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Founded in 1959, Sister Cities of Los Angeles, Inc. (SCOLA) is a diplomatic platform for the City of Los Angeles that seeks to promote cooperation and direct engagement with its global partners on issues of mutual interest, particularly around business and commerce, tourism, education, and culture. As the leading diplomatic organization of Los Angeles, SCOLA facilitates and builds important global relationships that support the city and region’s urban agenda.

The Irish International Immigrant Center assists immigrants from Ireland and from around the world as they integrate into American society, and with partner organizations, promotes reconciliation in Ireland. We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, wellness and education services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. Our vision is of a shared society where all people are welcomed and valued and enjoy equal opportunities, and protections.

The primary purpose to join and organize Ecuadorians, their families and friends or other nations that live in California so that jointly we can carry on projects of assistance to those in need in Ecuador and in the United States. AECalifornia carries on its objectives by social activities, intellectual, cultural, sports and events of service to the community. The organization is open to the public at large and welcomes anyone who shares our ideas and not for profit activities, our mission and objectives. We share friendship, typical Ecuadorian food and that of other countries. Together we plan projects to help our brothers and sisters in need in Ecuador and in the United States. We share our friendship, culture, music, singing and dancing and organize activities to raise funds to carry on our charitable activities in support of hospitals, nursing homes, emergency relief, medical missions, for children and the needy. We support the medical missions from American doctors going to Ecuador to perform surgeries on Ecuadorian children and the poor.

The PRC's mission is to provide first connections to young children and their families. We aim to provide early education enrichment opportunities at affordable prices to all of our community's families. Operating in an economically and culturally diverse area, the PRC brings families together in a supportive environment where parents and caregivers can share the joys and challenges of raising young children while their children play, experiment and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

The National Peace Corps Association connects and champions Peace Corps community members in “bringing the world home.” Our Goals: *Develop essential networks and information resources for and about the Peace Corps community. *Provide National Peace Corps Association members and Groups with service and education opportunities that build on their Peace Corps experience and values. *Advocate for the Peace Corps and its values and for critical issues identified by National Peace Corps Association members.

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

Interfaith Peace-Builders fosters a network of active individuals who understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the US role in it. To nurture this network, we lead delegations of people from diverse backgrounds to Israel/Palestine. These delegations emphasize learning from those immersed in the reality of the conflict and advancing the work of Israelis and Palestinians committed to nonviolent struggle and peace with justice. We empower delegates to educate their local communities upon return and advocate for a more just US foreign policy.

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

Our Mission is to continue improving the conditions of Haiti “One City at a Time”. Our current city of focus is Grand-Goâve. Learn why we chose Grand-Goâve. Goals - In the next 5 years we will develop a plan of action to help "Keep Grand-Goâve Beautiful" by: - Economic Development in Haiti - Tourism - Programs for Senior Citizens - Health Care and Training - Build a School - Establish an Agricultural Program - Training in Education and Basic Literacy - Health and Sports - English as a 2nd Language Program - Professional School for Training - Provide Employment Opportunities

On each mission trip, we present the Gospel with fun and excitement, giving Pastors a resource to inspire their congregations. We also use the game of soccer to unite mission teams with those we serve whether through a pick-up game or a full-blown soccer tournament. Community development can be financial support that enables a pastor to celebrate his church’s anniversary or to provide food to hungry children in an orphanage. Community development is also support for schools from Tanzania to Haiti where our local partners are committed to educating the next generation.

Making the Impossible Possible, Inc. (MIPO, Inc.), a 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting the quality of life of immigrant youth and their families, residing in the New York metropolitan area, through a variety of activities. Projects range from mentoring and providing scholarships to high school graduating seniors to distributing school supplies, supporting schools in Haiti with short and long term projects, partnering with organizations to provide CPR & AED training, and conducting professional development training for educators in Haiti. Future projects include building a Science Lab, a Computer Lab and providing first responder certification training.

Friends of Kairos Nicaragua is dedicated to contributing to the building of a world of justice and love. By gathering peoples in their local communities, in the community and culture of another, or at the Kairos Center in Managua, Nicaragua, we use pedagogies based on participatory education, believing that we are all teachers, all students, all gifted with tools that are necessary for creating a just and loving world. We accomplish our goals primarily by helping communities in the developing world to realize their strengths, to formulate their goals, and organize to accomplish them. These communities do this together with communities from other cultures who work side by side with them to change our world.