The International Center
The International Center (IC) is a Washington, DC based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1977 to focus on issues between the United States and the developing world. Over the years the International Center has had projects in Asia, Africa, Latin America and with the former Soviet Union. The International Center has four projects, the U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council Education Forum, the New Forests Project, Veterans International/Cambodia, and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation.
VFA-IC Program Transfer Announcement
Bobby Muller of Veterans for America (VFA) and Virginia Foote of The International Center (IC) are pleased to announce the handover of management of the programs Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation in Vietnam and Veterans International, Cambodia to The International Center. The International Center will begin organizational management beginning January 15, 2009.
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation established its office in Hanoi in 1994, with the lifting of the US embargo against Vietnam. The organization has since been active in a wide variety of humanitarian assistance. Programs include physical rehabilitation, mental health, self-help groups, school construction landmine/UXO impact surveys and dioxin resolutions.
In 1991, VFA launched a new program in Cambodia, Veterans International, to address the needs of people affected by the conflict there. VFA launched a rehabilitation clinic, providing prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The program has since grown to be a comprehensive rehabilitation program that addresses physical, psycho-social and educational needs of persons with disabilities.
Programs in Vietnam will continue under the name “Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation.” Programs in Cambodia will continue under the name “Veterans International.”
For questions or comments, please contact Catalina Serna-Valencia: cserna@theintlcenter.org.
U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council’s Education Forum The U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council’s Education Forum works to provide assistance in the US and Vietnam to enhance understanding of the trade policy issues that affect Vietnam’s goal of global integration, membership in WTO, APEC, and ASEAN and in bi-lateral relations. The Forum currently receives U.S. government and private sector grants for programs on international trade norms and best practices, governance and transparency, providing in-country and overseas educational programs for key representatives of Vietnam’s public and private sectors. |
The New Forests Project works to support renewable and self-sustaining grassroots efforts in agro forestry, reforestation, protection of watersheds, water and sanitation, and global climate change issues. Water and sanitation projects in Honduras and El Salvador provide technical assistance and train instructors in rural communities in managing their water systems. Through the World Seed Program, NFP has provided free seeds, educational support and small-scale irrigation equipment to over 4,500 communities throughout Africa and Latin America. |
Veterans International/Cambodia In 2009, Veterans International/Cambodia (VI/C) became a part of The International Center. Veterans International’s mission is to rehabilitate people living with disabilities in Cambodia and help them to lead active, fulfilling lives. Our goal is to support victims of war and poverty who are often marginalized in their society. We give them the tools to build better lives for themselves and their families, empowering them to become respected members of their communities with equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities. |
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation In 2009, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF) began working under The International Center. In 1997, VVAF co-founded the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, for which it received the Nobel Peace Prize. VVAF now operates a number of humanitarian programs in Vietnam. |
The International Center has changed its postal address for donations to the New Forests Project to a post office box due to requests from our auditors and our bank for more security. All other correspondence should still be sent to our original address. Our new address for donations is: |
The International Center |
The international Center is looking for interns. Please see the information below for application deadlines and procedures.
| Applications for Internships are due by: | |
|---|---|
| Spring: | January 31 |
| Summer: | May 31 |
| Fall/Winter: | September 30 |
Interested applicants can send a cover letter, resume and transcript to the following address. Please indicate your desired start and end date and areas of interest.
Attn. Intern Coordinator
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Applications can also be e-mailed to:
intern@theintlcenter.org
For additional questions on the internship program, please call the Intern Coordinator at
(202) 580-6950
The International Center;1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 300; Washington, DC 20005