ITIC Internet Bulletin

1998; January; February; March; April; May; June; July; August;

1997; August; September; October; November; December;

Issuing of ITIC's Internet Bulletin is one more trial to help Georgian
NGOs in finding of partner and donor organisations, to deliver every kind
of new information about international non-governmental organisations,
foundations and processes, that are going on in third sector worldwide,
to distribute information about international conferences, seminars and
sessions. The Bulletin will help organisations, working on student
exchange programs. They will be able to get every interesting
information."internet Bulletin" is available in hard copies, through e-mail subscription and through Internet.

itic@itic.org.ge

August, 1998

Rothschild Scholarship 1999/2000 Oxford University

Nationals of countries of the former Soviet Union are invited to apply for a Scholarship will will enable a postgraduate student to take a two-year M.Phil degree in economics at St.Antony's College at the University of Oxford. The Scholarship is provided by N.M. Rothschild & Sons and covers the student's university and college fees plus a grant of 6,700 Pounds towards living costs.

Applicants should have a first degree, preferably in economics, and will be required to provide test certificates and marks gained from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in economics which will be held in December 1998. Candidates must make their own arrangements for taking the examination and must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language.
For an application form and further information, please contact the College Secretary, St. Antony's College, Oxford, OX2 6JF, United Kingdom, not later than 30 September, 1998.

International Telecommunications and Information Center's New Directory

ITIC has started to publish new directory, which includes contact information of embassies and consulates, humanitarian foundations, donors, development agencies, joint ventures, representatives of foreign companies, cultural and educational centers, shops, investment companies active in Georgia. The Directory will be updated and published on monthly basis.

THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Nonproliferation Through Science Cooperation

The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1992 by agreement between the European Union, Japan, Russian Federation, and United States of America. Since 1992, many countries have joined the ISTC and committed to the principles of nonproliferation. These countries include: Sweden, Finland, Norway, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Kazakstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of Korea. The operating bodies of the ISTC are the Governing Board, Coordination Committee, Secretariat, and Science Advisory Committee
(SAC). The ISTC accomplishes its nonproliferation objectives by funding civilian scientific projects which are proposed by hundreds of expert scientists from their home institutes and research centers throughout
the CIS. Any person, institution, intergovernmental or non-governmental organization may submit proposals to the ISTC, and are strongly encouraged to develop their work in collaboration with foreign institutes and experts and to demonstrate that the proposed research will lead to a productive technical exchange.

Contact Information
International Science and Technology Center Ulitsa Luganskaya 9
P.O. Box 25
Moscow 115516
Russian Federation
Tel: 7 (095) 321-4665
Fax: 7 (095) 321-4744
E-mail: istcinfo@moscow.istc.ru
Website: http://www.istc.ru

New NGOs in ITIC Database

    The International Organization for the Defence of Human Rights and Social Security of Prisoners (IODHRSSP)
    Prezident, founder: George Tevzadze

Was established in April 1998 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The organization will act in accordance with the principles of the UN Declaration for the defence of Human Rights (1948), with international conventions on human, political, economical, social and cultural rights, with other documents and pacts on human rights adopted in Helsinki, Vienna, Paris, etc. The goals of the Organization are to defend citizens, the accused, the sentenced, to help refugees, socially insecure people, families of prizoners, parentless children; to assist fulfilment of demographic, ecological, social, cultural or educational projects, participate in various charitable activities. The Organization acts in compliance with the aims and necessities of states. The Organization submits to various funds and institutions projects on behalf of other organizations to get guarantees which would facilities attainment of certain socially important goals. The International Organization for the Defence og Human Rights and Social Security of Prisoners was founded on the basis of All-Georgian Fund for the Defence of Human Rights and Social Security of Prisoners. Azerbaijani citizens took part in the foundation of the organization. Previously the Fund established its regional brubches in various parts of Georgia.
Both the institutions - the Fund and International Organization - have as their main objective to maintain and assert the principle of the defence of human rights and thus facilitate the establishment and strengthening of democracy in Georgia and elsewhere. Both the institutions will be in close cooperation, will exchange experience and enrich their work through cooperation with related institutions abroad.

   Non - governmental organization "The Woman and the Society"
    Director of Board: lela Bakanidze
The NGO was registered in June 1998, but it has been established in September 1997. The main aim of the organization is to help women of any social layer and any age in physical, phsycological and cultural development, establishing consulting centers, promote and protect the human rights of women, provide women's economic rights and independence, involve women actively in environmental decision - making at all levels. We have already passed three projects. These are: " Investigation of the Rubella Immunity Situation and Vaccination of Young Women inGeorgia", "Support and employment of the Women with Initiative", "Studying of Spreading of Dental Diseases in Children in Georgia and Improving the Situation".

CIVIC NETWORKING: GORI & KHASHURI REGIONS
During the period of month of July ITIC has arranged field workshops in Gori and Khashuri within the frames of "Civic Networking" project financed by "Winston Foundation". Here followes brief information about several non-governmental organizations fro the mentioned regions.

GORI
    Gori Information Center
    Director: Michael Chitadze

Goals of the Center: Creation of entire information network in Georgia; defence of rights of journalists; promotion of mass-media self-regulation system. Partners: public information center "Alternative", public information center of Tskhinvali, OSCE. Projects: establishement of public information centers in Gori, Tbilisi and Tskhinvali, arrangement of round tables for Georgian and Osetian journalists with the support of OSCE. Sources of financing: OSGF, Eurasia Foundation, USIS.

    Intellectual Center of Women "Kartvlis Deda"
    President: Leila Kavtaradze

Organization was founded in November, 1997. Main goals of the organization are: research of the working and intellectual potential of the women in region with the aim of solving the social and economical problems in the region. For the current period the main goal of the organization is to employ, train and prepare women for current marketing economical conditions. For implementation of the mentioned goals the organization is currently working on the following issues: creation of database of unemployed women and searching the sources for their employment; increasing of proffesional skills of unemloyed women through arrangement of training cources and workshops; economical education of women through translation of books about economics.

    NGO "Biliki"
    Coordinator: Mari Mgebrishvili

The public organization "Biliki" is a non-governmental organization founded in 1997 by people holding the same views. The purpose of the organization is to support young people in their attempt to be established in the society. The focus is on planning and combining young peple's spare time whith educational programs. "Biliki" organizes out of school activities of teenagers. There are different circles in the organization, they give lessons, arrange discussions, go on excursions. Organization gives particular attantion to "street children".

    Gori Social Development Center
    Director: Zurab Chkheidze

The Center was established in 1997. Main goals of the Center are: promote formation of open civic society in Georgia, creation and development of democaratic institutions, defence of human rights.

KHASHURI

    Public Foundation for Usage of Constantly Renewable Energy Resources
    Chairman: Tamaz Kimeridze

The Foundation was established in February, 1995 during the period of energetical crizis in the country, with the purpose of revelation and research of non-traditional, alternate ecologically safe energy sources. Projects implemented: maintenance of ecological environment in the region due to revealed alternate sources of energy. Sources of financing: ISAR, Eurasia Foundation.

    Foundation of Children named after Akaki Tsereteli
    Chairman: Alex Jojishvili

The Organization works in Khashuri region with about 1000 orphants and parentless children. Type of the Organization: children organization; Fields of activities: financial support, assistance to disabled, projects implementation. Source of financing: WWF.

    Georgian Greens Movement Khashuri Regional Organization
    Chairman: David Tskikarishvili

Main goals of the organization are: to protect ecological environment, inform the population of the region about current ecological conditions, reveal an find the solvation to ecological problems. Sources of financing: Eurasia Foundation, ISAR.

JOB OFFERING

UGT Co. - Compaq Computer Authorized Partner requires:

1. Project ManagersGender: MaleAge: 23-35Education: High, Knowledge of Computer Equipment is required
Work experience: At Computer Companies, International or any other Computer Division Companies, at least then one year; Experience in Sales and creating of Network systems; Experience with corporate solutions and projects (desirable)
Language: Business English (fluently), Russian and Georgian
Knowledge: Establishing good contacts with people, ability of work with team
Salary: $200 - 500 /starting/ plus interest from result

2. Secretaries

Gender: Female
Age: 23-30
Language: Business English (fluently), Russian and Georgian

Please, send to us by Fax or E-mail your C.V. /resume/ in English and Georgian languages, or deliver to the company's central office from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Address: Chavchavadze Ave. 17a, VII floor, UGT Office
    Tel.: (995 32) 220505 (995 32) 220211
    Fax: (995 32) 220206
    E-mail: ugt@ugt.com.ge

Organization is seeking Administrator Assistant

Requirements:
Experience in Windows NT administration
Experience in installation of software and hardware
Programming in Visual C++, Visual Basic and Visual FoxPro
3-4 or part-time employment is also available.
Salary: part-time: 100-150 Lari
full-time: 200-350 Lari

Contact person: David Malania
Phone: (8 77) 410860
E-mail: d_soft@yahoo.com

July, 1998

ITIC-Winston Foundation "Civic Networking"

Another Workshop will be conducted in Gori and Khashuri cities in July 13-19, 1998. The workshops are conducted within the frames of ITIC newly established project "Civic Networking", financed by Winston Foundation. The first workshop has been already held in Telavi.
The workshop, which is basically aimed at introduction of the project and establishment of relationships for cooperation in the future, will be attended by representatives of local non-governmental organizations. We will provide more information about them in next issue of Internet Bulletin.

ITIC New Directory
ITIC is working on new directory, which will include contact information about embassies, humanitarian foundations, donors, development agencies, joint ventures, representatives of foreign companies, cultural and educational centers, stores and investment funds.

New NGOs in ITIC Database

Infocenter "Eco-21st Century"
Director: Tariel Natsvlishvili

Organization approaches: collection and dissemination of information, development of electronic networks; Areas of interest: growth of networks of electronic mail, growth of telecommunication systems, telecommunication literacy, publishing, deep ecology, organic agriculture. The infocenter educates the public about environmental issues, striving toward harmony between man and nature. Organizes exchange between environmental specialists in the republic and help to develop networks of environmental information exchange for governmental and non-governmental organizations.

    Children Allergy Fund ALLOS
    Principal Officers: Lali Bregvadze, Tamar Avalishvili, Irakli Gvazava

Targets and golas of Children Allergy Fund are: Improvement of health conditions of georgian children with allergy and special problems, defending their rights, arranging their vaccination and preventive measures; registration of families with atopic disposition and control over them; using of latest methods in treatment and prevention of children with allergy and special problems; reveal of children with atopic disposition by screening; organizing teeching cources about prevention and treatment of children with allergy and special problems; organizing mother schools with special programs; selecting Georgian health resorts and organizing summer and winter schools for children and their mothers; arranging treatment cources with help of foreign specialists; humanitarian activities; arranging health improvement complexes and sport-grounds, improving green zone; free consultations; creation of insuarance company; organizing working on probation for young doctors and treatment of children with allergy and special problems in foreign clinics; information publishing activities.

    Nodar Dumbadze Charity Children Foundation
    Head of the organization: Nana Gogava

The foundation is aimed at the following: to help and support orphans, parentless children; to actively participate in renovation and re-establishment of Mziury the city; reveal talanted and granted children; to intermediate between handicapped children and international organizations with the purpose of helping kids to be sent and treated in foreign countries and clinics. The Foundation defends mothers' and children's rights in Georgia.

PIPL - Public Interest Protection League

Public Interest Protection League was founded in February '98 and registered in April '98 at the Zugdidi Court.
PIPL mission is:
Raise citizens' awareness regarding their constitutional and civil rights and liberties, civic and other duties, universally acknowledged moral standards.
Promote authority of law, establish respect towards civil society and law.
Strengthen sense of responsibility and mutual respect.
Promote introduction of healthy way of life and protection of environment, develop harmonious relationship between nature and human being.
Promote dynamic interaction and cooperation of government and society, do its bit in development of private sector in Georgia.
Direct citizens' efforts towards solution of problems encountered by the society.
Currently PIPL implements four permanent programs:
- Informational Program
- Resource Center Program
- Training Program
- Radio Broadcast Program
In the framework of the Informational Program PIPL publishes Right to Speech weekly newsletter of private sector in Georgian and English. The periodical is distributed in about 150 national and international NGOs, funding agencies, state institutions and political parties in Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha, Kutaisi and Tbilisi. Submission of materials to, as well as the newsletter itself is free of charge.
As from 1 June PIPL will start to publish informational bulletin on environment protection.
Resource Center Program coordinates work of NGO Development and Support Center, which
Assists Western Georgian NGOs in preparation of documents required for re-registration;
Processes registration-required documents for groups and individuals;
Provides consulting to juridical and natural persons;
Disseminates materials printed by various agencies;
Designs sketches of stamps, logos, letterheads, invitation cards and publicity papers;
Library of the center offers a wide range of printed material.
All services provided by the center are free.
Within the framework of the Training Program the league invites experienced trainers and organizes training courses for members of nongovernmental organizations.
On the initiative of the Public Interest Protection League a 2-day training was given to Zugdidi-based NGOs by Business Law Center on 9 and 10 May 1998.
Radio Broadcast Program represents series of the following radio programs prepared by PIPL in collaboration with Zugdidi independent radio station EURASIA:
Human Rights - Third Sector
Environment and Human Being
Chairman of the Public Interest Protection League is Mr. Levan Khubulava.
You can contact PIPL at
4 Petriashvili street, Zugdidi 384700
Telephone: +995 315 23182
E-mail: pipl1@hotmail.com
URL: http://members.tripod.com/~pipl1/home.html

June Cronicle

    June 2, Tbilisi
    Conference dedicated to 50th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration

One-day conference dedicated to 50th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration was held at Sheraton Palace Hotel on June 2, 1998. The conference was organized by United nations Development Program.
Speeches were made by foreign and georgian speakers, who have talked about issues of Human Rights defence and coditions in Georgia; about law and human rights in Georgia; international commonwealth presented in Georgia - political, economical, social and civic aspects of human rights. There was held an exhibition named "Human rights in arts" dedicated to 50th anniversary of Human Rights Declaration. Works of Georgian artists, such as Levan Chogoshvili, Temur Japaridze, Guliko Kikaleishvili and George Maglakelidze were exhibited.

    June 5, Tbilisi
    Rock-Action dedicated to the 50th anniversary of human rights declaration and environmental      week was helh in Vake Park.

Association and Radio "Green Wave" with coorganization and support of United Nations Development Program and TACIS conducted a rock-action dedicated to the 50th anniversary of human rights declaration and environmental week. Among participant groups and artists were Irakli Charkviani, "Afternoon Version", "Mdzime Jvari', Irakli Khutsishvili, "Sanda", " Steel Hail", "Despani". All of them called people to save their environment.
The action was sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia.
Tinatin Tushishvili
Studio Re

Civic Education Project

Civic Education Project: teacher opportunities for economists.
Civic Education Project is a private, not-for-profit organization wich is aimed at reformation and democratization of higher education in the Universities of Central and Eastern European countries and countries of the Former Soviet Union.
Vacancies are available for 1998-1999 academic year and are to be continued.
Any economist who has MA (preferably ABD or PHD) or MBA and can speak fluent English is eligible to apply.
For application forms and any additional information you can request at the following address:
Civic Education Project
P.O. Box 205445
New Haven Connecticut 06502-5445 U.S.A.
Tel: 203.781.0263
Fax: 203.781.0265
E-mail: CEP@cep.yale.edu
Website: http://www.cep.yale.edu

SCIENCE FOR PEACE PROGRAMME

The Science for Peace Programme is the most recent initiative of the NATO Science Programme. It aims at assisting Partner countries in their transition towards a market- oriented and environmentally sound economy. The Programme will give a new dimension to the NATO Science Committee's ongoing cooperative activities by enabling Partner scientists to engage in applied R&D projects jointly with NATO counterparts. The deadline for submission of applications under this
programme is 1st August, 1998.

Partner countries eligible for SfP funding: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrghyz Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova,
Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Tajikistan, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Partner countries not eligible for SfP funding: Austria, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland.

Contact Information:
NATO
Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division
B-1110 Brussels
Belgium
Tel : (32-2) 707.41.11
Fax : (32-2) 707.42.32
E-mail: science.sfp@hq.nato.int
Webpage: www.nato.int/science/homepage.htm

The Research Support Scheme (RSS)
Grants in Social and Humanitarian Sciences

The Research Support Scheme was established in 1991 with the purpose to support researchers from Central and Eastern European countries. RSS supports innovative researches in Central and Eastern European studies by providing grants to researchers and groups of researchers.
Academic disciplines financed include the following:
Art and architecture; economics, education; history, human ecology and sustainable development; law; linguistics; literature; philosophy; political studies; social phsycology; sociology and population studies.
RSS establishes campaign annualy and the current campaign for 1999 started in June. Deadline for application submission is October 19, 1998. Provision of grants will start in July of 1999.
Application forms and any additional information can be obtained at the following coordinats:
Research Support Scheme,
Bartolomejska 11,
110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Phone (402-2) 2423 1916
Fax: (402-2) 2423-1997
E-mail: office@rss.cz
Website: http://www.rss.cz

OSGF - "Open Society - Georgia" Foundation
Law Program
1. Promote Public Education of Minorities.
Approximate budget: 10 000 USD
Deadline for project submission: September 29, 1998

2. Support legal drafting process transparency.
Approximate budget: 6 000 USD
Deadline for project submission: October 1, 1998.

Local Self Government and Government Program
1. Support legal drafting process in the field of local government.
Approximate budget: 5000 USD
Deadline: October 1, 1998

2. Support training of self government or local government representatives.
Approximate budget: 5000 USD
Deadline: October 2, 1998

3. Grants directly to elected local government bodies.
Approximate budget: 4000 USD
Deadline: November 26, 1998.

CEE/NIS Financial Conference in U.K.

The Centre for Euro-Asian Studies and the ISMA Centre - The Business School for Financial Market announce a forthcoming conference entitled "Entering the World Financial Market: East and Central Europe and the CIS countries," which will take place at the University of Reading on September 25, 1998.
Among the participants we expect representatives from The EBRD,IBRD, EIU, etc.., as well as prominent academics working in the field and representatives of businesses with interests in Eastern and Central Europe, and the CIS countries.
Please address all enquiries to either of the following conference administrators:
Nick Tucker
E-mail: cpss@reading.ac.uk
Tel: (44-118) 931-6205
Fax: (44-118) 975-5442

Elaine Reid
E-mail: E.Reid@ISMAcentre.reading.ac.uk
Tel: (44-118) 931-4741
Fax: (44-118) 931-4741

June, 1998

"Donors, Development Agencies and Investment Funds in Georgia"

On March 23, presentation of ITIC new Directory of "Donors, Development Agencies and Investment Funds" funded by Save the Children/USAID was held at the Institute of Public Administration.

The Directory includes contact information of donors, development agencies and investment funds active in Georgia, information on the fields of their activities as well.

Directory is available for purchase at ITIC office at the prize 1.5 Lari.
Our address is: 26 May sq. #2, rooms 613-614
Contact us: 987797
Directory is available at the following addresses:
Store "Angia" - 22 Kostava St.,
Store "Saundje" - 28 Rustaveli Ave.,
Store "Notebi" - 32 Rustaveli Ave.,
Store "Aisi" - 89 Agmashenebeli Ave.

ITIC new project - training workshops in regions

ITIC is starting to establish new project from May 1, 1998 with the name "Civic Networking", which is financed by "The Winston Foundation for World Peace".
Within the project four-day training workshops will be held in the following regions of Georgia: Telavi, Gori, Khashuri, Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Akhaltsikhe, Rustavi. The main point of workshops will be organization and basics of information center activities.

New NGO in ITIC Database

Cross-cultural and Social Research Center was founded in 1995, 19th October.
The main goal of the Center is to facilitate creation of civil society in Georgia.
To fulfil this Center investigates natural development of modern society in Georgia, psycho-social peculiarities of different ethnic and religions groups, work out practical recommendations.
Center make contacts with international organizations and develop scientific and other projects together with them.
Center spread all information it holds, collaborate with media and very informational service, collect and systematize information in field of its activities, facilitate development of professional and cultural contacts with foreign countries.

OSGF Programs

Program of Modern Languages
Goal of the Modern Languages program is popularization and advancement of language teaching level in Georgia. Program is aimed at raise of teachers' professional qualification.
Here followes list of competitions which will be announced during the 1998 year period within the Program of Modern Languages by OSGF:

    June: purchase of training/methodology literature
Maximum budjet of one project can be 2000 USD
Total budget of the competition is 14,000 USD

    October: Promotion of Language Teaching with Specific Goals
Maximum budjet of one project can be 4000 USD
Total budjet of the competition is 16.000 USD

All the applications will be accepted if the goals are as followes:
promotion of professional unions' activities
Teachers' training and qualification rising
Promotion of advanced schools
Creation of resource-centers and reading-rooms at schools
Technical base improvement at schools
Promotion of language teaching with specific goals
Non-competition projects if meet program goals will be accepted as well. All the additional information can be obtained at OSGF office.

    Law program competitions for 1998
The main goals of Law and Legislative Reform Program is to assist Georgian Parliament in creation of experts advisory unit, support independent law schools, arrangement of training cources, workshops and conferences. Thus th Program will support establishment of modern, widely recognized culture of legislation, which will meet demands of the 21st century.

    Protection and Promotion of Human Rights:
Deadline: July 1, 1998
Approximate budjet: 10.000 USD

    Promote Adult Legal Education:
Deadline: July 3, 1998
Approximate budjet: 7.000 USD

    Promote National Minorities' Legal Education:
Deadline: September 29, 1998
Approximate budjet: 10.000 USD

    Promote Legal Drafting Process Transparence:
Deadline: October 1, 1998
Approximate budjet: 6.000 USD

Non-competition projects if meet program goals and priorities will be accepted as well.

    NGO Education, Improvement and Develoment National Program
Main goals of NGO Program are: 1. Support and stimulate third sector growth and development in Georgia; 2. Direct and indirect assistance to NGOs with the aim of their development and sustainability.
Foundation will support NGOs with only small grants during the year of 1998.

Priority areas:
In 1998 OSGF NGO Development Program will focus on the following priority areas:
Support employment and professional training centers;
Support and popularization of individual NGO activities;
Support healthcare NGOs;
Support NGOs focused on specific groups and themes;
Support wimen's organizations.

Implementation of priority areas will be carried out through competitions within defined terms and conditions.

    Cultural Heritage Program
Cultural Heritage Program supports maintenance, renovation and documentation of multilateral elements of cultural heritage. Program will help Georgian cultural heritage to integrate with the world heritage.

Implementation of OSGF Cultural heritage program will be carried out only through the announced competitions.

During 1998 period the following competitions will be announced within the Cultural Heritage Program:
Competition for Cultural Heritage Documentation Database Creation;
Competition for museum funding;
Competition for expeditions aimed at revelation and recording of unexplored cultural heritage objects;
Competition for recording and remaining cultural heritage monuments;
Competition for improvement of working conditions of those involved in cultural heritage field.

Charity Foundation "Kartu" Competition:

Charity Foundation Kartu announces students fellowship competition:
Participants should be Tbilisi State University, Technical University of Georgia and ESM students.
Five winner students will be granted 100 USD monthly stipends from September 1, during 10 months. Applicants should submit following documentation:
Reference from the University department;
Research "How do I look at my future profession" (about 2 pages);
Curriculum Vitae (firs name, last name, place and date of birth, education, working experience, knowledge of languages, marital status, hobbies, contact information, stipends if any, sponsorship availability in case of studying at paying college, additional information - not necessarily).

All the papers should be delivered during the period of May 11-15 from 11to16 o'clock at the following address: Ist floor lobby, 39a Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi.

Competition will be held in two tours. Winners of the first tour will be invited to interview with the Competition Supervisors' Committee: on May 25 at Tbilisi State University, on May 26 at Tbilisi Technical university and on May 27 at ESM.

Charity Fund "Kartu" announces grant competition for art galleries - program "New Names"

Main goal of the program is to make galleries to reveal new names of talanted artists and exhibit their works. Foundation will provide one-year period grant of 4.000 USDs through open competition for arrangement of 4 exhibitions of the artists whose names are not known to society.
Participant galleries should submit the following documentation:
Mission Statement;
Two Refernces from well-known artists;
Gallery bank account.

Project, which must include:
1. Information about gallery
2. Criterias and methods which will be used to reveal talanted artists
3. Preparation plan, accountancy and exact days of anticipated 4 exhibitions
4. Project evaluation criterias
5. Expected results of the project

Documentation should be submited during May 4-8, 1998 from 10 to 17 o'clock at the address: Ist floor lobby, 39a Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi.

Save the Children/USAID: Books for Businessmen and Adults

Investor's Guide in Georgian Business Law

Presentation of the book "Investor's Guide in Georgian Business Law" published by Business Law Center
was held on March 24. Project was funded by "Save the Children" Federation and USAID. Guide was published in Georgian and English languages. According to the president of Business law Center, Mr Vaja Salamadze, "The Guide will significantly promote future development of business in Georgia, will help investors to be more law-obedient as it goes in advanced, civilized world."
Studio RE
Merry conversations about hygiene, sex and healthy way of life
Georgian NGO "Adults' development center" presented new book named "Merry conversations about hygiene, sex and healthy way of life" published by financial support of "Save the Children" Federation/USAID on April 21, at Georgian Public Library.
Merry conversations which were held by authors Tamar Lebanidze and Gia Karchkhadze, are mainly for curious adults of 13 to 19 years old, who are interested in how boys differ from girls, how life generates, what the embryon is doing in mom's abdomen, what is safe sex, and many others in what the authors just like you were interested in their 13 and 19.

May, 1998

Kingdom of Netherlands Consulate in Georgia
Official opening of Netherlands consulate in Georgia was held on May 1 at Georgian Pupils' Palace. Queen Bearix of Kingdom Netherlands appointed Mr Irakli Baidashvili as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Georgia. Dutch companies, active in Georgia, took part in presentation, information tables were set, where brochures including different kind of information about Holland, about Dutch trade and aid programs, Georgian-Dutch cultural links and information for Georgian businessmen was available.
Besides the official functions of the consulate it will be obliged to provide all interesting information about Kingdom of Netherlands, politics, business, tourizm; it will provide all kind of assistance to establish contacts with Dutch companies and organizations, governmental as well.
We will provide any additional information about Dutch programs and activities in Georgia, as soon as available.

ITIC new Directory
ITIC is getting started with creation and publishing of new Directory wich will include contact information of Embassies, consulates, humanitarian organizations, donors, development agencies, joint ventures, foreign company representatives, cultural-educational centers, shops and investment funds.

Georgian NGO news, April chronicle
April 3, Tbilisi
Presentation of manual published by "Junior Achievement - Georgia"
Georgian non-governmental organization "Junior Achievement - Georgia" published a manual for school-children, which is a business game called "Pupils' School Company", which was presented at Public Relations Center on April 3. The manual, which was made available by the financial support of Save the Children Federation/USAID, is directed to the interestes of elder pupils and includes elements of applied economics.

April 3, Tbilisi
Non-governmental organization "Georgia and the Environment" held a press-conference with the discussion topic - Georgian NGOs about center and region relationships, which was mainly directed to the problems recently encountered in Adjarian region. At the press-conference NGO "Georgia and Environment", its Imereti and kakheti regional representations, Union of Cocial Protection of Georgia Citizens made a statement to Adjaria Superior Council, Georgian Parliament, Political parties and mass-media representatives to be more careful while refering to the problems of center and regions relationships.

April 10, Tbilisi
NGOs, political parties and mass-media representatives meeting
Representatives of NGOs, political parties and mass-media met at Film House on April 10. Main goal of the meeting was to launch wide public discussion of the issues such as social values and political correctness. At the meeting Ivliane Khaindrava, Levan Berdzenishvili and Vakhtang Khmaladze made a statement, in which they called non-governmental organizations, independent media, intellectual elite, political oposition and georgian government for supporting their initiation: "make real citizens' forum, which will greatly help the process of democracy development in the country and lead it to the principally new grade."

April 11-12, Tbilisi
Exhibition of children's paintings "Ajga-bujga-98" was held at Tbilisi historical museum "Karvasla" within the frames of "Tankhmoba-98" act, whis was initiated by South Caucasian regions of Helsinki Cityzens' Assembly, newspapers: "The Georgian Times" (Tbilisi), "Zerkalo" (Baku), "Novoe Vremya" (Erevan), Farmers Union of Georgia and movement "Phsycologists against violenece". "What we don't like and what we would change in our environment" - that was the topic of the exhibition, in which children of different cities and social groups took part. According to helsinki Citizens' Assembly Caucasian Committee Cordinator, Mr Alexander Rusetski, the exhibition was aimed at promotion and development of children thinking and oppositive outlook being oppressed during years.

April 15-16, Tbilisi
Non-governmental organization "Union Georgian Repatriants" held conference "Discrimination of Meskhetian repatriants and violation on their rights in Georgia" on April 15 and 16. Representatives of NGOs of those deported from Meskheti region, embassies and international organizations in Georgia, Georgian Parliament members, journalists, employees of Ministries of State Security and External Affaira and many others were attended at the conference.
The Conference was made available by support of USAID.

April 17, Tbilisi
On April 17, at the Center of Rehabilitation was held a presentation of project by Association of Invalid Children Social Protection and Rehabilitation. The project was aimed at creation of phsyco-pedagogical educational group of correction for pre-school age children.
The group of correction will train 24 children with easy and medium mental impediment which are able to move and their parents as well. According to Children's Rehabilitation Center Phsyco-Neurological Department trainer, Tatuli Kekenadze, parents' training will help them to properly orientate in the process of phsyco-correction, which will obviously lead to success.
Project was financed by Britain's Humanitarian Organization "OXFAM".

OSGF
Competitions within the Local Self Government and Government Program:

1. To promote local population participation in local government process
deadline: May 27, 1998
budjet: 5.000 USD
Goal of the project is to support projects which will help local population to participate somehow in the self government election process.
2. Support popularization of local self government idea
deadline: May 29, 1998
budjet: 6.000 USD
Main goal of the competition is to popularize idea of self government elections.
3. Assist firs local self government elections
deadline: June 30, 1998
budjet: 5.000 USD
Main goal of the competition is to support projects which will help first local self government elections.

Any qualified person or group, organization, foundation, association, which is registered as a non-governmental, not for profit organization can submit applications.

Call for Gender Studies Grant Proposals

The Program on Gender and Culture
Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP)
Central European University
1051 Budapest
Nador u. 9 Hungary
Fax: +36-1-327-3001
E-mail: gender@ceu.hu

The CEU Program on Gender and Culture-Gender Studies Small Grant Program (GSGP) 1998 is now accepting proposals for grants of up to 2,000 USD from regional groups, programs, and departments promoting women, women's studies, and gender studies in CEE/fSU

Application Deadline: JUNE 15, 1998

The program is based on the belief that small grants can often provide a vital and critical support for new and innovative programs. We are open to a wide variety of funding requests, but would like particularly to
encourage groups which are just getting started and need seed money to raise more substantial funds elsewhere, or to establish basic infrastructures.

Priority will be given to projects that are innovative, will result in increased opportunities for others (e.g. greater access to materials and resources, or to participate in gender related activities) and will have a
lasting impact.

Johns Hopkins University, Center for Civil Society Studies
Johns Hopkins University, Center for Civil Society Studies will be offering a four-day Institute, "Partnering for Results," June 22 - 26, 1998. This international four-day institute is designed to enhance the skills of nonprofit managers and along with their partners from the government and business sectors to work together to solve complex social problems. The Institute will help participants understand when partnering is appropriate, who appropriate partners are, what mechanisms for partnering are most effective, and how results can be measured and credit shared. For more information please contact:

Carol Dugan
Johns Hopkins University, Center for Civil Society Studies
Phone: 410-516-5389
Fax: 410-516-8233
E.Mail: dugan@jhu.edu

ICRC: Job Offering
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Tbilisi is looking for an

Information Systems junior engineer/technician
Responsibilities :
PC installation and maintenance
Installation and configuration of hardware and software in a network environment, various configuration updating and general maintenance
User support and training
Assisting computer users, solving the problems in the daily use of the PC. Full briefing of the employees on office softwares according to their needs.
Required skills are :
- very good knowledge of the Lotus SmartSuite and the PC environment (application softwares, utilities, printing)
- good spoken english language
- sense of initiative and ability to work independantly
- communication skills, will to assist the user and to solve his difficulty, flexibility
Knowldedges of french and radio equipment are a plus.

In case of interest, please contact us :
ICRC office
Kedia str. 4
380054 Tbilisi
tel. : 93 55 13/5/7
e-mail : it.tbi@icrc.org

September,1997

FREEDOM HOUSE

The NGO regional networking project

The purpose of this three-year, $3 million project, part of the United States Agency for International
Development's Democracy Network, is to strengthen Central and Eastern Europe's community of public policy-oriented non-governmental organizations. The primary objective of the Freedom House project is to facilitate cross-border cooperation among indigenous NGOs which are active in developing public policy in the areas of democratization, economic development, environment, and social safety nets.

    Project Activities

The US Internship Program provides internships in the US for approximately 15 senior NGO managers from CEE each year. Those selected to participate in this program work in the offices of American counterpart organizations. The US internship programs normally convene three times each year in January, May, and September for a duration of six weeks, although special programs may be arranged at other points in the year as well. The Regional Internship and Exchange Program provides NGO managers and project staff from CEE an opportunity to work in the offices of counterpart organizations within the region. The purpose of the regional internships and exchanges is to encourage stronger links between CEEs indigenous NGOs and to enhance the prospects for cross-border cooperation and project development. The duration of a regional internship or exchange program is generally 2-4 weeks.
The Central and Eastern European internship program

Since 1984, the National Forum Foundation served as a non-profit educational organization dedicated to advancing political and economic freedom around the world. This mandate manifested itself in a variety of programs, now sponsored by Freedom House, designed to support the democratization process taking place in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union.
In 1990, the NFF established the Central and Eastern Europe Internship Program. This professional training program provides new leaders from the region's young democracies with the opportunity to work in the United States for three months, side-by-side with their American counterparts in government, media, non-governmental and business institutions. Visiting Fellows are selected by a competitive process including interviews with Freedom House staff in the home country of the applicant. All Fellows must speak English fluently. The Visiting Fellows who participate in these internships are in key positions to hasten the democratic transitions underway in their home countries.

Freedom House seeks applications from qualified candidates in several professions, including:
Journalism and Media Management
Civil Society Development
Economic Development and Reform
    If you are interested in participating, submit a completed application to Freedom House, 511 C
    Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.

The Contribution of the Third Sector to Cultural Change in Central and Eastern Europe
Call for papers for a panel session at the 3rd International Conference of theInternational Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) in Geneva, Switzerland, July 8-11, 1998.

Paper proposals are invited to explore the changing nature of the culturallandscape in Central and
Eastern Europe and the countries of the formerSoviet Union over the past decade.Topics that might be explored include: The role of associations, foundations, NGOs and other private institutions in the provision of arts and culture after the fall of the Iron Curtain;
The role of arts and culture in forming cultural values and building civil society;
Forms and extent of privatization of formerly state controlled artsand cultural institutions;
Emerging relationships between businesses and private artsinstitutions;
Recognition of private initiative and self-organization in the formulation of cultural policy;
Trends in individual philanthropy. For submission requirements please request information on the general Call for Papers for the conference by October 31, 1997 to:
Stefan Toepler, Ph.D.Research AssociateInstitute for Policy Studies
The Johns Hopkins University Wyman Building
3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore MD 21218
Tel: (410) 516-8473
Fax: (410) 516-8233
E-mail: stoepler@jhu.edu
URL: http://www.jhu.edu~ips/

IREX - Regional Scholar Exchange Program
International Research & Exchange Board (IREX)

1616 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202) 628-8188
Fax: (202) 628-8189
E-mail: irex@irex.org
Download the application from: http://www.irex.org/grants/intl/resepciap.htm

The Regional Scholar Exchange Program is developed, funded and supervised by the United States
Information Agency with funds allocated by the Congress of the United States, and administered by
the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies.

The Regional Scholar Exchange Program selects highly qualified university faculty and scholars at the early stages of their careers, advanced graduate students pursuing dissertation research, and mid-level faculty (associate professors) in designated fields of the social sciences and humanities who are citizens of the New Independent States Applicants should have published several articles in their field or presented papers at scholarly conferences and must have had few or no opportunities to conduct research in the United States. One hundred (100) Regional Scholar Exchange Program Fellowships will be awarded.
The application deadline for the Regional Scholar Exchange Program is October 31, 1997. Successful
applicants will begin their fellowships in the United States in August 1998. Applications and complete eligibility requirements can be obtained by contacting the International Research & Exchange Board (IREX) using the phone number or e-mail provided above.

US INFORMATION AGENCY FREEDOM ACT SUPPORT FELLOWSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES

Administered by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)

This program is developed, funded, and supervised by the United States Information Agency. The
FSA Fellowships in Contemporary Issues provide opportunities to qualified citizens of New
Independent States to conduct research, write studies, and deliver lectures in the United States with
the goal of contributing to further development of higher education, scholarship, public policy, the
economy and society in the New Independent States.

The FSA Fellowships in Contemporary Issues provide round-trip travel from fellows' home cities in the NIS to the U.S. host institution, medical insurance, a monthly stipend for housing and living expenses, a small allowance for educational materials and professional conferences, membership in one U.S. professional association, and access to and training in e-mail and Internet at U.S. host institutions.

The application deadline for FSA Fellowships in Contemporary Issues is October 31, 1997.
Applications and detailed information may be obtained by contacting IREX office.

SHORT- TERM CERTIFICATE FOR PROFESSIONALS IN HUMAN RIGHTS

Central European University
CEU Admissions Office - Nador u. 9
1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (36-1) 327-3009
Fax: (36-1) 327-3211
E-mail: external@ceu.hu or admissions@ceu.hu
WWW site: http://www.ceu.hu

After the collapse of communism in the CEE/fSU region, it was widely expected that human rights
abuses would disappear. In a number of countries this has not been the case. Indeed, in certain
countries new types of abuses have emerged. Thus, there is a need for well-educated professionals
who can provide support to human rights groups and help shape human rights-oriented policies in the
region.

The Human Rights Program is intended to provide a theoretical grounding in traditional and
alternative approaches to human rights. The short-term program is organized in modules to meet the
needs of practitioners working in the human rights field.The program benefits from the active
participation of professionals from the Central European University (CEU), which seeks to contribute
to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

For additional information on the short-term program in Human Rights or other offerings of Central
European University, please contact the CEU Admissions Office using the information provided
above.

THE WORLD PRESS INSTITUTE, MACALESTER COLLEGE

The World Press Institute
1635 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Tel: (612) 696-6360
Fax: (612) 696-6306
E-mail: wpi@macalester.edu or wpihodo@aol.com
Contact: John L. Hodowanic, Executive Director
URL: http://www.macalester.edu/~wpi/index.html

The World Press Institute at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota sponsors a four month
program to allow experienced international journalists to report comprehensively and accurately about the U.S. with emphasis on its government, mass media, education and health care systems, economy, technology, social issues and culture.

Requirements
Minimum of five years of experience at a reputable print or broadcast organization. Ability to speak and write well in English. Recommendations from three professional journalists who know your work Ability to work well as part of a group Preference given to those from 25 to 35 years of age with little or no previous experience in the United States.

Deadlines
Applications for the 1998 program will be accepted through December 31, 1997. The program will begin in June and end in October of 1998.
For additional information and application forms, please contact John L. Hodowanic, Executive
Director at the World Press Institute. Contact information provided above.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Several public organizations (Family Care Association "Urtiertoba", informational-educational center
at Georgian Patriarchate, youth organization "Dzlevai" at Georgian Patriarchate, etc.) will held a
scientific-public conference "Freedom and Moral Responsibilities" in the firs decade of December. The conference will concentrate on the current moral problems of our society; also development of public opinion and common attitudes towards the mentioned problems. The following issues will be
discussed:

1. General (freedom of individuals, moral norms, moral responsibilities of individuals and society)
2. Problems of relationships (family, adults, relations between different generations, etc.)
3. Analysis of modern society problems (mass-culture, narcotics, prostitution, violence, pornography,
homosexuality, abort, occultism, religious sects, language and custom problems, etc.)

Abstracts presented due to November 20.
Conference can include arrangement of a "round table".
If you are interested in conference, contact us by calling:
(995 32) 337139, 335506

August, 1997

International Telecommunications and Information Center. Services and Activities
International Telecommunications and Information Center (ITIC) was established in March, 1995, as a non-governmental, non-for profit organisation. The main goal of its activity is to support Georgian NGOs by modern communicational and informational means.
Currently, ITIC offers several kinds of services to Georgian NGOs, such as: Basic Computer;
Internet and E-mail training courses; Technical assistance to newly established NGOs by giving access to computer and other office equipment; Creation and maintenance of monthly updated database of Georgian NGOs in English and in Georgian; E-mail and Internet service for NGOs;
Creation and place of Homepages on Internet about Georgian NGOs; Creation, maintenance and issue of handbook about international donor organisations in Georgia; Exchange and distribution of information by Internet.
Issuing of ITIC's Internet Bulletin is one more trial to help Georgian NGOs in finding of partner and donor organisations, to deliver every kind of new information about international non-governmental organisations, foundations and processes, in international third sector are going on, to distribute information about international conferences, seminars and trainings. The bulletin will help oraganisations, working on students exchange programs. They will be able to get every interesting information.
From day of its establishment, International Telecommunications and Information Center works on creating of Database, about Georgian NGOs. It provides monthly updating and checking of this datas. Since spring of 1997, ITIC is collecting datas of Georgian regional non-governmental organisations, by visit these regions. During 4 month ITIC has established contacts with regional organisations from 14 city and 7 region and has put their datas in the Database. These cities and regions are:
CITIES:
Rustavi; Akhmeta; Telavi; Gori; Khashuri; Akhaltsikhe; Kutaisi; Tskaltubo; Samtredia; Zugdidi; Jvari;
Poti; Batumi; Ozurgeti.
REGIONS:
Kartli; Kakheti; Meskheti; Imereti; Guria; Samegrelo; Ajara.
Currently, there are more then 300 datas of NGOs, in ITIC NGO Database.

The Abell Foundation, Inc.

About The Abell Foundation
The Abell Foundation's mission is to effect positive change on the region's societal problems, with a strong focus on programs promoting educational reform, job creation and tourism; strengthening families; reducing drug addiction; and alleviating hunger and homelessness.

Contact The Abell Foundation at:
111 South Calvert Street, Suite 2300 Baltimore, MD 21202-6174
Phone: (410) 547-1300
Fax: (410) 539-6579
E-mail: abell@abell.org
Home page: http://www.abell.org/abell

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
Mission Statement
The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, a private foundation, was founded in 1984 with the proceeds from the sale of Chicago's Ridgeway Hospital, a nonprofit psychiatric facility focusing on low-income adolescents. One of its primary funding areas is the support of nonprofit agencies which provide medical, psychiatric and psychological care to economically disadvantaged children and youth, thereby continuing the original mission of the hospital. As of September 30, 1996, it had provided $7,770,862 in grants and program-related investments to a variety of healthcare and social service agencies, as well as medical research.

"Application Procedures"
A completed grant application form must accompany all grant requests. Grant applications will be
reviewed for completeness by staff and will not be forwarded to the Grant Review Committee until
complete. Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed in the order they are received. After reviewing an application, the Committee may: decline, recommend for approval by the board, request additional information, schedule a site visit, or invite the applicant in for interview by the board. Applicants, if declined, may not reapply for at least one year from the date of the application unless the nature or circumstances surrounding the request changes significantly. The subsequent application should describe these changes in full. Requests for application forms, an annual report or further information should be addressed to:

Tina M. Erickson Administrator Blowitz - Ridgeway Foundation
One Northfield Plaza Suite 230 Northfield, IL 60093
Tel: 847.446.1010
Fax: 847.446.6318
E-mail: TMEBRF@aol.com

Welcome to Cultural Connection!

    What is Cultural Connection?
Our program is designed to foster cultural exchange between Americans and foreign students visiting the Boston, Massachusetts area. By pairing with a foreign student with similar interests as yourself you open the door to a wonderful world of sharing, discovery, enlightenment and plain fun! And in the process you could be making a friend for life and be well on the way to being a part of our global community. We ask you, as a partner, to arrange at least two visits or activities with your student each month for the duration of their stay (average of 2-4 months). This can be anything from getting together for a meal to a planned activity that you both enjoy. The important thing is to share a bit of your life with them and allow them to share themselves with you.
    COSTS:
The students are prepared to pay for themselves for activities outside your home.
    TRANSPORTATION:
Most students do not have a car, but do have access to the T and other public transportation. Your
willingness to transport them or meet them at a suitable place is very much appreciated.
    COMMUNICATION:
Most students have at least 5 years of English language study in their home countries and are currently studying English here, so basic communication is not a problem. However, being in new situations and having new experiences, as they will with you, will expose them to new vocabulary. Patience and a sense of humor will overcome any rough spots. I am available to help in any way. For further information or to have any questions answered please do not hesitate to call me at 617-969-5327 or fax me at 617-482-4754. Or, if you prefer, you may reach me by email at angela@tiac.net or by regular mail at:
Cultural Connection:
Angela Carpenter
15 Maple Terrace Auburndale, MA 02166
Fax: 617-482-4754
E-mail: angelac@tiac.net

Freedom House

Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting democracy around the world. Established in 1941 by Eleanor Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie, Freedom House conducts
programs to:
Promote an engaged US foreign policy; Monitor human rights & elections; Sponsor public education
campaigns; Offer training & technical assistance to promote democracy & free market reforms; Support the rule of law, free media, & effective local governance.
Articles and opinion pieces covering Freedom House regularly appear in:
Foreign Affairs, The Economist, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, AP and
Reuters, USA Today, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek, TIME, U.S. News & World Report, Miami Herald, National Interest, Washington Times and many others. We are also regularly covered by C-Span, CNN, NPR, ABC News, PBS's McNeil\Lehrer Newshour and other programs.

Help! international
Welcome to HELP! international!
HELP! international is an organization located in Germany. HELP´s main concern is to help refugees,
expelled people and war victims. So we organize humanitarian help, at the moment especially for people
in Bosnia-Herzegovina Moreover, we try to explain the reasons for flight and the situation of refugees to
the public. If you want to support our work, we should like to welcome you as a member of our
organization. Or you could transfer a donation to our account no. 2634 at Sparkasse Lünen
(Germany), bank code 441 523 70. In advance we thank you for your help!
HELP INTERNATIONAL e.V.; Postach 6340, D-44520, Lunen
Tel: 0049-2306-25010
Fax: 0049-2306-25011

WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL GEORGIA OFFICE

Bulletin On Funding Sources for CIS Countries
It mentions micro-project grants of up to $9,000 being available for local NGOs in Georgia.
Local NGOs in the former Soviet Union ordinarily requires external support to sustain their work. The largest official funding source for CIS NGOs is the European Commission Democracy Programme.
NGO applications must be submitted by October 31, 1997, to be eligible for grants issued from
September 1998. Grants are given for up to $180,000 and micro-project grants for up to $9,000 are also available in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia and the Ukraine. Further information is available from the European Human Rights Foundation (EHRF) in Brussels at E-mail: ehrf@skynet.be , Tel/Fax (+32 2) 736-8405 (Phare) or 732-6653 (Tacis), or the EHRF offices in Prague and Warsaw. The Council of Europe in Strasbourg is also accepting applications for its Confidence Building Measures program, which provides grants for projects that address minority problems. Funding information can be obtained from the European Foundation Center in Brussels: E-mail: efc@efc.be , Tel: (+32 2) 512-8938, web site: http://www.2.poptel.org.uk/efc/list.html . Information about US funders is available from the Foundation
Center in New York City: E-mail: library@fndcenter.org , Tel: 1-212-620-4230, web site:
httP://www.fndcenter.org
Copies of the projects must be submitted to WVI Georgia Office by the end of September. Projects must be written in English.

For more information contact:
Ms. Nino Sharvasidze Administrative Assistant to the WVI Georgia Program Director
7 Niko Nikoladze str. Apt.4
Tel: (995 32) 99 57 12
Fax: (995 32) 23 50 73
or Valeri Nanobashvili at ITIC office, Tel/Fax: 98-77-97

August, 1998

In today's issue:

JOB OFFERING UGT Co. - Compaq Computer Authorized Partner requires:

July, 1998

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ITIC New Directory ITIC is working on new directory, which will include contact information about embassies, humanitarian foundations, donors, development agencies, joint ventures, representatives of foreign companies, cultural and educational centers, stores and investment funds.

June, 1998

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September,1997

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August, 1997

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Tina M. Erickson Administrator Blowitz - Ridgeway Foundation One Northfield Plaza Suite 230 Northfield, IL 60093 Tel: 847.446.1010 Fax: 847.446.6318 E-mail: TMEBRF@aol.com

JOB OFFERING

UGT Co. - Compaq Computer Authorized Partner requires:

ITIC New Directory
ITIC is working on new directory, which will include contact information about embassies, humanitarian foundations, donors, development agencies, joint ventures, representatives of foreign companies, cultural and educational centers, stores and investment funds.

Tina M. Erickson Administrator Blowitz - Ridgeway Foundation
One Northfield Plaza Suite 230 Northfield, IL 60093
Tel: 847.446.1010
Fax: 847.446.6318
E-mail: TMEBRF@aol.com