GLOBAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

[Pages:17]GLOBAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest 2001 6th Ave., Suite 2600 Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 256-6139 Email: African.chamberofcommerce@commerce. Web: africanchamberofcommercepnw.

Description: African Chamber of Commerce promotes bilateral trade and investment relationships between businesses in the Pacific Northwest US and in Africa. They provide resources, trade leads, and partnerships, using the strategic relationships developed in the private, government and social sectors.

Opportunities: Volunteer and intern opportunities to assist in the office with daily activities or assist with special events and trade forums. Go online to fill out application.

Agros International 2225 4th Ave, 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 528-1066 Email: info@ Web:

Description: An organization that works with landless, farm less, rural poor families in Central America and Mexico to escape the cycle of poverty.

Opportunities: International Program Assistant Intern: Requires Spanish speaker, comfortable writing, reading and translating; solid writing and editing skills; Microsoft Office proficiency. Call or check website for frequency/availability of internship.

American Heart Association 710 2nd Ave #900, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 632-6881 Web:

Description: The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Lung Association 822 John St Seattle, WA 98109 Phone:(206) 441-5100 Email: info@

Volunteer Manager: Allison Moroni AMoroni@

Description: The American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific saves lives and improves health through research, education and advocacy. We fight to reduce smoking, keep the air we breathe clean, prevent and treat lung diseases such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. Our seven-state region includes Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

Opportunities: Special Events, Health Initiatives, and Nonprofit Administration Marketing/Event Planning Intern

American Red Cross 1900 25th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: (206) 323-2345 Email: volunteers@ Web: wa/seattle

Description: The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need through five key services areas-disaster relief, supporting military families, lifesaving blood, health and safety services and international services. Opportunities: Volunteer, Internship and AmeriCorps position available. Check website for up-to-date information.

Amnesty International Email: aigroup4@ Web:

Description: Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights. Opportunities: Go to website within your local community to join and connect with others who care about human rights and want to find a way to make human rights a reality for all people.

Bainbridge-Ometepe Sister Islands Association P.O. Box 4434 Rolling Bay, WA 98061 Phone: (206) 842-4249 or (206) 780-9020 Web:

Description: The Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Island Association builds bridges of friendship between Bainbridge Island and Washington State and Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. Their vision for a long term, sustainable relationship and mutually beneficial partnership of equals has not changed for over 25 years. Opportunities: Volunteers help market and bag coffee and assist with bookkeeping tasks.

Borgen Project, The 110 Cherry St., Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 1 (800) 278-0747 Email: jobs@ Web:

Description: The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with US leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.

Opportunities: Political, Web Development, Graphic Design, Public Relations/Marketing, Human Resources, Development/Fundraising, International Affairs, Blogging, and News Editor internships.

CARE 1402 3rd Ave., Suite 912 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 464-0787 Web:

Description: CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with special focus on women in the poorest communities in the world. Their services include providing economic opportunity, delivering relief in emergencies, addressing discrimination, and influencing policy decisions at all levels.

Caring Hearts International P.O. Box 2214 Auburn, WA 98047 Phone: (206) 355-4403 Email: CaringHeartsIntl@ Web:

Description: Caring Hearts International is a non-profit charitable organization providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance for people living in the remote regions of Nigeria. Some of their projects include sending school materials to assist with teaching and learning, awarding scholarships to indigent students, sponsoring orphans and food banks, and HIV health education program.

Community Alliance for Global Justice

606 Maynard Ave S. #102 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 405-4600 Email: contact_us@ Web:

Description: CAGJ works for trade justice by organizing to reform the current US trade model that prioritizes profits over people and environment, while offering viable alternatives through democratic engagement. CAGJ educates and mobilizes with individuals and organizations to strengthen local economies everywhere. Opportunities: Fundraising, Social Media, Membership Development, Event, AGRA Watch and Food Justice Internships.

Council for Educational Travel, USA 220 West Champion., Suite 260 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (949) 940-1140 Web:

Description: Council for Educational Travel (CETUSA) programs have allowed young people from many different cultural backgrounds to meet, exchange ideas and establish international friendships. CETUSA is dedicated to helping people from different cultures develop more compassion and understanding for one another.

Facing the Future 1904 3rd Ave., Suite 510 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 264-1503 Email: volunteers@ Web:

Description: Facing the Future is a non-profit leader whose mission is to create tools for educators that equip and motivate students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness, and engage in positive solutions for sustainable future.

Opportunities: Photo Assistant, Data Entry, and Outreach Research Volunteer.

Foundation for International Understanding Through Students Box 352233, University of Washington University of Washington HUB 206 Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: (206) 543-0735 Email: info@ Web:

Description: FIUTS believes in the power of people-to-people diplomacy to build a more peaceful world. Their programs connect international students, American students, children in local schools, and individuals in our region to local and global communities that build international awareness, cross cultural communities, and informed leadership.

Opportunities: FIUTS offers unpaid internships for students interested in the field of Program Management, International Education, Marketing, and Non-Profit Administration. Work Study position also available.

Global AID Against Poverty 3815 S. Othello St., Suite 100-196 Seattle, WA 98118 Phone: (206) 428-8836 Email: omary.101@ Web:

Description: Global Aid Against Poverty has been operating since 1993, providing economic, health, food and emergency relief. GAAP also has helped communities develop strategies on how to eliminate extreme poverty and meet the needs of vulnerable children. GAAP collaborates with NGOs and relief agencies around the world to provide programs and services that help to reduce the negative impact of poverty.

Opportunities: There are opportunities for everyone; please stop by the office or call for available volunteer positions.

Global Partnerships 1932 1st Ave Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 652-8773 Email: info@ Web:

Description: A non-profit founded in 1994 to support microfinance work in Central America. This organization provides opportunity for people in Latin America to earn a living and improve their lives.

Opportunities: Most volunteer opportunities revolve around the annual Business of Hope Luncheon and are concentrated in September and October. Types of internships available are Graphic Design, Video Editor/Animator, Social Media and Resource Library Database.

Development Internship

Global Visionaries 2524 16th Ave S., Room 305 Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: (206) 322-9448 Email: gvinfo@global- Web: global- Description: Global Visionaries empowers young people to become global leaders in creating a just and sustainable future. They focus on socially conscious and

environmentally focused education and community service in Seattle and Guatemala recognizing that youth need to work together to be the change for the future.

Opportunities: Classroom Support Intern, Local Roots Work Team Leader Global Leadership Curriculum Intern

Global WA 500 Union St., Suite 801 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 547-9332 Email: info@ Web:

Description: Global WA is a broad based membership association that promotes and supports the global development sector in WA State.

Opportunities: Unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities are available to college students. Example include Global Education Projects, Writing, Social Media, Event Planning and Data Entry. Application

Habitat for Humanity HFH-Seattle King County 560 Naches Ave SW., Suite 110 Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (206) 453-2950 Web: seattle-

Descriptions: Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman, and child should have a decent, safe affordable place to live. They build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations.

Opportunities: Construction, Store, Event, Family Support, and Office Volunteers. Internships and AmeriCorps position also available. Go online details.

Hamomi Children's Center 1517 12th Ave., Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98122 Email: Susie@ Web:

Description: Hamomi Children's Centre is a sponsored project of the 501c3 non-profit organization Lift Up Africa and improves the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in the slums of Nairobi by providing adults with the skills necessary to improve their social

and economic condition. The primary school and scholarship program create a safe and nurturing environment through which they provide comprehensive care to confront all of the obstacles their students face.

Opportunities: Fundraising/Events, Volunteer Outreach and Social Media.

Health Alliance International 1107 NE 45th St., Suite 350 Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: (206) 543-8382 Email: info@ Web:

Description: A non-governmental organization that supports governments in strengthening health systems and providing health care for all. They are affiliated with the University of Washington.

Opportunities: Most volunteer opportunities are based out of the Seattle office, with some projects that can be done remotely. Complete online volunteer application.

iLeap the Center for Critical Service 4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: (206) 588-5327 Email: info@ Web:

Description: iLeap is an international non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and renew social leaders and global citizens through integrated leadership programs that ignite hope and transformation in the world. They conduct programs in Seattle and collaborate with social leaders throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America to build regional networks of change.

Opportunities: Go online for details about the 4-week Social Innovation in Seattle program for university students.

Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) 1616 Eastlake Ave E., Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98102 Phone: (206) 381-0883 Email: office@ Web:

Description: IDRI is a global health non-profit, taking a comprehensive approach to address infectious diseases. The Seattle based research and product development

organization is committed to develop vaccines, diagnostics tools and therapeutics that would be of benefit to the world's most underserved populations.

Opportunities: A 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students with junior or senior status.

Initiative for Global Development 1325 4th Ave., Suite 1005 Seattle, WA 98101 Web:

Description: The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is a non-profit organization that drives poverty reduction by catalyzing business growth and investment in the developing world.

Opportunities: Go online for current volunteer and internship positions available.

International Rescue Committee Seattle Location 100 S. King St., Suite 570 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 623-2105 Web: us-program/us-seattle-wa

Description: The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. They make sure all newly arrived refugees receive a furnished home and help with rent, healthcare and food. They also help refugees build their job skills, provide other needed social services, and provide legal services towards residency and citizenship.

Opportunities: College Navigator Intern Cultural Orientation Facilitator Direct Service Assistant Employment Program Intern Finance and Administration Intern Intensive Case Management Intern Job Readiness Intern School Readiness Intern Youth Food Justice Intern

Jolkona 1904 3rd Ave, Suite 417 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 467-4460 Email: volunteer@ Web:

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