Basic Organization Information
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN VALUES
- Physical Address:
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Washington, DC
20009
- EIN:
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52-2178069
- Web URL:
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www.iahv.org
- NTEE Category:
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S Community Improvement, Capacity Building
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S99 Community Improvement, Capacity Building N.E.C.
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O Youth Development
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O50 Youth Development Programs
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P Human Services
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P99 Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
- Year Founded:
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1997
- Ruling Year:
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2000
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Contributions - $502,923
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Services - $275,501
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Investment - $2,476
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Mission Statement
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a non-profit educational organization committed to nurturing human values in society. Human values are understood to be attitudes, norms and behaviors that are the highest expression of human life. They are common to all cultures and spiritual traditions, and include a deep caring for all life, non-violence, compassion, friendliness, cooperation, generosity and sharing, a feeling of belonging and oneness with all life, an "eco-friendly" attitude and caring for the planet, service to society, a sense of commitment and responsibility, peace, contentment, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty and sincerity. IAHV's goal is a society in which the lives of all people exemplify human values. Through a variety of educational activities and service projects, IAHV works to achieve peace, harmony and well-being throughout the world. In fostering human values, the IAHV works in collaboration with partners dedicated to similar goals.
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Leadership
Ms Filiz Odabas-Geldiay
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Since
July
2010
Profile:
<p>In 1986, Filiz Odabas-Geldiay founded the World Children's Day Foundation, a nonprofit organization that collaborated with UNICEF to mobilize children in 140 countries to help the needy in their communities. Selected projects were later presented at the World Children's Day at the U.N. As its executive director, Filiz was also responsible to follow up with the world leaders who signed the World Summit for Children Declaration and Plan of Action which resulted from the largest-ever gathering of 71 Heads of State at the U.N. <br /></p> Filiz is the recipient of the Capitol Hero Award from the American University and was nominated for People Who Make a Difference Award by the Helena Rubinstein Inc. for her work on behalf of children. Filiz is founder and vice president of the Ataturk Society of America; a member of a speaking group focusing on the evolution of women's roles and rights in modern Turkey and has addressed, among others, the Meridian International Center, George Washington University Club, and Harvard Club of Washington.
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Program:
Youth Empowerment Seminar
- Budget:
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$308,100
- Category:
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Youth Development
- Population Served:
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
Program Description:
<div style_skipstrokeskipfillskipopacity=""> <div > <img src="http://www.youthempowermentseminar.org/YES/YESHome_files/shapeimage_12.png" alt="" /> </div> </div><div style_skipstrokeskipfillskipopacity=""> <div > <img src="http://www.youthempowermentseminar.org/YES/YESHome_files/shapeimage_12.png" alt="" /> </div> </div><div>Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!) is a dynamic program that provides teens with a comprehensive set of tools to manage their emotions. YES! broadens young people's vision of the world and provides practical knowledge and skills they need to realize their highest potential.The YES! Program is a holistic program that includes techniques based on mindfulness, positive psychology, social-emotional learning, character development and yoga. At the core of the YES! program are innovative breathing techniques for stress-management and well-being. </div><div> </div>
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5H program reached to 310,000 people in over 5000 villages. Over 8000 awareness camps were conducted by 5H youth leaders.
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Project Welcome Home Troops
- Budget:
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$88,100
- Category:
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Mental Health, Substance Abuse
- Population Served:
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Military/Veterans
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<div id="Oobj1161"> <div id="Grtf1087"> </div> </div> <div id="Oobj727"> <div id="Grtf721"> </div> </div> <div id="Oobj495"> <div id="Grtf505"> <div calign="" txt0="">Copyright 2009 Project Welcome Home Troops<br /> 2401 15th Street NW ~ Washington DC ~ 20009<br /> </div> </div> </div> A Program for Veterans for Stress Relief<br /> <br /> Project Welcome Home Troops Breath Workshop provides training in a unique set of natural stress relief practices to veterans and their families. Stress management instructors, in consultation with heath professionals who have treated combat veterans, designed the program.The techniques on the workshop have proven successful at relieving stress and trauma at sites of natural disaster, war zones, and in prisons for over 20 years. A recently published study of Australian Vietnam veterans diagnosed with severe PTSD showed remarkable improvement after the training.
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Nouvelle Vie Haiti
- Budget:
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$180,000
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program Description:
<p >IAHV’s Nouvelle Vie Haiti program is developing a network of <strong>young Haitian leaders who empower Haitian communities towards greater self-reliance. </strong>A new life for Haiti beings with shifting mindsets of and about Haitians -<strong> </strong><strong>transforming victims into agents of change</strong>. The first step is <strong>transformed individuals</strong>: releasing trauma, restoring hope, and fostering personal responsibility of individuals, opening minds to people’s ability to improve their own lives. We then support this <strong>shift in attitude and behaviors</strong> through service programs that empower self-reliance including: food security gardens, local waste management, sexuality education workshops, and street child mentorship programs run at minimal cost by community volunteers. From these programs, <strong>leaders and entrepreneurs </strong>emerge who embody a sense of total responsibility, innovation, and integrity in action. </p>
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Prison SMART
- Budget:
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$55,300
- Category:
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Crime & Legal
- Population Served:
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Offenders/Ex-offenders
Program Description:
The mission of IAHV Prison SMART is to make a life-transforming difference in the lives of all people within the criminal justice system, by teaching skills for reducing stress, healing trauma, and providing practical knowledge of how to handle one's emotions, to help them live their highest potential and contribute to society.
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5H Program
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$150,000
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program Description:
5H (Homes, Health, Hygiene, Human Values, Harmony in Diversity) program focuses on poverty alleviation as defined by the UN Millennium Development Goals. Community empowerment including community participation is key to sustainable development.
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