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Our mission (est. September 2007, inc. June 2008): we promote mutual understanding and acceptance among diverse groups serving as a resource to both local institutions and the community at large. We serve as catalysts for change through collaboration, education, training, dialogue, fellowship and advocacy. Services include: cultural literacy and cultural competence training, consulting & facilitation, youth leadership and multicultural education, parent education, civil rights & social justice forums & conferences, and advocacy of diverse groups.

Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) was launched in 2009 to develop, present and promote the cultural expressions of the Haitian people. We raise awareness of social issues and foster cultural understanding and appreciation through programs in the arts, education and public affairs. HCX programs aim to: attract and educate those interested in Haitian artistic expression; create a platform for emerging artists; and provide a space where Haitians can build community and connect with others interested in Haiti, its culture and heritage. We have a strong track record of collaboration with cultural, educational and preservation organizations across New York City. We offer Haitian artists unique opportunities to present their work to broad audiences, especially through our partnerships with community organizations like MoCADA, the Brooklyn Museum, and Five Myles Gallery. We have developed a rich offering of cultural programs including: An n’ Pale, a monthly lecture and discussion series; Ti Atis Youth Programs with PS 189; and a new film series providing diverse audiences with vital opportunities to explore Haitian culture. Our work has been recognized by the Union Square Awards and the Citizens Committee, among others, for representing the positive side of Haitian culture and encouraging cross-cultural exchanges among Haitians and the broader NYC community. In rural communities in Haiti, farmers come together to help their neighbors plant their fields in a traditional farming cooperative effort called a Konbit—a collaborative community effort to ensure the largest possible harvest for all community members. Just as the Haitian Konbit brings people together for the common cause of planting the land, HCX seeks to bring together people, ideas, and communities to grow their understanding of and involvement with Haitian culture.

Thrive believes that the most powerful experience is studying abroad for three or more months. Our mission is to bring college students to Israel as part of a college program and make it a place to call ‘home’ by immersing themselves in every aspect of life in Israel. Thrive takes a holistic approach ensuring that students understand every aspect of Israel and Judaism over a semester long program attached to universities in Israel. Students who take part in Thrive receive an experience in Israel unlike any other program offered. Thrive seeks to expose college students to all aspects of life in Israel including Jewish holidays, army, kibbutz, Israeli politics, activism, college campus living, language and a general immersion in daily life in Israel.

Protecting and caring for refugees. The immigration policies of detention, separation, and dehumanization are destroying lives and livelihoods. They know. They’ve been to the border.

The mission of Literacy Pittsburgh is better lives through learning

The mission of The Refugee Response is to empower refugees to become self-sufficient and contributing members of their new communities.

To provide education and information about the relationship between the US and Israel.

Mission: That every girl gets the education she needs to better her life, her community, and her world. Vision: To educate and empower Kenya’s next generation of community leaders. Daraja is a secondary boarding school established for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but no means of continuing their education. Beyond a full scholarship and academic rigor, the academy provides shelter, food, healthcare and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face. Our groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn.

The mission of JASSW is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Japan and Washington State by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. JASSW was founded on July 24, 1923 by leaders from Seattle’s business, academic, and diplomatic communities. Except for a brief period during World War II, our organization has remained active in fostering Japan-Washington State trade, business, and cultural activities and maintains a close relationship with key government and private organizations, such as the Consulate-General of Japan and the Japan Business Association of Seattle. Today, we maintain a diverse membership of Japanese and American corporations and individuals from throughout the state and provide varied programs that build positive U.S.-Japan relations. The Society is one of 38 independent members of the National Association of Japan-America Societies. Until the 1980’s, JASSW was run entirely by volunteers; today, our staff consists of four full-time professionals and our Board of Directors is headed by an annually elected Chair and composed of local and state leaders in business, government, education, and the arts.

Tabitha’s Heart provides desperately poor children and families in some of the poorest slums in Calcutta with the services they need to break the cycle of poverty. Our goal is to empower them to transform their lives and realize a future filled with hope. These services include School Sponsorship, After School Tutoring, Children's Homes, Micro Enterprise Programs and Vocational Training.

Turquoise Mountain was founded in 2006 by HRH The Prince of Wales to revive historic areas and traditional crafts, to provide jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride. Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored over 150 historic buildings, trained over 6,000 artisans, and treated almost 136,000 patients at our Kabul clinic. Turquoise Mountain has also curated major international exhibitions at museums around the world, from the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. Turquoise Mountain has now built over 50 small businesses in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Middle East, supporting a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs who will not only drive economic development, but also preserve their unique cultures and traditions.

The purpose of the American friends of the Israel Democracy Institute, Inc. is to promote and support in the United States and elsewhere, the nonpartisan analysis, study and research on government and economic reform conducted by a nonprofit charitable and educational.