1998/07/28 - AmeriSpan's Latin American Volunteer/Internship Program
:: Placements in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and the Caribbean. We offer placements in such areas as Social Work, Environmental Work, Working with Children, Education, ESL, Business, Healthcare, and much more! Time commitment: 2 weeks to 6 months, depending on position. Spanish level requirement varies with each position. Some placements offer FREE room and board! Otherwise, volunteers live with host families for $55-$200/week depending on the country. http://www.amerispan.com/volunteer
AmeriSpan Unlimited
PO Box 40007
Phildelphia, PA 19106
In the US: 800-879-6640
Worldwide: (215) 751-1100
Fax: (215)751-1986
info@amerispan.com
England - Volunteer Latin America
:: Provide international volunteers with affordable volunteering opportunities in Mexico, Central and South America (period) Issues: volunteering; budget; central america; conservation; environment; jobs; south america; wildlife; travel (period) Location: Brighton.
Institute for International Cooperation and Development
:: A non-profit that trains and sends volunteers to work in community development projects in Africa, Central America, and Brazil. Issues: development; health; education; HIV/AIDS; community; Mozambique; Angola; Zimbabwe; Brazil. Location: Williamstown, MA 01267.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
:: International Volunteer Programs offer the exciting opportunity to travel overseas to Asia, Africa and Latin America to volunteer with local non-profit organizations. Short and long-term assignments are available. Issues: volunteering; Global understanding; development; education; health; travel; Latin America; Asia; Africa. Location: New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Mama D.O.C.
:: We promote natural health and sustainable economic development projects in Latin America. Issues: Caribbean; natural health; Dominican Republic; economic development; environment; indigenous rights. Location: Portland, OR 97217.
AmeriSpan's Latin American Volunteer/Internship Program
:: An educational travel company that arranges Spanish Language Immersion and Volunteer/Internship Programs in Latin America. Issues: volunteering; central america; south america; healthcare; environment; social work; education; children; Spanish. Location: Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Coalition for Justice
:: A coalition of religious, political, and community organizations and individuals concerned about ongoing oppression of the peoples of Central America and the world. Issues: Central America; human rights; peace; solidarity; labor. Location: Blacksburg, VA 24063.
130 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-1844 Phone: (617)492-4930
Issues: Third World; economics; education; community investment; alternative markets; jobs. Description: Founded to reduce poverty in the Americas. Since 1973, it has focused on creating jobs and income opportunities among the poor by providing loans and basic business training to the self-employed poor. It has become an internationally recognized leader in micro-enterprise development and has worked in virtually every Latin American country and several US areas. In 1990, it provided loans to 67,000 small businesses, creating 42,000 jobs and benefitting 300,000 family members. Other Resources: Books about micro-enterprise assistance, ACTION INTERNATIONAL BULLETIN, annual report, and other general information about its programs. ACTION INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS LIST available. Contacts(s): Gabriela Romanow (Director of Communications), Libbie Shufro (Resource Development) Fax: (617)876-9509. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1961. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
130 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-1844 Phone: (617)492-4930
Affiliate: Accion International. Issues: Third World; education; economics; alternative markets; Latin America; hunger; community investment. Description: A quarterly update on the work of micro-enterprise assistance agencies throughout Latin America. The Bulletin provides background information on countries, statistics on programs, and case studies. Contacts(s): Gabriela Romanow (Director of Communications), Elizabeth Rosenberg (Publications) Fax: (617)876-9509. Established: 1970. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Macrocosm USA.
CISPES
Box 12056
Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)265-0890
Affiliate: Committee In Solidarity with People of El Salvador. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "This newspaper is one of the most useful periodicals on Central America. The region from Belize to Nicaragua is covered, often with reporters from the front lines of conflict. Highly recommended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mike Zielinski Price: $.75/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 10/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Friends of the Third World
611 W. Wayne St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2125 Phone: (219)422-1650
Affiliate: Friends of the Third World. Issues: Third World; demographics; economics; environment; poverty; alternative markets; green consumer; Central America. Description: A small, national organization involved in "alternative trading": seeking to effect positive social change through marketing of ecologically sound, nonviolent, cooperatively produced products along with educational information, e.g., "we market coffee from Nicaraguan co-ops with information on the US trade embargo which promotes independence from the economics of apartheid." Marketing is done by volunteers, individuals or groups across the US. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Jim Goetsch (Administrator) Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 20M. Dues: $5, $10/yr. groups. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
79 Central Park W
New York, NY 10023-6006 Phone: (212)769-5886
Issues: environment; education; wildlife/endangered species; global understanding; science; research. Description: The museum covers the history of the world from the natural view, i.e. geological, environmental, and wildlife changes. Other Resources: See NATURAL HISTORY MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Joseane Daher (Photographer) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2400 Central Ave., #B-1
Boulder, CO 80301-2843 Phone: (303)443-3130
Issues: energy; environment; solar; efficiency; conservation; air pollution; renewables. Description: Provides technical and scientific information on renewable energy as well as support and direction on the use and benefits of alternative energy sources. ASES is a membership organization which publishes a number of publications as well as organizing conferences and roundtable discussions. Other Resources: Publishes a magazine, SOLAR TODAY and a Publications Catalog. Additional Address: 850 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919)832-6303. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
7200 Sarah
Saint Louis, MO 63143-2405 Phone: (314)644-3722
Issues: Third World; economics; cooperatives; Latin America. Description: Sells products made by cooperatives and Indian communities in Ecuador: wool and cotton clothing, hats, bags, and tapestries. Wholesale only. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 410150
San Francisco, CA 94141-0150 Phone: (415)621-8981
Affiliate: South North Communication Network. Issues: Third World; foreign policy; Central America. Description: Written and translated in Nicaragua, printed and distributed in San Francisco, CA. Provides first-hand news and analysis from perspective of Central Americans. Covers politics, economics, culture, popular movements, developments in the FSLN, human rights and more. Bilingual, English, and Spanish format. Other Resources: The South-North Communication Network is dedicated to providing a third-world perspective to the US public. In addition to distributing BARRICADA INTERNACIONAL, the network sponsors educational activities, lectures, and distributes other materials. Contacts(s): Barbara Johnson (Promotion), Ruth Warner (Administrative Director) Page#: 56. Price: $2.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 3.5M. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'barricada'. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 162603
Austin, TX 78716-2603 Phone: (512)327-9721
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species. Description: Sponsors projects in North America, Latin America and the Pacific Islands as well as worldwide education efforts to protect the bats and the health of the ecosystems that rely on them. Encourages better management and research initiatives. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 34166
Los Angeles, CA 90034-0166 Phone: (310)458-8124
Affiliate: Baseball Diplomacy. Issues: peace; conflict resolution. Description: Peace Through Sports. "Since 1986, we've been arranging sports events with countries to improve US relations with Central American countries. We hosted Nicaragua in California in 1986, took our team to Mexico to play Cuba in 1987. In 1989 took the USA all stars to play Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico in Nicaragua." Contacts(s): Andrew Liberman (Executive Director), (213)413-3191. Established: 1986. Type: organization. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
Box 455
New Windsor, MD 21776-0455 Phone: (301)775-2254
Issues: peace; spiritual; Third World; demographics; faith; nonviolence; Mid-East; conflict resolution; death penalty. Description: Concerned with Christian peace education on issues related to nonviolence and war. Main focuses have been the Middle East conflict, Central America, draft counseling, Christian basis of pacifism, justice for the poor, abolition of the death penalty. Contacts(s): Dale Aukerman (Coordinating Secretary) Page#: 4. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 740. Established: 1967. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
8354 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048-2631 Phone: (213)653-7772
Issues: Third World; demographics; health; environment; development; hunger; forests; population; conservation. Description: A worldwide network dedicated to helping poor people improve their lives. "We reach 30 million people in 40 nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In 1990 CARE planted 30 million trees worldwide." Type: organization; NET. Source: Eco-Expo.
Central American Refugee Center
3112 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2710 Phone: (202)328-9799
Affiliate: Central American Refugee Center. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: "Refugees from the genocide in Guatemala and the death squads of El Salvador find hope in this newsletter. It does a good job as a networking tool in bringing together refugees from the region and those wanting to help them." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Center for Study of Americas
2288 Fulton St., #103
Berkeley, CA 94704-1449 Phone: (510)540-5006
Affiliate: Center for Study of Americas. Issues: Third World; agriculture; Central America; development. Description: "Agricultural assistance for Nicaragua by CENSA and current analysis of relations between the US and Central America are key parts of this newsletter. Each report focuses on one aspect of Central America and makes a concrete contribution to the solidarity movement." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Roger Burbach Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 3-5/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; report. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Box 1640, Cathedral Station
New York, NY 10025-1560 Phone: (212)666-5924
Issues: peace; Third World; politics; justice; labor; feminism; activism; disarmament. Description: Founded in 1982 to organize Western peace activists to defend the rights of independent movements in the East and to enlist East bloc activists to oppose US policy in Latin America and elsewhere. Maintains network of contacts in East European environmental, labor, women's, minority, and peace movements; expanding to include contacts in Central America, Africa, Asia, and Middle East. Other Resources: Publishes PEACE AND DEMOCRACY NEWS provides information and contacts to US journalists, activists, academics for citizen-based democratic social change movements in Eastern Europe and the USSR and vice versa, organizes seminars and forums. Contacts(s): Joanne Landy (Executive Director), Thomas Harrison (Associate Director) Established: 1982. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Augsburg College
731 21 Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1338 Phone: (612)330-1159
Issues: education; Third World; travel. Description: It coordinates travel seminars to Latin America, Southern Africa, the Philippines, and the Middle East, with the purpose of introducing participants to the reality of poverty and injustice, examining the root causes of those conditions, and reflecting on the role and responsibility of North American citizens to enter into public debate on foreign policy concerns. Other Resources: Publishes GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES newsletter. Contacts(s): Mavis Anderson, Joan Moline (Coordinators) Established: 1982. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Alternative Media Information Center
39 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10011-7489 Phone: (212)929-2663
Affiliate: Media Network. Issues: Third World; media; justice; demographics; environment; Central America; film. Description: A guide with descriptions of 40 films on Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Grenada and the conflicts in the region. Contacts(s): Don Derosby (Executive Director) Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 407, Audubon Station
New York, NY 10032-0501
Description: See LINKS under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Data Center
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2204 Phone: (510)835-4692
Affiliate: Data Center. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "Reprinted are news articles from the range of news and opinion periodicals (Guardian to National Review) on Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This collection of reprints provides a balanced view of the region." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Bill Berkowitz Price: Donation. Frequency: 24/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Central American Resource Center
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327 Phone: (512)476-9841
Affiliate: Central American Resource Center. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "A compilation of current news articles from some 10 US and Mexican newspapers, the NewsPak is the best objective source of news on Central America. The New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor are typical reprint sources. For the breadth of its reprints, this compilation is highly recommended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Luz Guerra Price: Free. Subscriptions: $38/yr. Frequency: 26/yr. Established: 1986. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Religious Task Force on Central America
1747 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1108 Phone: (202)387-7652
Affiliate: Religious Task Force on Central America. Issues: Third World; spiritual; faith; disarmament; intervention. Description: ""Walking alongside our brothers and sisters in Central America" has been the purpose of this group's newspaper for about ten years now. It is a first choice for people of faith working for democracy in the region." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Margaret Swedish Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327
Description: See DIRECTORY OF CENTRAL AMERICA ORGANIZATIONS. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
ICC Building
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Description: See UPDATE under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
3112 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2710
Description: See PERIODIC REPORTS FROM CARECEN and CARECEN SPEAKS under periodicals. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
14 Beacon St., #506
Boston, MA 02108-3704
Description: See CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEE DEFENSE NEWSLETTER. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
14 Beacon St., #506
Boston, MA 02108-3704 Phone: (617)227-9727
Affiliate: Central American Refugee Defense Fund. Issues: Third World; justice; refugees; immigration. Description: "Both political and economic refugees from deadly conditions in Central America find a friend here. Most refugees come from Guatemala and El Salvador, but immigrants from other countries of the region are also defended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Daniel Katz Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327
Issues: Third World; Central America. Other Resources: See CENTRAL AMERICAN NEWSPAK under periodicals. Provides a directory. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
EPICA
1470 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2804 Phone: (202)332-0292
Affiliate: Ecumenical Program on Central America & the Caribbean (EPICA). Issues: Third World; politics; Central America; volunteers. Description: A journal that depicts the works of many brave volunteers working in Central America to change the society there along with the actions of the church there and here in the US. Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Page#: 16. Price: $3.50/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Circulation: 2M. Fax: (202)332-1184. Labels: 5,000. Established: 1968. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
59 E. Van Buren, #1400
Chicago, IL 60605-1218
Description: See LIST OF DECLARED PUBLIC SANCTUARY under directories. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
1697 Broadway, #506
New York, NY 10019-5904 Phone: (212)246-5522
Affiliate: Cinema Guild. Issues: media; arts; film. Description: This guild is one of America's leading distributors of independently produced films and videotapes. Predominantly a source of award-winning documentaries, our collection focuses on such areas as: African Studies, Anthropology, Arts, Asian Studies, Chicano Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies, Mideast Studies, Women's Issues, Urban Studies, etc. The films and videos deal with current political, social, and cultural issues of relevance. Other Resources: Special subject flyers. "We sell/rent our videos/films to schools, libraries, universities, community groups, businesses, church groups, etc. We publish an annual catalog of our collection and frequent collection updates with new titles." Contacts(s): Judith Trojan (Director Promotion), Gary Crowdus (President) Fax: (212)246-5525. Other:Telex 238790 NYK. Established: 1975. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
494 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-4406 Phone: (212)219-2704
Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; indigenous peoples; intervention; development. Description: Committee focuses on the problems caused by interventions in the internal affairs of this beautiful Central American country. Attempts to bring about a mutual solidarity and understanding between the peoples of the US and Guatemala. Other Resources: Publishes UPDATE ON GUATEMALA, a bimonthly newsletter. Additional Address: 225 Lafayette St., Room 212, New York, NY 10012, (212)219-2704. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2217 Phone: (202)637-3773
Issues: environment; Third World; development; Latin America. Contacts(s): Stewart Hudson Type: organization; committee. Source: Macrocosm USA.
24 E. Wall St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6009
Description: See SOLIDARITY/SOLIDARIDAD under periodicals. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Box 12056
Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202)265-0890
Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; intervention; indigenous people. Description: Committee focuses on the problems with the people of El Salvador. Focuses on bringing a mutual solidarity and understanding between the two peoples of the US and El Salvador. Other Resources: Alert!: Focus on Central America Contacts(s): Angela Sanbranno Office Address: 1314 14th St., NW, Washington, DC Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
945 G St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4531 Phone: (202)393-0126
Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: Concerned with human rights in El Salvador. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 451, Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10004
Issues: arts; poetry; literature. Description: "Poetry and book reviews make up the bulk of this well-written literary magazine. Subjects range from the excitement of change in Central America to the despondency of the homeless in this country. This is one of the most exciting literary magazines published today." - C.Canan Contacts(s): J.G. Gosciak, Maurice Kenny Publisher: Contact II Publications. Price: $7/ea. Subscriptions: $8, $14 institution. Frequency: 2/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/CULTURE.
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692
Issues: labor; justice; economics; Third World; media; development; Latin America; Africa; South Africa; Central America; South America; Caribbean; unions; corporate responsibility; press. Description: A user-supported library and resource center dedicated to collecting, organizing, and providing access to information concerning the political economy of the US and the world. Other Resources: Fees for walk-in use and "search service" mail requests. See CENTRAL AMERICA MONITOR, PLANT SHUTDOWNS MONITOR; CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITY MONITOR, a monthly clipping service. Contacts(s): Mary Welter (Librarian), Fred Goff (Director) Page#: 100. Subscriptions: $420/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; center. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Central America Resource Center
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327
Affiliate: Central America Resource Center. Issues: Third World; demographics; justice; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: About 1,050 organizations concerned with aspects of Central American life, including legal aid and sanctuary for refugees, human rights, and community education. Contacts(s): William Pope (Adminstrator) Published Date: 1987. Page#: 330. Price: $10/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Other Formats: Diskette, $750. Labels: 50. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
O.A.S. Bookshop
17th & Constitution Aves. NW
Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202)458-3000
Affiliate: Organization of American States. Issues: Third World; education; Latin America; students; travel; jobs; volunteers; development. Description: Cultural, informative, professional, and semiprofessional associations in Latin America; also includes fellowships and studies programs. Additional Address: Organization of American States, 17th & Constitution Sts., Washington, DC 20006 Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
World Without War Council
1736 Martin Luther King Way
Berkeley, CA 94709-2140
Affiliate: World Without War Council. Issues: Third World; peace; foreign policy; Central America. Contacts(s): Rich Tada Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2327
Austin, TX 78768-2327
Description: See DIRECTORY OF CENTRAL AMERICA ORGANIZATIONS. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm.
6116 N. Central, #305
Dallas, TX 75206-5102 Phone: (214)361-7750
Issues: arts; economics; graphics; alternatives markets. Description: Advertising design- brochures, logos, ads, publications, packaging design, specialty items - for the alternative marketplace. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Committee Oppose to Militarism and the Draft
Box 15195
San Diego, CA 92175-5195 Phone: (619)753-7518
Affiliate: Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft. Issues: peace; disarmament; draft. Description: "Military adventurism in places such as Grenada and Central America is of concern to these folks, as well as the obvious issues of registration and the draft. The writing is informative, is easy to read and nicely compliments information in the earlier listed CARD News Service." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Rick Jahnkow Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
300 Broadway, #28
San Francisco, CA 94133-4529 Phone: (415)788-3666
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; animal rights; forests; oceans; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: Purpose is to initiate and support internationally-oriented projects for the protection and restoration of the environment. Identifies crucial and emerging environmental issues; motivates rapid and effective public action; builds networks among international constituencies. Agenda focuses on rain forests and marine life preservation with support for Central America's environmental struggles. Successful in showing how environmental issues tie in with international politics. Other Resources: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL; Tuna/Dolphin Boycott; Environmental Project on Central America; international Save the Dolphin Project; Rainforest Action Network; Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Urban Habitat Program; California Earth Corps. Volunteers needed. Contacts(s): David R. Brower (Chairman/Founder), David Phillips (Co-director) Fax: (415)788-7324. Other:(800)859-SAVE. Dues: $25, $15/student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization; institute. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1470 Irving St.NW
Washington, DC 20010 Phone: (202)332-0292
Issues: Third World; politics; Central America. Description: Educates the American public about social and political struggles in Central America and the Caribbean and about US impact on development of these societies. EPICA is a small press and solidarity organization which publishes educational materials on Central America and the Caribbean and offers faith-based forums such as delegations and workshops using a popular education model on El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Other Resources: See CHALLENGE: A JOURNAL OF FAITH AND ACTION IN CENTRAL AMERICA (periodical). Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Fax: (202)332-1184. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'epica'. Established: 1968. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Southern California Ecumenical Council
2675 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006-2810 Phone: (213)387-0460
Affiliate: Southern California Ecumenical Council. Issues: Third World; justice; refugees. Description: "Defense of human rights in Central America and refugees' rights in the US is the purpose of the newsletter. It documents particular incidents of torture and disappearances and suggests ideas for action." - C.Canan Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
335 W. 38th St.
New York, NY 10018-2916 Phone: (212)714-9118
Issues: Third World; media Central America. Additional Address: 2886 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110, (415)824-6695. Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: spiritual; philanthropy; volunteer. Description: Series of five volumes, each containing over 9,000 listings for American associations limited in activity to regional, state, and local levels. Does not duplicate entries in "Encyclopedia of Associations," which covers national organizations. Five regions: Great Lakes, Northeaster, Southern and Mid-Atlantic, South Central and Great Plains, and Western states. Contacts(s): Susan Boyles Martin (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 5/90. Page#: 3,650/2 vols. Frequency: Biennial. Other Formats: CD-ROM as part of 'Gale GlobalAccess: Association'; magnetic tape. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
2 Pearl St. #7
Charlestown, MA 02129-2459
Contacts(s): James P. Lahive (Editor) Type: not determined. Source: Who.
Box 7219
Gainesville, FL 32605-7219 Phone: (904)371-6439
Issues: environment; forests. Description: Publishes RAINFORESTS: A Guide to Research and Tourist Facilities at Selected Tropical Forest Sites in Central and South America. Price: $21.95+1.50 shipping. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 271
Nyack, NY 10960-0271 Phone: (914)358-4601
Issues: peace; education; justice; spiritual; conflict resolution; interfaith; nonviolence; disarmament. Description: FOR sponsors programs and educational projects concerned with racial justice, disarmament, US/USSR reconciliation, and conflict resolution in schools, in addition to providing literature and resources on nonviolence and peacemaking. An interfaith pacifist organization first inspired by the Quakers, FOR members are from many religious and ethnic traditions with chapter in over 28 countries. Provides literature, audiovisuals and other resources on nonviolence and peacemaking. Other Resources: Children's Creative Response to Conflict; FELLOWSHIP MAGAZINE & SHARING SPACE newsletter. Racial & Economic Justice; US-USSR Reconciliation; Disarmament; Mid-East; Nonviolence; Latin America; Young Peacemakers Projects Luthern/Episcopal Peace Fellowships. Contacts(s): Al Hassier, Fran Levin Established: 1914. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
515 Broadway
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4621 Phone: (408)423-1626
Issues: Third World; justice; peace; Latin America; intervention; foreign policy. Description: A program which helps heal the wounds created by the American government and their intervening foreign policy. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Office of the Americas
1227 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1303 Phone: (310)451-2428
Affiliate: Office of the Americas. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America; indigenous peoples; development; intervention. Description: "The Focus newsletter is concentrating on Central America during this period of change there. The sponsoring group plays an active part in the movement for self-determination in that region, and reports on its work there." - C.Canan Price: Donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Box 145
4087 Ponderosa Rd.
Angels Camp, CA 95222-0145 Phone: (209)736-6736
Issues: arts; music. Description: Music. Communications. Featuring the talented Clan Dyken band, a unique hybriad of rock, reggae, Latin, African and Native American sounds. Powerful, pointed lyrics speak to the issues of the day. Contacts(s): Mark Dyken Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
157 Plan Way
Warwick, RI 02886-1011 Phone: (800)225-1234
Issues: Third World; demographics; health; hunger; poverty; homelessness; nutrition. Description: Non-sectarian/non-political agency for international development based on one-to-one sponsorship of children overseas, assisting 450,000 children and their families in over 26 nations in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Combines personal correspondence with grassroots assistance individually tailored to the needs of each situation emphasizing participation, self-help, nutrition and health, education, water and sanitation, income-generation, agricultural and community development. Contacts(s): Kenneth H. Phillips (President), (401)738-5600 x316. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 450981
Atlanta, GA 30345-0981 Phone: (404)296-9526
Issues: Third World; environment; health; economics; boycotts; corporate responsibility; investing; substance abuse; forests; Latin America. Description: BOYCOTT TOBACCO COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES -- GASP maintains that the tobacco industry adversely affects the Third World, Latin American rainforests, and individual human lives. Other Resources: Send $.50 and an SASE to GASP in order to receive a complete list of tobacco subsidiaries and their products. Type: organization; boycott. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 8000-411
Sumas, WA 98295
Issues: education; travel. Description: "Budget travel advice, free ads to subscribers, and reports about hiking, climbing, boating and living around the world. This magazine offers insightful articles on budget travel, cross-cultural contact, trekking, socially responsible tourism in Asia, Africa, Latin America. Hard-to-find info on destinations and cultures untouched by mass tourism." Other Resources: "Subscribers receive free travel companion ads, free use of an information exchange and a copy of 33 WAYS TO SAVE ON TRAVEL, an information guide to money-saving travel tips." Contacts(s): Craig Henderson (Editor) Price: $3/sample. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
Box 3482, Rivermont Station
Lynchburg, VA 24503-0482 Phone: (804)847-7811
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: Conducts research on the wintering habits of raptors in Central and South America and North American nesting habitats. Dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey throughout education and research. Other Resources: Slide show available to the public on eastern and western birds of prey and some research awards available. Volunteer hawkwatchers welcome. Dues: $10/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Human Rights Centre, University
of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur
Ottawa, ON-K1N 6N5 CANADA Phone: (613)564-3492
Affiliate: Human Rights Internet. Issues: Third World; justice; peace; Latin America; Caribbean; Central America. Description: A bilingual directory that describes nearly 800 organizations concerned with human rights and social justice in Latin America and the Caribbean worldwide. Detailed descriptions and acronyms index and is intended as resources for networking, research and policy making. It primarily focuses on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), although relevant governmental bodies are described and is meant to highlight the work and concerns as well as serve the information needs of progressives. Published Date: 1990. Price: $50/ea. Fax: (613)564-4054. Dues: 50% off to subscribers to HRI Reporter. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Human Rights Centre, University
of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur
Ottawa, ON-K1N 6N5 CANADA Phone: (613)564-3492
Issues: justice; peace. Description: International communications network and clearinghouse on human rights, focusing on activities of nongovernmental organizations. Serves human rights advocacy organizations worldwide, promotes teaching and research. Directories include: AFRICA: HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY & Bibliography; HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY: Eastern Europe & the USSR; HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY: Latin America & the Caribbean; NORTH AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS; HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY: Western Europe: and more. Other Resources: Publishes the HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNET REPORTER. Other directories: MIDDLE EAST HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY; HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY: ASIA & THE PACIFIC; HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORY: THE COMMONWEALTH. Fax: (613)564-4054. Dues: $75/institution: $50/individual: with Reporter and 50% privileges. Established: 1976. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1522 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1202 Phone: (202)371-6592
Affiliate: Fund for Free Expression. Issues: Third World; justice; politics; Africa; Asia; Latin America; government accountability. Description: An organization that links the five Watch communities--Africa Watch, Americas Watch, Asia Watch, Helsinki Watch and Middle East Watch--and coordinates and supports their efforts to monitor the human rights practices of governments. In situations of sustained armed conflict, including armed conflicts within a country, HRW monitors violations of the laws of war by both sides. Publicizes violations of human rights and launches international protests against governments that commit abuses. Other Resources: Publishes HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH newsletter. Contacts(s): Holly Burkhalter (Director) Additional Address: 485 5th Ave., New York, NY 10017 Contact: Aryeh Neier (Executive Director), (212)972-8400. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Immigration Project
14 Beacon St., #506
Boston, MA 02108-3704 Phone: (617)227-9727
Affiliate: Central American Refugee Defense Fund. Issues: Third World; justice; refugees; immigration. Description: "Both political and economic refugees from deadly conditions in Central America find a friend here. Most refugees come from Guatemala and El Salvador, but immigrants from other countries of the region are also defended." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Daniel Katz Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
36 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10003-4604 Phone: (212)254-2295
Issues: Third World; peace; Central America; intervention; foreign policy; international law; nonviolence. Description: This commission attempts to find out the truth behind the invasion of Panama and the atrocities that took place during and after the invasion. Contacts(s): Gavrielle Gemma (Project Director), Teresa Gutierrez (Assistant Director) Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 103
Williamstown, MA 01267-0103 Phone: (413)458-9828
Issues: education; Third World; travel. Description: Dedicated to promoting global understanding. Offers travel and study courses to Central America and Asia, as well as solidarity work programs in Angola, Mozambique, and Nicaragua. Anyone 18 years or older can participate. Contacts(s): Esther Neltrup (Administrative Director) Fax: (413)458-9466. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1986. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3280 S. Miama Ave.
Miami, FL 33129-2832
Issues: Third World; Central America. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4506
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4506 Phone: (505)842-8288
Issues: Third World; education; labor; development; hunger; foreign policy; global understanding. Description: A private organization which produces books, reports, and audiovisuals for use in colleges, churches, and activist organizations about US foreign relations with third world countries, particularly Central America and the Caribbean. The goal of the Resource Center is to use information as a catalyst for social change. This is done through the publication of books and reports, participation in seminars, and educational sessions. Other Resources: Publishes quarterly newsletter, RESOURCE CENTER BULLETIN. Free list of educational services. Seminars and educational briefing sessions, books, reports. Contacts(s): Deb Preusch (Director), Jodi Gibson (Administration Aide) Fax: (505)256-0071. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Labels: 3,500. Established: 1979. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
731 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2866 Phone: (202)547-3800
Issues: Third World; peace; development; foreign policy; research; conflict resolution. Description: Brings together influential private citizens and leading members of Congress to promote peace and democracy around the world. A foreign policy organization focused on relations with Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Soviet Union, the center conducts programs of research, publication, overseas travel and hosts foreign visitors to inform the press, Congress, US government officials, and the public of the impact of American policies abroad. Other Resources: See Bank Information Center. Contacts(s): Robert E. White (President), Lindsay Mattison (Executive Director) Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
827 Valencia St., #101
San Francisco, CA 94110-1734 Phone: (415)824-8384
Issues: Third World; development. Description: IDEX supports small-scale community development projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America while involving US citizens directly and actively in development issues. The third world community receives financial support to get their project off the ground, while the American sponsor has a chance to learn about the challenges and successes of communities working for positive change. Other Resources: Publishes IDEX UPDATE. Contacts(s): Rebecca Buell (Executive Director), Jessica Pitt (Outreach Director) Established: 1985. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 28014
Oakland, CA 94604-8014
Description: See LABOR REPORT ON CENTRAL AMERICA (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Labor Network on Central America
Box 28014
Oakland, CA 94604-8014 Phone: (510)272-9951
Affiliate: Labor Network on Central America. Issues: Third World; labor; Central America. Description: "Unity between workers of the US and of Central America is promoted to stop US intervention. Solidarity delegations to help the people of Nicaragua are an important part of the periodical." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Al Weinrub Price: Free. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/LABOR.
Washington Office on Latin America
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)544-8045
Affiliate: Washington Office on Latin America. Issues: Third World; justice; Latin America. Description: "Brazil, Chile, and Peru are three South American nations whose current affairs are covered, along with news from all the hot spots of Central America. Democracy and human rights issues are the concerns." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Holiday Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $14, $25 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Third World Resources
464 19th St.
Oakland, CA 94612-2297 Phone: (510)835-4692, x113
Affiliate: Third World Resources/Data Center. Issues: Third World. Description: For postage and handling, add $1.50 for North America and $3.00 for foreign air mail. Please, order from Third World Resources. Contacts(s): Thomas P. Fenton, Mary J. Heffron (Compilers/Editors) Publisher: Orbis Books. Published Date: Spring 1986. Page#: 160. Price: $12.95/ea. Other Formats: Geonet, user ID: 'geo2:tfenton'. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'tfenton'. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Review Press
2300 Palmer Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone: (412)351-1477
Issues: arts; justice; minorities; literature. Description: Indepedent publishing house specializing in books on Latin-American subjects, most of them translations of Latin-American literary work. Fax: (412)351-6831. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
Box 5703
Riverside, CA 92517-5703 Phone: (714)787-5037 x1571
Issues: Third World. Description: "Scholarly analysis and discourse on social theory south of the border is the topic. The essays are meticulously researched and worth taking the time to read." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Ronald H. Chilcote Publisher: Sage Publications. Price: $7.95/ea. Subscriptions: $28, $72 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1974. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
2716 Fredericksburg St.
San Antonio, TX 78201-4703 Phone: (512)376-6131
Issues: justice; Third World; minorities. Description: This organization analyzes and researches issues effecting Hispanics from immigration to education. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, AVISO; and a magazine, LATINO. Contacts(s): Jose Garcia De Lara (President), Elva Perez Established: 1929. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Central America Health Rights Network
Box 407, Audubon Station
New York, NY 10032-0501
Affiliate: Central America Health Rights Network. Issues: Third World; health; justice; economics; Central America; racism. Description: A magazine that shows the links between economics, racism, and underdevelopment in the third world. Subscriptions: $30/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Chicago Religious Task Force on Central America
59 E. Van Buren, #1400
Chicago, IL 60605-1218
Affiliate: Chicago Religious Task Force on Central America. Issues: Third World; demographics; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: 390+ declared sanctuaries for Central American refugees in the US. Other Resources: Also appears in quarterly BASTA! newsletter from the same publisher. Page#: 25. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
7563 Lake City Way
Seattle, WA 98115-4218
Issues: arts; media; graphics. Description: "Los Bros. Hernandez revolutionary comic magazine, contains exploits of emblematic L.A. punkettes Maggie and Hopey, and the continuing saga of Palomar, that 'Central American Dogpatch'. Sexy, fantastic, down-to-earth, and exquisitely drawn." Contacts(s): Gary Groth Page#: 30. Price: $2.25/ea. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 18M. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
121 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10001-6207 Phone: (212)627-0444
Affiliate: MADRE/Women's Peace Network. Issues: Third World; justice; family; feminism; Central America; development. Description: "Ways you can help work with mothers and children of Central America are explained in MADRE's bilingual magazine. Poetry, prose, and straight feature articles explain freedom and human rights movements of that region from a mother's perspective." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Maria Dolores Hajosy Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 3-4/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
121 W. 27th St., #301
New York, NY 10001-6207 Phone: (212)627-0444
Issues: Third World; justice; feminism; development; Central America. Description: Publishes MADRE Speaks and MADRE Informa. Contacts(s): Sarah Santana (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 936
Manomet, MA 02345-0936 Phone: (508)224-6521
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species. Description: The Center applies long-term environmental research and scientific education. Their studies improve understanding of wildlife populations and natural systems and foster conservation action throughout the Americas. Training in field biology is offered to college students and program support for science educators in schools. Focus remains on the ecology and conservation of neotropical migrant land birds, migration ecology and conservation of shorebirds and management of N. American fisheries. Other Resources: Field biology training program and international shorebird survey. Field techniques workshops for Latin American biologists. Dues: $25/yr. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Latin American Press
Maryknoll Missions
Maryknoll, NY 10501 Phone: (914)941-7634
Contacts(s): Anne Elizabeth Archibold (Journalist), Mary Ann Regan (Journalist) Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Who.
1101 N. Highland St., #506
Arlington, VA 22201-2854
Issues: economics; Third World; Central America; alternative markets; Native American; cooperatives. Description: Markets traditional handmade weavings produced by Guatemalan Maya Indian refugees, displaced people, widows, and co-ops. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
6030 Wilshire Blvd, #200
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3617 Phone: (213)937-3596
Issues: Third World; health; Central America; disabled. Description: An organization dedicated to providing medical care for the victims of the war in El Salvador. Prosthetics Project provides artificial limbs to war-wounded amputees. Children's Project brings ill and wounded children to US for surgery. Provides medical supplies, equipment, and training to Salvadoran health care providers. Contacts(s): Mario Velsquez (Executive Director), Kim Groves (Assistant to Director) Fax: (213)935-7404. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'maes'. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
21 S. 12th St.
Akron, PA 17501-1605 Phone: (717)859-1151
Issues: peace; spiritual; justice; faith; volunteers. Description: A relief, development, and service organization of North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches. Currently about 1,000 MCC workers - about 650 of them volunteers - serve in more than 50 countries, including the US and Canada, in areas of of health, development, education, social services, agriculture, appropriate technology and disaster relief. Other Resources: GUIDE TO PEACE RESOURCES available. See FOOD AND HUNGER NOTES (periodicals). Contacts(s): Hershey Leamon, (202)544-6564. Fax: (717)859-2171. Web or BBS: Mennolink. E-Mail: UCC. Other:Telex: 90-2210. Established: 1920. Additional Address: 21 S. 12th St., Akron, PA 17501 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
76 Clinton Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10301-1107 Phone: (718)273-6372
Issues: Third World; justice; peace; spiritual; faith; divestment; South Africa; Central America. Description: This organization was formed to promote democracy and justice in foreign countries and to apply pressure on corporations to divest, and stop intervention in Central America. Other Resources: See SOCIAL QUESTIONS BULLETIN. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
U.C. Box 627, Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503)226-4135
Issues: arts; poetry. Description: A magazine on human rights, Eastern Europe - various political-social themes in poetry, e.g., Arab/Muslim World, Human Rights, Eastern Europe, Central America, American Indian contests. Other Resources: Mr. Cogito Press has published such books as Joe Napora's TO RECOGNIZE THIS DYING, Ann Chandonnet's CANOEING IN THE RAIN, POEMS FOR MY ALERT-ATHABASCAN SON, Patrick W. Gray's SPRING COMES TO ARNET, Baranczak's UNDER MY OWN ROOF, Krynicki's CITIZEN R.K. Contacts(s): John M. Gogol, Robert A. Davies (Co-editors) Publisher: Mr. Cogito Press. Page#: 28. Price: $3/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Frequency: Irregular. Circulation: 500. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1973. Office Address: 2518 N.W. Savier St., Portland, OR 97210. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14 Beacon St., #506
Boston, MA 02108-3704 Phone: (617)227-9727
Description: See CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEE DEFENSE NEWSLETTER. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
15 Union Square W
New York, NY 10003-3316 Phone: (212)242-0700
Affiliate: Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union. Issues: Third World; justice; labor; Central America; unions. Description: This labor committee attempts to show support of the establishment of human rights in El Salvador. Contacts(s): Dave Dyson, Charles Kernaghan, (212)732-5411. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
942 Market St., #706
San Francisco, CA 94102-4008 Phone: (415)362-8366
Affiliate: Nicaragua Interfaith Committee for Action. Issues: Third World; politics; peace; immigration; Central America. Description: This fund helps support all those courageous individuals and groups that provide sanctuary to the political refugees from third world countries, especially Central America. Contacts(s): Penny Deleray (Administrator) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Museum of Natural History
333 Central Park W
New York, NY 10025-7145 Phone: (212)769-5100
Affiliate: American Museum of Natural History. Issues: education. Description: "...translates the natural sciences into spectacular color photography and truly absorbing reading. From archeology to zoology, from inner man to outer space, its articles are both fascinating and easy to understand. A unique combination of visual beauty and scientific accuracy that explores, explains, defines, and depicts." Contacts(s): Alan Ternes (Editor-in-chief) Subscriptions: $22/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1900. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Utne.
1815 N. Lynn St.
Arlington, VA 22209-2003 Phone: (703)841-5300
Issues: environment; conservation; wildlife/endangered species; volunteers. Description: An international organization committed to preserving biological diversity by protecting lands and wildlife and their ecosystems. Manages a system of over 1,100 nature sanctuaries and provides land protection in 50 states and 12 Latin American countries. Other Resources: Publishes NATURE CONSERVANCY magazine. Volunteer positions available. Contacts(s): John C. Sawhill (President & CEO), Francisco A. Tourreilles (Vice-President), (703)841-4861. Other Formats: Fax (703)841-1283. Fax: (703)841-8796. Other:(800)628-6860. Dues: $15/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140-2100 Phone: (617)354-2210
Issues: Third World; justice; economics; foreign policy; boycotts; intervention; government accountability; Latin America; corporate responsibility. Description: A national organization committed to promoting a new US policy in Central America based on independence and equality. In January 1990, it will launch an international boycott of Salvadoran coffee as a vehicle to engage millions of Americans in cutting US funding for the death squad government in El Salvador. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, #241
Washington, DC 20005-1817 Phone: (202)483-0050
Issues: Third World; politics; justice; foreign policy; Central America. Description: Conducts projects and campaigns in the area of human rights, humanitarian aid, opposition to military aid, and public education concerning Guatemala. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1118 22nd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1214 Phone: (202)429-0137
Issues: Third World; education; justice; Central America. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Maryknoll Justice and Peace Office
Maryknoll, NY 10545 Phone: (914)941-7590
Affiliate: Maryknoll Justice and Peace Office. Issues: Third World; spiritual; Africa; Central America; hunger; faith. Description: "Liberation theology is the doctrine these dedicated missionaries subscribe to, as they help Third World countries to be self-sustaining and self-determining. From the battle areas of Central America to the famine-stricken areas of Africa, these women and reports on conditions in those places in this colorful, slick, TV Guide-size magazine." - C.Canan Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
Box 1004
Berkeley, CA 94701-1004 Phone: (510)549-1387
Affiliate: Nicaragua Information Center. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "News of improvements in Nicaraguan society, contra destruction and US Congressional action make this newsletter a good source of information on that country. Suggestions for action are also helpful." - C.Canan Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; bulletin. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
942 Market St., #709
San Francisco, CA 94102-4008 Phone: (415)433-6057
Issues: Third World; justice; spiritual; peace; Central America; interfaith; conflict resolution. Description: This organization wishes to end the distrust between our two countries through helping mend the destruction that our secret operations have caused. Other Resources: National Sanctuary Defend Fund, NICARAGUA UPDATE newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Pacific Southwest Region
Box 1004
Berkeley, CA 94701-1004
Issues: Third World; education; peace; Central America. Description: A national organization that coordinates material aid, sister relations, and education between the US and Nicaragua in order to promote solutions in Nicaragua and to strengthen the links between the peace, justice and farm movements. Other Resources: See NICARAGUA NETWORK NEWS letter. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1247 E St. SE
Washington, DC 20003-2221 Phone: (202)544-9355
Affiliate: Nicaragua Network. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "Probably the one best source of news from the front lines on struggle of the Nicaraguan people. Sister city projects, material aid campaigns and peace and development efforts are just a few topics included." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Linda Clements Price: Free. Subscriptions: $10/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Other:Hotline: (202)223-6422. Established: 1987. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
339 Lafayette St., #8
New York, NY 10012-2725 Phone: (212)674-9499
Issues: Third World; politics; justice; Central America. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 310
Summertown, TN 38483-0310
Issues: Third World; economics; labor; Central America; alternative markets. Description: An organization marketing clothing made by Mayan artisans - colorful woven designs for adults and children. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Retail only. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 85
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0085
Issues: Third World; media; broadcasting. Description: "Our primary concern is to increase the scope and integrity of information available regarding Central & South America, covert actions and the environment. We strive to provide in-depth information unavailable elsewhere. Our programs draw upon the expertise of policymakers, policy analysts, and those who live and work in the regions covered. Currently we are the only independent broadcast group regularly producing such work." Received in the US and worldwide. Other Resources: Tapes available from Prevailing Winds Research publications. See Publishers. Contacts(s): Eric Schwartz (Producer) Type: media. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 2306
Stanford, CA 94305 Phone: (617)868-3002
Issues: Third World; peace; job training and education. Description: This network of Third World students in the US is building links with their people at home and young people around the world. It has intern programs in Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, South and Central America and Appalachia. Some 70 student groups in the US provide workshops, meeting, and seminars to address fundamental issues of global poverty, injustice, and peace. Live, learn, and work with grassroots groups in many parts of the world. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1132 SW 13th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205-1703 Phone: (503)274-5434
Issues: Third World; economics; investing; alternative markets; Central America; jobs; cooperatives; rural communities. Description: Helps rural co-ops in Mexico and Guatemala with start-up loans and technical and marketing assistance. Sells products from these co-ops, returning 70% to producers. Other Resources: Catalog, $1. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1424 K St. NW, #700
Washington, DC 20005-2410 Phone: (202)628-3300
Issues: Third World; hunger; development. Description: Promotes economic and social development in the Western hemisphere. US states are "partnered" with Latin American countries, and citizens on both sides of the partnership work together to carry out development or educational projects at the grassroots level. Program areas include agriculture, culture, helping the disabled, economic development, education, emergency preparedness, health, and sports. Contacts(s): Martha Lewis, Alan Rubin Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
21 Church St.
Burlington, VT 05401 Phone: (802)863-2345
Issues: peace; justice; education; demographics; economic conversion; conflict resolution; anti-nuclear; activism; networking. Description: "We are working for a world in which international conflicts are settled without war, and in which people treat each other with love, dignity, and justice. ...striving to end the threat of nuclear annihilation by promoting nuclear disarmament. ...to stop harmful US military and economic intervention in the affairs of other countries. We oppose violation of human rights." An educational organization representing 12+ Burlington area groups working to form a more trusting, empowered society. Other Resources: Central clearinghouse for information on peace activities, library, office support services, peace store, newsletter, PEACE AND JUSTICE NEWS letter. Contacts(s): Greg Guma (Coordinator), (802)863-8326. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Westview Press
5500 Central Ave.
Boulder, CO 80301-2847
Issues: education; peace; media; spiritual; film; press; fundraising; philanthropy. Description: List of approximately 1,020 funding sources, films, periodicals, organizations, and books concerned with peace education, including foundations and other sources of grants. Classified by subject with organization name, address, and phone. Principal content is various academic disciplines' course syllabi and outlines, as well as printed, audiovisual, and other interdisciplinary resources useful in the field of peace education. Contacts(s): Barbara J. Wien (Editor) Publisher: American Business Directories, Inc. Published Date: 1989. Price: $16.95/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Institute For Global Communications
18 De Boom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-1424 Phone: (415)442-0220
Affiliate: Institute For Global Communications. Issues: peace; media; education; computer networking; BBS. Description: A computer-based communications and information-sharing system providing electronic mail, conferences, BBS's, databases, Telex, Fax, and gateway services to help you gather, organize and share valuable up-to-date and comprehensive information about issues like peace, nuclear weapons, the arms race, arms control, Central America, environmental protection, international development, apartheid, social justice, human rights, and more. Peacenet is accessible if you have a computer and a modem. Other Resources: EcoNet, HomeoNet, ConflictNet, and gateways to countless others. PEACENET WORLD NEWS, an e-mail news digest service Web or BBS: PeaceNet. Type: media; computer. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5666 West Flying Hawk Lane
Boise, ID 83709-7289 Phone: (208)362-3716
Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; volunteers. Description: Goal: The study and conservation of birds of prey and their habitat: Cooperates with government and non-governmental organizations, corporations and individuals to conserve biological diversity through investigations, training and education. Has established captive breeding and release programs in the US and assisted 34 other countries on six continents. Other Resources: Volunteers assist with all program area although primary focus is on providing tours to visitors. The Peregrine Falcon Recovery program and work in Mexico, Central America, Africa and Asia. Dues: $25-1000/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Central American Refugee Center
3112 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
Washington, DC 20010-2710 Phone: (202)328-9799
Affiliate: Central American Refugee Center. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: "Refugees from Central America should be able to live safely in their own countries, these folks believe. If they must flee their homes in order to live, the US should embrace them as it does immigrants from other countries, say these reports." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Minor Sinclair Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 8/yr. Established: 1986. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
2105 Silber Rd. Ste. 101
Houston, TX 77055
Issues: Third World; economics; environment; alternative markets; Latin America. Description: An alternative trade organization. "We focus our efforts on craft and agricultural co-operatives of very low income women in Central America and Peru. Handmade cotton clothing and exquisite weavings from Guatemalan cooperatives. Peruvian sweaters. Nicaraguan and Peruvian coffee. Honduran cashews. Blankets, furniture, gifts. Building worker-owned co-ops in Latin America." Other Resources: Catalog. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1979. Type: organization. Source: Eco-Expo & Utne.
257 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10010-7304 Phone: (212)673-3120
Affiliate: Environmental Defense Fund. Issues: education; Third World; travel; Latin America. Description: Tours focusing on the natural history of a country or region in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
World Peace University
170-40 Hanley Rd. #1B
Jamaica Estates, NY 13090 Phone: (718)658-5872
Affiliate: World Peace University. Issues: media; Third World; peace; broadcasting; Latin America. Description: A short-wave station (7.375 Mhz) which broadcasts worldwide, seven days a week, to provide practical information and insights into all aspects of world peace. A joint project of World Peace University, Oregon, and University of Peace in Costa Rica, dedicated to broadcasting programs to increase understanding about conflict resolution, sustainable development, elimination of world hunger, peace education, environmental conservation, social justice and cross-cultural issues. Other Resources: Airs peace oriented programming internationally in English and Spanish. Contacts(s): Ucatowsha (Journalist), Elizabeth A. Ulatowska (Reporter Radio/Television) Fax: (503)741-1279. Web or BBS: Econet. E-Mail: 'worldpeaceu'. Other:Fax (718)658-5158. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Office Address: Box 88, Santa Ana, Costa Rica Additional Address: Radio for Peace, Box 10869, Eugene, OR 97440 Contact: Dr. F. Richard Schneider (Chancellor) Type: media. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
1043 69th Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19126-2912 Phone: (215)927-4686
Issues: Third World; economics; alternative markets; Central America; Asia. Description: Imports clothing and other items from Guatemala, Nepal, and Tibetan refugees. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Feline Press
Box 7219
Gainesville, FL 32605-7219
Issues: education; Third World; environment; forests; travel; Central America; South America. Contacts(s): James L. Castner, Ph.D. (Author) Publisher: Feline Press. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1747 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1108
Description: See CENTRAL AMERICA REPORT (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
Guatemala News and Info Bureau
Box 28594
Oakland, CA 94604-8594 Phone: (510)835-0810
Affiliate: Guatemala News and Info Bureau. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: "This report is a top source for social progress news from that Central American country. Peasant cooperative efforts the reform movement, US military aid, and the death squads are all featured." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Daniele Rossdeutscher Price: $1.25/ea. Subscriptions: $10, $15 institution. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1978. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
1520 Euclid
Boulder, CO 80302-7323 Phone: (303)443-3680
Issues: peace; justice; Third World; anti-nuclear; test ban. Description: Organizes direct action protests against nuclear tests and the nuclear arms race; also does Central America projects to stop human rights abuse in Nicaragua and El Salvador. Other Resources: See guide, COMMUNITIES FOR CONSERVATION AND ACTION: A MANUAL FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Solar Energy Society
2400 Central Ave., #G-1
Boulder, CO 80301-2843 Phone: (303)443-3130
Affiliate: American Solar Energy Society. Issues: energy; environment; solar; efficiency. Description: A magazine which shows alternative forms of energy, especially solar. Reports on current activities of the country and world in converting to the most abundant form of free energy we have. Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Committee in Solidarity with Latin American Nonviolent Movements
24 E. Wall St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6009 Phone: (215)868-6271
Affiliate: Committee in Solidarity with Latin American Nonviolent Movements. Issues: Third World; Latin America. Description: "Linking nonviolent social movements of Latin America with those in the US is the function. Spanish language issues alternate with English issues." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Margaret D. Wilde Price: Free. Subscriptions: $5/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1982. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Box 28703
Oakland, CA 94604-8703 Phone: (510)834-4263
Issues: justice; Native Americans; indigenous peoples. Description: Supports the struggles of Native Americans for self-determination in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, by publishing a magazine, organizing conferences, urgent action bulletins, and organizing for 500 years of Native American Resistance. Other Resources: "We have a small library open to the public. We publish many special publications on various related issues and SAIIC Newsletter. We hold many public events and tours of South and Meso American Indian leaders. We also have a small library of videos." Contacts(s): Nilo Cayuqueo (Coordinator), Peter Veilleux (Editor/Office Manager) Fax: (510)834-4264. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'saiic'. Established: 1983. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
345 W. 35th, #14
New York, NY 10001-1706 Phone: (212)947-3900
Issues: Third World; feminism; alternative markets; Latin America. Description: Designer hand-knit women's sweaters made by women working at home in Uruguay. Embroidered shirts and other items. Wholesale only. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Overground Railroad
722 Monroe
Evanston, IL 60202-2613 Phone: (312)328-0772
Affiliate: Overground Railroad. Issues: Third World; justice; demographics; Central America; refugees; immigration. Description: "Lodging and safe transport of Central American refugees are promoted in the tradition of the Underground Railroad, through which this country's slaves were helped to freedom. These courageous folks work with others in the sanctuary movement to save these peasants from El Salvador and Guatemala." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mary Jude Postel, David Janzen Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
Rua da Gloria, 122, Gr. 105
Rio de Janiero
RJ -, BRAZIL Phone: (021)242-1957
Issues: Third World; Latin America; Asia. Description: "Published as a step towards establishing a New International Information Order. It contains information on and analysis of the conditions and aspirations of emerging nations. Separate editions are published in Spanish and Portuguese." Excellent Third World coverage. Contacts(s): Bill Hinchberger (Editor, English), Andrea Moutinho (Business Manager), (021)222-1370. Page#: 65. Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $9/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Web or BBS: Geonet. E-Mail: 'terceiro-mundo'. Other:(021)252-7440. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 1, Box 1162
Lopez, WA 98261-9502 Phone: (206)468-3497
Issues: economics; Third World; cooperatives; alternative markets; Central America. Description: Formed a weaving cooperative in Guatemala, and imports shawls and men's shirts made by the 300 weavers. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
3916 Shell Rd
Hampton, VA 23669-4228
Affiliate: Tidewater Nicaragua Project Foundation. Issues: Third World; justice; Central America. Description: "This group's people-to-people assistance is noted in this quarterly newsletter. Updates on Nicaragua and news of humanitarian and development aid for that poor nation are the topics." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Judy Tazewell Price: Free. Subscriptions: Donation, $8 institution. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1984. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Religious Action Center
2027 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1029 Phone: (202)387-2800
Issues: spiritual; peace; politics; faith; conflict resolution; lobbying. Description: Under the auspices of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, a joint instrumentality of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union of Hebrew Congregations with its affiliates. Conducts Chai/Impact, a grassroots network of committed Jews across nationwide who on the basis of religious convictions seek to enhance the quality of life in America and globally. Human survival depends on informed, reasoned effective social action. Chai=life (Hebrew). Other Resources: See Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. Contacts(s): Albert Vorspan (Director), Ed Rehfeld (Legal Assistant) Member of: Impact Network. Additional Address: Religious Action Center, 838 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10021 Contact: Rabbi David Saperstien, (212)249-0100. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
130 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-1845 Phone: (617)868-6600
Issues: demographics; justice; Third World; spiritual; hunger; nonviolence; activism; volunteers; faith. Description: As the international headquarters, it coordinates a volunteer service corps for US volunteers within the Society and local community organizations dedicated to dealing with human rights, world hunger, institutional oppression and other social issues. From its struggle against fascism more than 50 years ago, it has consistently supported programs for peace, justice and human rights with campaigns in Africa and Central America, with an expanding focus on the Philippines. Works also with policy makers. Other Resources: Volunteers needed for projects, studies or general assistance. Publishes Service Committee News and maintains a Human Rights Education Department. Promise the Children campaign. See SERVICE COMMITTEE NEWS Contacts(s): Guadalupe Lopez (Program Associate), Lou Witherite (Director Int'l Program) Fax: (617)868-7102. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Tucson
4831 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85711-4903 Phone: (602)748-1551
Affiliate: Unitarian-Universalist Church of Tucson. Issues: demographics; Third World; justice; spiritual; faith; refugees. Description: "Unitarian-Universalists have the largest number of individual congregations that have declared themselves a sanctuary to Central American refugees. Their newsletter can be useful to anyone interested in this issue, since it covers the broad movement, not just efforts in their denomination." - C.Canan Contacts(s): David Johnson Price: Free. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $10/yr. Established: 1986. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HUMAN RIGHTS.
1230 N. Park Ave., #102
Tucson, AZ 85719-4135
Issues: education; justice; Third World; science; Native Americans; Latin America. Description: Scholarly nonfiction: anthropology, history, the sciences, natural history, American Indian and Latin American studies, regional or national topics, books of personal essays. Contacts(s): Gregory McNamee (Senior Editor), Barbara Beatty (Acquiring Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
ICC Building
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057 Phone: (202)687-5676
Affiliate: Central American Historical Institute. Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: "Current and past history of the people and governments of Central America is reviewed. Charts and graphs are sometimes used to illustrate the points in this newsletter." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Betsy Cohn Price: $.75/ea. Subscriptions: $27, $50 institution. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1982. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
Vietnam Veterans Against the War
Box 408594
Chicago, IL 60640-8594 Phone: (312)761-8248
Affiliate: Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Issues: peace; Third World; veterans; Central America; intervention. Description: "The sponsoring group, VVAW, played a strategic role in opposing the Vietnam War from within the military, and they continue their good work today. Stopping another Vietnam situation in Central America and veterans' rights are issues regularly addressed." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Pete Zastrow Price: $.50/ea. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PEACE.
5332 College Ave., #101
Oakland, CA 94618-2805 Phone: (510)655-9050
Affiliate: Video Project. Issues: education; media; environment; peace; Third World; Central America; film. Description: Our primary purpose: to provide quality, affordable educational video and film programs on the issues and ideas critical to our future. Over 100 documentaries, including 25 new titles since our last catalog. An excellent collection of documentaries "for a safe and sustainable world." Other Resources: Individual membership program, starting at $35 per year, entitles members to $10 rentals and 20% discount on most programs. Contacts(s): Steve Ladd (Executive Director) Page#: 32. Price: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Fax: (510)655-9115. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1983. Type: media; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
107 Westward Drive
Box 661447
Miami, FL 33166
Issues: Third World; Central America. Description: Main interest is publishing books related to Guatemala & the Central American area, such as archaeology, travelogues, & stories with the area as a background. Publishes books in Spanish & English. Established: 1982. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
110 Maryland Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-5626 Phone: (202)544-8045
Issues: Third World; spiritual; peace; faith; Latin America. Description: This Church sponsored organization monitors legislation and policies that influence Latin America and reports on the latest developments and violation of human rights in that region. Other Resources: See LATIN AMERICA UPDATE (periodicals). Established: 1974. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
724 9th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-4500 Phone: (202)393-3322
Affiliate: Council on Hemispheric Affairs. Issues: Third World; Latin America. Description: "Pluralistic institutions in Latin America are promoted in this group's newsletter. It shares the progressive perspective of other listings here, but the price will prevent most individuals and groups from subscribing." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Laurence R. Birnj Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $105, $165 institution. Frequency: 26/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/INTERNATIONAL.
339 Lafayette St. #8
New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212)674-9499
Affiliate: Nicaragua Solidarity Network of Greater New York. Issues: Third World; peace; politics; Latin America; Central America. Description: Concise news summaries from computer networks, and the Englilsh-, French- and Spanish-language press. Covers Latin America and the Caribbean. Strong focus on grassroots movements. Widely used by alternative media. Contacts(s): Jare Guskin (Editor) Publisher: Nicaragua Solidarity Network. Page#: 6. Price: donation. Bulk Prices: Negotiable. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: weekly. Circulation: 250. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: nicanet@blythe.org. Established: 1990. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm.
3451 Central Ave.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713-8514 Phone: (813)321-0841
Issues: health; self-help; seniors. Description: Self-care ideas for keeping healthy. Send SASE for sample. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Facts on File, Inc.
460 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10016-7315 Phone: (212)683-2244
Issues: Third World; Central America. Contacts(s): Richard A. Nuccio Publisher: Facts on File. Published Date: 1986. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1534
Madison, WI 53701-1534 Phone: (608)257-7230
Issues: peace; Third World; Central America. Description: Coordinates sister-city and citizen diplomacy projects with Nicaragua. Sells a book on sister-cities: history, directory, and how-to. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; council. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 33273
Washington, DC 20033-0273 Phone: (202)797-1160
Issues: Third World; peace; justice; foreign policy; volunteers; Central America; nonviolence; intervention. Description: Supports the presence of long or short-term volunteers in the war zones of Nicaragua and works in the US to turn governmental policy from one of military intervention to one of justice, peace, and friendship with Nicaragua. The Long Term Witness Program builds on the testimony and moral authority of eye-witnesses who have stood nonviolently with the Nicaraguan people in war zones, in order to create a network of popular support in the US for a change in policy. Other Resources: Hotline and Video available. WITNESS FOR PEACE MAGAZINE and NEWSBRIEF. Other:Hotline: (202)797-1531. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 567
Durham, NC 27702-0567 Phone: (919)688-5049
Affiliate: Witness for Peace. Issues: Third World; spiritual; interfaith; Central America. Description: "This 16-page magazine gives more in-depth coverage of the group's concerns than their NEWSBRIEF previously reviewed. The group's humanitarian and protest efforts regarding Central America as well as efforts of others, are noted." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Ron Steif Price: Free. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 40M. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Progressive Periodicals/RELIGIOUS.
3255 Hennepin Ave. S, #125B
Minneapolis, MN 55408-3470 Phone: (612)827-5364
Issues: feminism; peace; empowerment; activism; rights. Description: A grassroots citizens group, made up of individuals working for peace and justice. The organization prepares individuals and gives them support in their struggle for peace. "We are committed to working for non-violent management of world conflict. We have empowerment groups to facilitate action to demand policy and priority shifts of the US government." Other Resources: Newsletter. Tough Dove, puppet that educates kids about peace and justice. Low Income Mothers - grants money to women with children. Media Watch, holds media, local and national, accountable on peace & justice issues. Las Madres, Central America. Contacts(s): Lucia Wilkes, Daniella Maus (Co-directors), (612)826-5365. Fax: (612)827-6433. Dues: $30; lower income. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Member of: Minnesota Peace and Justice Coalition. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1213 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107-1691 Phone: (215)563-7110
Issues: peace; politics; feminism; empowerment; activism; anti-nuclear; lobbying; nonviolence. Description: An international organization stressing nonviolent solutions to domestic and international problems. Seeks to unite women in all countries who oppose war, exploitation, and oppression, stands for equality of all people in a world free of racism and sexism; the building of a constructive peace through world disarmament; and changing of government priorities to meet human needs. Conducts grassroots organizing by branches nationwide, national office in Philadelphia, a legislative office in Washington. Other Resources: Newsletters, LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN and PEACE AND FREEDOM. Hotlines: Arms Control--(202)543-0006; South Africa--(202)546-0408; Central America--(202)667-0990. See Women Strike For Peace. Contacts(s): Ann Ivey (President) Established: 1915. Additional Address: Legislative Office, 710 G St., Washington, DC 20003 Contact: Isabel Guy (Legislative Director), (202)544-2211. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
111 East 14th St., #225
New York, NY 10003-4103 Phone: (212)533-5967
Issues: Third World; labor; cooperatives; alternative markets; Central America; indigenous peoples. Description: Works with Mayan weavers in Guatemala to make and sell clothing. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
World Policy Institute
65 Fifth Ave., #4
New York, NY 10003-3003 Phone: (212)490-0010
Affiliate: World Policy Institute. Issues: peace; Third World; justice; environment; politics; conservation; foreign policy; East-West; conflict resolution; intervention. Description: A progressive international affairs quarterly which coverage includes security policy, US-Soviet relations, international trade and economic policy and developments in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Contacts(s): Terri Coar (Promotion Director), Adrienne Edgar (Editor) Subscriptions: $23/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 8.5M. Contact: John Feffer (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1250 24th St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1124 Phone: (202)293-4800
Affiliate: Conservation Foundation. Issues: environment; wildlife/endangered species; forests; conservation. Description: The purpose of this foundation is to work worldwide to preserve endangered wildlife and wildlands by encouraging sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity, particularly in the tropical forests of Latin America, Africa, Asia. Other Resources: See Conservation Foundation; National Celebration of the Outdoors; OFFICIAL WORLD WILDLIFE FUND GUIDE TO ENDANGERED SPECIES OF NORTH AMERICA (directories). Contacts(s): Kathryn S. Fuller (President), Robert Buschbacher, (202)293-9211. Dues: $15/yr. Member of: Global Tomorrow Coalition; Environmental Federation of America. Type: organization; foundation. Source: Macrocosm USA.