the NIS that have requested assistance in adapting to market economies. These volunteer Entrepreneur Advisors provide on-site
assistance to these companies and advise management on a wide range of business issues, such as finance, marketing and restructuring.
Project 2 Citizens Volunteer Program
Through its Citizens Volunteer Program, CDC links US volunteers experienced in municipal, nonprofit or university management with local governments,
nonprofit organizations, and universities in the NIS
to help strengthen democratic institution-building efforts in the region. These Volunteer Advisors provide on-site technical assistance to their host
institutions, helping them with issues such as
regional and urban planning, nonprofit development, and higher education reform.
Through its Corporate Assistance Program, CDC elicits the direct involvement of US corporations who are willing to provide technical assistance to companies, institutions and government ministries in the region on a pro-bono basis. Corporations can choose to sponsor a senior executive to provide on-site
assistance for two or more months; to support teams of short-term advisors; to make a financial contribution;
or to participate in some other way. The purpose here is to tap the vast resources of the US corporate sector and mobilize these resources through well-designed projects in the NIS.
Project 4 DataBank The CDC collects and disseminates information on more than 700 US nonprofit organizations with an interest in CEE and the NIS. This information is published in CDC's annual "Compendium of US Nonprofit Assistance to CEE/NIS," which is now in its fourth edition. CDC also publishes country-specific Assistance Directories for virtually every country in CEE/NIS. In addition, the CDC publishes over 30 Resource Lists to respond to questions frequently asked by the public on topics of interest in the region.
Project 5 Forums CDC periodically convenes US nonprofit organizations, universities, and US government agencies to share information on CEE/NIS assistance-related issues. CDC has hosted country-specific forums on Bulgaria, the Baltics, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, and has
hosted issue-specific forums on building market economies and democratic institutions in NIS. Additional country-specific forums and issue-specific
forums are being planned.
Project 6 Volunteer Registry The Volunteer Registry is a database of individuals wiling to volunteer their services to CEE/NIS-related programs. Primarily CDC uses the Volunteer Registry to identify individuals for its own volunteer programs. On request, CDC refers individuals from the Volunteer Registry to other US nonprofit organizations for CEE/NIS-based programs. The Volunteer Registry has over 2,500 individuals variety of skills, many of whom speak at lease one CEE/NIS language. Individuals interested in participating in CDC/s Business Entrepreneur Program or Citizens Volunteer Program should contact the Volunteer Registry.
Ukr OName David Downs Field Representative Ukr Ofce Citizens Democracy Corps
Street 24A Artema, Suite 24
Phone/Fax 7-0442-16-71-18 7-0442-16-71-18
Email office@cdc.kiev.ua
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Org. Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, Inc. CNFA
Building One Farragut Square North
Street 1634 I Street, NW Suite 702
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-639-8889 202-639-8648
Contact John Costello President
Gen Purp CNFA is a bipartisan, nonprofit public policy and
education organization dedicated to the promotion of global peace and stability by building a better understanding of the growing importance of America's stake in promoting sustainable, economic development
and democracy in the emerging economies and democracies.
NIS Role CNFA administers the Agribusiness Volunteer Program and
the Food Systems Restructuring Program.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport Y
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Agribusiness Volunteer Program
The Agribusiness Volunteer Program is a three-year program that provides 200 technical assistance volunteers to emerging private food and agribusiness enterprises in Russia and Ukraine. The program will also build the local capacity to address the critical post-harvest links in the food chain. This includes retail and wholesale distribution, marketing, transportation, storage, and processing of food. Additionally the program seeks to foster long-term partnerships, investments and trade linkages.
Project 2 Food Systems Restructuring Program
The Food Systems Restructuring Program is a four-year program designed to support the emergence of the private food and agriculture sectors in the NIS by catalyzing the constructive involvement of American agribusiness enterprises. The program will emphasize training, technical assistance and other efforts designed to develop human resources and strong partnerships with private agricultural enterprises in the NIS. The project will mobilize over $150 million in private sector resources to provide technical assistance and investment in food systems development activities in the NIS.
Ukr OName James D. Asher Country Director
Ukr Ofce Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, Inc./Kiev
Street Vul. Staronavodnytska, Bld. 8, Apt. 16
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Org. Civic Education Project CEP
Building Inst / Social&Policy Stds
Street Yale University, PO Box 5445
Ct/ST/ZP New Haven, CT 06520-7382
Fone/Fax 203-432-3218 203-432-5435
Email kerrogt@yalevm.ycc.yale.edu
Contact Catherine L. Reed US Director
Gen Purp Civic Education Project assists reform efforts in the
social science departments of CEE and NIS universities by sending advanced graduate students and young professors to teach undergraduate courses.
NIS Role Civic Education Project (CEP) has offices in 12 CEE/NIS
countries. The project develops partnerships with universities to provide faculty to teach courses and assist in professional development in the fields of economics, political science, history, sociology, and law. Lecturers assist universities with library development, textbook writing and translation, book donation acquisition, grant writing techniques, and many other areas that deal with enriching the educational system in these universities. CEP sent 120 lecturers to 52 universities in 1993 and is developing programs in Russia and Poland for 1994.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y 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 N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Ukr OName Daniel Calingaert Coordinator
Ukr Ofce Civic Education Project-Soros Foundation
Street Artema Str. 46
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Org. Close Up Foundation
Street 44 Canal Center Plaza
Ct/ST/ZP Alexandria, VA 22314
Fone/Fax 703-706-3300
Contact Stephen A. Janger President
Gen Purp The Foundation's goal is to provide citizens of all
ages with a better understanding of the American political process and to help develop the skills necessary for responsible participation in a democracy.
NIS Role Close Up is the recipient of a grant from USIA to
conduct a five-day program in Washington which will introduce NIS high school students to the American political system.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Wash DC Enhancement Prog of the Freedom Support Ac
The Washington DC Enhancement Program will offer NIS high school students a deeper understanding of the American political system and its basic constitutional
principles through observation of its institutions, discussion among peers, and interaction with prominent
decision-makers. Close Up will be responsible for 800 of these students.
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Org. Coalition for Addictive Diseases of S'wst Pennsylvania
Building Pitts Leadership Found.
Street 100 Ross Street, 4th Floor
Ct/ST/ZP Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2013
Fone/Fax 412-281-3752 412-281-2312
Contact Mary Thresa Webb Coordinator
Gen Purp COAD promotes awareness, education and prevention of
drug and substance abuse.
NIS Role In collaboration with the Orthodox League for
Temperance and Health, the Soviet/American Conference on Alcoholism and the Russian Orthodox Church, COAD will be supporting the Theodosian project which will provide healing and comfort based on medical, cultural, spiritual, and moral principles to alcoholics and drug addicts and their family members. Expansion of this activity is subject to receipt of funding.
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 Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib Y
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems Y
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution Y Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. Y Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Theodosian Project
The Theodosian Project will be a collaborative project with Orthodox League for Temperance and Health to provide healing and comfort to alcoholics and other drug addicts and their family members that is based on medical, spiritual, moral and cultural principles.
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Org. Committee on American-Russian Relations CARR
Street 201 Massachusetts Ave, NE #5
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20002
Fone/Fax 202-546-3960 202-546-5947
Email carrus@igc.apc.org
Contact William G. Miller President
Gen Purp The purpose of CARR is to strengthen American
Understanding of the relationships between the US, Russia and the NIS. CARR supports expansion of democratic institutions, the rule of law and free market economies in the new nations that have emerged from the collapse of the USSR. CARR was formerly known as the American Committee on US-Soviet Relations, and before that as the American Committee on East-West Relations.
NIS Role CARR is providing timely, independent and objective
assessment and analysis of the situation in the nis. The organization is establishing and maintaining contacts at various levels with officials, policy and
academic institutions, and individuals in the NIS, in addition to assisting in the building of political and economic institutions. CARR is encouraging further
agreements between the US, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other states to reduce nuclear and conventional forces and arms sales.
Sectors: Agriculture N 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
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Congress of Russian-Americans, Inc. CRA
Street PO Box 818
Ct/ST/ZP Nyack, NY 10960-0818
Fone/Fax 914-358-7117 914-353-5453
Contact George B. Avisov President
Gen Purp CRA helps to preserve and develop the Russian spiritual
and cultural heritage. It protects the legal, cultural and civil rights of Russian-Americans, enhances the development of friendly relations between the US and Russia, and helps to revive their spiritual and economic health.
NIS Role CRA provides humanitarian aid and technical assistance.
To date, over 60 40-foot containers of items have been sent.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance Y Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
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
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing Y Equipment Y Pharmaceu. Y
Collection N Food Y Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Council for International Exchange of Scholars CIES
Street 3007 Tilden St. NW Suite M-500
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20008-3009
Fone/Fax 202-686-4000 202-362-3442
Contact George Lovecky Area Chief for CEE
Gen Purp CIES is a private organization which facilitates
international exchange in higher education. Under a cooperative agreement with the United States Information Agency, CIES assists in the administration of the Fulbright Scholar Program.
NIS Role Since 1965, CIES has provided opportunities for
exchanges of university lecturers and researchers in the US and CEE/NIS. Awards abroad range in duration
from two to twelve months. CIES also arranges affiliations in the US for foreign scholars nominated by Fulbright commissions of US embassies abroad. Scholars come to US universities for research or lecturing awards of three to ten months.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor Y Tourism N
Energy Y Law Y Transport Y
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers Y
Directories Y On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
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Org. Council of International Programs CIP
Street 500 23rd ofuite B-902
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20037
Fone/Fax 202-429-4351 202-429-4354
Email schervish@cua.bitnet
Contact Julie Snyder Denton Program Associate
Gen Purp CIP facilitates international exchanges with the
purpose of professional training and personal enrichment. The CIP training program provides a unique combination of training elements that enhance professional skills, refine cross-cultural communication and produce new insights into social service systems of other societies. Each individualized training program contains an internship and professional practicum, academic courses and seminars, and immersion in American society and culture.
NIS Role CIP, with support from the George Soros Foundation,
brings mid-career professionals from both the public and private sectors to the US for individualized training programs. Responding to specific requests from overseas, CIP organizes consultations, workshops, and/or technical assistance delegations of American
professionals in the human services, public administration and private sectors.
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 Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport Y
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Leadership Training Fellowship
Sponsored by the Soros Foundation and USIA, CIP provides individualized training programs in the US to mid-career public sector professionals from CEE/NIS for a four-six month internship. Training includes social work education, social services management, health care planning and administration, judicial administration housing and community development, and municipal and local public service management. The three training components address practical experience in a real work setting, attendance of academic courses related to the theme of the practicum, and living with American host families.
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Org. Council on Economic Priorities CEP
Street 30 Irving Place, 9th Floor
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10003
Fone/Fax 212-420-1133 212-420-0988
Contact Alice Tepper-Marlin President
Gen Purp CEP is an independent, public interest organization
that researches corporate social responsibility, environmental issues and conversion to a peace economy. CEP ratings are used by consumers and investors and are intended to stimulate corporations to be more socially responsive. CEP's conversion research is targeted towards government officials, policy makers, academics and ordinary citizens. It provides analysis of the impact of military spending
and makes recommendations for the transition to a peace economy.
NIS Role CEP generates briefing papers and puts on policy forums
on US aid policy and its impact on defense conversion in Russia and the other NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin Y
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 Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers Y
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Conversion Information Center
The Conversion Information Center produces research and policy papers on conversion in the NIS, the US and Europe.
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Org. Counterpart
Building Farragut Square, Ste 220
Street 910 17th St. NW
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-296-9676 202-296-9679
Email cpfsp@igc.apc.org
Contact Karen Sherman Manager NIS Programs
Gen Purp Counterpart has thirty years experience managing civic,
social service and economic development projects overseas. Counterpart/FSP Service Centers build autonomous democratic institutions; serve as intermediaries between American and international donor agencies and local NGOs; and facilitate partnerships between US and local NGOs. Counterpart's Rapid Response Teams establish relations with public and private leaders, assess local needs, provide country specific recommendations, and design sectoral programs including social services.
NIS Role In June 1993 COUNTERPART opened a Service Center in
Kiev as part of a 3 year project funded by USAID, to serve as a clearinghouse and coordinating function for USAID missions and local and international NGOs. It expects to open additional regional offices in Minsk and Chisnau soon.
The office offers training programs in project design and implementation, hosts monthly meetings for USAID grantees, promotes partnerships between US and
Ukrainian NGOs, and helps coordinate USAID-provided disaster relief in the region. The office has also begun a database of more that 100 Ukrainian NGOs. In the coming year the Kiev office will initiate a seed grant program for Ukrainian NGOs.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Counterpart Service Centers
Counterpart Service Centers act as clearinghouses for technical and humanitarian assistance requests from individuals and organizations in the Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. They work closely with USAID missions, local governments and private sector leaders to
coordinate technical assistance and training programs. The Centers facilitate partnerships between US
humanitarian agencies and development organizations and local nongovernmental organizations. They also offer electronic information, communications and research services to participating organizations.
Project 2 Volunteer Executive Service Teams (VEST) Counterpart staff lead high level delegations on
official visits to emerging nations. Participants include US foundations, PVOs, associations, and US State Department representatives who are chosen based upon their expertise in priority sectors identified by the host country. VEST was created as a "rapid
response" mechanism to foster partnerships between US and foreign NGOs. Trip reports and sectoral technical assistance recommendations are published and
Ukr OName Katya Bowers WESTNIS Regional Rep.
Street 8B Staronavodnytska, kv. 71
Indx/City Kiev
Phone/Fax 044-296-3913 044-295-8961
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Org. Cultural Access Network CAN
Street 1598 Skyline Drive
Ct/ST/ZP Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Fone/Fax 714-497-6773 714-497-6809
Contact Darrylle Stafford Executive Director
Gen Purp CAN supports the augmentation of the private sector in
the NIS and provides the American private sector with focused access to its emerging opportunities by supporting the development of affinity groups in the NIS, implementing educational exchange programs
between NIS and American affinity groups, establishing electronic interchange and promoting joint projects, and developing databases and publishing resource
guides to NIS affinity groups.
NIS Role CAN's role in CEE/NIS is to research, develop and
implement CAN's affinity group educational exchange programs; maintain a comprehensive information system on affinity groups in the NIS, their services and memberships; and provide comprehensive training programs for selecting affinity group leadership.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor N Tourism Y
Energy Y Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
This project designs and implements educational travel programs which facilitate cross-cultural, face-to-face dialogue and exchange between NIS and American affinity groups. Participants are introduced to their counterparts through an itinerary which includes group study sessions, visits to workplaces, institutions and other areas of common interest. CAN coordinates with the corresponding NIS affinity group in arranging transportation services, guides, sightseeing, special interest and cultural programs. Issues studied have included business, education, ecology, law, criminal justice, architecture, and art.
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Org. Delphi International
Street 1090 Vermont Ave. NW, 7th Flr
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20005
Fone/Fax 202-898-0950 202-842-0885
Contact John Holman Dir. CEE/NIS Prgms
Gen Purp Delphi International programs promote the exchange of
information and expertise among local leaders and professionals from around the world through managerial and technical training programs, educational exchanges, internships, and conferences. This exchange of information has allowed Delphi to build bridges of understanding, cooperation and hope between people, organizations and businesses facing similar challenges.
NIS Role Delphi International works closely with local
governments officials, representatives of all the professions, business people, and grassroots community leaders from all parts of CEE and the NIS to provide the information and training needed to address the issues arising from tumultuous change. These collaborative relationships have produced programming managerial training programs for business leaders from CEE/NIS, development programs for local organizations which provide services to communities, and training in
a variety of disciplines. Delphi has also run conferences in CEE.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor Y Tourism Y
Energy Y Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Management Training & Development
Delphi designs and delivers short, customized training projects on free-market economics systems and practices, which include lectures, discussions, internships, and company visits.
Project 2 Professional Educational Exchange Program Delphi arranges professional educational programs in a variety of areas, including management, politics, the role of the press in a free society, and arts and culture in support of the USIA international Visitor Program.
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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
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 Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y 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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. Y
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution Y Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Medical Assistance & Support Project
requested pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment to health care facilities unable to meet the immediate and/or long-term needs of the community. Direct Relief International also is responding to the medical crisis that occurs with the movement of
refugees and other victims of civil strife.
This DRI project is designed to provide urgently needed pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to medical
institutions in Russia.
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Org. Duke University - Fuqua School of Business
Street Towerview Drive, Box 90120
Ct/ST/ZP Durham, NC 27708-0120
Fone/Fax 919-660-7725 919-684-8742
Contact Jeffrey Smith Director CIS Program
Gen Purp Fuqua School of Business is one of six professional schools at Duke University. The School offers
management education through its MBA, Executive MBA,
Doctoral, and non-degree executive education programs. Programs focus on management education and research.
NIS Role Fuqua School of Business initiated the Center for NIS
Manager Development in the spring of 1990, to provide a unique, long-term, market-based management education to NIS industrial managers. In addition, NIS managers can visit and work with potential business partners on-site at American corporations. In March, 1993, the Fuqua School opened the Fuqua Center for Manager
Development in St. Petersburg, which is being funded by RJR Nabisco, Inc.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y 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
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib Y
Conference N Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems Y
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food Y Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentY Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Center for CIS Manager Development
The Center provides a market-based management education to NIS industrial managers. The participants meet local business people and visit factories, stores, and small businesses to learn first hand how operations are handled on a daily basis. Guest speakers cover topics of special interest. This program, by combining management training and corporate internships, ensures professional networking and the chance to build contacts with directors and managers from all NIS republics.
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Org. ECOLOGIA
Street PO Box 199, Route 547
Ct/ST/ZP Harford, PA 18823
Fone/Fax 717-434-2873 717-434-2769
Email ecologia@igc.org
Contact Randall Kritkausky President
Gen Purp ECOLOGIA (Ecologists Linked for Organizing Grassroots
Initiatives and Action) is a private, nonprofit organization providing direct linkages between grassroots environmental groups in the US and those in CEE/NIS.
NIS Role ECOLOGIA offers technical, informational and
humanitarian assistance to nations emerging from the ecological effects of Soviet history. All ECOLOGIA projects have concrete focus designed to help people solve local, regional, national and global problems. ECOLOGIA's support of grassroots organizations promotes the development of democratic decision making skills. Environmental activism provides an important
pathway to political activism for citizens who have never before participated in political life.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health N Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research Y
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. Y Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Arts and Environment
ECOLOGIA has sponsored several environmental film festivals, in which CIS filmmakers and environmentalists traveled to the US to show their documentaries on such disasters as the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident and the shrinking of the Aral Sea. The filmmakers discussed ecological problems and their use of the arts in creating public awareness. ECOLOGIA is exploring the possibility of a documentary film that would compare the experience of residents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, both of whom experienced nuclear accidents.
Project 2 Children's Environmental Program
ECOLOGIA arranged for 57 Ukrainian children to visit the US for 100 days in 1993, thereby temporarily escaping the radiation released in the 1986 Chernobyl reactor accident. The children used music and poetry to focus public attention upon unsolved health and
contamination problems associated with the Chernobyl accident. They helped Americans to understand the global implications of more that 80 Soviet built
reactors still operating in CEE/CIS. Radiation
monitoring equipment were supplied to school children in the Byransk region of western Russia. ECOLOGIA expects to replicate this program in 1994.
ECOLOGIA is establishing a citizens'
environmental-monitoring network in CEE, the Baltics, and at the Aral Sea. ECOLOGIA empowers nongovernmental organizations by providing training and pollution-monitoring equipment that enables them to gather accurate information on local and regional environmental problems. This process is helping to end a long and deadly tradition of government monopolization of information on chemical and radiation problems.
Project 4 Conferences for Grassroots Leaders
In April 1990, ECOLOGIA organized the Soviet-American Earth Day
Conference, involving two weeks of workshops in the US for twenty
environmental leaders from the CIS and the Baltics. In August
1991, ECOLOGIA organized its 2nd International Grassroots
conference, entitled "Green Politics in the USSR and Eastern
Europe: The Challenge of Electoral Success." This conference
included leaders from Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Estonia,
Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Project 5 ECOLOGIA Newsletter The Newsletter is a bimonthly publication in English, Russian and Lithuanian mailed free to subscribers in CEE/NIS who do not have easy access to convertible currencies. It is also provided to subscribers in the US and to all ECOLOGIA members. The Newsletter is one method of answering information requests for many readers in the more isolated, smaller towns and cities of NIS, especially for those who may not have access to academic libraries and international conferences. In many cases, the Newsletter is their only continual communication with the West.
Project 6 Information Exchange ECOLOGIA promotes the regular and free exchange of practical information on solving environmental problems at the local level. Grassroots environmental groups from Budapest to Vladivostok send requests for scientific, technical, legal, and citizen action materials appropriate to their unique local conditions and needs. ECOLOGIA is presently developing methods of providing access to information in on-line environmental computer databases for colleges in CEE/NIS. A pilot project conducted with the Sacred Earth Network is establishing satellite information offices in Vilnius, Minsk, Kiev, and Kishinev.
Project 7 Support for Paper Recycling in the CIS Two grants to ECOLOGIA are funding research into the possibility of constructing an ecologically sound paper recycling factory in NIS that would supply environmental organizations with their own supply of recycled paper, also increasing their ability to publish information and to communicate with the public.
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Org. Earthstewards Network
Street PO Box 10697
Ct/ST/ZP Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Fone/Fax 206-842-7986 206-842-8918
Email earthsteward@igc.org
Contact Karen Day Dir. Travel Exchange
Gen Purp Earthstewards Network promotes a more peaceful and
caring global environment by increasing cooperation, communication, conflict resolution skills, and people-to-people contact between diverse cultures in conflict.
NIS Role The organization has organized and sponsored
international exchanges that have encouraged grassroots contact and increased communications between the peoples of the US and NIS since 1984. Earthstewards Network will continue to support individual and institutional exchanges of a cultural nature, which encourages the move to openness and democratization. The organization is now bringing its conflict resolution workshops to NIS.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
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 Y
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers Y
Directories Y On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Earthstewards Network Travel Exchange
The organization's members receive a free listing in a global directory, facilitating international contact. Members in the US and Europe can receive assistance in traveling to CEE/NIS at the lowest possible fares, arranging homestays with CEE/NIS Earthstewards Network members, hand delivering letters and packages to friends and family in CEE/NIS, and arranging cultural exchanges, visa assistance, etc. Russian members are invited to participate in all Earthstewards Network international projects, conferences, and workshops.
Earthstewards Network has facilitated ten exchanges of Soviet Afghan veterans and American Vietnam veterans. Veterans tour the host country, stay with families, and participate in local activities intended to
educate about solutions or efforts toward solutions in each country to uniquely veteran problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder programs, prosthetics and wheelchairs manufactures, veteran-owned business, etc. The program is increasingly multinational and global.
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Org. Earthwatch
Street 680 Mt. Auburn St. Box 403
Ct/ST/ZP Watertown, MA 02272
Fone/Fax 617-926-8200 617-926-8532
Email tcn1294@dcdtcn.das.net
Contact Andrew Hudson Program Director
Gen Purp Earthwatch's mission is to improve human understanding
of the planet, the diversity of its inhabitants and the processes that affect the quality of life on
earth.
NIS Role Since 1988, Earthwatch has sponsored a total of 26
scientific research projects in NIS and 24 in CEE. These included 26 in the geosciences, 18 in the life sciences, and six in the social sciences. These projects were supported by the capital and labor contributions of 677 nonspecialist volunteers. Contact: Jane Corbett-CEE
Alexander Zemtsov-NIS
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals Y Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Earthwatch Projects
Earthwatch has various projects addressing pollution in the Russian Arctic, the role of Russian forests in the global carbon cycle, the eruptive history of volcanoes on Kamchatka, sustainable development of the Black Sea, bioaccumulation of toxics in the Lake Baikal ecosystem, archaeology of historical sites in Moscow, Neolithic diet and nutrition in southern Siberia, acid rain impact on Czech forests, hydrology of low flow rivers in Estonia, Czech wetland survey, the mutual relationships between wolves and deer in Poland, and soil erosion in Hungarian lakes.
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Org. East West Education Development Foundation
Street 49 Temple Place
Ct/ST/ZP Boston, MA 02111
Fone/Fax 617-542-1234 617-542-3333
Email ew@mcimail.com
Contact Alexander Randall President
Gen Purp EW is a computer hardware support operation that can
place computer hardware with the aid of other programs.
NIS Role EW seeks donations of computer hardware and places
those donations in settings in CEE/NIS where they will promote free speech, free government, and free markets.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. East-West TV (formerly Amer. Soviet Econ. Educ. TV
Street 239 Chestnut Street
Ct/ST/ZP West Newton, MA 02165
Fone/Fax 617-244-0180 617-244-2496
Email 4414560@mcimail.com
Contact Arthur S. Obermayer President
Gen Purp East-West TV helps provide television programs on
market economics for broadcast in the NIS. These programs demonstrate to national television audiences how a market economy affects their daily lives and how they can function within it. Some programs are instructional, but more often addresses misperceptions and attitudinal problems resulting from life under communism.
NIS Role East-West TV provides resources, support, and
management for television organizations in the NIS by arranging for filming in the US, providing relevant Western video material, and suggesting concepts and specifics for program use. Programs based on American videos are put in context by using wrap-arounds in which experienced Russians explain in advance those
portions that their audience might not understand and discuss afterward the video's applicability in Russia today.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Eastern Europe Bus. Dev. Ctr/RPI Incubator Center
Street 1223 Peoples Avenue
Ct/ST/ZP Troy, NY 12180
Fone/Fax 518-276-8029 518-276-6380
Email keupa@rpi.edu
Contact Allen A. Keup Proj. Administrator
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Eastern European Real Property Foundation EERPF
Street 777 14th Street, NW, Suite 717
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20005
Fone/Fax 202-383-1296 202-383-7549
Contact Jennifer Gaspar
Gen Purp EERPF assists in the development of an organized,
ethical and trained real estate profession committed to the protection of the public, promotion of home ownership, establishment and preservation of private property, and creation of efficient and equitable real estate markets with a supportive legal and regulatory environment. This objective will be achieved through partnerships between the Foundation and real estate institutions and associations of real property
professionals in each of the participating countries.
NIS Role EERPF promotes the general purpose of the organization
in the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia, and Ukraine. The Foundation is working under cooperative agreements with USAID.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib Y
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj Y
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
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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.
ECFMG awards fellowships to basic science teachers from foreign medical schools abroad, including those in CEE/NIS, to teach and study for one year in medical schools in the U.S. Candidates must have three years of basic science teaching experience. Contact Sally Oesterling.
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 Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Foreign Faculty Fellowship Prog in Basic Med Sci. FFFP awards fellowships to basic science teachers from
foreign medical schools to teach and study for one year in medical schools in the US. Candidates must have three years of basic science teaching experience. The fellowships are not intended to support research or a formal curriculum leading to a degree.
Project 2 International Medical Scholars Program (IMSP) IMSP facilitates placement of foreign national physicians and others in health care leadership positions in US academic institutions able to provide quality educational opportunities that are tailored to the needs of the scholar, the home-country sponsoring institution, and the country. Programs range from three months to one year in duration.
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Org. Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science
Street 6042 South Kimbark Ave.
Ct/ST/ZP Chicago, IL 60637
Fone/Fax 312-270-2555 312-702-0725
Email njm3@midway.uchicago.edu
Contact Nancy Myers Executive Officer
Gen Purp The educational Foundation for Nuclear Science promotes
public education on policy issues related to nuclear weapons, international security, arms control, and responsible uses of science and technology. The Foundation's principle activity is the publication of the magazine, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which is published 10 times per year.
NIS Role The Foundation educates journalists on issues related
to science and security policy.
Sectors: Agriculture N 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 Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals Y Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
The project offers a three-month fellowship to highly qualified science and security journalists from the NIS for research and travel in the US. The Visiting Fellows Program also provides assistance in publishing reports in both the US and NIS.
Project 2 Women Journalists in Science and Security The project will organize one conference in Moscow for female journalists from all areas of the NIS who write on science and security affairs.
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Org. Educational Services International, Inc.
Street 1641 West Main ofuite 401
Ct/ST/ZP Alhambra, CA 91801
Fone/Fax 818-284-7955 818-570-9721
Contact Ron Nicholas Executive Vice Pres
Gen Purp Educational Services International is a nonprofit
Christian organization that sends Christian teachers to emerging democracies.
NIS Role The group sends college graduates to teach in CEE/NIS.
The cost is $2,900-$3,900 which includes 2-6 weeks of training, room and board, teaching materials, visa, and administrative costs. Teachers are then paid a stipend by the host university. Business programs are also available.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 IT: Projects in China, Hungary, and CIS The Institute for International Trade offers people with MBAs or JDs to teach for short and long-term periods. The cost varies depending on the program, as
does the teaching period. Qualified teachers may teach for as little as two weeks to ten months. Potential candidates must inquire for details. IIT is run by educational Services International and is also a nonprofit Christian organization.
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Org. Environmental Defense Fund EDF
Street 257 Park Avenue South
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10010
Fone/Fax 212-505-2100 212-505-2375
Email djd@edf.org
Contact Daniel Dudek
NIS Role EDF is a research and advocacy organization dedicated
to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources and the environment. EDF has been active in conducting training workshops, policy conferences, and demonstration projects throughout CEE/NIS. The Fund Publishes the EDF Letter.
Sectors: Agriculture N 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
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals Y Res Lib Y
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers Y
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Environmental Enterprises Assistance Fund EEAF
Street 1611 North Kent ofuite 202
Ct/ST/ZP Arlington, VA 22209
Fone/Fax 703-522-5928 703-522-6450
Contact Brooks Browne President
Gen Purp EEAF finances renewable energy and environmental
projects in developing countries. It provides loans and equity capital to small and medium-sized businesses using environmental technologies with emphasis on green technologies. EEAF can also provide entrepreneurial training.
NIS Role In 1993, EEAF will open a joint venture office in St.
Petersburg to invest in environmental businesses throughout CEE/NIS.
EEAF finances renewable energy and environmental projects in developing countries. It provides loans and equity capital to catalyze small to medium-size businesses using environmental technologies, with a concentration on green technologies. EEAF is anticipating funding for projects in CEE/NIS. Contact Franklin Tugwell.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges N Loans Y Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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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 market economy. The Exchange Center acts as a catalyst for new possibilities rather than specializing in any one field or discipline.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Ethnic Conflict Resolution
The underlying assumption of this project is that traditional political and diplomatic methods of peacemaking often fail in longstanding ethnic and sectarian conflict. A primary goal of this project is to identify the political and psychological preconditions of a nonviolent pluralistic democracy by examining the unhealed wounds and the distortions of the polity that resulted from Stalinism. The project will focus on the problems of resolving ethnic conflict and confronting anti-Semitism. Ethnic conflict in the US will also be examined.
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Org. Eurasia Development Associates, Inc.
Street 637 N. 29th Street
Ct/ST/ZP Arlington, VA 22213-1506
Fone/Fax 703-534-9460 703-534-9558
Email 5652190@mcimail.com
Contact Ergun Ar President
Gen Purp Eurasia Development Associates is a newly formed
organization which will consult on public policy and commercial economic affairs in NIS.
NIS Role The organization will concentrate on the Central Asian
Republics and operate with other domestic and international institutions to provide training in English, management principles, free market establishment, defense industry conversion, and environmental issues.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
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
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money Y
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans Y Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentY Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Language and Management Training
EDA is currently in the initial phase of this project.
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Org. Eurasia Foundation
Street 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20036
Fone/Fax 202-234-7370 202-234-7377
Email eurasia@eurasia.org
Contact William B. Bader President
Gen Purp The Eurasia Foundation is a new grantmaking
organization established with financing from USAID to support technical assistance, training, educational, and policy programs in the NIS.
NIS Role Programmatic priorities in the NIS will include private
sector development, public sector reform, and media and communications development. Grants will be made to US organizations with partners in the NIS and
directly to NIS organizations. Average grants will range from $50,000 to $75,000.
Add Info A program which establishes "public access e-mail
sites" at universities in Russia and Ukraine, and provides training for new users of e-mail. A program which develops and distributes on-line information for the international technical cooperation community.
Equipment and training support for new e-mail networks in regions previously without access to computer communications.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Federal Bar Assn - Democracy Development Initiative
Street 1815 H Street, NW Suite #408
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006-0295
Fone/Fax 202-638-0252 202-775-0295
Contact Alexander Bouche
Gen Purp The FBA is an organization of over 15,000 American
lawyers, active in both the public and private sectors, drawn together by their interest in the federal legal profession. Members have experience in all aspects of federal law, constitutional law and statutory drafting.
NIS Role The DDI seeks to promote democratization through the
establishment and restructuring of legal institutions and processes in the world. To that end DDI has organized a "talent bank" of FBA members who wish to assist in this restructuring process. Through the talent bank, FBA members will be available to advise
embassies, home governments, lawyers in trade unions, local bar associations abroad, and other on the establishment and restructuring of public institutions in their respective countries.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin Y
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 Y 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 Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. First Foundations, Inc. FFI
Street PO Box 11113
Ct/ST/ZP Memphis, TN 38111
Fone/Fax 901-324-4565 901-327-8554
Contact Dick Jensen President
Gen Purp FFI researches and reports on societal foundations
anywhere in the world with special attention given to the US and NIS.
NIS Role FFI is administering "Operation Knigi," an exchange of
reference books between university libraries in NIS and private college libraries in the US. FFI also coordinates study tours to NIS by US professionals and seminars the US conducted by NIS professionals.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business N Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Operation Knigi
The program consists of an exchange of reference books between university libraries in NIS and private
college libraries in the US.
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Org. Ford Foundation
Street 320 East 43rd Street
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10017
Fone/Fax 212-573-5000 212-599-4584
Contact Shepard Forman
Gen Purp The Foundation supports the advancement of public
well-being by identifying and contributing to the solution of problems of international importance. Grants are awarded primarily to institutions for experiment, demonstration, and development efforts in urban and rural poverty, human rights and social
justice, education and culture, international affairs, governance and public policy.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education N Labor Y Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance Y Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Foreign Volunteer Intercultural Peace Corps
Street 3315 O Street, NW
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20007
Fone/Fax 202-342-0979
Contact Tracy Mathieu Director
Gen Purp The mission of the Foreign Volunteer Intercultural
Peace (VIP) Corps is to provide foreign nationals with social entrepreneurial experience through hands-on American community service and exposure to our
democratic tradition of volunteerism.
NIS Role Depending on funds, the Foreign VIP Corps recruits
volunteers to serve in the USA Corps
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
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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges Y Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Forum
Street 815 Connecticut Ave. NW #800
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20006
Fone/Fax 202-463-8877 202-833-8082
Contact William Mark Habeeb Chairman
Gen Purp The purpose of Forum is to allow American
professionals, in a variety of disciplines, to travel to Russia and the NIS for dialogue with colleagues from Russia/NIS. The underlying objective is professional enrichment, joint problem-solving, and linkage-building.
NIS Role At this time, Forum's activities are limited to Russia
and the NIS. Plans to expand activities to Georgia have been delayed for now.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Annual Conference
The project consists of an annual conference of American and Russian/NIS professionals, featuring intensive dialogue and exchange in a variety of issue areas, including military issues, politics, democratization, economic reform, entrepreneurship, the media, and social problems.
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Org. Foundation for Peace, Commerce & Friendship FPCF
Street 1858 Kalorama Rd, NW PO 21375
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20009
Fone/Fax 202-986-4380 202-483-0473
Contact Elizabeth Williams Executive Director
Gen Purp FPCF's mission is to secure world peace and prosperity
by fostering democracy and free enterprise in emerging democracies. FPCF encourages business development
through instruction, consulting, and support services. FPCF implements US government policy through private sector initiatives and assists in the development of good trade partners for US firms. FPCF concentrates its resources on economies undergoing transition from a closed to an open structure.
NIS Role FPCF provides business and technical training to
private business managers, directors, owners and employees. The training programs enable the business person to present his or her company and products to Western investors and to improve the company's operation to meet the needs of current and future customers. Training sessions are designed for three days of group workshop activities followed by three days of individual consultation. The training covers two major units: cost accounting and professional sales and marketing techniques.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy Y Law N Transport Y
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching Y Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse Y Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Foundation for Russian/American Economic Cooperation
Street 1932 First Avenue
Ct/ST/ZP Seattle, WA 98101
Fone/Fax 206-443-1935 206-443-0954
Email fraec@u.washington.edu
Contact Chris Davis Program Manager
Gen Purp FRAEC is a nonprofit membership organization with over
135 members who all conduct activities in the NIS. It administers a range of programs and services designed to foster economic relations and business ties between US firms and the emerging business community in the
NIS. The Russian Far East, because of its geographical proximity, provides a particularly relevant focus.
NIS Role FRAEC brings speakers from the business and policy
communities to the Northwest to address pertinent issues concerning Russian-American relations. It publishes a newsletter, business journal and several quarterly reports on investment in Russia and the NIS, and frequently hosts fora with expert panelists on topics such as financing and investment.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health N Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing Y
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories Y On-Line Systems Y
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Foundation for Social Innovations USA FSI USA
Street 777 United Nations Place 6thF
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10017
Fone/Fax 212-697-6222 212-692-9748
Email fsiusa@igc.apc.org
Contact Leeda Marting President
Gen Purp FSI USA is a private, nonprofit organization founded in
1989 to work in partnership with the Foundation for Social Innovations, Moscow, the first independent philanthropic organization in the NIS. FSI USA fosters the development of leaders who can build the institutions of civil society in the emerging democracies of the NIS.
NIS Role FSI USA and FSI Moscow build capacities of individuals
and organizations central to the development of a democratic society in Russia, working primarily through its project, New Leaders of Russia. FSI USA
and FSI Moscow also facilitate contact between US charitable and educational organizations and their Russian counterparts through two-way communications support, assisting in exchanges and arranging meetings which frequently lead to collaborative activity. The organizations are expanding financial and in-kind support for the growth of the nonprofit sector by mobilizing resources within Russia and internationally.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing N Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor N Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib Y
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Civil Society Leadership Program
CSLP identifies individuals throughout the NIS who, through their individual initiative, build
institutions that support the evolution of a civil society. The program will stimulate citizen awareness of the importance of individual initiative in building democratic institutions. CSLP supports these leaders by providing opportunities for joint work, skills development, and networking. The Civil Society
Fellows program, a sub-project of CSLP, will provide support to 40 individuals who are building new
institutions in independent media, charitable and educational organizations, government, business, and agriculture.
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Org. Foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities
Street 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #303
Ct/ST/ZP Washington, DC 20036
Fone/Fax 202-223-3550 202-296-9295
Contact Francis Butler President
Gen Purp FADICA is an association of 40 private foundations with
shared interests in programs and activities under
Roman Catholic sponsorship. FADICA is not a funding agency, but it does provide an ongoing series of symposia, publications, and research papers for its members.
NIS Role Among its program interests, FADICA works closely with
US Catholic agencies and institutions to stimulate volunteer assistance and private aid to religious organizations in 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
Energy N Law N Transport N
Environment N Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism N
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist N Volunteer Y
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
Project 1 Rebuilding the Catholic Church in Eastern Europe FADICA, a consortium of private foundations, is engaging volunteers to work in CEE/NIS to help rebuild church institutions including parishes, schools, hospitals and charitable organizations.
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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
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N 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
Material Books N Education N Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants N
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Org. Free Market Education Foundation
Street 1873 Street 45 West
Ct/ST/ZP Orem, UT 84058
Fone/Fax 801-226-2211 801-226-1881
Contact Mark J. Stoddard President
Gen Purp The Free Market Education foundation provides hands-on
and classroom education in free market principles and entrepreneurship. The foundation hopes to help build a new Russian free market Economy by assisting
individuals in the start of new private businesses.
NIS Role The Foundation publishes books in Russian on how to
start businesses, marketing skills, finance, and free market economics. The Foundation also sponsors
seminars to teach Russians business skills and to allow them to meet American business people. The organization also maintains a junior college with over 8 full-time students.
Sectors: Agriculture Y Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights N Soc Svcs N
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm Y
Education Y Labor N Tourism Y
Energy Y Law Y Transport Y
Environment N Manufacturing Y
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs N Teaching Y Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships N Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals N Forums/Seminars Y Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications Y Speakers Y
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing Y Equipment N Pharmaceu. Y
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies Y
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
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Org. Freedom Channel, Inc.
Street 30 Stone Street
Ct/ST/ZP Somerville, MA 02143
Fone/Fax 617-666-2767 617-666-2767
Email mkazachkov@delphi.com
Contact Mikhail Kazachkov
Gen Purp The Freedom Channel plans to build a television network
to broadcast quality programming that promotes the development of a democratic society with a healthy market economy. Freedom Channel is a Russian
initiative, founded by leading Russian dissidents and television professionals. Programming focuses on fundamental principles, primarily "Respect for the individual," necessary for developing a pluralistic civil society.
NIS Role Programs under the PERSONA logo are broadcast to over
70 million viewers in NIS. Programs are produced by Russian professionals in a culturally meaningful context. At times, western footage and academic task force guidance may be requested. Topics have included independence of the media, rights of internal refugees, human rights in the gulag, and profiles of major
dissidents. Young Russian professionals are
encouraged to work with award-winning producers and are exposed to cross-cultural experiences.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin N
Arts/Culture Y Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business N Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor Y Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training Y
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist Y Volunteer N
Mgmt Training Y
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars N Research N
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference N Misc Publications N Speakers Y
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books N Education Y Office Sp. Y
Assistance Clothing N Equipment N Pharmaceu. Y
Collection N Food N Transport N
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars N Intern/Fellowships N Seed Money N
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Project 1 Citizens Freedom Bureau
Freedom Channel is establishing a Citizens Feedback Bureau to process and analyze the mail generated by PERSONA programming. The Bureau is being modeled on bureaus used by American elected officials. Letter writers will receive prompt responses when applicable letters will be forwarded to appropriate agencies and follow-up initiated. Brochures and other material on various civic organizations will be sent in response to viewers' requests.
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Org. Freedom House
Street 120 Wall Street, 26th Floor
Ct/ST/ZP New York, NY 10005
Fone/Fax 212-514-8040 212-514-8050
Email freehouse@igc.org
Contact George Zarycky E. Eurp Specialist
Gen Purp Freedom House is a nonpartisan organization that
monitors the violation of political rights and civil liberties worldwide and promotes the growth of democratic institutions. Its programs focus on strengthening democratic gains by promoting democratic principles and institutions throughout the world in the face of ethnic, nationalist, and religious conflicts.
NIS Role Freedom House has focused its efforts on building
democratic institutions and civic societies in Eastern Europe and the New Independent States. Whenever possible, Freedom House employs the power of technology in the promotion of human rights and democracy. Freedom House is a pioneer in the field of election monitoring, and over the past three years, has monitored and analyzed elections or referendums in Poland, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Serbia, and Russia.
Sectors: Agriculture N Health Y Pub Admin Y
Arts/Culture N Human/Min. Rights Y Soc Svcs Y
Business Y Info. Processing Y Telecomm N
Education Y Labor Y Tourism N
Energy N Law Y Transport N
Environment Y Manufacturing N
Finance N Media&Journalism Y
Types of Program Assistance
Human Exchange Prgs Y Teaching N Training N
Resources Intn/Flwships Y Technical Assist N Volunteer N
Mgmt Training N
Info: Audiovisuals Y Forums/Seminars Y Research Y
Clearinghouse N Journals N Res Lib N
Conference Y Misc Publications Y Speakers N
Directories N On-Line Systems N
Material Books Y Education Y Office Sp. N
Assistance Clothing N Equipment Y Pharmaceu. N
Collection N Food N Transport Y
Distribution N Medical Supplies N
Financial Conf/Seminars Y Intern/Fellowships Y Seed Money N
Assistance Exchanges N Loans N Spec. Proj N
General Purp. N Prog Rel InvestmentN Tvl Grants Y
Project 1 Free Society Project
This program provides the people of the former-Soviet Union and Eastern Europe with the opportunity to see the best Western documentaries in the fields of human rights, rule of law, history, democracy, and free enterprise. Freedom House and Ostankino State Radio & Television have concluded a wide-ranging agreement to provide Ostankino, the largest television station in NIS, with an audience of over 240 million viewers, with such documentaries for public viewing.
This annual survey, Freedom in the World, describes and rates the levels of political rights and civil liberties in every country and related territory around the world.
Project 3 Geneva Initiative on Psychiatry
Freedom House participates in the Geneva Initiative on Psychiatry, a project developed by the Amsterdam-based Geneva Initiative, in conjunction with the independent Ukrainian Psychiatric Association. After collecting thousands of books and journals on psychiatry, Freedom House shipped them for u