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Causes: International, International Development
Mission: Research and education of the public world-wide regarding the ongoing repression and violations by the current government of the russian federation.
Programs: "chess for peace": fdr sponsored a major 'chess for peace' conference/festival in oslo, norway, using chess as a platform and medium to increase connectivity between citizens of the us, eu and russian federation; conference/festival established tournaments for youth players, team matches between citizens of russian federation, eu,and eastern european nations, including ukraine, moldova, romania, estonia, poland, slovkia and czech republic.
public policy/educational activities: activities including education re environmental protection; civil engagement in local political process; urban development projects; civil society; human rights advocacy; ethnic rights.
media/internet activities: support of ips internet sites; development and support of mass media, print & internet publication support and related activities designed to promote public discourse and discussion.
victim rights activities: memorial projects commemorating acts of terrorism; financial and medical assistance to victims of terror; educational activities re terrorism.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.