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The Momoko Ito Foundation was founded in 1996 with the charter to foster Japan/US relations through the medium of new information technology. We received our nonprofit status in 1997, and are in the planning stages for the initial activities for our foundation. The focus of our work is on promoting cultural exchange between Japan and the US through the Internet and through periodic conferences on cross cultural topics in technology and culture.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Building on the enduring heritage and values shared between the peoples of the Netherlands and the United States, the Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) seeks to further strengthen the bonds between our two countries through exchange in the arts, sciences, education, business and public affairs.

The mission of the Tandana Foundation is to empower individuals of various cultural backgrounds with an increased awareness of the world, other cultures, and themselves, and with an expanded sense of their possibilities; promote positive, caring interactions between people of different backgrounds and encourage consideration and lessening of global inequalities; and promote respect and responsibility toward one's self, all people, and the Earth.

Global Connections Foundation enables individuals to develop financial independence and build resilient communities in the underserved and under-resourced village of Nyanchonori, Kenya, by creating access to opportunities and resources, tools and knowledge to achieve their educational, professional, and entrepreneurial goals. Our Vision is to give all those with motivation to succeed, access to resources, training and support to become economically self-sustaining through entrepreneurship and employment.

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.

Women Win is the global leader in girls’ and women’s empowerment through sport. We leverage the power of play to help adolescent girls and young women build leadership skills and become better equipped to exercise their rights. Our mission is to advance the playing field that empowers her through sport and play.

Our mission is to build community and improve lives

The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation is a Not for Profit Organization whose mission is to utilize lessons from the Holocaust to fight hatred and bigotry in all forms through educational programs; and provide direct humanitarian assistance to victims of mass atrocities and genocide.

The Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation teaches Americans about the academic and financial needs of Ukrainian Catholic educational institutions in Ukraine. In a sincere commitment to personal involvement and high standards, the UCEF works with these institutions hands-on to meet present needs and develop resources for the future. Through grant and endowment programs, distribution of books and teaching materials, and collaborative volunteer projects, emphasizing foreign exchange of students and faculty, we foster the communion of Ukrainian Americans with the Ukrainian nation and of Roman Catholics in the West with the largest Eastern Catholic Church.

Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation, Inc. (VIVO) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, community based organization. We provide comprehensive acculturation, employment, health and human support, senior and family services to Santa Clara and San Joaquin county residents. We assist refugees/immigrants and low income ethnic families through our bilingual/bi-cultural services which include programs such as youth & family programs, senior program, health education, ESL, citizenship classes, computer skills training, employment placement, community advocacy and other services.