Travel
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.
France - Find penpals from all over the world
:: This is a free site dedicated to language exchange.
you can find penpals, penfriends and discuss online
(irc chat, internal mail, forum, search engine and so on ...)
Issues: travel; language; lean; teach; exchange. Location: Paris.
France - French culture and language training
:: Learn french in Paris with Accord école de langues. Intensives courses, summer camps for teens, teacher training and programs for executives. Issues: education; students;youth;travel. Location: Paris.
Taiwan, China - Jacob's Ladder to Progress in Taiwan
:: Alternative Taiwan. Taiwan travel and general information. Against independence, for reunification with China with autonomy for Taiwan. For social justice and sustainable development. Includes an unofficial home page for the Taiwan Labor Party. Issues: Asia; Taiwan; socialism; Labor Party; Green Party; China; Kurdistan; peace; Tibet. Location: Taipei.
Florida Vacation Travel
:: Discover Florida's best dining, Orlando is the face of Florida vacation that most people recognize, with its enormous number of theme parks, movie studios, water parks and entertainment facilities Issues: Scroll Down; florida vacation, florida tour Location: Pombano Beach Fl, 33369.
Georgia Chambers of Commerce Directory
:: A comprehensive directory of all Chambers of Commerce in
Georgia, USA. This directory was created and is
maintained by Dr. Barry E. Langford, Marketing Professor,
State University of West Georgia. Issues: trade; contacts; travel; business; international commerce; consultation; relocation. Location: Carrollton, GA 30118.
Amizade Volunteer Programs
:: offers alternative travel programs that are a mix of community service
and recreation which provide our volunteers with the unique opportunity
to participate first hand in the culture of the region where they are
traveling whether that be the Brazilian Amazon, Bolivian Andies, or the
Greater Yellowstone Region. Issues: volunteering; Volunteer; Bolivia; Amazon; Rainforest; Yellowstone; Travel Location: Deerfield, IL 60015.
Australian Immigration
:: Australia Visa application and Australia Travel made easy. Offers cost effective and simplified Australian immigration visa by providing efficient immigration services Issues: immigration; australia visa; australia travel; australian visa; australian immigration; immigration visa; immigration service Location: , VA 3079.
Ayingo Foundation
:: A nonprofit organization offering referral services and athletic outlets to youths as an alterative to those activities which are at risk of spreading HIV and AIDS. Issues: AIDS; Awinongya; Youth; Boxing; Travel; Job; Shop; Movies; Volunteer.
Location: Joliet , IL 60434.
Volunteer work in Nepal
:: Our volunteer Program make a positive difference in the lives of the deprived society by providing volunteering opportunities to international volunteers. We provides support to committed volunteers who have an understanding and respect of all races, religions and cultures. Our programs are intended to be flexible and we aim to accommodate all interests, needs and budgets. We send trained volunteer to schools and communities to generate awareness regarding environmental issue, sanitation, income generating initiative, teaching English and health care. Issues: volunteering; volunteer; internship; Nepal; travel; career; teaching Location: kathmandu, 12525.
Living Routes - Ecovillage Education Consortium
:: Living Routes is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and support collge-level, ecovillage-based educational programs around the world that empower participants to help build a sustainable future. Issues: education; Sustainability; Ecovillages; College-level; Travel; Ecology; Community; Spirit; Sustainable Living. Location: Shutesbury, MA 01072.
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.
NCNatural Digest
:: North Carolina's On-line guide to the Outdoors, Entertainment,
and the Arts--includes articles of interest to the Kituah
bio-region, as well as entertainment and adventures. Issues: environment; bioregional; conservation; education; arts;
endangered species, forests, music, travel. Location: Asheville, NC 28805.
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.
International Bicycle Fund
:: A nonprofit organization promoting bicycle transport world wide, with particular interest in environmental urban planning, rural economic development, road safety education and responsible tourism. Issues: transportation; environment; Africa; development; safety; bicycle; urban; travel; appropriate technology. Location: Seattle, WA 98108.
SCI International Voluntary Service - Workcamps & Long Term
:: Worldwide volunteer opportunities in short term 2 week workcamps and long term 3-12 month non profit community grassroots projects, workcamps are mainly in Summer, LTV are year round. Issues: volunteering; workcamps; peace; grassroots; service; community; overseas; abroad; travel. Location: Seattle, WA 98105.
The Guardian Newsletter, environmental service trips
:: A monthly environmental newsletter with clearinghouse information on national and international environmental service trips for individuals and families. Issues: conservation; environmental; service; travel; ecotourism Location: Bremerton, WA 98312.
US Possessions Links
1150 Janes Rd.
Medford, OR 97501-3947 Phone: (503)773-2435
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development. Description: Conducts tours developed in cooperation with host country advisors and guides. Designs "mini-projects" to allow interaction between host and tour participants. Contacts(s): Grove Adee Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Resources
Box 1067, Harvard Sq. Station
Cambridge, MA 02142-0008
Affiliate: Resources. Issues: education; economics; environment; energy; feminism; appropriate technology; intentional communities; activism. Description: A directory of 12,000+ alternative, progressive, innovative, experimental groups and organizations for sources of jobs/career opportunities, and a travel guide to social, cultural, political and ecological experiments. It is broken into three parts: geographical by zip code with name, address, and telephone, plus one or more descriptive words; alphabetical listing of names; and, alphabetical listing of names. Included is about 1,000 foreign names. A great book for the traveling activist. Contacts(s): Richard Gardner (Editor) Published Date: Every July. Page#: 250. Frequency: Annual. Other Formats: Magnetic tape; diskette; 3x5's; rolodex; 8 1/2 x 11 (33 up). Fax: (617)288-2999. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Institute for Food & Development Policy
398 60th St.
Oakland, CA 94618 Phone: (800)888-3314 or (510) 654-4400
Affiliate: Institute for Food & Development Policy. Issues: education; Third World; peace; development; travel; volunteers. Description: A booklet offering 50+ foreign service organizations (excluding the Peace Corps) that offer long or short-term volunteer service or travel opportunities in developing countries. Published Date: Spring 1990. Page#: 50. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (415)864-3909. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
1516 P St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1932 Phone: (202)667-3300
Issues: environment; forests. Description: A magazine that presents the latest issues, lifestyles, how-to formulas, adventures and travel about forests, forestry, forest policy including nature guides. Contacts(s): Bill Rooney (Editor), Norah Deakin Davis (Managing Editor) Page#: 80. Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $24/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 26M. Established: 1894. Additional Address: Box 2000, Washington, DC 20013 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
156 5th Ave., #600
New York, NY 10010-7002 Phone: (212)242-0214
Issues: education; environment; global understanding. Description: While stressing ecological issues abroad and in the US this organization seeks, through publications, awards, travel programs, lectures and consulting, to disseminate geographical knowledge. Other Resources: Publishes THE GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW and FOCUS magazine, educational travel program. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1751 N St. NW, #302
Washington, DC 20036-2801 Phone: (202)785-0764
Issues: education; peace; travel; conflict resolution; youth; volunteers. Description: American and German youth workers will exchange positions under a grant. Other USIA funded programs conducted by AYWC have been with the U.K., France, Israel and Africa. Other Resources: COVERING THE GLOBAL VILLAGE: A HANDBOOK FOR THE STUDENT PRESS; NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF RUNAWAY PROGRAMS; NORTH AMERICAN DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS FOR RUNAWAYS, HOMELESS YOUTH AND MISSING CHILDREN. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
National Register Publishing Company
MacMillan Directory Division / 121 Chanlon Rd.
New Providence, NJ 07974-1541
Issues: education; economics; philanthropy; students. Description: 2,800+ current grant programs offered by government agencies, private foundations, educational and professional associations, corporations, unions, church groups and other organizations; special emphasis on programs offering grants to individual for study, travel, etc. Classified by subject area or grant purpose (e.g., special populations, humanities, international affairs, etc.) Other Resources: Also includes guide to writing a proposal. Publisher: National Register Publishing Company; Macmillan, Inc. Published Date: 9/90. Page#: c1,140. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (708)441-2264. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
International University Press
1301 S. Noland Rd.
Independence, MO 64055-1303
Affiliate: Association of International Colleges and Universities. Issues: education; students; travel. Description: About 1,500 individuals, organizations, and institutions active in international education. Contacts(s): Dr. John Wayne Johnston (Editor) Publisher: International University Press. Published Date: 1/91. Page#: 100. Price: $250/ea. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 1M. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Rodale Press
33 Minor St.
Emmaus, PA 18098-0099
Issues: environment; health; recreation. Description: Articles on self-propelled backcountry travel: backpacking, technique, kayaking/canoeing, mountaineering, nordic skiing, health, natural science. Contacts(s): John Viehman (Executive Editor) Publisher: Rodale Press. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
1516 5th St., #H99
Berkeley, CA 94710-1713 Phone: (800)245-3874
Issues: education; environment; energy; recreation; travel; transportation. Description: "Call for our award-winning 70-page catalog featuring bicycling vacations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Find out why over 75% of all Backroads guests in 1990 were return customers or referred by their friends." Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
499 Patterson St.
Memphis, TN 38111-5928 Phone: (901)324-7675
Issues: education; peace; spiritual; faith; travel. Description: A network of 3,000 Baptists organized in regional groups throughout Canada, the US, Puerto Rico, and sponsors Friendship Tours. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 297
Stockbridge, MA 01262 Phone: (800)344-5244
Issues: health; psychology. Description: With the imprint, Berkshire Traveller Press, the publisher has a combined history of 25 years of trade publishing in travel, Shaker antiques, cookbooks, innkeeping and other topics - now adding psychology and self-help., (413)298-3636. Fax: (413)298-5323. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
International Bicycle Fund
4887 Columbia Drive S
Seattle, WA 98108-1919 Phone: (206)767-3927
Affiliate: International Bicycle Fund. Issues: education; energy; health; travel; transportation. Description: A handbook for bicycling in Africa. It includes: cross-cultural information, information on health and wellness, accommodation in Africa, selecting an itinerary, insurance, the weather, selecting a bike, planning an itinerary and more. Contacts(s): David Mozer (Author) Page#: 196. Price: $14.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 40% off/24. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1696 Ocean Dr.
Arcata, CA 95521-3827 Phone: (800)548-7555
Issues: education; environment; wildlife/endangered species; travel; recreation. Description: A Natural history vacation with Biological Journeys offers something special for everyone. They have several winter and spring trips featuring whales and dolphins in the waters off the Baja peninsula. Other Resources: Save the Whales will receive a $100 if you mention them upon making reservations. Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
3031 Fifth St.
Boulder, CO 80304-2501 Phone: (303)449-8474
Issues: environment; travel. Description: Travel ideas and resources for people who care about the Earth. One percent of profits go to an environmental organization. Other Resources: Free Leaflet. Contacts(s): Evelyn Kaye Other:(800)800-8147 Sales. Type: publisher. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 8401-LP
Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Phone: (313)668-0529
Issues: education; energy; travel; recreation; transportation. Description: Inexpensive self-reliant travel in Europe, bike trips for novices and pros, trains, buses, hitching, hostels, camping. Updated each spring. Also conducts bike tours (ask). Information free. Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
11601 Wilshire Blvd., #400
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1740
Issues: environment; economics; politics; education; urban; arts; bioregional; conservation; childhood; minorities; culture. Description: Features, with a California focus, on politics, business, environmental issues, ethnic diversity, travel, style, fashions, restaurants, the arts, and sports. Service pieces, profiles, and well-researched investigative articles. Contacts(s): Rebecca Levy (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
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.
2 Kensington Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-2905 Phone: (415)258-6594
Issues: education; economics; Third World; travel. Description: Exists to change the attitudes and practices of North American travelers and to persuade them to be part of the struggle for justice in tourism in the Third World. Other Resources: List of resources available. See RESPONSIBLE TRAVELING newsletter. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109
Issues: environment; education; travel; youth. Description: Nonfiction: project books for young people ages 10 to 18, anthropology, travel, nature, and regional topics. Published VOLUNTEER VACATIONS, a guide. Contacts(s): Linda Matthews (Editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
12 W. 31st St.
New York, NY 10001-4415 Phone: (212)643-1985
Issues: education; peace; travel; East-West. Description: Works for improved US-Soviet understanding by arranging cultural, professional and educational exchanges. Other Resources: Publishes a newsletter, COMMUNIQUE. Established: 1962. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RFD 2 Box 330
Brooks, ME 04921-9609 Phone: (207)722-3112
Affiliate: Goodbye Columbus Day! (A movement to de-mythify Columbus). Issues: environment; education; justice; Native American; students. Description: A small (12-student) private facility organized by Native American women to provide a comfortable, low-key environment for the exploration and understanding of native culture and skills. Residence takes place as two-week sessions during summer months. Also is called "School That is Not," located in the Penobscot Nation. Other Resources: Some of the grandmother-founders will travel to do lectures and workshops. See CULTIVATOR under periodicals. Contacts(s): Georgia Mitchell (Grandmother/Director) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1990. Member of: Womland Trust (Women Owning Maine Land in Trust). Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5705 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659-4774
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Articles on subjects of interest to consumers: products and services, automobiles, travel, health, fitness, consumer legal affairs, and personal money management. Contacts(s): John Manos (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
c/o Mir Initiative
Box 28183
Washington, DC 20038-8183 Phone: (202)857-8037
Affiliate: Mir Initiative & Baikal Foundation. Issues: education; peace; environment; East-West; travel. Description: "The joint work of an American nonprofit and a Soviet non-governmental organization. Our purpose is to promote multicultural perspectives of environmental and social issues. The drop of the Iron Curtain has allowed greater cooperation between people of the East and West than was possible before... " This Project brings people from many different cultures and continents together to share their skills and collaborate in effecting positive solutions to problems. Other Resources: International voluntary workcamps, citizen diplomacy programs, internships. Presently doing an ecology video of Lake Baikal, Siberia, building an ecologically-clean hotel, and offering work experience in that area. Contacts(s): Alexandra van der Sleefen, (202)232-1930. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
205 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017-5706 Phone: (212)661-1414
Affiliate: Campus Services. Issues: education; travel. Description: See DIRECTORIES OF HOTLINES AND CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTERS and VOLUNTEER! THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN THE US AND ABROAD (directories)., (212)695-0291. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr.
New York, NY 10115-0122 Phone: (212)870-2210
Issues: education; Third World; travel; Africa; development. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
IDS
IDS, Box 980
Chicago, IL 60690
Affiliate: IDS. Issues: Third World; education; peace; environment; development; alternative markets; travel; indigenous peoples; global understanding. Description: Monitors the impact of tourism and development on Third World countries. Type: periodical; journal. Source: TRANET.
242 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1111
Issues: education; Third World; environment; travel; youth. Description: Juvenile nonfiction: International festivals and foods, Third World countries and US States, major world cities, world geography/places of interest, environmental topics, contemporary and historical biographies for elementary and middle-grade levels, unusual or remarkable animals. Contacts(s): Tom Schneider (Senior Editor), Lisa Erskine (Nonfiction editor) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
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.
Information Consulting Associates
185 Kenneth St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601-3139
Affiliate: Information Consulting Associates. Issues: education; travel. Description: 190+ newsletters concerned with travel and intercultural education at all levels. Contacts(s): Muriel Wall (Editor) Published Date: 1/87. Page#: 100. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
680 Mt. Auburn St.
Box 403-CA
Watertown, MA 02172-1537 Phone: (617)926-8200
Issues: education; environment; forests; conservation; volunteers; travel. Description: "To preserve our environment, we must understand it." Members support over 120 field scientists in their efforts to uncover the mysteries of our world. Members spend one to three weeks working at research sites, contributing time, money, and enthusiasm. Over 100 scientific research expeditions all over the world that volunteers can participate in - anthropological digs, observing dolphins, monitoring sea turtles. Contacts(s): Brian Rosborough (President) Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 381066
Cambridge, MA 02238-1066 Phone: (800)688-1822
Issues: education; environment; Third World; travel; forests. Description: Expeditions in the Pantanal and rainforests of Ecuador and Brazil. Small groups travel by vessel or overland into pristine wilderness areas to observe plant and animal life. Guided by scientists, the trips are informed and exciting adventures. Other Resources: Free brochures., (617)876-3638. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
801 Devon Place
Alexandria, VA 22314-1214 Phone: (703)549-8979
Issues: environment; economics; travel. Description: Surveys travelers and tour operators to evaluate conservation practices (i.e. recycling, energy consumption, impact on the environment) of tour companies operating in fragile natural areas. To participate, send a SASE. Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: 75,000+ nonprofit voluntary membership associations in the US and worldwide. Includes the full text of "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the US," "International Organizations," and "Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations" (see separate entries). Costs $1,620 for multi-user version. Other Resources: Software used to access CD-ROM is licensed by SilverPlatter Information, Inc. Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Price: $995/ea.; includes update; $900 without update. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Kippling Rd.,Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05301 Phone: (802)257-7751
Affiliate: School for International Studies. Issues: education; Third World; travel. Description: Private organization that has been a leader in international education and exchange. Invented the homestead concept of learning the culture of another country by living as a member of one of its families. Has grown into a broadly diversified worldwide organization which promotes international understanding through citizen exchange, career-oriented higher education, language instruction and projects in international development and training. Other Resources: See School for International Training. Contacts(s): John G. Sommer Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1718
Helena, MT 59624-1718 Phone: (800)582-BOOK
Issues: environment; education; wilderness; recreation; travel. Description: Outdoors, wilderness, recreation, adventure travel. Contacts(s): Michael S. Sample, Bill Schneider Type: publisher. Source: Macrocosm USA.
14600 SE Aldrigd Rd.
Portland, OR 97236 Phone: (800)225-4666
Issues: education; travel. Description: Study, research, and development tours all over the world, including Vietnam and Burma. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
10108 Hemlock Dr., Box 13267
Overland Park, KS 66212-3451 Phone: (913)383-3359
Issues: environment; education. Description: Dedicated to healing Mother Earth through publications, training and awards. Officially founded in August 1989 after one year of research, travel and planning. Founder, Twyla Dell, is a professional speaker and writer and former employee of the EPA. She wrote The Call of the Rainbow Warrior which is about a businessman who becomes an environmental convert when he is visited in dreams by the Rainbow Warrior. Also published 101 Ways to Save the Earth. They offer a variety of leadership programs. Other Resources: Ms. Dell is a speaker, her husband consults businesses. The Environmental Bookshelf; The Environmental Leadership Program; Rainbow Warriors International, a membership program for responsible student environmental action; Foresight Press. Contacts(s): Twyla Dell (Founder/President), Kelly Ann Butts (Director of Marketing) Fax: (913)383-2454. Established: 1989. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
91 Gregory Lane, #21
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4914 Phone: (510)671-2900
Issues: education; environment; travel. Description: Educational organization involved with ecosystems field studies and ecotourism. Other Resources: Publishes ECOSPHERE magazine. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
4606 Winthrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3719 Phone: (412)681-4099
Issues: education; Third World; travel; Mid-East. Description: Full-service travel agency specializing in study tours of the Middle East. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
57 Forsyth St. NW #900
Atlanta, GA 30303
Issues: education; travel. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1905 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355-3241 Phone: (209)577-1514
Issues: education; Third World; travel. Description: A woman-owned company dedicated to alternative travel. Custom-designed tours of small groups allow village visits and person-to-person exchanges. Owner has traveled to more than 80 countries. Contacts(s): Jo Taylor Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
350 Indiana St., #510
Golden, CO 80401-5097 Phone: (303)277-1623
Issues: environment; economics; politics; travel. Description: Publishes books on nature and the environment, gardening, travel, self-help, history, business and politics. Mostly sells to bookstores. "We are focusing on nature narratives, American history, current issues, the environment, and self help." Other office locations in Concord, Massachusetts and Arlington, Virginia. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
702 South Beech St.
Syracuse, NY 93428 Phone: (315)476-3396
Issues: media. Description: A progressive public relations firm that provides marketing and PR services designed to help an organization get their message before the public. Other Resources: LIVING MEDIA - A 60 minute audio cassette tape designed to give people who travel to Third World countries the skills necessary to work with the media in sharing their experience. Contacts(s): Peter Wirth Fax: (315)476-3396. Type: business; media. Source: Macrocosm.
1400 Shattuck Ave., #15
Berkeley, CA 94709-1444 Phone: (510)548-4172
Issues: environment; feminism; spiritual; music; literature; transformation. Description: "Spirituality, ecology & multicultural arts for people with a global conscience. Books on eco-feminism & healing rituals, environmental resources & ecology for children, women's spirituality & the men's movement. Listen to the sound of the Earth speaking from Gregorian chanting to the drumming of Olatunji & Mickey Hart. Travel the world with handcrafted drums, masks, clothing & jewelry." Other Resources: Store and color catalog ($2) with books on ecological living, mediation music, goddess figurines, jewelry, "for renewing our connection to the Earth." Frequency: 2/yr. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne/Co-op America.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: 75,000+ nonprofit voluntary membership associations in the US and worldwide. Includes the full text of "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the US," "International Organizations," and "Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations" (see separate entries). Costs $1,620 for multi-user version. Other Resources: Software used to access CD-ROM is licensed by SilverPlatter Information, Inc. Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Price: $995/ea.; includes update; $900 without update. Frequency: Annual. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
30 E. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10016-5337 Phone: (212)689-3700
Issues: education; demographics; health; travel; hunger; youth; childhood; empowerment; juvenile. Description: A national service and advocacy organization for the rights and needs of all girls. Traditional and non-traditional activities including career development, juvenile justice, alcohol and drug abuse, sexuality education and rights for youth programs. Contacts(s): Mary Jo Gallo Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
475 Riverside Dr., #1848
New York, NY 10115-0456 Phone: (212)870-3290
Issues: education; peace; spiritual; justice; environment; Third World; global understanding; conflict resolution; networking; research; interfaith; travel. Description: An educational organization which facilitates the efforts of concerned people of diverse cultures, talents, and experience, in contributing to a more humane and just world order. Has a network of associates in some 70 countries who collaborate in research, writing, and education programs related to this goal. Our goal is to catalyze a transnational, multi-issue movement for world order based on values of peace, social justice, ecological balance, and participation in decision making. Other Resources: See THE WHOLE EARTH PAPERS; and BREAKTHROUGH magazine. Filmstrips, audio and video tapes, consulting, speakers, educational programs, monograph and books. See Center for World Order Alternatives and GLOBAL EDUCATION RESOURCE GUIDE and BOOK CATALOG. Contacts(s): Gerald & Patricia Mische (Co-Directors), Eric Alexander Boehme (President) Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
430 Belmont Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901-4428
Issues: education; travel. Description: Offers intercultural travel for teachers. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2017 Mission St., #303
San Francisco, CA 94110-1217 Phone: (800)497-1994
Issues: education; Third World; travel. Description: "Reality tours" - see and learn about Cuba, mexico, Northeern Ireland, Chile, South Africa, Senegal, Vietnam, Cambodia and more. Have three stores in N. California that sell fair trade crafts from Third World countries. Other Resources: Quarterly newsletter. Contacts(s): Kevin Danaker, (415)255-7296. Page#: 16. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: quarterly. Member of: 50 Years is Enough Coalition, SIPAZ, and others. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1018 Stuyvesant Ave.
Union, NJ 07083-6023 Phone: (201)964-1114
Issues: education; demographics; justice; travel; hunger. Description: Promotes global education. Consults on curriculum development and with hunger groups. Contacts(s): Jeffrey Brown Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Route 5, Box 423
Livingston, KY 40445-9506 Phone: (606)453-2105
Issues: environment; education; energy; agriculture; bioregional; land use; renewables; conservation; travel. Description: This book serves both as a guide for travelers and a source of basic information for all concerned with establishing a sustainable society. The subject coverage is broad: from renewable energy through public lands to bioregionalism. For each topic the guide describes a sampling of places that can be visited and tells how to find additional resources. Other Resources: Formerly FROM WALDEN POND TO MUIR WOODS: Alternative Ways Across America. Contacts(s): Mary Davis (Author), Al Fritsch (Director, ASPI) Publisher: ASPI Publications. Published Date: 1990. Page#: 467. Price: $15.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 33% off/24. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
30 El Mirador Court
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7708 Phone: (805)541-3101
Affiliate: Food First Institute. Issues: economics; education; environment; travel. Description: "Human exploitation of Earth's resources must be reduced. Lifestyles of excessive consumption must be modified while maintaining high life quality. We provided direct participatory lifestyle learning within families and communities of a low consumption culture - low birth rates and high standards for health, education, and longevity." Specializes in Kerala, India. Contacts(s): William M. Alexander (Director) Dues: $25/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1989. Additional Address: Food First Institute, 145 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA 94103 Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Garrett Park Press
Box 190D
Garrett Park, MD 20896-0190 Phone: (301)946-2553
Issues: labor; education; economics; jobs; volunteers; travel. Description: Written by a team of 30+ college career planning and placement counselors and other staff who felt the need for a special resource concerning service occupations. Chapters topics cover animal rights, arts, children & youth, consumer advocacy, education, energy, ecology, fundraising, government, homelessness, hunger, international internships, labor, legal aid, media, peace & disarmament, disabilities, social action & work, sustainability, urban planning, women's issues & volunteerism. Contacts(s): Devon Cottrell Smith (Editor) Price: $35 prepaid. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
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 24459
San Francisco, CA 94124-0459 Phone: (415)821-0803
Issues: education; economics; energy; travel; alternative markets; transportation. Description: Alternative bus company running remodeled sleeper coaches to beautiful places at bargain prices, including Alaska, Mexico and cross country. Contacts(s): Eric Gerrick Type: business; service. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Foreign Policy Association
729 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10019-6831 Phone: (212)764-4050
Affiliate: Foreign Policy Association. Issues: labor; education; politics; jobs; travel. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
15990 Mill Creek Rd.
Frenchtown, MT 59834-9722
Issues: education; environment; wilderness; recreation; travel. Description: Oldest backpacking outfitter in the country. Guided backpacking trips in Montana and Wyoming, emphasizing sensitivity to wilderness, environmental education, and history. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Intercultural Press, Inc.
Box 700
Yarmouth, ME 04096-0700
Issues: education; travel; students. Description: List of associations offering assistance or information to families involved in hosting foreign exchange students with association name and address. Principal content is a guide to hosting a foreign exchange student. Contacts(s): Ken Huff, Nancy King (Authors) Publisher: Intercultural Press, Inc. Published Date: 1988. Price: $9.95/ea. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (207)846-5181. Type: reference; guide. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Institute for Soviet-American Relations
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Affiliate: Institute for Soviet-American Relations. Issues: education; peace; conflict resolution; travel. Description: A practical guide in how to initiate and conduct exchanges with the Soviet Union providing information on inviting, hosting, financing and other aspects of caring for Soviet guests. Contacts(s): Eliza Klose (Executive Director), Harriet Crosby (President) Publisher: Delphi Press, 1019 19th St. NW, Washington DC 20036. Published Date: 6/88. Page#: 52. Price: $4.95/ea. Other Formats: Prepared by Yale Richmond, retired foreign service officer with 20 years experience in US-Soviet Exchange. Fax: (202)667-3291. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
International Bicycle Fund
4887 Columbia Dr. S
Seattle, WA 98108-1919 Phone: (206)767-3927
Affiliate: International Bicycle Fund. Issues: urban; energy; education; economics; environment; transportation; planning; travel; recreation. Description: This newsletter covers issues of transportation planning, economic development, safety education and international understanding relating to bicycle and bicycle trailer projects. Contacts(s): David Mozer (Editor) Page#: 2+. Frequency: 2/yr. Circulation: 8M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 499900
Miami, FL 33149-9990 Phone: (305)361-4888
Affiliate: International Oceanographic Foundation. Issues: education; travel. Description: Travel program for members of I.O.F. Travelers learn about natural history and ocean life while on a cruise ship. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; program. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 230542
Encinitas, CA 92023-0542 Phone: (619)632-0770
Issues: environment; media; broadcasting. Description: Creative, high-impact, eco-logical and eco-nomical marketing, public relations and advertising services. Freelance writing and editing projects. Specializing in environmental, social responsible, and creative arts projects--start-ups to full campaigns. Award-winning trainer and consultant; featured in the media. Free sample newsletter. We travel. Contacts(s): P.J. Grimes Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
150 Motor Pkwy., #420
Hauppauge, NY 11788-5108
Affiliate: Independent Living Research Utilization. Issues: health; justice; disabled. Description: Articles addressing lifestyles of persons who have disabilities. Possible topics: home health care, travel, sports, cooking, hobbies, family life, and sexuality. Other Resources: See ANNOTATED REGISTRY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS and DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS. Contacts(s): Anne Kelly (Editor) Publisher: Equal Opportunity Publishers, Inc. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109 Phone: (800)888-4741
Issues: education; politics; arts. Description: "Thirty of the most innovative and acclaimed small presses in the country are represented in its catalog. Here are hundreds of books on politics and current affairs, art, dance, theater, domestic and foreign travel, music, photography, myth, children's activity books, and much more." Other Resources: Catalog. Established: 1987. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
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.
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, #301
Washington, DC 20009-1035 Phone: (202)387-3034
Issues: peace; education; foreign policy; East-West; travel; conflict resolution; research. Description: This Institute tries to improve relations between the superpowers by opening channels of communication and exchange in order to bring about a nonviolent conflict resolution. It is trying to develop a broad network of responsible interchanges in the fields of culture, trade, science and education, and tourism. Other Resources: See journal, SURVIVING TOGETHER and, guides ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS and HOSTING SOVIET VISITORS. Contacts(s): John Sturino (Systems Coordinator) Fax: (202)667-3291. Web or BBS: Peacenet. E-Mail: 'isar'. Established: 1983. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
939 Coast Blvd., #19DE
La Jolla, CA 92037-4111 Phone: (619)454-0705
Issues: education; Third World; justice; energy; travel; indigenous peoples. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1301 Longfellow St. NW
Washington, DC 20011-3532 Phone: (202)882-6284
Issues: education; Third World; development; travel. Description: A private organization concerned with empowering the human factor in development in communities and the workplace. It is networked with other national ICAs through ICA International, located in Brussels. Conducts annual summer Alternative Workcamps, a project of the Perspectives in Development Series. Works domestically and abroad., (212)475-5020. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1400 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-2403 Phone: (202)898-0600
Issues: education; travel. Description: Boasts a 550+ membership of universities. It administers overseas educational exchanges and provides information on foreign study. Other Resources: A membership only newsletter called EDUCATION ASSOCIATE, and a learning traveler series. Contacts(s): Alex Patico Established: 1919. Additional Address: 809 UN Plaza, New York City, NY 10017 Contact: Daniel Heyduk (Director), (212)984-5332. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 700
Yarmouth, ME 04096-0700 Phone: (207)846-5168
Issues: education; travel. Description: "...any book with an international or domestic intercultural, multicultural or cross-cultural focus, i.e., a focus on the cultural factors in personal, social, political or economic relations. ...Our books are published for educators in the intercultural field, business people who ar involved with international business, and anyone else who works in an international occupation or has had intercultural experience." Contacts(s): David S. Hoopes (Editor-in-chief), Margaret D. Pusch Type: publisher. 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.
134 W. 26th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10001-6803 Phone: (212)206-7307
Issues: education; spiritual; faith; travel. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 3030
Oakton, VA 22124-9030 Phone: (703)620-1972
Issues: education; labor; jobs; travel. Description: This newsletter reveals the latest developments in international employment. Scores of exciting current jobs offer comfortable overseas living for both the temporary traveler and the career-minded. Since 1980 the HOTLINE has covered thousands of jobs in over 100 countries. Readers also receive information on how to get into the world's most prestigious international organizations. Also provides international job hunting advice. Other Resources: "We carry specialty books on working overseas." Contacts(s): Will Cantrell (Editor) Page#: 8. Subscriptions: $36/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 5M. Fax: (703)620-1973. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1776 Independence Ct.
Birmingham, AL 35216-1229 Phone: (305)361-4697
Issues: education; environment; travel; recreation. Description: Natural history expeditions to 30 destinations worldwide. Emphasis on environmental awareness and resource conservation. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
824 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21202-4702
Issues: education; labor; economics; Third World; travel; jobs; investing. Description: This newsletter contains short pieces and features, with useful information on investing, shopping, travel, employment, education, real estate, and lifestyles overseas. Contacts(s): Kathleen Peddicord (Editor) Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Writers.
Volunteers for Peace/UNESCO
Box 202
Belmont, VT 05730-0202
Affiliate: Volunteers for Peace/UNESCO; CCIVS at UNESCO, Paris. Issues: education; Third World; peace; travel; volunteers. Description: This directory contains descriptions on 800+ workcamps in 34 countries throughout Europe, the USSR, Asia and Africa. workrooms are mostly in the summer months for 2-3 weeks and cost $80-$90. The directory contains all registration materials. Other Resources: Please write or call for a FREE copy of our newsletter. Contacts(s): Peter Coldwell (Director), Megan Brook (Co-director) Published Date: 4/91. Page#: 112. Bulk Prices: 10% off/24. Frequency: Annual. Circulation: 4M. Fax: (802)259-2922. Web or BBS: PeaceNet. E-Mail: 'vfpusa'. Dues: $10/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1880 S. 57th Court
Boulder, CO 80301
Issues: environment; education; recreation; travel. Description: Nonfiction: environmental subjects, archaeology, geology, natural history, astronomy, travel guides, outdoor guidebooks, fly fishing, regional. Contacts(s): Rebecca Herr (Editor/Director) Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 500
Wildomar, CA 92595-0500 Phone: (714)677-4544
Issues: economics; environment; travel; recreation. Description: Charming country hideaway for individuals and groups; rolling meadows, oak trees, wildlife, beach climate, reasonable rates. Also outstanding facility for group meetings and workshops. Low rates. Contacts(s): Lee and Vikki Coit Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Box 669
Willow Creek, CA 95573-0669 Phone: (916)629-3516
Issues: education; environment; health; recreation; travel. Description: Canoe outings in western US and Mexico. Guides educate canoeists on the natural and human history of the region, and the stars. Also, stress reduction, holistic health, primitive land skills. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; service. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
346 Commerce St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2802 Phone: (703)297-5982
Affiliate: United Nations. Issues: education; environment; Third World; politics; travel; volunteers; activism. Description: An organization affiliated with UN that offers a unique summer leadership instruction for international youths. On 126 rural Blue Ridge Mountains, young people from various ages, races, relations, and national origins participate in training programs dedicated to community organizing, environmental responsibility; leadership; global issues; and cross-cultural relations. Other Resources: See Youth For Environment and Society (YES). Contacts(s): Jean Philipson Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
William Morrow & Co. Inc., Hearst Corporation
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (800)843-9389
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: 100+ national and international nonprofit organizations that accept the assistance of young volunteers. Contacts(s): Sara Gilbert Publisher: William Morrow & Co. Inc., Hearst Corporation. Published Date: 1988. Page#: c170. Price: $11.95/ea. Fax: (212)481-3826. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
112 Linden St.
Oakland, CA 94607-2538
Issues: education; travel. Description: "The leading publisher of guides for the independent traveler. With over 100 titles in print, It's travel survival kits, shoestring guides, walking guides, and phrasebooks provide practical information for a range of travel styles and budgets to destinations all over the world. New titles cover Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, and Kenya." Other Resources: Newsletter/booklist Free. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Utne.
Box 801
Nashville, TN 37202-0801
Issues: spiritual; health; family; seniors; faith. Description: "Our purpose is to help people understand and use the resources of the Christian faith in dealing with specific opportunities and problems related to aging," writes Mr. Downall. "Articles on social issues, ecological concerns, travel, nostalgia, health, human interest, religion, international affairs, and humor. Our readers (age 55+) are as active as possible, eager to know places and ways in which they can contribute their ideas and experience." Contacts(s): Donn C. Downall (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
18318 Minnetonka Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391-3292
Issues: family; feminism; education; youth; childhood; birth. Description: Upbeat, useful books on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, travel, humor, children's activities, 60,000 words. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Box 1058, Dept. WR
East Greenwich, RI 02818-0964
Issues: education; youth; students. Description: Short stories, reviews, travel pieces, and poetry. Contacts(s): James Stahl (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97440 Phone: (503)343-1284
Description: See WORLD OF OPTIONS: A Guide to International Educational Exchange, Community Service and Travel for Persons with Disabilities (directories). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
330 Wall St.
Chico, CA 95928-5479 Phone: (916)345-5473
Issues: education; press; travel. Description: Portable travel guides with maps, illustrations, and subject/place names index. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
330 Wall St., #1
Chico, CA 95928-5479 Phone: (800)345-5473
Issues: education; travel. Description: Travel handbooks to Asia, the Pacific, Canada, and the US advocate socially responsible, culturally aware tourism. The practical travel information, accommodations, and activities. Other Resources: Travelers can order Moon's free catalog, TRAVEL MATTERS, containing valuable travel tips. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 365
Belfast, ME 04915-0365 Phone: (207)685-4333
Affiliate: National Audubon Society. Issues: education; environment; recreation; wildlife/endangered species; travel. Description: A traveling education program stressing environmental education which offers year-long and semester expeditions proving undergraduate and high school students and alternative to traditional education. Students learn hiking, backpacking, cooking, outdoor living and group consensus decision making. Tuition ranges from $6,100 to $10,400. Exciting list of courses offered. Fax: (207)685-4333. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1255 23rd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037-1125 Phone: (202)862-8845
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development. Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Drawer CZ
Bisbee, AZ 85603-0213 Phone: (602)432-7353
Issues: education; environment; wilderness; travel; recreation. Description: "A guided wilderness solo experience that could have a deeply moving effect on you and your life. Now offers solos in southern Baja California by the ocean, mainland Mexico, southern Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains, the Rocky Mountains of southern Colorado, and near the Lost River in West Virginia's Appalachian Mountains." Contacts(s): John P. Milton Type: business; service. Source: Utne.
240 W. 37th. St.
New York, NY 10018-6604 Phone: (212)947-2591
Issues: feminism; empowerment. Description: Self-help/inspirational articles, on psychology, sex, relationships, money, careers. Travel features, with personal discovery angle. Lifestyle, health, and fitness features. Profiles of celebrities, business women. Contacts(s): Karen Walden (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Rt. 85, Box 279NA
Raymond, ME 04071 Phone: (207)655-7624
Issues: economics; environment; health; recreation; vegetarianism; travel. Description: Lakeside facilities featuring swimming, canoeing. Wholesome vegetarian meals. Outdoor hot tub, sauna. Hike, bike or walk on wooded trails. Type: business. Source: EarthBeat.
Fort Mason Center
Building E
San Francisco, CA 94939 Phone: (415)441-1106
Affiliate: Oceanic Society. Issues: education; Third World; travel; polar. Description: Tours to Galapagos, Costa Rica, Belize, Alaska, Australia, Botswana, Indonesia, and more. Free schedule of trips. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
1821 Wilshire Boulevard, #550
Santa Monica, CA 90403-5680 Phone: (310)453-1042
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development. Description: Educational and cultural exchange trips to Asia. Travelers experience leadership training, community organizing or sacred adventure in China, Tibet, India and Nepal. Contacts(s): Steve Goldsmith Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 190-MAC
Philomath, OR 97370-0190
Issues: economics; homeschools. Description: Describes over 50 periodicals, networks and guides on alternative tech, camping, gardening, home schooling, low-cost shelters, travel, etc. Unusual how-to publications. All addresses included. Publisher: Light Living Library. Published Date: 4/90. Page#: 4. Subscriptions: SASE/Free. Frequency: Annual. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Lost Valley Center
Box 111, 81868 Los Valley Lane
Dexter, OR 97431 Phone: (503)937-3351
Issues: education; networking; travel. Description: A network linking travelers with socially responsible travel options. Membership includes a directory, periodic updates, and other support services. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
13004 Paseo Presada
Saratoga, CA 95070-4125 Phone: (408)379-4431
Issues: education; Third World; development; travel. Description: A organization designed to bring the realities of the Third World to North Americans. Study tours focus on people and socio-economic development. Includes meetings with grassroots contacts., (408)379-4431. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Mariah Publication Corp.
1165 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610-2845 Phone: (312)951-0990
Issues: environment; recreation; travel; conservation. Description: "...a monthly national magazine for active, educated, up-scale adults who love the outdoors and are concerned about its preservation." Material concerns outdoor sports and expeditions, how-to's, the environment, interviews, book excerpts and much more." Contacts(s): John Rasmus (Editor), Mark Bryant (Managing Editor) Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Augsburg College
731 21 Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1338
Issues: education; Third World; labor; development; volunteers; jobs; travel. Publisher: Beckman, Mitchell & Powers. Published Date: 1985. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Grote Deutsch & Co.
2802 International Lane, #120
Madison, WI 53704-3118
Issues: environment; health; economics; family; psychology; consumerism; seniors. Description: Articles on travel, environment, science, health, human interest, regional interest, humor, family, retirement, consumerism, and psychology are used by Prime Times. "No nostalgia, sentimentalized fiction, or stereotyping." Readers of the quarterly are 50+ years old with diverse interests. Contacts(s): Rod Clark (Executive Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
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.
Box 1938
Sumner, WA 98352-0001 Phone: (800)426-4840
Issues: economics; environment; education; recreation; travel; cooperatives. Description: Quality gear, clothing, accessories, and adventure tours for outdoor enthusiasts. Largest US consumer cooperative, it actively supports environmental programs through contributions to the Outdoor Alliance and volunteer work. Other Resources: Free catalog. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. 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.
Center for Responsible Tourism
2 Kensington Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-2905 Phone: (415)843-5506 (H)
Affiliate: Center for Responsible Tourism. Issues: education; travel. Description: This newsletter reports quarterly on the activities of the Center. It provides networking information for those organizations and individuals wanting to travel responsibly. Contacts(s): Virginia T. Hadsell (Executive Director), Betty Stott (Office Manager), (415)258-6594(O). Subscriptions: $10/donation. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
11 John St., #706
New York, NY 10038-4009 Phone: (212)267-0252
Issues: education; peace; Third World; travel; development. Description: A host and visitors network with offices in 100 different countries. You can set the limits on visits in your home from day visits to 2 or 3 days. And you can reach beyond the tourist attractions and get to know people of any of the member countries without cost to you. Peace, understanding and good will are the goal of this transnational network. Other Resources: Publishes SERVAS INTERNATIONAL NEWS newsletter. Contacts(s): Randi Metsch-Ampel Established: 1948. Type: organization; NET. Source: TRANET.
9 Union St.
Hallowell, ME 04347-1311 Phone: (207)626-3415
Issues: education; peace; media; travel; childhood; youth; conflict resolution. Description: Established to continue expanding our youth exchanges between the US and the USSR. "We are dedicated to fostering international cooperation, understanding, and communication between families and communities in the USSR and in the US. Through education, the media and youth exchange projects, we have played a role in dispelling the stereotypical myths about our two nations. The Center was named after the young peacemaker who so tragically died in a plane crash." Contacts(s): Jane G. Smith Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1985. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Kippling Rd.,Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05301 Phone: (800)451-4465
Affiliate: Experiment in International Living. Issues: education; travel. Description: "Accredited study abroad, senior college and graduate school. Prepares students for international/intercultural careers. Programs include: College Semester & Summer Abroad programs in 32 countries, many in developing nations. World Issues, a 2-year upper division bachelor's program. Includes overseas internship. M.A. in Teaching Languages for teachers of ESL, French, and Spanish. Master's in Intercultural Management." Other Resources: Publishes a quarterly newspaper, WORLD VIEW; Experiment in International Living. Contacts(s): Marshall Brewer, Lani Wright (Counselors), (802)257-7751. Fax: (802)254-6674. Type: organization; center. Source: Utne.
Zoetic Research
Box 2424
Friday Harbor, WA 98250-2424 Phone: (206)378-5767
Issues: education; environment; travel; recreation. Description: Outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest, Mexico, and Florida led by environmental educators. Sea kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, research expeditions. Contributes to environmental groups. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
730 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109-7897 Phone: (415)776-2211
Issues: environment; education; recreation; youth; travel; conservation. Description: Nonfiction: environment, natural history, the sciences, outdoors and regional guidebooks; nature photography; juvenile fiction and nonfiction. Published HANDBOOK FOR PEACE AND ENVIRONMENT. Contacts(s): Sam Petersen (Publicity & Promotion Manager), (415)291-1196. Type: publisher. Source: Writer.
Washington Trails Association
1305 Fourth Ave., #512
Seattle, WA 98101-2401 Phone: (206)625-1367
Affiliate: Washington Trails Association. Issues: education; environment; recreation; travel. Description: "Editorial comment heavily weighted for Pacific Northwest backpackers, ski tourers, snow shoers, etc.," and related activities. Trail and road conditions and places to go in Washington State and elsewhere. Contacts(s): Ann Marshall (Editor) Page#: 40. Price: $2.50/ea. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 3.3M. Established: 1975. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
120 S. Payne St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2961 Phone: (703)836-3535
Issues: education; Third World; peace; justice; travel; development; hunger. Contacts(s): Peter Loan Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Stackpole Books
Cameron & Keller Sts.
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Affiliate: American Camping Association. Issues: education; environment; recreation; travel. Contacts(s): Bruce E. Matthews Publisher: Stackpole Books. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
45 W. 34th St., #500
New York, NY 10001-3073
Issues: heatlh; seniors. Description: Articles on travel, science, and health for health-conscious men and women in their 40s through 60s. "We take the attitude that older people should be healthy and that there's nothing amazing about it." Contacts(s): David Allikas (Managing Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
643 Alijo Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15241-2010 Phone: (412)343-1866
Issues: arts; music. Description: Extraordinary electro-acoustic sound. Music that falls somewhere between classical, hymns, and romantic tones. "Dream Cathedral" features two environmentally-inspired compositions, "Dolphins Hymn" and "View from Presque Isle." Will travel for concerts. Contacts(s): H.K. Hilner Type: media. Source: EarthBeat.
Special Recreation Digest
362 Koser Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52246-3038 Phone: (319)337-7578
Issues: health; disabled. Description: 1,500+ associations, national and state government agencies, companies, colleges and universities, and other contacts for 40 recreation activities for the disabled, including amusement and theme parks, toll-free phone services, suppliers of adapted equipment, special products, rehabilitation therapies, recreation vehicles, sports organizations, travel agencies, and wildlife resource agencies; worldwide coverage. Classified by type with organization name, address, phone and key contact. Other Resources: Formerly, SPECIAL RECREATION COMPENDIUM OF 1,500 RESOURCES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE. Contacts(s): John A. Nesbitt (Editor) Publisher: Special Recreation Digest. Page#: 500. Price: $49.95/ea., postpaid. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 550
Charlestown, NH 03603-0550 Phone: (603)543-1700
Affiliate: Student Conservation Association, Inc. Issues: education; environment; volunteers; travel. Description: Volunteer jobs listings for positions across the US for stewardship of our natural lands. Approximately 1400 openings per year. Contacts(s): Wallace Eaton (Public Relations Director) Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: 2/yr. Fax: (603)826-7755. Dues: $15+/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1957. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 454
Oakdale, NY 11769-0454
Issues: education; travel. Description: Teachers swap homes in Germany, Austria, Canada, England, Thailand and the USA. The directory is arranged to help readers locate names, addresses and telephone numbers of teachers living in areas with good vacation facilities. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
18 Hulst Rd
Amherst, MA 01002-3500 Phone: (413)256-0373
Issues: education; travel. Description: The annual "Educational Travel Directory" (July, included with subscription to Transitions Abroad) provides detailed descriptions - by country and subject - of the best current information on work, study, living, educational and socially responsible travel outside the US Activists, students, workers and others wishing to experience non-tourist travel can locate a trip of interest. Other Resources: See TRANSITIONS ABROAD newsmagazine and various international resource guides. Contacts(s): Clay Hubbs, Ph.D. (Editor/Publisher), Lisa Aciukewicz (Assistant) Publisher: Transitions Publishing. Price: Included with magazine subscription. Circulation: 20M. Established: 1977. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
18 Hulst Rd., PO Box 1300
Amherst, MA 01004-1300 Phone: (413)256-0373
Issues: education; Third World; economics; travel; networking. Description: An established resource guide to international work, study, and socially responsible travel. Each bimonthly issue focuses on one area of the world. Departments include Socially Responsible Travel and Third World Focus. Emphasis is on social change through global education and networking. Other Resources: 1) International Resource Guides on work, study, living and alternative travel abroad. 2) EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL DIRECTORY (annual, in July). Contacts(s): Clay Hubbs, Ph.D. (Editor/Publisher), Lisa Aciukewicz (Assistant Editor/Publisher) Publisher: Transitions Publishing. Page#: 64. Price: $6.95/ea. Bulk Prices: 50% off/24. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 21M. Fax: (413)256-0373. Established: 1977. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Omni Travel on Arrow
14 Arrow St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-5106 Phone: (617)628-2667
Issues: education; travel; networking. Description: Cooperatively-run full service travel agency. Provides services for Co-op America's Travel Links and participates in the 1% for Peace program. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Box 4410
Laguna Beach, CA 92652-4410 Phone: (714)752-9036
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development. Description: Offers experiential and transformational travel programs worldwide, and arranges tours for groups. Also provides travel services for meetings, conferences and seminars. Newsletter available. Contacts(s): Darrylle Stafford (Editor) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Communications House, Inc.
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Phone: (914)693-4208
Issues: education; travel. Description: "A monthly newsletter for people who travel at least once a year. 'Most up-to-date guidance available' - New York Times... 'Pulls no punches' - Newsweek. Info on best current travel deals, ten-plus pages. Readers get discounts on all travel (cruises, tours, international airfare). Includes four free reports on surviving air crash, travelling healthy, avoiding rip-offs, saving travel dollars." Contacts(s): H.J. Teison (Editor/Publisher) Price: SASE #10 w/3 stamps=Free. Subscriptions: $37/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Utne.
John Muir Publications
Box 613
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0613 Phone: (505)982-4078
Issues: health; environment; travel; preventive health. Description: About 750 holistic and nondenominational institutions in the US and Canada offering programs for stress relief and other types of "healing." Arranged geographically with name, etc. Regional sections include map with location of the centers; glossary of techniques and therapies offered. Contacts(s): Martine Rudee, Jonathan Blease (Authors) Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. Published Date: 1989. Page#: c220. Price: $11.95/ea. Other:Publisher (212)354-5500. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Box 1064
Tonasket, WA 98855-1064 Phone: (509)486-4726
Affiliate: Friends of the Trees. Issues: education; environment; forests; networking; travel; jobs; volunteers. Description: Tourists can link up with local environmental programs of organic gardening, reforestation, erosion control and other projects to save the Earth. Type: organization; NET. Source: TRANET.
11 John St.
New York, NY 10038-4009 Phone: (212)267-0252
Affiliate: SERVAS USA. Issues: education; travel. Description: Magazine. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510)642-6586
Issues: education; environment; energy; travel; appropriate technology; volunteers. Description: Purpose: To promote public involvement in ongoing worldwide scientific research and educational activities in the environmental, natural, and social sciences. Current emphasis: Projects in cooperations with scientists from developing nations, focused on preserving the Earth's resources and improving people's lives. Members: 400 participants per year. Participants make a tax-deductible donation to the university to support the research and cover their expenses. Other Resources: Volunteer participants needed from all walks of life to serve 2 to 3 weeks as field assistants on research teams. Participants make a tax-deductible donation to the university to support the research and cover their expenses. Type: organization; program. Source: Buzzworm.
Independent Publishers Group
814 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610-3109 Phone: (312)337-0747
Issues: education; volunteers; travel. Description: Detailed accounts of 190+ organizations that sponsor 2,000+ expeditions for travelers wishing to combine adventure and personal growth with service to others. Each entry lists projects locations, types, costs, and dates; tells how to apply; notes any required skills; describes work done by volunteers; and gives commentary. Five cross-referenced indexes help readers narrow their myriad options according to budget, available time, location, season of the year, and specific interests. Stories. Other Resources: Author publishes a newsletter, VOLUNTEER VACATIONS UPDATE, and had written many other useful books for the traveler. Contacts(s): Bill McMillon (Author) Publisher: Chicago Review Press. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 376. Price: $11.95/ea. Fax: (312)337-5985. Other:Orders (800)888-4741. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Council on International Educational Exchange
205 E. 42nd St.; Information & Student Services
New York, NY 10017-5706 Phone: (212)661-1414
Affiliate: Council on International Educational Exchange. Issues: education; Third World; volunteers; travel. Description: About 200 organizations sponsoring voluntary service programs in the US and elsewhere. Arranged alphabetically and indexed by geography, skill, and organization/publication name. Data include organization name, address, description of program, prerequisites for participation, costs, skills involved, opportunities available for the disabled. Contacts(s): Adrienne Downey (Editor) Published Date: 1/90. Page#: c180. Price: $6.95/ea. + $1 shipping. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (212)972-3231. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
43 Tiffany Rd.
Belmont, VT 05370 Phone: (802)259-2759
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development; volunteers. Description: This organization coordinates Workcamps in the USA and mainly western and eastern Europe with some programs in the "Third World. Provides consultation and placement service for work camp hosts and volunteers, linking people with programs. An inexpensive and personal way to travel, live and work in a foreign country, best described as a fully internationalized short-term "peace corps." For students June-September opportunities to travel and promote goodwill. Other Resources: THE INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPER Newsletter and THE INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMP DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Peter Coldwell Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1981. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
9-11 Harcourt
Boston, MA 02116
Issues: environment; health; recreation. Description: Magazine articles on fitness, health, equipment, nutrition, travel and adventure, famous walkers, and other walking-related topics. Contacts(s): Bradford Ketchum (Editor) Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Writers.
The Campus Y
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-0001 Phone: (619)594-6805
Issues: health; environment; vegetarianism; networking; travel; recreation. Description: Popular mountain weekend getaway features networking, resources, music, wellness workshops, exercise. Tent camping or cabins. Vegetarian meals. Call for schedules. Contacts(s): Jim Nessheim Type: organization. Source: EarthBeat.
3516 NE 155th St.
Seattle, WA 98155-7412 Phone: (206)365-0686
Issues: education; Third World; travel; development. Description: Worldwide nature and culture explorations in South America, Africa and Asia. Trips emphasize cross-cultural interactions and support conservation and community development projects. Other Resources: Free catalog. Contacts(s): Kurt Kutay Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 7604
Missoula, MT 59807-7604 Phone: (406)542-2110
Issues: education; environment; Third World; travel; volunteers. Description: Leads educational trips to the Himalayas, including volunteer work projects in national parks, villages, and monasteries. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
701 Mongomery St., #400
San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415)788-0777
Affiliate: Working Assets. Issues: economics; investing. Description: Provides Working Assets credit cards, phone service and travel service, all of which are donation-linked products supporting progressive nonprofit organizations working for peace, human rights, hunger and the environment. Member of Co-op America. Other Resources: See TOOLS FOR PRACTICAL IDEALISTS - A Guide. Contacts(s): Carolyn Berner Other:(800)522-7759. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; finance. Source: Macrocosm USA.
708 Broadway
New York, NY 10003-9508 Phone: (212)254-5900
Issues: health. Description: Mid-size publisher and distributor of books and calendars: health, humor and gift, hobbies and crafts, cooking, travel. Established: 1969. Type: publisher. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
878 30 Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121-3522 Phone: (800)SAY-WHEN
Issues: education; travel. Description: Free travel accommodations made possible by first computerized exchange service. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RR2, Box 81
Lincolnville, ME 04849-9608 Phone: (207)998-4777
Affiliate: Physicians for Social Responsibility; Samantha Smith Foundation. Issues: education; peace; youth; childhood; students; travel., (207)338-5165. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Mobility International USA
Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97440 Phone: (503)343-1284
Affiliate: Mobility International USA. Issues: education; travel. Description: About 200 educational programs, workcamps, transportation and travel advisory services for persons with disabilities. Arranged alphabetically and indexed by names. Contacts(s): Cindy Lewis, Susan Sygall (Editors) Published Date: 1990. Page#: c190. Price: $15/ea.; prepaid. Frequency: Irregular. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Harvard Institute for International Development
1 Eliot St.
Cambridge, MA 02138-5781 Phone: (617)495-5527
Affiliate: Phillips Brooks House Association. Issues: education; peace; travel; volunteers. Description: Its volunteers worked in 5 countries in 1990-91: China, Costa Rica, Namibia, Poland, and Thailand, teaching math, English, and science in bustling cities, quiet towns, and rural villages for one year internships. Volunteers pay fees to cover costs of participating in the program. The Project arranges the position which provides housing and a modest salary throughout the year. Since 1986 it has placed over 400 volunteers overseas. Other Resources: Call for brochure or application. Fax: (617)495-1239. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1986. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4444 S. 52nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516-1302
Issues: education; health; justice; disabled. Description: Feature articles for blind and visually impaired young adults, on adventure, biography, camping, health, hobbies, and travel. Photos. Contacts(s): Richard Kaiser (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
Box 441
Cranbury, NJ 08512-0441
Issues: education; environment; activism; travel; youth. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
346 Commerce St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2802 Phone: (703)549-3630
Affiliate: Legacy International. Issues: environment; Third World; education; conservation; youth; development; volunteers; travel. Description: Focuses on environmental concerns, development and security. A voluntary, nonpolitical, international environmental organization dedicated to mobilizing young people (18-30) to assume leadership roles in environmental protection and sustainable development. Provides training for community action and public education, emphasis on leadership and promotion of cross-cultural understanding. YES groups worldwide with plans for USA chapters on campuses nationwide. Develops educational materials. Contacts(s): Sureyya Ozkizilcik Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 15007-C11
Clearwater, FL 34629 Phone: (813)726-3385
Issues: education; environment; wildlife/endangered species; travel; jobs. Description: Wildlife research/rescue expeditions. The ultimate foreign/US vacation. Help scientists study or relocate endangered plants and animals in doomed habitats. Own land at our wildlife refuges. Also, earn income at home saving rare species. Other Resources: Large information kit. Contacts(s): Gregory B. Cunningham Member of: Co-op America. Office Address: 2340 S.R. 580, Building P-246, Clearwater, FL 34629. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.