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Causes: International, Promotion of International Understanding
Mission: Building on the enduring heritage and values shared between the peoples of the netherlands and the united states, the netherland-america foundation (naf) seeks to further strengthen the bonds between our two countries through exchange in the arts, sciences, education, business and public affairs.
Programs: Creation of a dutch-american network with eight chapters across the u. S. And in the netherlands. A scholarship program for dutch students to attend a summer academic program and participate in internships in washington, d. C. By the end of 2018, 28 dutch students have benefited from the scholarship program. The naf-fulbright designation, enabling the foundation to offer one of the most prestigious academic awards in the united states to american and dutch scholars studying in the other country. The naf has supported over 475 fellowships over the history of the program. Three-year interest-free study loan program supporting the exchange of dutch and american students at universities in the other country. The naf has made approximately 370 loans over the course of the program. A program of cultural exchange, providing an average of 30 grants annually for the exchange of talent between the u. S. And the netherlands. Naf-biz networking events, bringing together dutch and american business people on a wide range of timely issues, in up to 70 distinct events annually across the naf chapter regions. Development of a friend fund program to assist dutch cultural, educational and charitable institutions to raise funds in the united states. The naf currently supports 28 dutch institutions through the program.