Subject The_2nd_International_NGO_CBO_Workshop_Invitation

Dear Sir,

Universal Alliance Foundation (UAF) is a registered charity whose aims & objectives are to empower individuals world-wide through offering grants for business, education, economic development, and environmental conservation; to support groups addressing social, economic, tourism and environmental issues and a variety of philanthropic projects through grants to non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of mankind by strengthening the capacity of charitable organizations to provide effective programs of quality. Universal Alliance Foundation is pleased to announce the 2nd International NGO/CBO Workshop: - Transforming civil society" that will bring together 314 representatives of NGOs/CBOs from all over the world is scheduled from 23rd to 28th July, 2007 in Florida, United States of America, (U.S.A.). The objectives of the summit are: to provide participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills of the quality required for the advancement of the fight for peace and, to provide a personal development experience tailored to the needs of NGOs/CBOs that will enable participants to review and assess their own capabilities with a view to identifying ways in which they can increase the effectiveness of their contribution to the organizations they work for and to the process of development.

The methodology for the summit: The summit will be conducted on participatory lines with short plenary inputs followed by general and small group discussions.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
The summit enjoys financial support from the Mistubishi Bank of Japan and the Bill Gates Foundation. As a result, Universal Alliance Foundation will provide sponsorship for up to 5 participants only per selected organization (Developing countries only).

NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS:
We are pleased to inform you that your organization has been selected for sponsorship to the summit. This in recognition of your organization's contribution to the NGO/CBO movement in your country. You are therefore requested to nominate five (5) active members from your organization to benefit from the sponsorship. In order to foster gender balance, we would appreciate if your delegation contains a female participant.

THE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:
- Round trip economy air transport (or equivalent in land transport) from participants' nearest airport to Southwest Florida International Airport and vice-versa.

- Meals and refreshments for the entire summit duration.

However, each participant will be required to pay a registration fee of US$ 200 (Two Hundred United States Dollars). This fee will go towards each participant's accommodation for six nights and medical insurance.

Universal Alliance Foundation will not assume responsibility for costs other than those listed above.

The Nomination form which will be sent to you as soon as you confirm your organization's participation must be completed by the nominating organization and faxed to ODF fax number +1-267-851-3036 before June 22nd, 2007. The registration fees should be sent by Western Union Funds Transfer System as follows:

For organizations in Africa,

Send to: Network for Universal Alliance Foundation- Africa

Mr. Ludovic ASSIGNON,
Regional Director,
Universal Alliance Foundation - Africa
BP 740 Kara
12, Avenue Maman N’danida
Phone: +228 9896868
E-mail: uafafrica@mail2world.com
Kara-Togo (West Africa)

The Western Union Funds Transfer control number and all passwords and test questions/answers should be sent via email to the regional director on: uafafrica@mail2world.com while copies of the Western Union transaction slips should be faxed directly to the summit secretariat for follow-up. the Fax number +1-267-851-3036.

For your own convenience, we recommend that one representative of the nomination NGO/CBO sends the registration funds for the three participants other than each participant sending his/her registration fees individually.

While we anticipate your response at your earliest convenience, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

In the meantime, you are advised to confirm your organization's acceptance of the sponsorship offer and to send via fax +1-267-851-3036 passport copies of selected participants from your organization to the summit Secretariat.

Looking forward to meeting you at the summit.

Best regards,

Dr. **** Jacobson
Summit Chair
International NGO Summit

UNIVERSAL ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
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