The directory of development organizations found at: http://www.oecd.org/dev/pgd/directoryofdevelopmentorganizations.htm has been prepared to facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing in development work, both among civil society organizations, research institutions, governments and the private sector.
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Our Work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.
ICNL – The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
http://ecbiz108.inmotionhosting.com/~icnlor5/index.html
NGO CONTACTS
Fatat Sport Club
Issues: Volunteerism, Athletics, Youth
P.O. Box 17559 – Khaldiya – 72456
Phone: 965-4835123 or 4835124 or 4832591
Fax: 965-4835121
Kuwaiti Federation for Women’s Associations
P.O. Box 64437 – Shuwaikh – 70455
Phone: 965-2515485 or 2572218
Fax: 965-2515486
Women Cultural and Social Society
Issues: Women’s Rights, Children and Families
Campaigns: Campaign for Kuwaiti women’s political rights; Women’s right to housing, especially Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaitis.
P.O.Box 17129 Khaldiya 72452
Ph #: 965-4843397 or 4843667 or 4831558
Fax #: 965-4843385
Email : q8iwomen@qualitynet.net
UNITED NATIONS CONTACTS
Department of Peacekeeping Iraq-Kuwait
United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission UNIKOM
UNIKOM was established in April 1991 following the forced withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Its task is to monitor the demilitarized zone along the Iraq-Kuwait border, deter border violations and report on any hostile action
Website: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/past/unikom/index.html
GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Social Development Sector
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour Ministries Complex
13006 State of Kuwait
Ph #: (965) 245-0144
Fax #: (965) 241-9892
NEW YORK PERMANENT MISSION
Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations
321 East 44th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017
Ph#: (212) 973-4300
Fax#: (212) 370-1733
