1 INTERNATIONAL A Moment in the Life of. . . Sponsor: Foundation for Peace Through Family Contact: Bobby Harry Zouvelos (310) 826-0058 11738 Dorothy Street, #002, Los Angeles CA 90049-5547 Proposes an international business training and economic planning center. Future program components would create family exchanges and a cultural education center; all programs aim for a permanent exchange of ideas which would create a dynamic new cultural aesthetic and promote peace. Academic Model United Nations Conference Sponsor: United Nations Association of San Francisco Contact: Frank Kane (415) 771-4919 211 Sutter Street, Suite 2, San Francisco CA 94108 Relocate the Model United Nations program, in which junior and senior high school students simulate United Nations sessions. Housing would be provided for participants from outside the Bay Area. Africa Now Sponsor: Africa Now Contact: Shyaam Shabaka (510) 653-5915 5188 Coronado Street, Oakland CA 94618 Establish an information, research, education, and technology center which focuses on the continent of Africa and its past, present, and future contributions and importance to the world. The center would promote mutually beneficial relationships between Africans, African-Americans, and other peoples of African descent. AFS Intercultural Programs Headquarters Sponsor: AFS Intercultural Programs Contact: Loretta Mockler (212) 949-4242 313 East 43rd St., New York NY 10017 Provide programs for students who come to the U.S. to live with families, study and participate in school or community life for a year or summer. U.S. students may also go abroad to participate in special focus programs. AFS provides an educator exchange as well. American Friends Service Committee, Pacific Mountain Regional Office Sponsor: American Friends Service Committee, Northern California Regional Office Contact: Wilson Riles, Jr. (415) 752-7766 2160 Lake Street, San Francisco CA 94121-1299 Relocation of offices and some of their peace education activities. This would include the Middle East Peace Program, the Peace and Justice Youth Outreach Project, and the Criminal Justice Program. Asia Foundation Sponsor: The Asia Foundation Contact: Margaret Carpenter (415) 982-4640 P.O. Box 193223, San Francisco CA 94119-3223 Explore two possibilities: 1) affiliation with the proposed Presidio Pacific Center (described in this section); and/or 2)relocation of the Foundation's facilities. The Asia Foundation promotes U.S.-Asian understanding and cooperation through initiatives in 31 countries that strengthen representative government, build effective legal systems, foster market economies, increase accountability in the public and private sectors, and encourage broad participation in public life. Asian and Pacific Study and Research Center Sponsor: Golden Gate University Contact: Thomas H. Snitch Ph.D. (301) 986-1146 Little Falls Associates 5202 Little Falls Drive, Bethesda MD 20816-2813 Proposal to create a San Francisco Consortium which would establish a multicultural education and research program encompassing the nations of Asia and the Pacific Rim and specialize in business, law, finance, and the management of advanced technology. Programs would include an educational center, a research facility and study center, an international conference center, a cultural and arts center, and an Asian Heritage Museum. Center for Citizen Initiatives Sponsor: Center for Citizen Initiatives (formerly the Center for US-USSR Initiatives) Contact: Dale Needles (415) 346-1875 3268 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA 94115 Relocation of their offices. Programs focus on private American citizens providing technical assistance to private Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) citizens in the areas of economic development, environmental protection, and agricultural self-sufficiency. Center for Global Strategies Sponsor: Legacy International Contact: Marlene Ginsberg (703) 297-5982 128 North Fayette Street, Alexandria VA 22214 Establish a center which would bring together innovative and traditional for-profit and non-profit organizations to address urban issues and the environment, health and rehabilitation, technology transfer, and environmental and leadership training. The Center would convene meetings for representatives of governments, corporations, indigenous peoples, and non-governmental, environmental, and public interest organizations. Committee to Aid Ukraine of Northern California Sponsor: Committee to Aid Ukraine of Northern California Contact: Nadia M. Derkach (415) 863-0237 P.O. Box 193522, San Francisco CA 94119 Establish an Ukrainian community facility at the Presidio, along with office space and storage space to support humanitarian, scientific, environmental, and cultural exchanges with the Ukraine. Global Fund for Women Sponsor: The Global Fund for Women Contact: Anne Firth Murray (415) 854-0420 2480 Sand Hill Road Suite 100, Menlo Park CA 94025 Relocate offices of international grantmaking foundation dedicated to funding organizations run by women for the well-being of women. Global Village Sponsor: Japan Society of Northern California Contact: Robert Brown (415) 983-7205 350 Sansome Street, Suite 630, San Francisco CA 94104 Create a "Global Village" as a special purpose foundation which would provide a location for all international organizations located in the Bay Area. This would include international chambers of commerce and housing for visiting scholars and prominent individuals. This is intended to position San Francisco as the "Geneva of the Pacific." Gorbachev Foundation USA Sponsor: Gorbachev Foundation USA Contact: Martha Tonsing (415) 665-1345 1329 Noriega Street, San Francisco CA 94122 Establish the United States office of a foundation whose goal is to strengthen democracy in the former Soviet Union and address the needs of the emerging world order. One program is "Conversations with Gorbachev" with leaders in various fields discussing the impact of developments in their fields on the human condition. Other projects are focused on children and health, and Russian business development. "Glasnost and the Environment" would convene conferences on environmental issues. Institute for International Entrepreneurship Sponsor: Institute for International Entrepreneurship Contact: Carol Palmer-Lemke Ph.D. (510) 838-7222 1630 St. David Drive, Danville CA 94526 Expand international understanding by cross-cultural exchange programs that focus on entrepreneurship and small business development. Current programs offer two-week and eight-week long sessions that provide courses in practical business training from countries around the world. International Peace Research Institute Sponsor: World Organization for Peace and Prosperity Contact: Joseph Beck (781) (10) 82-781-5241 Calle Union No. 356, Col. Tepeyac Insurgentes, 07020 Mexico, D.F. Create an international institute with the goal of finding ways to avoid problems which threaten human life and the future of the world. The group intends to establish a United Nations Center for Peace Education, which will teach peaceful methods for a global audience. Presidio Pacific Center Sponsor: Coalition for the Presidio Pacific Center Contact: Martin Krasney (415) 956-3686 220 Sansome Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco CA 94104 Create a new international center which would devise new programs on world economic development and the environment. Exhibits, courses, training seminars, educational materials, service opportunities, and special events for Presidio visitors and international audiences would be developed. Extended residency programs would foster exchange and collaborations with corporations, governments, schools, and other organizations. Programs would be designed to bring an international focus to subjects of special relevance to the Presidio (such as innovative conversion of military bases). Star Alliance Global Foundation, World Headquarters Sponsor: Star Alliance Foundation Contact: Peter DuMont (510) 548-1080 2028 9th Street, Berkeley CA 94710 Establish the central office of a citizens organization promoting peace, freedom, and responsibility. To Russia. . . With Lo_e Sponsor: To Russia. . . With Lo_e Contact: Anita Scheff (415) 665-2253 3145 Geary Blvd, No. 440, San Francisco CA 94118 Expand classroom-to-classroom and people-to-people programs which deliver humanitarian aid gift parcels along with letters, drawings and photographs from Americans to citizens of the former USSR. To Russia. . . With Lo_e is aimed at encouraging friendship, exchange, and education between the U.S. and the republics of the former Soviet Union. Ukrainian-American Coordinating Council Sponsor: Ukrainian-American Coordinating Council Contact: Edward Tscherepenko (415) 571-8509 345 Seventh Street, San Francisco CA 94103 Relocate their offices to support humanitarian, scientific, environmental, and cultural exchanges with the Ukraine. Programs include "California Aid to Children of Chernobyl." The Council serves as an initial point of contact for visitors, students, and scholars from the Ukraine. UNESCO Association of the USA Sponsor: UNESCO Association of the USA Contact: Dorothy Hackbarth (510) 654-4638 5815 Lawton Avenue, Oakland CA 94618-1510 Relocate their offices and continue to educate the public about United Nations activities in education, science, culture, and communications. United States Peace Academy Sponsor: The Institute for Peace Development Contact: William Hough (415) 491-0530 44 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael CA 94903 Establish a Congressionally-authorized "United States Peace Academy" for training in the arts of peacemaking and peacebuilding. It would be modelled on the United States Military Academies, with Congressional appointments and required service after graduation. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, San Francisco Branch Sponsor: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Contact: Hazel Grossman (415) 863-7146 50 Oak St. #503, San Francisco CA 94102 Establish a San Francisco location for this Philadelphia based organization which works for the peaceful settlement of all disputes between nations and national groups. They are also interested in joining in a consortium with the Older Women's League (description in the Training and Community Service section) and other women's groups. World Centre - San Francisco: A Proposed International, Cultural, and Educational Institution Sponsor: World Centre - San Francisco Contact: Patricia DiGiorgio (415) 788-7707 Suite 292 World Trade Center, San Francisco CA 94111 Create a center for research, education, conferencing, and communication on global issues. Components include an International Legal Resource Center, The Communication Center, The Conference Center/Auditorium, and The International Undergraduate Program. A "World Centre Museum and Global Watch" would be located at Piers 30 - 32 in San Francisco to provide a public educational, interactive, and experiential center. World Service Authority Issuing Office Sponsor: World Service Authority Contact: Garry Davis (202) 638-2662 1012 14th St. NW Suite 1106, Washington DC 20005 Interested in locating an office to distribute the organization's documents on world citizenship and fundamental human rights. .