Welcome
to the
United Nations

The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems which challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN and its family of organizations work to promote respect for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease, foster development and reduce poverty. UN agencies define the standards for safe and efficient transport by air and sea, help improve telecommunications and enhance consumer protection, work to ensure respect for intellectual property rights and coordinate allocation of radio frequencies. The United Nations leads the international campaigns against drug trafficking and terrorism. Throughout the world, the UN and its agencies assist refugees and set up programmes to clear landmines, help improve the quality of drinking water and expand food production, make loans to developing countries and help stabilize financial markets.

AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE

UNITED NATIONS

The following occupational groups are the areas for which the organization recruits.

Administration

Positions in the field of administration provide a variety of day-to-day support services for the substantive activities of the Organization. Staff in this occupational group are involved in the planning and management of human and material resources, in the recruitment and training of staff and in the administration of personnel matters. They liaise with programme managers and financial planners, as well as secure a wide range of goods and services required by the United Nations.

Economics

Positions in the field of economics include a wide variety of specializations, such as designing and conducting research in various economic areas; development of economic models for long-range forecasting and development strategies; and planning, developing and monitoring technical assistance projects. An increasingly prominent area of activity is the field of sustainable development and capacity building.

Electronic Data Processing

Positions in this occupation relate to a wide range of assignments in the areas of data processing, telecommunications and infrastructure support. These assignments consist of feasibility studies, systems analysis, systems development and implementation, local and wide-area network implementation and support, electronic messaging, setting of hardware and software standards, and operations support.

Finance

Positions in the field of finance relate to a wide range of specializations, such as accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and treasury. Staff in the accounting field perform accounting functions for the regular budget as well as the peace-keeping budget of the United Nations and a variety of trust funds. Auditors are responsible for audit functions for the full range of United Nations activities. The United Nations Treasurer is responsible for managing and investing the United Nations Pension Fund. Financial analysts provide information and advice, and respond to inquiries o­n financial matters to the major bodies of the United Nations and to Member States.

Language and related work

Positions in this occupation group are found in the following areas: Translation, Interpretation, Editing, Verbatim Reporting, and Proofreading in the six official languages which are: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The services of interpreters are needed in the meetings of all UN bodies. Proficient in at least three official languages, interpreters are put to the test every day as they quickly and accurately convert statements from o­ne language to another, often without the benefit of the written text. Translators also required to be proficient in three languages and work o­n reports, resolutions and official communiques in social, political, technical, financial and other fields. Teams of verbatim reporters prepare written records of meetings of the most important UN organs. Editors ensure the accuracy and conformity of documents and publications to UN style and form. Terminologists establish and ensure the application of Un terminological standards, while copy preparers and proofreaders are responsible for the typographic processing of United Nations documents and publications (including those produced by computer-assisted processes) and for their accuracy and compliance with UN publishing standards, spelling conventions, etc.

Legal and related work

Positions in this field require experience in a wide range of specializations in law and may be involved in o­ne or more of the following activities: preparation of opinions and studies o­n the interpretation of the United Nations Charter and the rules of international law; progressive development, codification and harmonization of international law; providing advice o­n commercial matters dealing with claims of an international or a private law character; responding to the needs of the Member States in dealing with legal, political, economic, scientific, technical and environmental aspects of the law of the sea and marine affairs; representation of the Secretary-General before the International Court of Justice and in the settlements of claims.

Library

The services provided include management of an archival collection of United Nations documents and publications and in-house production and processing of data. This information is used by delegates, Permanent Missions, United Nations staff members, as well as by specialized researchers, while enabling all librarians in the United Nations system to function as a user-oriented network. The UN libraries also support the world-wide network of depository libraries, which assist in disseminating United Nations information.

Public information

Positions in the field of public information involve a wide range of activities in the areas of production of United Nations press releases and information materials, both in print and o­n-line. The assignments may include providing all official coverage of United Nations meetings, conferences, and programmes for delegations, the media and Non-Governmental Organizations at Headquarters and around the world; the production of thematically-integrated publications, radio, television, video, and photographic products that are thematically-integrated. Other major activities comprise the handling of promotion campaigns and media coverage of at international conferences and observances, special events, conducting public tours and responding to public inquiries.

Social development

Positions in this field comprise a wide range of assignments concerned with a variety of social and humanitarian areas, such as crime prevention, criminal justice, narcotics control, institutional development and popular participation, social integration and welfare, promotion of equality of men and women, rural development, as well as issues of importance to youth, the aging, and the disabled. Demography and population science are other important areas in this field. An increasingly prominent area of activity is the field of environmental protection.

Statistics

Positions in this field contribute to the overall goal of increasing the availability and use of relevant, timely and reliable statistics for national and international planning and action. They also contribute to the development, expansion, improvement and maintenance of cost-effective statistical capabilities through the formulation and the improvement of sound statistical methodologies. Furthermore, assignments in this area are responsible for enhancing the collection and dissemination of statistics in numerous fields, promoting the coordination of international statistical work, and producing the international statistical series, which includes: national accounts, prices, international trade, population, social indicators, environment, industry, energy, transport, and housing.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Languages

The working languages of the Secretariat are English and French. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Salary and benefits

The Organization offers attractive remuneration packages and benefits. Starting salaries are based upon academic and professional qualifications, as well as the level of the post. The base salary scales are set by the General Assembly. There is also a post adjustment element based o­n the cost of living and the rate of exchange of local currency vis-…-vis the United States dollar at each duty station.

Staff members are expected to serve at various duty stations during the course of their careers. Staff serving away from their home countries receive an assignment allowance. An education grant and dependency allowance are paid for each eligible child. Staff members may also be eligible for rental subsidy. Other benefits include: paid annual leave, sick leave nd home leave; contributory health, dental and group life insurance coverage; and various shipping, travel and installation allowances related to appointments to and transfer between duty stations. Staff members with regular appointments contribute to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund. The monthly contribution is tied to salary level as determined by the United Nations General Assembly.

Diversity

Article 101 of the United Nations Charter stipulates that "The paramount consideration in the employment of the staff and in the determination of the conditions of service shall be the necessity f securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff o­n as wide a geographical basis as possible". Moreover, the Charter contains the principle of equality of men and women as it relates to the recruitment of all staff. Accordingly, the General Assembly has set out clear directives aimed at promoting the appointment of women as o­ne of the objectives of the recruitment policy, with a view to achieving a more equitable balance of men and women in the Secretariat, particularly in top management positions. In order to attain the latter goal, equally qualified women will be given preference in recruitment. The United Nations also strongly encourages the participation of women experts and consultants in its technical cooperation programmes.

RECRUITMENT OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

Junior professionals (P1/P2) and professionals (P3) are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations. The examinations are organized as a matter of priority in countries that are inadequately represented among the staff of the ecretariat. The examinations are administered in a number of occupational groups, including administration, economics, electronic data processing, finance, legal affairs, library, political affairs, public information, social development, and tatistics. In order to qualify for P1/P2 positions, a candidate ust possess a first level university degree and be 32 years of age or younger. For P3 positions, a candidate must possess an advanced university degree, four years of professional experience, and be 39 years of age or younger. Fluency in either English or French is required for both P1/P2s and P3s. All those who meet these crieteria and believe in the purposes and ideals of the United Nations are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should contact:

United Nations

Examinations and Tests Section

Staff Development Services

Specialist Services Division

Office of Human Resources Management

Room S-2590

New York, NY 10017

LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS

Examinations are held to establish a roster of qualified candidates from which to fill language positions. The frequency of the examinations varies according to the needs of the Organization. Candidates for translator positions are required to translate from at least two of the six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Candidates for interpreter positions are required to interpret simultaneously into o­ne of the six official languages and must have full auditory comprehension of at least two other official languages. Interested candidates should contact:

United Nations

Language Examinations

Operational Services Division

Office of Human Resources Management

Room S-2410I

New York, NY 10017

RECRUITMENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGHER LEVEL POSTS

It is the general policy of the United Nations to announce all vacancies other than those at the entry level. In filling these vacancies, special efforts are made to recruit from as wide a geographic area as possible, in order to achieve, as closely as possible, equitable representation among Member States. To be considered for these posts, candidates must possess an advanced university degree, in addition to relevant professional experience. Normally, a minimum of of six years of professional experience is required. Information o­n currently vacant positions is available at Headquarters, United Nations Information Centres throughout the world and other offices of the United Nations family (e.g. UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF). Moreover, information may be obtained from the Foreign Ministry of the respective Member States and certain educational and/or professional institutions (e.g. universities, women's associations, etc.). In order to identify the best and the brightest, the Organization utilizes competitive recruitment methods such as assessment centres. The Secretariat maintains a computerized roster of qualified candidates for these posts. Interested candidates should contact:

United Nations

Staffing Support Section

Operational Services Division

Office of Human Resources Management

Room S-2475

New York, NY 10017

RECRUITMENT FOR PEACE-KEEPING OPERATIONS

In order to fulfil its primary peace-keeping role, the United Nations is involved in a number of operations established in different regions of the world, known as United Nations Peace-keeping Operations. Aside from the widely known "blue helmets", which are military forces provided directly by the Member States of the United Nations, these operations also rely o­n civilian staff for a wide variety of functions ranging from monitoring the observance of human rights to managing human or material resources. These operations provide significant opportunities for a number of professionals with a variety of professional backgrounds.

In general, positions are offered in the following fields: political affairs, legal affairs, human rights, election monitoring, humanitarian assistance, public information, general administration, procurement, logistics, civil engineering, and electronic data processing.

Qualifications

We seek professionals with proven track records in o­ne of the above-mentioned fields. Minimum requirements for mission service are an advanced university degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline, four years of relevant professional experience and fluency in English and/or French. Fluency in additional languages, such as Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, as well as working experience in developing countries, constitute a definite advantage.

Applicants must be in excellent health and prepared to work in hardship areas under difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions. They must also be available at short notice. It should be noted that most missions are classified as "non-family" duty stations. The compensation package includes salary and an appropriate mission subsistence allowance, which has been established to cover living expenses while at that duty station.

The United Nations Office of Human Resources Management maintains a computerized roster o­n which candidatures are kept active for assignments to Peace-keeping Operations. Interested applicants may obtain an application form from, or submit their curriculum vitae to, the following address:

United Nations

Personnel Management and Support Service

Field Administration and Logistics Division

Department of Peacekeeping Operations

Room S-2280

New York, NY 10017

USA

PROJECT PERSONNEL

The United Nations programmes of technical cooperation are administered by the United Nations and the specialized agencies in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme. Requests from developing countries for technical assistance are distributed among the participating organizations o­n the basis of their main fields of specialization.

The UN Secretariat is concerned with the areas of economic development, social development, population, human settlements, statistics, natural resources, transportation, public administration, trade and development, environment, and other technical fields. Generally, the requests are for senior advisers. Experts are required to have reached a high professional standing after long experience in their fields of specialization. Interested candidates should contact:

United Nations

Project Personnel Management

and Training Service

Room DC1-1418

New York, NY 10017

USA

UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered to students enrolled in graduate school, with a view to promoting a better understanding of major problems confronting the world and giving them an insight into how the United Nations attempts to find solutions to these problems. The programme consists of three two-month periods throughout the year: mid-January to mid-March, mid-May to mid-July, and mid-September to mid-November. As the UN has no provision in its budget to pay interns, all costs connected with internships must be borne by the students concerned or by their sponsoring institutions or governments. Interested candidates should contact:

United Nations

Internship Programme

Room S-2590C

Specialist Services Division

Office of Human Resources Management

New York, NY 10017, USA

SPECIALIZED AGENCIES

The Specialized Agencies (i.e. UNESCO, FAO, ILO, etc) conduct their own recruitment programmes. Interested candidates should write to the appropriate agency for information concerning employment opportunities.

Alphabetic Index of Websites of the United Nations System of Organizations

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	United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)  (Preparatory Commision) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations CyberSchoolBus - New York, USA (e-mail)
	Administrative Committee o­n Coordination (ACC) (now CEB) and its former Subcommittees
	Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (e-mail)
	Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) - Santiago, Chile (e-mail)
	Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) - Bangkok, Thailand (e-mail)
	Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) - Beirut, Lebanon (e-mail
	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Rome, Italy (e-mail)
	Global Programme o­n Globalization, Liberalization and Sustainable Human Development - Geneva, Switzerland [UNCTAD-UNDP] (e-mail)
	High Level Comittee o­n Management (HLCM) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	High Level Comittee o­n Programmes (HLCP) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	Former Inter-Agency Committee o­n Sustainable Development (IACSD) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	Inter-Agency Network o­n Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE) (former IACWGE) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	Inter-Agency Procurement Services Office (IAPSO) - Copenhagen, Denmark (e-mail)
	Inter-Agency Working Group o­n Evaluation (IAWG) -  New York, USA  (e-mail)
	International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) - Washington, USA  [World Bank Group] (e-mail)
	International Bureau of Education (IBE) - Geneva, Switzerland [UNESCO] (e-mail)
	International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)  - Trieste, Italy [UNIDO] (e-mail)
	International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS) - Trieste, Italy [UNIDO] (e-mail)
	International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) - Washington, USA [World Bank Group] (e-mail)
	Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) - Trieste, Italy [UNESCO/IAEA] (e-mail)
	International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) - Montreal, Canada (e-mail)
	International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	International Computing Centre (ICC) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail
	International Court of Justice (ICJ) - The Hague, The Netherlands (e-mail)
	International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) - The Hague, The Netherlands (e-mail)
	International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) - Arusha, Tanzania (e-mail)
	International Development Association (IDA) - Washington, USA [World Bank Group] (e-mail)
	International Finance Corporation (IFC) - Washington, USA [World Bank Group] (e-mail)
	International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - Rome, Italy (e-mail)
	International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) - Paris, France [UNESCO] (e-mail)
	International Institute o­n Ageing (INIA) - Valetta, Malta (e-mail)
	International Labour Organization (ILO) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	International Maritime Organization (IMO) - London, UK (e-mail)
	International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Washington, USA (e-mail)
	International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (e-mail)
	International Seabed Authority (ISA) - Kingston, Jamaica (e-mail)
	International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)  - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	International Trade Centre (ITC) - Geneva, Switzerland [UNCTAD/WTO] (e-mail
	International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO) - Turin, Italy (e-mail)
	Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail
	Joint Inter-Agency Meeting o­n Computer-Assisted Translation and Terminology (JIAMCATT) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	Joint United Nations Programme o­n HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	Media and Peace Institute (University for peace) - Paris, France (e-mail)
	Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) - Washington, USA [World Bank Group] (e-mail)
	United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) - Geneva, Switzerland and New York, USA (e-mail)
	Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) - Geneva, Switzerland and New York, USA  (e-mail)
	Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) - The Hague, The Netherlands (e-mail)
	Panel of External Auditors of the United Nations, the Specialized Agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency - New York, USA (e-mail)
	ReliefWeb - Geneva, Switzerland [OCHA] (e-mail)
	United Nations System Standing Committee o­n Nutrition (SCN) (formely ACC Subcommittee o­n Nutrition) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations (UN) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Atlas of the Oceans - Washington, USA
	United Nations Board of Auditors - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Capital Development Fund - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Commission o­n International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Common Supplier Database (UNCSD) - Oslo, Norway (e-mail)
	United Nations Communications Group (former JUNIC) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Conference o­n Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - Bonn, Germany (e-mail)
	United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) (now UNODC)- Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Development Group (UNDG) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - Paris, France (e-mail)
	United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Nairobi, Kenya (e-mail)
	United Nations Framework Convention o­n Climate Change (UNFCCC) - Bonn, Germany (e-mail)
	United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG)  -  New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Office of the (OHCHR) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Office of the (UNHCR) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)- Nairobi, Kenya (e-mail)
	United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UNICT TF)  - New York, USA  (e-mail)
	United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations International School (UNIS) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) - Rome, Italy (e-mail
	United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Mine Action Service - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Office o­n Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (formely UNDCP) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) - Nairobi, Kenya (e-mail)
	United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) - Vienna, Austria (e-mail)
	United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) - Gaza, Gaza Strip and Amman, Jordan (e-mail)
	United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	United Nations Resident Coordinators Network (RCNet) - New York, USA (e-mail)
	UN System Network o­n Rural Development and Food Security -  Rome, Italy [FAO/IFAD] (e-mail)
	United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) - Turin, Italy (e-mail)
	United Nations University (UNU) - Tokyo, Japan (e-mail)
	United Nations Volunteers (UNV) - Bonn, Germany (e-mail)
	Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Bern, Switzerland (e-mail)
	University for Peace (UPEACE) - San Jose, Costa Rica  (e-mail)
	WomenWatch - New York, USA (e-mail)
	World Bank Group - Washington, USA (e-mail)
	World Food Programme (WFP) - Rome, Italy (e-mail)
	World Health Organization (WHO) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	World Tourism Organization - Madrid, Spain  (e-mail)
	World Trade Organization (WTO) - Geneva, Switzerland (e-mail)
	World Volunteer Web - Bonn, Germany [UNV] (e-mail)

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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

HELPING TO BUILT A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.

Today, FAO is o­ne of the largest specialized agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 187 member countries plus o­ne member organization, the European Community.

Since its inception, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security - defined as the access of all people at all times to the food they need for an active and healthy life.

Food production has increased at an unprecedented rate since FAO was founded in 1945, outpacing the doubling of the world’s population over the same period. Since the early 1960s, the proportion of hungry people in the developing world has been reduced from more than 50 percent to less than 20 percent. Despite these gains, however, more than 790 million people in the developing world - more than the total population of North America and Western Europe combined - still go hungry.

A specific priority of the Organization is encouraging sustainable agriculture and rural development, a long-term strategy for increasing food production and food security while conserving and managing natural resources. The aim is to meet the needs of both present and future generations by promoting development that does not degrade the environment and is technically appropriate, economically viable and socially acceptable.

FAO
Via delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: 39 06 570 56275
DevLaw@fao.org
www.fao.org

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The WORLD HEALTH ORGANISZATION is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established o­n 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the atteinment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. WHO is governed by 192 Member States through the World Health Assembly.

WHO Strategic Directions The Corporate Strategy focuses WHO’s work o­n four interrelated strategic directions. Strategic Direction 1: reducing excess mortality, morbidity and disability. Strategic Direction 2: promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing risk factors to human health. Strategic Direction 3: developing health systems that equitably improve health outcomes, respond to people’s legitimate demands, and are financially fair. Strategic Direction 4: framing an enabling policy and creating an institutional environment for the health sector, and promoting an effective health dimension to social, economic, environmental and development policy. WHO Core Functions In carrying out its activities WHO focuses o­n the following six core functions: Articulating consistent, ethical and evidence-based policy and advocacy positions; Managing information by assessing trends and comparing performance; setting the agenda for, and stimulating, researchs and development; Catalysing change through technical and policy support, in ways that stimulate cooperation and action and help to build sustainable national and intercountry capacity; Negotiating and sustaning national and global partnerships; Setting, validating, monitoring and pursuing the proper implementation of norms and standards; Stimulating the development and testing of new technologies, tools and guidelines.

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in communities throughout the world. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

IMC's Mission
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide where few organizations dare to serve. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

A Focus o­n Training for Long-Term Success
IMC staff and volunteers come from all over the world and are united by a common goal: to save lives and alleviate the suffering of those affected by war, disease, and devastation. To help meet this goal, IMC places special emphasis o­n training local medical personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to rebuild their own health care systems. IMC provides extensive, hands-on training in the full range of health and managerial skills needed to restore self-reliance. Those who train with IMC, including thousands of female health care workers, go o­n to teach others in their communities, thus expanding IMC's legacy of care.


Where There is a Need, IMC is in the Field
Since its founding in 1984, IMC has responded to man-made and natural catastrophes in more than 40 countries o­n four continents. IMC currently is providing lifesaving care in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Burundi, Chad, DRC, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Indonesia, Ingushetia, Iraq, Kenya, Liberia, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

In previous years, IMC has also helped hundreds of thousands of suffering civilians in Albania, Armenia, Angola, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia, East Timor, Honduras, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Mozambique, Nagorno-Karabakh, Namibia, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Serbia, Thailand, Ukraine, F.R. Yugoslavia, and Zambia.

IMC health care services include:

• Primary health care (PHC) – basic preventative and curative services, with a focus o­n the most vulnerable victims of suffering: children, women, and the elderly
• Maternal and child health care (MCH) – mass immunizations, well-child clinics, and training for midwives and traditional birth attendants to reduce maternal and child mortality
• Health education and training – in the medical and managerial skills needed to serve local communities suffering from a breakdown in health services
• Emergency relief and disaster response – vital emergency medical care, war and trauma surgery, nutrition, and water/sanitation assistance provided at the very o­nset of a humanitarian crisis
• HIV/AIDS – diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and opportunistic infections, as well as training for HIV/AIDS caretakers, distribution of appropriate drug therapies, and public education
• Reproductive Health Care – a full range of services for women to promote better health, particularly during the child-bearing years;
• Water and sanitation – to control the spread of waterborne diseases amongst vulnerable communities
• Reconstructive and rehabilitative surgery – to improve the physical and psychological health of victims of warfare, including women and children
• Nutrition services – supplemental and therapeutic feeding programs for populations affected by famine and food shortages, particularly small children
• Microfinance – community-based initiatives to help restore economic self sufficiency and help finance local health programs
• Gender and sexual based violence – training for local health care workers to increase awareness of gender-based violence and establish treatment protocols
  
  

  International Medical Corps
  11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 506;
  Los Angeles, CA 90064-1524;
  Phone: +1-(310) 826-7800; Fax +1-(310) 442-6622
  Email us at: imc@imcworldwide.org
  
  www.imcworldwide.org

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Founded in 1950, WORLD VISION is a Christian humanitarian organization serving the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries. We extend assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Driven by faith and in partnership with people like you, World Vision seeks to enable the world's children to realize their God-given potential by tackling the root causes of poverty.

Who we serve
World Vision helps transform the lives of the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.

Why we serve
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.

How we serve
Relationships are the starting point and the end goal of World Vision's work. Through relationships with community leaders, World Vision's staff help communities set goals that families can achieve by working together. By our demonstration of God's love through our work, we hope that people will experience life in all its fullness.

Community Development

		Helping people to discover and use their own vision, skills, and resources to move from abject poverty to abundant living. Targeting critical needs: clean water, reliable food supplies, access to basic health care, access to education, and income-generating microeconomic development. Partnering with churches, governments, local organizations, and international agencies.
Disaster Relief
		Responding to sudden natural disasters and slow-building humanitarian emergencies around the world. Saving lives and reducing suffering by tracking crises, pre-positioning emergency supplies for immediate response, and remaining after the crisis to rebuild and restore communities.
Global Issues
		Engaging a worldwide AIDS Hope Initiative of prevention and care, especially for widows, orphans, and vulnerable children, that brings a compassionate Christian response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

World Vision Headquarters

US, 220 I Street, NE, Suite 270
Washington, DC 20002; USA

FAX: +1-(202) 547-0973
email to webmaster@worldvision.org

www.worldvision.org

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CARE is o­ne of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE quickly became a trusted vehicle for the compassion and generosity of millions. Our reach and mission have greatly evolved and expanded since. Today, CARE International is a confederation of 11 CARE organizations that strives to be a global force and partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty.

CARE works with poor communities in more than 70 countries around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty. We look at the big picture of poverty, and go beyond the symptoms to confront underlying causes. With a broad range of programs based o­n empowerment, equity and sustainability, CARE seeks to tap human potential and leverage the power of individuals and communities to unleash a vast force for progress.

Click here for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Our Mission
Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by:

• Strengthening capacity for self-help
• Providing economic opportunity
• Delivering relief in emergencies
• Influencing policy decisions at all levels
• Addressing discrimination in all its forms
  

Guided by the aspirations of local communities, we pursue our mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom we serve deserve nothing less.

Our Board of Directors
CARE's board of directors is the organization's governing body, elected by the members at an annual meeting. All members are responsible for gaining a basic understanding and initiating action in support of CARE's mission, goals and programs. This includes assisting in expanding CARE's outreach and increasing its visibility and donor support. All board members are volunteers and serve without compensation.

Our Executive Team
The board of directors appoints CARE's president, treasurer and secretary. The president appoints the rest of CARE's executive team, including chief of staff and senior vice presidents of finance, IT and administration; human resources; program; and external relations.

Our History
CARE is o­ne of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE quickly became a trusted vehicle for the compassion and generosity of millions. Click here to read more about the history of CARE.

CARE HEADQUARTERS
151 Ellis Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-2440
USA
Tel: 1-404-681-2552, 1-800-521-CARE
Fax: 1-404-577-5977
E-mail: info@care.org
Web site: http://www.careusa.org
Peter D. Bell, President

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Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing organization working in more than 80 countries. We seek to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness worldwide and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFH builds simple, decent and affordable shelter in partnership with those in need through a self-help program. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

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Habitat has built more than 175,000 houses around the world, providing more than 750,000 people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. HFHI was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller along with his wife Linda.

How does it work?
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.

Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and the monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.

What does a Habitat house cost?
Throughout the world, the cost of houses varies from as little as $800 in some developing countries to an average of $46,600 in the United States.

Habitat houses are affordable for low-income families because there is no profit included in the sale price and no interest charged o­n the mortgage. Mortgage length varies from seven to 30 years.

What are Habitat affiliates?
Habitat for Humanity's work is accomplished at the community level by affiliates -- independent, locally run, nonprofit organizations. Each affiliate coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building in its local area -- fund raising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction and mortgage servicing.

Habitat for Humanity International's headquarters, located in Americus, Ga., USA, provides information, training and a variety of other support services to Habitat affiliates worldwide.

All Habitat affiliates are asked to "tithe" -- to give 10 percent of their contributions to fund house-building work in other nations. Tithing provides much-needed funds for international building, and it also gives affiliates the opportunity to demonstrate the spirit of Christian partnership. In 2001, U.S. affiliates tithed $9.04 million to support Habitat's work overseas. Some affiliates in developing countries also receive funding grants from Habitat for Humanity International.

Where does Habitat for Humanity operate?
Habitat is a worldwide, grass-roots movement. There are more than 2,100 active affiliates in 100 countries, including all 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. Use our affiliate search to find Habitat affiliates in your area.

See our Habitat Affiliates Worldwide section for information o­n each country in which Habitat is at work, including progress reports, project descriptions and affordable housing needs.

How are the partner families selected?
Families in need of decent shelter apply to local Habitat affiliates. The affiliate's family selection committee chooses homeowners based o­n their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program and their ability to repay the no-interest loan. Every affiliate follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families who receive Habitat houses.

If your family, or a family you know, is in need of decent, affordable housing, contact the Habitat affiliate nearest you. If you're not sure where a local Habitat affiliate might be, use our search engine to find the names and phone numbers of affiliates in your area, or contact the Habitat help line at (800)422-4828, ext. 2551 or 2552. Your local affiliate can give you information o­n the availability, size, costs and sweat-equity requirements for Habitat houses in your area, as well as information o­n the application process.

How are donations distributed and used?
Donations, whether to a local Habitat affiliate or to HFHI, are used as designated by the donor. Gifts received by HFHI that are designated to a specific affiliate or building project are forwarded to that affiliate or project. Undesignated gifts are used where most needed and for administrative expenses. HFHI's most recent audited financial statement is available o­nline.

Who controls and manages Habitat for Humanity International?
An ecumenical, international board of directors determines policy and oversees and guides the mission of Habitat for Humanity International. Board members are dedicated volunteers who are deeply concerned about the problems of poverty housing around the world.

The HFHI headquarters office operates with an administrative staff, assisted by a core group of professional and support employees and supplemented by long-term and short-term volunteers. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate is managed by its own local volunteer board.

How does Habitat work with the government?
Habitat for Humanity International is not a government agency, nor does it accept government funds for the construction of houses. However, Habitat considers all levels of government and governmental agencies important partners in its mission to eliminate poverty housing. We encourage governments to do what they can to help alleviate the suffering of all those who have no decent, adequate place to live.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes partnerships with governments to help "set the stage" for the construction of houses. Stage-setting funding and gifts might include land, houses for rehabilitation, infrastructure for streets, utilities and administrative expenses.

How does a Habitat for Humanity affiliate get started?
Habitat affiliates start when concerned citizens of diverse backgrounds come together to address the problem of poverty housing in their community. These volunteers research the community's affordable housing needs and resources, and evaluate the potential success of Habitat's self-help model in their community. The group then applies to HFHI to become an official Habitat affiliate.

If you are interested in eliminating poverty housing in your community, please contact HFHI headquarters for information o­n establishing a Habitat affiliate. Persons calling from inside the United States can call (800)HABITAT -- (800)422-4828. Those calling from outside the United States may contact HFHI headquarters at 01-(229) 924-6935.

How can I become a volunteer?
To volunteer where you live, use our affiliate search engine to find contact information for your local affiliate. Other opportunities to support Habitat's work also are available -- see our get involved section.

How can I get more information?
For additional information, see the other sections of this Web site, see our contact information page, or write or phone our international headquarters:

Habitat for Humanity International
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709-3498
U.S.A.
(229) 924-6935
publicinfo@hfhi.org

www.habitat.org

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Mercy Corps, a non-profit international development organization, alleviates suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities.

Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided over $830 million in assistance to people in 80 nations. The organization's 2000 staff worldwide currently reach 6 million people in more than 35 countries. More than 91% of the agency's resources are allocated to programs that directly assist those in need.

With headquarters in the United States and Scotland, Mercy Corps is an international family of humanitarian agencies that reaches more than six million people each year. Your support can make a world of difference.

What does Mercy Corps do?

• We provide emergency relief services that assist people afflicted by conflict or disaster.
• We develop sustainable communities that meet the needs of children and families. Our integrated strategies include agriculture, economic development, health, housing and infrastructure and strengthening local organizations.
• We promote civil society initiatives in all our programs to encourage citizen participation, accountability, nonviolent conflict management, and the rule of law.

Why support Mercy Corps?

Mercy Corps is committed to long-term community-based efforts that help people help themselves. Our programs are based o­n:

Humanitarian need - We put the needs of children and families first, providing assistance to those most impacted by crises or endemic poverty. We plant the seeds for long-term recovery at the earliest stages of our emergency response programs.

Countries in transition - By focusing o­n countries or regions plagued by civil, religious and ethnic conflict, we meet critical needs while laying the foundation for building safe, just and productive communities.

Strategic partnership - We partner with in-country organizations in order to strengthen leadership and institutional capacity - and to ultimately place programs in local hands.

Where does Mercy Corps work?

• Africa | Ethiopia, Eritrea, Liberia, North Sudan (Darfur), South Sudan, Zimbabwe
• Americas | Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
• Balkans | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia
• Caucasus | Azerbaijan, Georgia
• Central Asia | Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
• East Asia | China, Indonesia, Mongolia, North Korea
• Middle East | Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank
• North America | Mercy Corps Conflict Management Group, Mercy Corps Northwest, Global Envision
• South Asia | Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Main Headquarters

Mercy Corps
Dept. W
3015 SW 1st
Portland, OR 97201   USA
Phone: +1-(503) 796-6800
Fax: +1-(503) 796-6844
webmaster@mercycorps.org

www.mercycorps.org 

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The International Rescue Committee ( IRC ) is among the world's largest non-profit, non-sectarian, voluntary agencies providing assistance to refugees, displaced persons and others fleeing persecution and violent conflict.

                                                          

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

At work in 25 countries, the IRC delivers lifesaving aid in emergencies, rebuilds shattered communities, cares for war-traumatized children, rehabilitates health care, water and sanitation systems, reunites separated families, restores lost livelihoods, establishes schools, trains teachers, strengthens the capacity of local organizations and supports civil society and good-governance initiatives.

For refugees afforded sanctuary in the United States, IRC offices across the country provide a range of assistance aimed at helping new arrivals get settled, adjust and acquire the skills to become self-sufficient.

Committed to restoring dignity and self-reliance, the IRC is a global symbol of hope and renewal for those who have taken flight in search of freedom.

International Rescue Committee
122 East 42nd Street
New York
NY 10168
United States
Tel: +1-212 551 3000
info@theirc.org

www.ircjobs.org

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Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Our mission is to assist the poor and disadvantaged, leveraging the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to alleviate human suffering, promote development of all people and to foster charity and justice throughout the world.

Working through local offices and an extensive network of partners, CRS operates o­n 5 continents and in over 90 countries. We aid the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging these people to help with their own development. Together, this fosters secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential.

As the official international relief and development agency of the US Catholic community, CRS is also committed to educating the people of the United States to fulfill their moral responsibilities toward our global brothers and sisters by helping the poor, working to remove the causes of poverty, and promoting social justice.

Catholic Relief Services
209 West Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3443
USA
Main Telephone Numbers:
+1-410-625-2220 or 800-736-3467
e-mail: WebMaster@CatholicRelief.org

www.catholicrelief.org

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The IAEA is the world's center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world's "Atoms for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

Organizational Profile

The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria. Operational liaison and regional offices are located in Geneva, Switzerland; New York, USA; Toronto, Canada; and Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA runs or supports research centers and scientific laboratories in Vienna and Seibersdorf, Austria; Monaco; and Trieste, Italy. See Offices and Contacts.

The IAEA Secretariat is a team of 2200 multi-disciplinary professional and support staff from more than 90 countries. The Agency is led by Director General Mohammed ElBaradei and six Deputy Directors General who head the major departments. See IAEA Staff.

IAEA programmes and budgets are set through decisions of its policymaking bodies -- the 35-member Board of Governors and the General Conference of all Member States. Reports o­n IAEA activities are submitted periodically or as cases warrant to the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly. See Policy Bodies.

IAEA financial resources include the regular budget and voluntary contributions. The Regular Budget for 2004 amounts to US $268.5 million. The target for voluntary contributions to the Technical Co-operation Fund for 2004 is US $74.75 million.

IAEA Mission & Programmes

The IAEA's mission is guided by the interests and needs of Member States, strategic plans and the vision embodied in the IAEA Statute. Three main pillars - or areas of work - underpin the IAEA's mission: Safety and Security; Science and Technology; and Safeguards and Verification. See Our Work.

Headquarters Offices:

International Atomic Energy Agency
P.O. Box 100
Wagramer Strasse 5
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Tel: (+431) 2600-0
Fax: (+431) 2600-7
Email: Official.Mail@iaea.org
Website: www.iaea.org

IAEA Liaison Offices:

IAEA Office at the United Nations
1 United Nations Plaza
Room DC-1-1155
New York, NY 10017 USA
Tel: (001) 212-963-6010 or 6011
Fax: (001) 917-367-4046
Email: iaeany@un.org

IAEA Office in Geneva
United Nations
Room B 426
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland
Tel: (+41-22) 917-3632
Fax: (+41-22) 917-0066
Email: iaeage@unog.ch

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Founded in 1975, CEDPA is an international nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of women and girls worldwide. At the core of its work and approaches is a belief that achieving gender equality is essential for development, democracy, and global progress. We believe that women are critical development actors and can be powerful catalysts for social change. They play vital care-giving roles to children, the aged, and the disadvantaged. They are often the keepers of culture and the mediators during conflict. Yet, women constitute 70 percent of the world’s poor, two-thirds of its illiterate, and are often marginalized from political decision making.

Gender inequality impedes economic productivity and results in unequal access to and unfair distribution of resources, making gender equality a necessary and important development goal. CEDPA’s approach to development is firmly rooted in its commitment to broader social and economic development and to the enhancement of the critical role women play in achieving it. CEDPA works to ensure that women have the resources, tools, and means to influence their social, cultural, and political context.

Having trained more than 5,000 leaders from more than 140 countries and reached tens of thousands of others, CEDPA has developed an extensive global network of individuals who are committed to its missions and aims. In addition, it has partnered with nearly 500 local organizations to implement development programs in 49 countries. CEDPA works hand-in-hand with these women leaders, local partner organizations, and national and international coalitions of organizations to design and implement programs focused o­n:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CEDPA operates seven country offices in Egypt, Guatemala, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa with a worldwide staff of nearly 250. CEDPA works with more than 150 partner organizations around the world with a portfolio of 100 programs in eleven countries and an annual budget of roughly $27 million. All of CEDPA’s country programs are implemented by local NGO partners and supported by CEDPA sub-grants and technical assistance in a variety of areas to help build sustainable programs and organizations. Throughout its history, CEDPA has awarded nearly $100 million in sub-grants to local organizations and women’s groups.

CEDPA is seeking collaborators as

Technical Advisors in AIDS, Child Survival, Infectious Diseases, Population and Basic Education (TAACS)

Challenging work around the world.

Working in concert with USAID career officers, host-country officials and contractors and grantees, you will design, manage and evaluate major USAID funded programs and activities. As a TAACS, you may serve as a team leader in a USAID mission and supervise other USAID non-direct hire employees.

TAACS’ efforts address challenges facing developing countries in the areas of child and maternal health and nutrition, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and basic education. You will have a unique opportunity as a TAACS to use the technical skills you have acquired during your career to influence the outcomes of a developing country’s health or education program.

The Centre for Development and Population Activities ( CEDPA )
1400 16th Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, D.C. 20036 USA
Phone: (202) 667-1142; Fax: +1-(202) 332-4496
cmail@cedpa.org

www.cedpa.org

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The Asia Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports programs in Asia that help improve governance and law, economic reform and development, women's empowerment, and international relations. Drawing o­n 50 years of experience in Asia, the Foundation collaborates with private and public partners to support leadership and institutional development, exchanges, and policy research. With a network of 17 offices throughout Asia, an office in Washington, D.C., and its headquarters in San Francisco, the Foundation addresses these issues o­n both a country and regional level. In 2004, the Foundation provided more than $72 million in program support and distributed almost 800,000 books and educational materials valued at $28 million throughout Asia. HEADQUARTERS The Asia Foundation 465 California Street, 9th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: (415) 982-4640 Fax: (415) 392-8863 Email: info@asiafound.org www.asiafoundation.org *******************************

• Community Development
• Enterprise Development
• Financial Services
• Agribusiness Systems

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Since 1957, Pathfinder International has supported high quality family planning and reproductive health services that improve the lives of women, men, and children throughout the developing world.

Working in over 20 countries throughout Africa, Latin America,  Asia, and the Near East, Pathfinder is committed to making family planning and reproductive health services available to all who want them. By partnering with local governments and grassroots organizations, Pathfinder creates  programs that are responsive to the needs of individual communities. 

Over the years, Pathfinder’s innovative programs in reproductive health and family planning have expanded to integrate the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, and care for women suffering from complications of unsafe abortions.  Today, these integrated services  reach millions of the most vulnerable women, men and adolescents in the poorest communities of the world.

In isolated rural areas, Pathfinder trains community members to provide their neighbors with contraceptive services and reproductive health counselling in their own homes. With Pathfinder's support, young women who come to hospital emergency rooms suffering from unsafe illegal abortions receive life-saving treatment, and are provided with counselling and contraception before they leave the hospital. Pathfinder's projects go directly to the people who need them most, bringing integrated information and services into the workplace, marketplace, schools, community groups, and youth centers.

Pathfinder's programs reflect the organization's belief that access to reproductive health and family planning services is a basic human right. Pathfinder is dedicated to providing women, men, and adolescents in the developing world with the information and services they need to exercise their reproductive rights.

Call: (+1-617-924-7200 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. (Eastern)

Fax: +1-(617) 924-3833

Email: information@pathfind.org

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MSH works collaboratively with health care policymakers, managers, providers, and consumers to help close the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. MSH seeks to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of health services by improving management systems, promoting access to services, and influencing public policy.

• educating health care managers, providers, and consumers through technical assistance, training, publications, electronic media, and conferences;
   
• applying practical management skills to public health problems in the public and private sector;
   
• strengthening the technical, management, and leadership capabilities of individuals and institutions through collaborative work and training programs;
   
• applying and replicating innovations in health management.

• a staff recognized for technical excellence, integrity, and dedication;
   
• collaboration with colleagues and institutions o­n the basis of mutual respect and shared goals;
   
• a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment.

• Health System & Services - population and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, child survival, infectious and chronic diseases;
   
• Leadership and Management - leadership development, strategic planning, operational planning and budgeting, human resources, quality improvement, and information systems;
   
• Pharmaceutical Management - access to essential medicines and other health care products and selection, procurement, distribution, and use of essential medicines.

These areas overlap and draw o­n each other to provide professional and comprehensive assistance that meets the diverse needs of government agencies and other organizations.

MSH Headquarters

Management Sciences for Health
784 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
United States

Telephone: +1-617.250.9500
Fax: +1-617.250.9090

E-mail: development@msh.org

www.msh.org

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RELIEF INTERNATIONAL is a humanitarian, non-profit and non-sectarian agency providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts worldwide. RI's programs bridge the gap between immediate emergency relief and long-term community development, through innovative programming that is multi-sectoral and grassroots-based. This orientation promotes self-reliance and the peaceful reintegration of populations. RI's programs are designed with the input and participation of target beneficiary groups such as women, children and the elderly, whose special needs are often neglected in disasters.

Founded in 1990, Relief International provides emergency, rehabilitation and development services that empower beneficiaries in the process. RI’s programs include health, shelter construction, education, community development, agriculture, food, income-generation, and conflict resolution. RI employs an innovative approach to program design and a high quality of implementation performance in demonstrating deep and lasting impact in reducing human suffering worldwide.

RI's mission is to:

Serve the needs of the most vulnerable, particularly women and children, victims of natural disasters, civil conflicts, and the poor worldwide with a specific focus o­n neglected groups and individuals;

Promote self-reliance, peaceful coexistence, and reintegration of vulnerable groups;

Provide holistic, multi-sector, sustainable, and pro-poor programs that bridge emergency relief and long-term development at a grassroots level.

Empower communities through capacity building and by maximizing local resources in program design and implementation;

Protect lives from physical injury or death and/or psychological trauma where present;

Uphold the highest professional norms in program delivery, including accountability to donors and beneficiaries alike.

RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
Telephone	+1-(310) 478-1200
Fax	+1-(310) 478-1212
Address	1575 Westwood Blvd., Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90024
E-mail	hq@ri.org
World Wide Web	http://www.ri.org

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The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance) is the European Union’s largest HIV/AIDS-focused development organisation. Established in 1993, our work focuses o­n mobilising and strengthening communities so that they can respond to HIV/AIDS themselves. We are an initiative of people, organisations and communities working towards a shared vision by supporting effective community responses to HIV and AIDS. We believe that those at the forefront of the HIV/AIDS response need to have the resources to take o­n the challenges that the epidemic presents.

HIV/AIDS is having a devastating impact, with developing countries and poor communities the hardest hit. Currently, 8,000 people die of AIDS every day, 40 million people around the world are living with HIV and 14 million children have been orphaned.

But there is cause for hope. Countries such as Senegal, Thailand and Uganda have turned the tide around, reducing rates of new infections and, increasingly, providing care and support for those affected.

Community action is a major key to their success. This means responses by and for local people, carried out through community-based groups and national non-governmental organisations. Communities know best what works for them in their unique context. They know how to identify and support those most in need, building o­n new ways of working and coping.

As an international non-governmental organisation with over ten years’ experience, we have a good track record in a significant number of countries, and an increasing international profile through our global activities. By working with our partners and drawing strength from o­ne another, we have become established as a leading player in the global response to the epidemic.

How we make a difference

Over the last ten years, seven million people in over 40 countries have benefited from the technical and financial support the Alliance has given to HIV prevention, AIDS care and projects with orphans and vulnerable children.

Over US$100 million has been channelled to developing countries to support over 2,000 communities in over 3,000 HIV/AIDS projects.

In 2002 alone, more than 825,000 people from the poorest and most vulnerable populations were reached directly and more than 91,000 were trained or supported through programmes for volunteers, peer educators and care-givers. In addition, an estimated 4.9 million were reached indirectly.

The Alliance and its partners make a difference at community, national and international levels.

"We are proud to be o­ne of the founders of the Alliance and very much value their work and international standing." Gareth Thomas, MP, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development

The Alliance champions participatory approaches to HIV/AIDS that empower local people and that are based o­n local needs. In turn, the Alliance learns from these community partnerships and uses these experiences to promote effective AIDS strategies more broadly – encouraging better programmes and better public policy. Research implemented by the Alliance and the Horizons Project has demonstrated both the importance of involving people living with HIV/AIDS and how to do so effectively.

Alliance training materials have helped foster multi-sectoral partnerships and exchange between non-governmental organisations, businesses and governments in countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia. Needs assessments have helped articulate the priorities of children affected by AIDS, while programme design tools help increasing numbers of non-governmental organisations to link support work for orphans and vulnerable children to HIV prevention and AIDS care. Our community-based support for orphans and vulnerable children and their carers has demonstrated that, in a short space of time, it is possible to establish and scale up community-based support activities.

What the Alliance learns from community-based partnerships is used to help people living with HIV/AIDS and other affected community members to influence laws and policies in several countries. Together, we are strengthening United Nations action declarations and programme frameworks, promoting effective global AIDS strategies and influencing international policies – including the European Union, UNAIDS and Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria.

EARTHWATCH   INSTITUTE

Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

We believe that decision-making involving these issues not o­nly requires objective scientific data from the field, but must engage the general public through active participation in the scientific process if it is to become widely accepted and effective.

We accomplish this through three primary objectives:

• Research - Supporting the field work of research scientists worldwide collecting the base line data essential for sustainable management decisions

• Education - Educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders in education, business and the general public both at home and overseas

• Conservation - Solving problems by active and ground-breaking collaborations with conservation and preservation partners

Unlike other environmental organizations, Earthwatch Institute puts people in the field where they can assist scientists in their field work. They are part of the action, they learn new skills, and develop a deeper understanding of their role in building a sustainable future. We believe that teaching and promoting scientific literacy is the best way to systematically approach and solve the many complex environmental and social issues facing society today.

We act as a unique catalyst and a liaison between the scientific community, conservation and environmental organizations, policy makers, business, and the general public. We place a strong emphasis o­n producing sound results and much of our work is accomplished in collaboration with conservation and education NGOs (non-government organizations) and local host country partners. We have a commitment to education offering 300 expedition fellowships to teachers and students every year.

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization, founded in Boston and now with offices in Oxford, England, Melbourne, Australia and Tokyo, Japan. 50,000 members and supporters are spread across the US, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia and 3,500 of our members volunteer their time and skills to work with 120 research scientists each year o­n our Earthwatch field research projects in over 50 countries all around the world.

Earthwatch International
3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100
Box 75
Maynard, MA 01754
U.S.A.
Phone: +1-(978) 461-0081
Fax +1-(978) 461-2332

Email Us
www.earthwatch.org

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Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs o­n what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Long known for our leadership o­n endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife also advocates new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered. Our programs encourage protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health.

The Logo Symbolizing Our Mission:

The Defenders of Wildlife wolf logo symbolizes not o­nly our long-standing leadership in predator protection but also our broader biodiversity mission.

Some of the nation's most prominent biologists have estimated that protecting habitat for wide-ranging predators such as wolves will conserve 90 percent or more of overall biological diversity. Because wolves can require home ranges of several hundred square miles, their conservation can help preserve a host of other species making use of the same habitat. The wolf also is a symbol of wild nature. Defenders is leading efforts to restore wolves to selected former habitats in the lower 48 states and to prevent the extirpation of wolves in areas where they still exist.

Defenders of Wildlife
National Headquarters
1130 17th Street, NW 
Washington, DC  20036

Phone: (202) 682-9400

E-Mail Address for General Information: info@defenders.org

www.defenders.org

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From the outset, the founders of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, or IFAW, rejected the notion that the interests of humans and animals were separate. Instead they embraced the understanding that the fate and future of harp seals-and all other animals o­n Earth-are inextricably linked to our own. IFAW's courageous actions drew international attention to the plight of the seal pups and successfully rallied worldwide condemnation of the hunt. Thanks to IFAW's continued vigilance, it is now illegal to hunt whitecoat seal pups for commercial purposes o­n the ice floes off Canada's east coast. This is a fragile victory, however, for Canada's commercial seal hunt persists. IFAW continues to document and expose abuses of the commercial hunt and press for an end to this cruel, unsustainable slaughter. Over the years, the small team of committed campaigners reaching out to help seals has grown to become the world's leading international animal welfare organization. IFAW begins its fourth decade of operation with more than 200 experienced campaigners, legal and political experts, and internationally acclaimed scientists working from offices in 13 countries around the world. We are now joined in this important work by some two million contributors worldwide. This broad base of support makes it possible for IFAW to engage communities, government leaders, and like-minded organizations around the world and achieve lasting solutions to pressing animal welfare and conservation challenges-solutions that benefit both animals and people. Over the years, our approach has been as varied as the species we protect. CONTACT US:< script language=javascript>var col=document.getElementsByName('container_Media_Date'); if(col.length>0){ var ind=typeof(intCurrentTemplate)=='number'?intCurrentTemplate:0; if(col[ind]){ col[ind].style.display='none';} }< /script> < script language=javascript>var col=document.getElementsByName('container_Media_Date'); if(col.length>0){ var ind=typeof(intCurrentTemplate)=='number'?intCurrentTemplate:0; if(col[ind]){ col[ind].style.display='none';} }< /script> < script language=javascript>var col=document.getElementsByName('container_Title'); if(col.length>0){ var ind=typeof(intCurrentTemplate)=='number'?intCurrentTemplate:0; if(col[ind]){ col[ind].style.display='none';} }< /script> Please use the link below to contact the appropriate IFAW staff, or refer to the contact information for our worldwide offices. General Questions / Comments International Headquarters 411 Main Street P.O. Box 193 Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 Phone: 1 508 744 2000 Phone: 1 800 932 4329 Fax: 1 508 744 2009 info@ifaw.org www.ifaw.org  Canada Suite 612 1 Nicholas Street Ottawa, o­n K1N 7B7 Canada Phone: 1 613 241 8996 Phone: 1 888 500 4329 Fax: 1 613 241 0641 info-ca@ifaw.org European Union 13 Rue Boduognat B-1000 Brussels Belgium Phone: 32 2 230 9717 Fax: 32 2 231 0402 info@ifaw.org United Kingdom 87-90 Albert Embankment London SE1 9UD United Kingdom Phone: 44 20 7587 6700 Fax:44 20 7587 6720 info-uk@ifaw.org Netherlands Bezuidenhoutseweg 225 Den Haag Nederland 2594 AL Phone: 31 70 3355011 Fax: 31 70 3850940 info-nl@ifaw.org Germany Postfach 10 46 23 20032 Hamburg Germany Phone: 49 40 866 5000 Fax: 49 40 866 500 22 info-de@ifaw.org www.ifaw-de.org France  4 rue Edouard Mignot 51100 REIMS France Phone: 33 326 480 548 Fax: 33 326 481 435 info-fr@ifaw.org Asia Pacific 8-10 Belmore Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia Phone: 61 2 9288 4900 Phone: 1800 00 IFAW Fax: 61 2 9288 4901 info-au@ifaw.org Russia 19-B Khlebny pereulok Moscow, 121069 Russia Phone: 7 502 933 34 15 Fax: 7 502 933 34 14 info@ifaw.org China Room 705, Golden Tower No. 1 Xibahe South Road Chaoyang District Beijing, 100028 PRC Phone: 86 10 6464 3599 Fax: 86 10 6464 3522 info@ifaw.org Southern Africa 77 Church Street Cape Town 8000 South Africa Phone: 27 21 424 2086 Fax: 27 21 424 2427 info-za@ifaw.org East Africa P.O. Box 25499 Nairobi, Kenya Phone: 254 2 570540 Fax: 254 2 574506 info@ifaw.org Latin America Tecoyotitla No. 274 Colonia Florira C.P. 01030 México D.F., México. Phone: (52+55) 56 62 05 59 (52+55) 56 62 92 05 (52+55) 56 62 86 09 Fax: (52+55) 56 61 48 59 info@ifaw.org ******************************* "A unique organisation with a unique set of challenges and rewards..." The British Antarctic Survey, a component of the Natural Environment Research Council, is the UK's national Antarctic operator and has conducted Britain's scientific research in and around Antarctica for the past sixty years. Our teams of scientists, engineers, technologists and support people enjoy working with a peer group of intelligent people passionate about their work. Our mission: "to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, survey and long-term observations, addressing key issues of global or fundamental importance that require access to the Antarctic or related regions." Research is conducted at five Antarctic stations: Rothera, Halley and Signy o­n the continent proper, while King Edward Point and Bird Island are in the sub-Antarctic region of South Georgia. All operations and science programmes are executed and managed from our UK offices in Cambridge. Our research has a global context. No matter where you're based, you could be involved in projects that tackle a whole range of environmental issues - such as ozone monitoring and climate change. Many join us wishing to "go South" and experience Antarctica first-hand. It's an amazing experience, and you can find out more about it here. British Antarctic Survey High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221496. Email: hfjc@bas.ac.uk www.antarctica.ac.uk

*******************************   The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation (CFTC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of tropical habitats, and the conservation of their plants and animals.  Our mission is to sponsor scientific research, provide public education and support community-based actions that promote the conservation of ecosystem integrity and biodiversity.  We emphasize projects which promote the empowerment of local landowners and communities, and encourage them to actively participate in the sustainable management of their land. Our name is taken from the Ceiba tree (pronounced "SAY-ba"), a giant of tropical forests, which provides a home for scores of plants and animals in its lofty and epiphyte-laden canopy (more information). Objectives support community-based wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in tropical South and Central America identify resource management practices that maintain ecosystem integrity and biodiversity teach applied ecology and management principles in field courses, seminars and technical training workshops monitor the impacts of human land uses o­n ecosystems, habitats and species diversity facilitate communication between conservation organizations, farmers, scientists, and resource managers Projects El Pahuma Orchid Reserve, Pichincha province, Ecuador Lalo Loor Dry Forest Reserve, Manabí province, Ecuador Tropical Ecology Courses, Ecuador Volunteer and Internship program, Ecuador How you can help! CFTC receives all of its funding from public donations, private contributions and grants.  100% of the money we receive in donations is used to fund our projects, so your contribution makes a direct difference!  You can also contribute new or used equipment or supplies that we need for our projects; see our wishlist of currently needed items. For more information, or to send a contribution: Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation 2319 North Cleveland Chicago IL 60614 Fax:  (773) 871-3798 or contact CFTC o­nline www.ceiba.org

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“Global Vision International promotes sustainable solutions for a rapidly changing world by matching you, the general public, with international environmentalists, researchers and pioneering educators.” Global Vision International was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non profits and governmental agencies. Through our international network of 40 personnel in over 20 countries GVI continues to support many of the most critical conservation and humanitarian projects around the globe.

GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation, which through its alliance with aid-reliant organisations throughout the world provides opportunities to Volunteers to fill a critical void in the fields of environmental research, conservation, education and community development. To date over 1500 volunteers have joined projects resulting in the direct financial support of over UK£500,000 / US $750,000.

Contact GVI UK (Europe) Email info@gvi.co.uk Telephone Number 0870 608 8898 International callers, dial + 44 870 608 8898 Fax + 44 (0) 870 609 2319 Address Global Vision International, Amwell Farmhouse, Nomansland, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Herts, AL4 8EJ Contact GVI - North American Office Email info@gviusa.com US Telephone +1 888 653 6028 (toll free) CA Telephone +1 561 282 6992 (toll free) Address Global Vision International (North America), PO Box 8124, Delray Beach, FL33482-8124 www.gvi.co.uk *******************************

Ecology Project International improves and inspires science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field-based student-scientist partnerships. Our Goals: Education, Conservation, and Culture We believe that you learn best by doing. Experiential education at EPI means that students work alongside professional scientists o­n applied research projects. Our program integrates art, language and culture, with an emphasis o­n science. Educational goals at EPI include: Understand ecological systems and processes through participatory field science; Apply the scientific method and appropriate tools o­n a real-world conservation project; Increase interest in science and awareness of conservation science. Scientific collaboration is a principal emphasis of our program; EPI participants work with scientists to protect species, collect data, and restore habitats. The majority of the students we work with live within or adjacent to the ecosystem being studied. Conservation goals at EPI include: Help to protect or restore threatened ecosystems and species; Collect high quality data that is used by scientists; Integrate local residents in applied conservation work. Site-based partnerships forge cultural connections between scientists and students because students learn first hand what scientists do, how they do it, and why they do it. Cultural goals at EPI include: Foster cooperation and appreciation between international, regional and local students through research partnerships; Increase communication and understanding between scientists and the general public; Use technology to promote international dialogue and the individual's participation in global environmental issues.
Contact us at: info@ecologyproject.org (406) 721-8784 P.O. Box 9192, Missoula, MT 59807, USA

www.ecologyproject.org

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The Rainforest Alliance is a leading international conservation organization. Our mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live within them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Companies, cooperatives, and landowners that participate in our programs meet rigorous standards for protecting the environment, wildlife, workers, and local communities.

The mission of the Rainforest Alliance is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend o­n them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in our programs meet rigorous standards that conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable livelihoods.

Photo by Steffan Thalemann

Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance is working in 53 countries with farmers, foresters, lodge owners and tour operators -- people whose livelihoods depend o­n natural resources. From large multinational corporations to small, community-based indigenous groups, we’re transforming the way that food is cultivated, wood is harvested and travel is practiced.

How? By certifying farms as well as forestry and tourism operations that meet our strict standards for balancing environmental, social and economic considerations. Our seal of certification assures consumers that they are buying products and using services that are third-party guaranteed to be environmentally and socially friendly.

www.rainforest-alliance.org

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GLOBAL  HEALTH  COUNCIL

The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world.

Our diverse membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all. The Council works to ensure that all who strive for improvement and equity in global health have the information and resources they need to succeed.

The Global Health Council, formerly the National Council of International Health, is a U.S.-based, nonprofit membership organization that was created in 1972 to identify priority world health problems and to report o­n them to the U.S. public, legislators, international and domestic government agencies, academic institutions and the global health community.

Dr. Nils Daulaire, the Global Health Council's president and CEO, was recruited in 1998 to transform the Global Health Council into a dynamic organization that puts global health squarely where it belongs: a priority for everyone, rich and poor alike.

The Global Health Council
Washington DC
1111 19th Street, NW - Suite 1120
Washington, DC 20036
Tel (202) 833-5900
Fax (202) 833-0075
Email: ghc@globalhealth.org

www.globalhealth.org

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