The Europa International Foundation Directory

Now in its nineteenth edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2010 provides an unparalleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world. It provides a comprehensive picture of third sector activity on a global scale. Presenting names and contact details for over 2,550 institutions world-wide, this new edition has been revised and expanded to include the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on this growing sector. This 19th edition includes: background essays by foundation experts on foundations and the third sector internationally (by Helmut Anheier and Tobias Vahlpahl), civil society and global governance (by Jan Aart Scholte) and the third sector and the global economic downturn (by Helmut Anheier) country chapters containing information on foundation centres and co-ordinating bodies, and on foundations, trusts and non-profit organizations. Entries include, where applicable, full contact address, internet and e-mail details, aims of the organization, activities, financial information, publications and principal staff comprehensive indexes for ease of use. Organizations are listed by name, area of activity (including headings such as education, conservation and the environment, health and welfare, etc.) and geographical area of activity, allowing the reader to find organizations active in Central and South America, the Middle East, Central and South-Eastern Europe, etc. Some 2,550 organizations are listed, giving a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of third sector activity world-wide.