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The Philadelphia region is home to hundreds of non-profit organizations, civic and professional associations, and public agencies dedicated to connecting the region to the rest of the world and enhancing its international reputation.  

Whether it's an international development agency working on behalf of women's rights in Afghanistan or teaching sustainable agricultural techniques in Africa, an association of citizens organized in support of the goals of the United Nations, a chapter of the International Visitors Council dedicated to citizen diplomacy, or a chamber of commerce focused on promoting business ties with South America, you can find it here.  

 

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 (GPA member organizations appear at the beginning of the list, followed by non-member organizations in alphabetical order.)

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Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
 Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to presenting and teaching Arab culture through the arts and language. “Al-Bustan,” Arabic for “The Garden,” offers structured exposure to the language, art, architecture, music, dance, literature, and natural environment of the Arab world. Al-Bustan promotes cross-cultural understanding among youth and adults of all ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds through artistic and educational programs. Al-Bustan supports the pursuit and affirmation of Arab American cultural identity, while playing a constructive civic role within broader American society.
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
The Alliance Française de Philadelphie is non-profit organization which promotes French language and culture by offering French classes and organizing cultural events.
American Bible Society
AROUND THE WORLD, OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND In the United States, Bibles lay abandoned on bookshelves. “Bible skeptics”—those who view the Bible as nothing more than an outdated book of stories, teachings and advice—now outnumber the Bible engaged by more than 10 million people. Around the world, more than one billion people lack access to a complete Bible in their heart language. Countless others cope with war, famine, poverty and injustices.
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.
American INSIGHT & Free Speech Film Festival
American INSIGHT's mission is to provide insight into and promote knowledge of Free Speech, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law. With recent uprisings by protesters around the globe, the urge for freedom continues to shape our lives everyday.
American Jewish Council
For more than a century, AJC has been the leading global Jewish advocacy organization.
American Paradigm Schools
American Paradigm Schools' mission is to establish educational excellence by managing and supporting collaborative school communities, while striving to eliminate the achievement gap. Our mission is to create positive blueprints and to build strong organizations in partnership with communities and stakeholders.
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Mission The Annenberg Center is dedicated to the advancement of a diverse and thriving cultural community through the pursuit of excellence, innovation and intellectual engagement in the performing arts. Affirming its core belief in the power of the arts to transform lives, the Annenberg Center embraces creative expression from the past and the present, of local and global origin, to expand the worlds of all who participate.
Arcadia University International Peace and Conflict Resolution
Do you want to change the world? Are you interested in developing the full range of your peacebuilding abilities? Are you full of ideas and driven by a desire to be part of a worldwide movement to bring about sustainable peace? This program is designed for social change entrepreneurs who want to find creative solutions to tough local and global problems.
Arcadia University School of Global Business
The Arcadia University School of Global Business develops socially responsible decision-makers committed to ethical and sustainable business practices through a comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning environment.
Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
A thriving creative sector, including arts, culture and for-profit creative businesses, contributes to the economic prosperity and quality of life of Greater Philadelphia. Our creative sector is strengthened with capacity-building services provided by the business, legal & technology communities, while business professionals learn new approaches to creativity, leadership and innovation by working with the creative sector.
Asia Society of New York
 Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP)
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACCGP) aims to promote and maintain business relationship with Asian and non-Asian businesses.
Association for Public Art (aPA)
The Association for Public Art (aPA, formerly the Fairmount Park Art Association) was established in 1872 and is the nation’s first private, nonprofit civic organization dedicated to creating a “museum without walls” by integrating public art and urban design. The Association for Public Art carries out its multiple objectives to commission, preserve, interpret, and promote public art in Philadelphia through exemplary and innovative programs and advocacy efforts.
Beech Companies
A Model of Community Rebuilding through Collaboration
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA
Berlitz Languages
  The Berlitz Learning Center in Philadelphia offers innovative language classes in a variety of formats—in person and online—as well as global leadership training and cross-cultural solutions for individuals and organizations. Learn Spanish, study English as a second language or study French, German or another language for personal enrichment or professional advancement.
Brazil Cultural Center of Philadelphia
This organization aims to promote Brazilian culture, history and contemporary issues to Philadelphia. Bringing Brazil to you!
C.C. Morris Cricket Library
Cabrini University
Founded in 1957, Cabrini University is a residential Catholic institution in Pennsylvania that welcomes learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. Our undergraduate and graduate degrees help students discover who they are and what they can accomplish in their life, in their career, and in society. Our students are empowered to make a better life for themselves and for others from the moment they step on campus. Our welcoming, safe community is located a short train ride from Philadelphia and is close to world-class shopping and dining.