These nonprofit organizations focus on issues of global concern. Many offer professional exchange and/or volunteer opportunities abroad.
"To provide information and emotional support to parents of children born with facial differences. Recognized by the Cleft Palate Foundation of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association as the leading support organization for individuals and families whose lives are affected by facial differences." 123 Edward Street, Suite 1003, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E2 Canada. Phone: 1-800-665-FACE (3223).
"Africare's self-help programs assist Africans in the broad areas of food, water, the environment, health, private-sector development, governance and emergency humanitarian aid. Africare now reaches families and communities in 28 countries in every major region of Africa." 440 R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-462-3614. Fax: 202-387-1034.
Solicits volunteers to teach for up to a year in locations including sub-Saharan Africa, Nicaragua, Russia, and Hungary. 555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-879-4400.
"Since its founding in 1988, AMRF has donated over 110 million dollars of medical equipment to hospitals and clinics in developing nations. AMRF requests and receives donations of used medical equipment from hospitals, clinics, and manufacturers throughout the United States." Phone: 508-580-3301. Fax: 508-580-3306.
Founded in 1948, it began publishing Fonoaudiológica Magazine, the first dedicated to this subject in Latin America. E-mail: asalfa@asalfa.org.ar
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association is "Canada's only nation-wide non-profit consumer organization run by and for hard of hearing people." 2415 Holly Lane, Suite 205, Ottawa, Canada, K1V 7P2. Phone: 613-526-1584. Fax: 613-526-4718.
"A national voluntary organization facilitates and supports health and development activities around the world through the mobilization of Canadian and other resources." One Nicholas Street, Suite 1105, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7, Canada. Phone: 613-241-5785. Fax: 613-241-3845.
"In partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health." Office of Public Information, The Carter Center, One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30307. Phone: 404-420-5117.
"Provides medicines and medical supplies, free of charge, to partner organizations overseas. Our partners then distribute these medicines to those who live in substandard conditions and have little or no hope of receiving even basic medical care. CMMB also recruits and sends volunteers, provides emergency relief, and supports ongoing health-care projects around the world." 10 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011-5765. Phone: 212-242-7757 (toll free 1-800-678-5659). Fax: 212-807-9161.
"Promotes and supports the health sector reforms of developing countries by making access to basic health services easier and more equitable, by ensuring the sustainability, effectiveness, and efficiency of the initiatives undertaken, and by contributing towards the autonomous and self-sufficient continuation of the projects implemented." 2180, chemin Sainte-Foy, 3e étage, Sainte-Foy (Québec) Canada G1K 7P4. Phone: 418-656-5525. Fax: 418-656-2627.
Fosters international scholarly exchange through sponsorship of fellowship programs. Smithsonian Institution, NHB Room CE-123, MRC 178, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20560-0178. Phone: 202- 842-8636. Fax: 202- 786-2430.
Administers Fulbright Scholar Program, which offers grants for college and university faculty as well as professionals. 3007 Tilden St., NW, Suite 5L, Washington, DC 20008-3009. Phone: 202-686-4000. Fax: 202-362-3442.
Offers programs and services that provide perspectives on educational systems. Sponsors on-site development seminars. 633 Third Ave., 20th Floor, New York, New York 10017. Phone: 212-822-2600. Fax: 212-822-2779.
"DPI is a grassroots, cross-disability network with member organizations in over 158 countries, over half of which are in the developing world. DPI is administrated through the headquarters in Winnipeg Canada and through eight Regional Development Offices. Publishes Disability International."
"Dedicated to improving the health and relieving the suffering of vulnerable populations in the United States and abroad and to fulfilling the ideals of medicine by encouraging health professionals to provide voluntary services to underserved populations." 375 West Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10012. Phone: 212- 226-9890 (toll free: 888-817-HELP).
"Established to promote international medical aid and educational exchange programs. Seeking practitioners who have experience teaching and lecturing, who wish to share their knowledge with colleagues abroad, and who are willing to help collect medications, books, and journals. Can consider applications from physicians, dentists, psychologists, and other health professionals for programs in Southeast Asia." 1749 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, California 94709 Phone: 510-548-5200. Fax: 510-540-1707.
"An independent medical relief organization with sections in 18 countries, and sends over 2,000 volunteers to over 80 countries annually." US Headquarters: 6 E. 39th St., 8th floor, New York, New York 10016. Phone: 212-679-6800. Fax: 212-679-7016. Fulbright Exchange Programs
The Fulbright Program provides grants for Graduate Students, Scholars and Professionals, and Teachers and Administrators from the U.S. and other countries. Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Dept. of State SA-44, 301 4th St., SW, Washington, DC 20547. Phone: 202-619-4360. Fax: 202-401-5914.
Hearing Concern is "an organisation built on the principles of self-help" and "aimed at people who are deaf or hard of hearing and use lipreading and speech as their main means of communication." 95 Gray's Inn Road, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 8TX. Phone: +44 020 7440 9871. Fax: +44 020 7440 9872.
Hearing International, Nigeria (HING), is a registered non-governmental organization that seeks to promote best practices in hearing health care in Nigeria and other developing countries. HING is affiliated with the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, USA.
Private, non-profit educational and cultural exchange agency; administers almost 300 programs including Fulbright Student Program for U.S. students. 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017. Phone: 212-984-5413.
The International Federation's programs are grouped into four main core areas: promoting humanitarian principles and values; disaster response; disaster preparedness; and health and care in the community. PO Box 372, CH-1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland. Phone: +41 (22) 730 4222. Fax: +41 (22) 733 0395. New York Office: 800 Second Avenue, 3rd floor, New York, New York 10019. Phone: 212-338-0161. Fax: 212-338-9832.
Places American educators in African schools, colleges, universities, and governmental agencies. 5040 East Shea Blvd., Suite 260, Phoenix, Arizona 85254-4610. Phone: 480-443-1800 (toll free – 800-835-3530). Fax: 480-443-1824.
A global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief programs. 11500 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 506, Los Angeles, California 90064. Phone: 310-826-7800. Fax: 310-442-6622.
"is a nonprofit organization that promotes, facilitates, and supports voluntary medical activity through education and information exchange. IMVA assists volunteer-seeking organizations, principally non-governmental organizations (NGO's), in locating volunteers to work in their programs and by providing a forum for project cooperation, information, equipment and supply exchange." P.O. Box 205, Woodville, Massachusetts 01784. Phone: 508-435-7377. Fax: 508-497-9568.
Placement service for American and international schools for both teaching and administrative jobs. 15 Rozel Road, PO Box 5910, Princeton, New Jersey 08543. Phone: 609-452-0990. Fax: 609-452-2690.
"A worldwide network of people who stutter, a non-profit umbrella association dedicated to close cooperation among independent national and international self-help organizations of people who stutter." Contact Judith Eckardt, 65208 E. Desert Sands Court, Tucson, Arizona, 85739.
"Collects supplies from hospitals, clinics, agencies and individuals here in the US and ships in response to requests from pre-qualified charitable institutions abroad that offer medical services to the indigent. Have shipped, since 1990, over 304 shipments weighing almost 310 tons valued at over $625 million to 58 countries." 6116 North Central Expressway, Suite 305, Dallas, Texas 75206. Phone: 214-696-0901. Fax: 214-696-4290.
NAS's objective "is to promote hearing care and audiological research and development in the Nordic countries through cooperation between the single professional organizations and the organizations for the hard-of-hearing."
Volunteer organization that sponsors projects related to public health practices. 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 830, New York, New York 10115. Phone: 212-870-2055. Fax: 212-870-2055.
"A volunteer medical services organization providing reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and young adults in developing countries and the United States. Operation Smile provides education and training around the world to physicians and other health professionals to achieve long-term self-sufficiency." 6435 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23509. Phone: 757-321-7645. Fax: 757- 321-7660.
"Oxfam America is dedicated to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty, and social injustice through long-term partnerships with poor communities around the world." Main Office: 26 West Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111. Phone: 617-482-1211 (toll free 800-77-OXFAM). Fax: 617-728-2594. DC Office: 733 15th Street, NW, Suite 340, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202-393-3544. Fax: 202-783-8739.
Links U.S. with Latin America and Caribbean; funds partnership projects for volunteer work. 1424 K Street, NW, #700, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202-628-3300. Fax: 202-628-3306.
A program of People to People International that coordinates international exchange of professionals working in scientific and technical fields; sends delegations to other countries. Dwight D. Eisenhower Bldg., 110 South Ferrall Street, Spokane, Washington 99202. Phone: 509-534-0430 (toll-free 800-669-7882). Fax: 509- 534-5245.
Health Care placement service; publishes a bi-monthly newsletter with openings offered by programs they represent. 3550 Afton Road, San Diego, California 92123. Phone: 858-279-9690. Fax: 858-694-0294.
"Project HOPE sponsors programs appropriate to the country through training, health systems development, health policy analysis, and immediate humanitarian assistance. More than a million Health Professionals have been trained by Project HOPE and is currently active in 31 countries." 255 Carter Hall Lane, Millwood, Virginia 22646. Phone: 540-837-2100.
"A federation of national and international organizations and agencies working toward the equalization of opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. RI is currently composed of 200 organizations in 90 nations. RI maintains official relations with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Office, UNESCO, UNICEF, the Organization of American States, the European Union and the Council of Europe, and the UN Economic & Social Council for Asia & the Pacific (UNESCAP)." 25 East 21st Street, New York, New York 10010. Phone: 212- 420-1500. Fax: 212-505-0871.
"A knowledge-based, global foundation with a commitment to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of poor and excluded people throughout the world." 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10018. Phone: 212-869-8500.
International cooperative system of hosts and travelers. U.S. Servas Committee, 1125 16th Street, Suite 201, Arcata, CA 95521-5585. Phone: 707-825-1714.
Provide free reconstructive surgery for children and adults throughout the United States and the world who have no access or resources. 5353 North Federal Highway, Suite 301, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308. Phone: 954-351-7737. Fax: 954-351-7738.
The HRF envisions "a society where impaired hearing is not a hinder, but a natural part of a diverse community; a society without discrimination, one where all of Sweden's one million hard of hearing people can participate in studies, work and cultural activities, and where good aids are a right, not a question of income." Gävlegatan 16, Box 6605, 113 84 Stockholm, Sweden.
Uplift recruits volunteer healthcare and support personnel willing to share expertise and provide care to children of indigent families with facial deformities, primarily clefts of the lip and palate, in rural Philippines. The project, named Operation Taghoy, has support of a consortium of Philippine and US Rotary Clubs, in addition to individual and corporate donors.
This group is particularly interested in inquiries from ASHA members for consideration to participate in the program.
"WFD represents approximately 70 million people. Membership comprises national organizations of Deaf people in 120 countries; and associate, international and individual members." Magnus Ladulåsgatan 63, 4tr SE-118 27 Stockholm, Sweden.