International issues

Global Fund for Women
222 Sutter St., Ste. 500, San Francisco. Makes grants to women in underdeveloped countries, investing in sustainable local, national and transnational women's movements. 
Call 415-248-4800; fax 415-248-4801.

Mountain View Sister City Affiliation
500 Castro St., Mtn. View. Mountain View has two sister cities: Iwata, Japan, and Hasselt, Belgium. For more information contact City Hall.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 650-903-6304.

Neighbors Abroad
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. The city of Palo Alto's official sister city organization, which promotes citizen diplomacy and international understanding. Palo Alto's sister cities are: Palo, Leyte, Philippines (since 1963); Oaxaca, Mexico(since 1964); Enschede, Netherlands (since 1980); Linkoping, Sweden (since 1987); Albi, France (since 1994); and Tsuchiura, Japan (since 2009). Neighbors Abroad is a member of Sister Cities International.
E-mail: napamary2006.na@yahoo.com .
Call 650-856-0618.

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center
625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. An education center for changing U.S. foreign and domestic policy to one of human needs and rights. Provides information, resources and referral through a newspaper, speakers bureau and Peace Resource Directory.
E-mail: ppjc@peaceandjustice.org.
Call 650-326-8837; fax 650-321-4464.

United Nations Association Center -- Midpeninsula Chapter
552 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Library and information center contains extensive files on U.N. materials and is open to the public. Chapter activities include forums on topics related to world peace and social development, UNA-sponsored school events, speakers' bureau and celebration of international holidays. Gift Shop on Emerson Street features UNICEF cards and products, international flags and international jewelry, clothing, bags, musical instruments and other gifts. Volunteers welcome.
E-mail: unamidpeninsula@yahoo.com.
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call 650-326-3170.

World Affairs Council
312 Sutter St., Ste. 200, San Francisco. Programs sponsored by Peninsula chapter at Los Altos Public Library and other locations.
E-mail: info@wacsf.org.
Call 415-293-4600; fax 415-982-5028.