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African Studies Center The African Studies Centre in Leiden is the only multidisciplinary academic research institute in the Netherlands devoted entirely to the study of Africa. |
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Centro Fox The Vicente Fox Center of Studies, Library and Museum is a presidential history center founded by former President of Mexico (2000-2006) Vicente Fox near his ranch in Guanajuato, Mexico. The Center is funded by the Fox Center Civil Association. |
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Cordaid The Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid is a Dutch development agency operating worldwide. We fight poverty and exclusion in fragile states and areas of conflict and extreme inequality. |
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Interfaith Center of New York The Interfaith Center of New York seeks to make New York City and the world safe for religious differences by increasing respect and mutual understanding among people of different faith, ethnic, and cultural traditions and by fostering cooperation among religious communities and civic organizations to solve common social problems. |
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International Child Development Initiative ICDI is a Dutch non-profit organisation with a world wide brief, and a focus on developing countries. ICDI promotes the well-being of children growing up in difficult circumstances. |
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London Youth London Youth is a vibrant network of 400 community organisations serving young people and their families in every London borough. |
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National Forensic League The National Forensic League promotes high school and middle school speech and debate activities in the United States as a means to develop a student’s essential life skills and values. |
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Netherlands Youth Institute The Netherlands Youth Institute (Dutch: Nederlands Jeugdinstituut) is the Dutch national institute for compiling, verifying and disseminating knowledge on children and youth matters, such as child abuse, residential care, youth care, parenting support and family policy. The Netherlands Youth Institute's main aim is to improve the physical, cognitive, mental and social development of children and young people by improving the quality and effectiveness of the services rendered to them and to their parents or careers. |
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Open Society Foundations Youth Initiative The Open Society Foundations Youth Initiative works to identify, inspire, empower, and learn from a network of young, active citizens promoting open society ideals. |
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University College Utrecht Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities, recognized internationally for its high-quality, innovative approach to both research and teaching. |
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Willamette University Willamette is a nationally renowned, highly selective private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1842, Willamette is the first university established in the western U.S. and has become a national leader in sustainability and civic engagement. |
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