MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY

The Maine International Resource Directory provides information on internationally-

involved organizations which are either Maine-based or have Maine representatives The

Directory is published by the World Affairs Council of Maine to promote dialogue

among those interested in international affairs and to increase Mainersquos capacity for public

education in the field

Directory entries are in alphabetical order and each contains a brief description of the

organization and contact information Mainersquos 207 area code is omitted for Maine

telephone numbers Corrections and additions to the Directory are welcome and should

be sent to the World Affairs Council at infowacmaineorg

This expanded and revised web publication of the Maine International Resource Direct-

ory was co-edited by Education Chairman Matthew Gardner and USM Intern Bradley

Goodwin rsquo12 and technical advice was provided by Administrative Director Amy

Holland A 2004 web-based edition was edited by Program Director Lorna Endreson

and the original 2000 printed edition was co-edited by Program Director Theo Dunfey

and Mr Gardner

Directory entries are drawn primarily from the following sources

Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Multicultural

Affairs MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES Augusta Me 2011 Web edition

THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALDMAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM

Portland Me MaineToday Media 2008-2011

Resources for Organizing and Social Change CHANGING MAINE

DIRECTORY Monroe Me Resources for Organizing and Social Change

(ROSC) 2009

World Affairs Council of Maine MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE

DIRECTORY 2nd

ed Portland Me 2004

The development and maintenance of the Directory represent a significant investment by

the World Affairs Council The Directory may not be reproduced in any form without

the World Affairs Councilrsquos permission and without proper attribution to the World

Affairs Council For information please contact

World Affairs Council of Maine

University of New England

716 Stevens Avenue

Portland Maine 04103

2072214386

infowacmaineog

World Affairs Council of Maine

MAINE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Revised Edition 2011

AFGHAN ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

PO Box 3621 Portland ME 04104 873-2436

AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE

Established by American ambulance drivers in Europe during World Wars I and II the

AFS exchange program brings high-school age students to the United States and sends

American students abroad Maine has two AFS areas for international exchanges north

of Pittsfield and south of Pittsfield wwwafsusaorg

AMERICAN FOLK FESTIVAL

On the Bangor Waterfront in August music dance and culture from traditions across

America are featured wwwamericanfolkfestivalcom

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BULGARIA

AUBG was established in 1991 as an affiliate of the University of Maine In 2001 it was

independently accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Amnesty International is an independent worldwide organization working impartially to

end violation of peoplesrsquo fundamental human rights releasing prisoners of conscience

fair trials for political prisoners the end of torture disappearances and extra-judicial

executions PO Box 203 Bath ME 04530 wwwmidcoastcom-thesilaimaine

ARCHANGEL COMMITTEE OF GREATER PORTLAND

Founded in 1987 as a non-profit volunteer organization to promote exchanges between

Greater Portland and Archangel Russia the committee offers student and cultural ex-

change and medical supplies to hospitals and orphanages in the Archangel region

775-1515 gpmainearkhangelskorg wwwarkangelskorg

ASERELA (Action of Self Reliance Association) MAINE

The association was founded in Maine in 1994 to build self-reliance among Sudanese

refugees in Maine especially children in refugee camps Southern Sudan and Maine An

annual Feast for the Children raises funds for construction of a school in Southern Sudan

PO Box 7782 Portland ME 04112 774-3314 wwwaserelamaineorg

ASIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION

The Foundation is organized to support the social political educational health and

economic needs of all Asian-American communities and to support the preservation of

each distinctive culture 874-8135 valengportlandschoolsorg

ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION

ASF is an international non-profit organization whose objectives are to maintain Atlantic

salmon as a viable renewable resource in the North Atlantic through research and

environmental management projects Fort Andross (Suite 406) 14 Maine Street

Brunswick ME 04011 wwwasfca 725-2833

BANGLADESH CHILDRENrsquoS SUPPORT FUND

Provides financial support to people and institutions in Bangladesh that are working to

improve the health and lives of the countryrsquos children

48 Salem Street 507 Portland ME 04102 774-1110

BANGOR-CARASQUE EL SALVADOR SISTER CITY

The Bangor-Carasque Sister City relationship is a program of PICA (Power in Communi-

ty Alliances) The Sister City project maintains an advocacy program focused on agrari-

an policy human rights and education 61 Main Street (Suite 15) Bangor ME 04401

947-4203 wwwpicawaprogramssistercityorg

BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL See Chinese Language and Culture Center

BANGOR FOREIGN POLICY FORUM

The Forum is a non-profit non-partisan community organization dedicated to increasing

awareness of important international issues and their impact on US foreign policy

PO Box 917 Bangor ME 04401 581-1835 wwwbangorforumorg

BANGOR-ST JOHN NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA SISTER CITY

Formed in 1987 the Bangor-St John Sister City relationship maintains a long-standing

history of mutual respect friendship and tradition as well as recognizes the community

and economic benefits accrued through cooperation between the respective councils

73 Harlow Street Bangor ME 04401 945-4400

BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Founded in 1814 the Bangor Theological Seminary is an ecumenical seminary in the

congregation tradition of the United Church of Christ The Seminary offers accredited

masters and doctoral degree programs in preparation for Christian ministry

Two College Circle PO Box 411 Bangor ME 04402 942-6781 wwwbtsedu

BATES COLLEGE

Bates College is a private residential college devoted to undergraduate study in the tradi-

tional disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences and in emerging interdisciplinary pro-

grams Batesrsquo academic and co-curricular resources have many international dimensions

2 Andrews Road Lewiston ME 04240 786-6255 wwwbatesedu

BATES COLLEGE ndash EDMUND S MUSKIE ARCHIVES

The Archives hold and make available for research the personal papers office files cam-

paign records and memorabilia of Edmund S Muskie (1914-1996) former Maine Gover-

nor US Senator and Secretary of State 786-6354 wwwbatesedumuskie-archives

BATES DANCE FESTIVAL

A Bates College program the Festival brings an artistically and ethnically diverse group

of contemporary dance artists to Maine each summer to teach perform and create new

work The Festival provides the community with dance performances workshops and

discussions 31 Frye St Lewiston ME 94240 786-6354 wwwbatesdancefestivalorg

BATH-BATH ENGLAND UNITED KINGDOM SISTER CITY

City of Bath 55 Front Street Bath ME 443-8330

BATH-TSUGARU-SHI JAPAN EXCHANGE

Formerly the Bath-Shariki Sister City Agreement business cultural educational and

athletic exchanges between the two cities are developed The relationship commemorates

the courageous rescue by Shariki villagers of survivors of the Bath-built ―Chesbrough

City of Bath 55 Front St Bath Me 04530 443-8330 wwwBath-Tsugaruorg

BAYSIDE WORLD MARKET AND FAIR

Sponsored by the Bayside Neighborhood Association and Portland Public Schools the

mid-June fair is held at Portland High School featuring singers dancers speakers food

and crafts a fleamarket and childrenrsquos activities wwwbaysideworldmarketandfaircom

BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES

The laboratory is a private non-profit organization affiliated with the University of New

England which engages in basic research on the biological chemical and physical pro-

cesses that determine ocean productivity PO Box 475 McKown Point Rd West

Boothbay ME 04575 633-9600 wwwbigeloworg

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

Founded in 1794 Bowdoin College is one of Americarsquos prominent liberal arts under-

graduate colleges Strong in social sciences science and the humanities including

foreign languages Bowdoinrsquos international studies capacity is outstanding

Brunswick ME 04011 725-3000 wwwbowdoinedu

BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Conducted annually from late June until early August on the Bowdoin College campus in

Brunswick the Festival features promising young musicians from around the world

6300 College Station Brunswick ME 04011 wwwbowdoinfestivalorg

BOWDOIN PEARY-MACMILLAN ARCTIC MUSEUM

Located on the first floor of Hubbard Hall on Bowdoin Collegersquos Brunswick campus

its collections support teaching and research as well as public exhibitions

725-3416 wwwbowdoineduarctic-museum

BRUNSWICK ndashTRINIDAD (CUBA) SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION

Created in 2002 the Association fosters a spirit of friendship and cooperation with

citizens of Trinidad Cuba and the Brunswick area A Cuba Week celebration with art

films food and music is held each spring wwwbrunswicktrinidadorg

CAMDEN CONFERENCE

The Camden Conference sponsors contemporary public policy events which promote

awareness of international issues and cultures Its prime event is an annual mid-winter

three-day conference on a global region or foreign policy issue It also sponsors a

Community Events Series throughout the Midcoast area PO Box 882 Camden ME

04843 236-1034 wwwcamdenconferenceorg

CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Founded in 2005 the Festival features a diverse array of international and local docu-

mentaries in late September and early October in Camden Rockport and Rockland

wwwcamdenfilmfestorg

CANADIAN-AMERICAN CENTER UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

The Center is a leading institute for the study of Canada in the United States It conducts

extensive undergraduate and graduate education supports a major research library on

Canada conducts cross-border research and programs for state regional and national

audiences 154 College Ave Orono ME 04473 581-4225 wwwumaineeducanam

CAP HAITIEN See Konbit Sante-Cap Haitien Health Partnership

CASCO BAY TUMMLERS KLEZMER BAND

The Tummlers from Portland have a versatile repertoire ranging from original music to

traditional dances and Yiddish theatre and ghetto songs wwwcascobaytummlerscom

CATALYST FOR PEACE

A Portland-based foundation Catalyst for Peace identifies and supports community-

based peace-building work around the world currently in post-conflict Africa

565 Congress Street Portland ME 04101 775-2616 wwwcatalystforpeaceorg

See also FambulTok International

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

Refugee and Immigration Services are the primary provider of resettlement services for

refugees within the state of Maine including low-cost interpreter services in multiple

languages to assist with access to social health legal and other community services

250 Anderson Portland ME 04104 (800) 781-8550 wwwccmaineorg

CENTRAL AFRICA VISION 2000

CAV 2000 brings assistance to the people of Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region of

Central Africa through the evangelical church CAV 2000 has sent clothes medicine and

food to a refugee camp in Rwanda and to people in eastern Congo

35 Lafayette Street Portland ME 04101 773-8811 wwwcav2000org

CHILDRENrsquoS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES USA (Maine Chapter)

This non-profit non-political international organization with 20 US chapters fosters

peace through understanding among youth ages 11 to 18 through global programs

including villages family based interchange summer camps and seminar camps

PO Box 95 Orono ME 04473 827-7129 wwwmainecisvusaorg

CHILDRENrsquoS RAINFOREST US

The Childrenrsquos Rainforest US assists childrenrsquos efforts to learn about and help save the

tropical rainforests The program encourages education about rainforests and helps

channel donated funds to acquire and protect them

PO Box 938 Lewiston ME 04243 wwwwaiterorgkathycrfhtml

CHILE-PORTLAND SCHOOL EXCHANGE See Portland-Chile School Exchange

CHINA EXPLORING THE INTERIOR 1903-1904

This is a travelling exhibit of photographs produced in association with the Chinese

Room of the Newport (RI) Public Library and the Maine Humanities Council

Robert Sargent Sargentville ME 04673 359-8977 wwwchinaexhibitorg

CHINESE AND AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MAINE (CAFAM)

CAFAM formed in 1988 promotes friendship between non-Chinese Americans and

Chinese people It creates awareness of and appreciation for Chinese culture through

social activities operates the CAFAM Chinese School and has installed markers

identifying prominent sites in the development of Portlandrsquos Chinese community

PO Box 10372 Portland ME 04104 688-4826 wwwcafammaineorg

CHINESE GUEST TEACHER PROGRAM

A collaboration of the US College Board and Chinarsquos HanbanConfucius Institute brings

experienced Chinese language teachers to schools in Maine and across the United States

Donald Reutershan Maine Department of Education donreutershanmainegov

CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CENTER

The Center provides Chinese language training cross-cultural training English-Chinese

Chinese-English translation and interpretation services

53 Cumberland Street Bangor ME 04401 990-0710 wwwbangorchinesecom

CITIZENS FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (Maine Chapter)

The organization envisions a future in which nations collaborate to abolish war protect

rights and freedoms and solve the problems facing humanity that no nation can solve

alone It promotes global interdependence communicates global concerns to public

officials and develops proposals to strengthen institutions such as the United Nations

Contact shirleydavisumitmaineedu wwwglobalsolutionsorg

COASTAL ENTERPRISES INC

Coastal Enterprises Inc is a private non-profit community development corporation

with extensive background in technical assistance and peer learning exchanges with

domestic and international groups to promote community-based economic development

36 Water Street PO Box 268 Wiscasset ME 04578 882-7552 wwwceimaineorg

WILLIAM S COHEN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICY amp COMMERCE

Established at the University of Maine at Orono in 1998 the Center enhances the compe-

titiveness of US businesses fosters understanding of international policy issues and

accelerates the economic development of Maine 581-1502 wwwumaineeducohen

WILLIAM S COHEN COLLECTION

The Cohen Collection at the University of Maine at Orono consists of the records (cor-

respondence reports legislative documents and news releases) created by William Cohen

during his service as a member of the US House of Representatives and US Senate

780-5256 wwwumaineeducohen

COLBY COLLEGE

Colby College in Waterville has an extensive program of lectures throughout the academ-

ic year including cultural events held by international artists as well as lectures by pro-

fessors on variety of international issues

4000 Mayflower Hill Waterville ME 04901 859-4000 wwwcolbyedu

COLBY COLLEGE OAK INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL

HUMAN RIGHTS

The Oak Institute offers a yearly fellowship at Colby for an individual engaged in front-

line human rights work During the year the Oak Fellow conducts lectures and symposia

at Colby around the human rights theme and may be available to speak to groups around

the state during the semester that he or she is in residence wwwcolbyeduoak

COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC

The College of the Atlantic is a liberal arts college of human ecology which welcomes

international students and conducts exchange agreements with international universities

Students complete a one-term internship for which many select an international site

105 Eden Street Bar Harbor ME 04609 288-5015 wwwcoaedu

COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE (CIEE)

The Council on International Educational Exchange is the leading US non-governmental

education exchange organization It creates and administers programs that allow high

school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad

300 Fore Street Portland ME 04101 553-4000 wwwcieeorg

EASTERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Eastern Maine Community College prepares technicians and skilled workers for careers

in mechanical engineering and construction industries as well as health professions and

business occupations The College conducts several programs and exchanges abroad

354 Hogan Road Bangor ME 04401 wwwemccedu

EBUNE PROCESSION OF THE RAM

An annual parade through Portland to celebrate the coming of spring Congress Street is

flooded with mask-wearing paradegoers musical instruments colorful banners and

papier-mache puppets The parade is organized by the Museum of African Culture

LrsquoECOLE FRANCAISE DU MAINE

The French School of Maine in Freeport is one of three French immersion schools in

New England accredited by the French Ministry of Education Seventy students from

the Portland Camden and Lewiston areas attend preschool through the seventh grade

99 South Freeport Road Freeport ME 865-3308 wwwefdmorg

EF FOUNDATION FOR FOREIGN STUDY

One Education Street Cambridge MA 1-800-447-4273 wwweffoundationorg

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES

The organization increases self-sufficiency for people nationally and internationally

through educational and charitable projects with a major focus on Kenya

84 Payson Road Brooks ME 722-3708 wwwexpandingopportunitiesorg

FAMBUL TOK INTERNATIONAL

Fambul Tok Krio for Family Talk emerged from a unique approach to community

reconciliation pioneered in Sierra Leone It involves ancient traditions of addressing

issues within the safety of the family circle to make communities whole again

565 Congress Street (Suite 304) Portland ME 04101 775-2616 wwwfambultokorg

See also Catalyst for Peace

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS

A late July event since 2003 Portlandrsquos Festival of Nations showcases and promotes

Mainersquos ethnic diversity in Deering Oaks Park through crafts cuisine and music

68 Exeter Street Portland ME 04102 773-2444 wwwwinius

FIGURES OF SPEECH THEATRE

Founded in 1982 the company produces visual puppet theater that emphasizes myth

metaphor and transformation Influenced by traditional Chinese and Japanese theater

forms it performs both globally and in rural schools and theaters throughout Maine

77 Durham Road Freeport ME 04032 865-6355 wwwfiguresorg

FINNISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF MAINE

The Society was formed in 1982 in order to preserve historical materials which perpetu-

ate the events customs and traditions of Finnish culture and to disseminate this know-

ledge to all interested parties

PO Box 86 Norway ME 04268 742-6682 wwwmainefinnsorg

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION OF MAINE (FLAME)

This non-profit organization promotes and improves the teaching and learning of world

languages and cultures It furthers the common interests of teachers students and others

in Maine who seek to improve their proficiency in more than one language

PO Box 207 Augusta ME 04332 wwwumaineeduflame

FORUM FRANCOPHONE DES AFFAIRS (FFA-USA)

FFA-USA discovers trade opportunities in the French-speaking world for the benefit of

its members It also attracts French language and cultural opportunities for the benefit of

the community at large as well as fostering business development and export trade using

the French language as a business tool wwwffa-intorg

FOX INTERCULTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Fox Intercultural Consulting Services primarily focused on China is a cross-cultural

training and consulting firm which assists businesses individuals education institutions

and local communities develop a multicultural and global approach 288 Foreside Road

Falmouth ME 04105 Suzanne Fox President 781-3767 wwwfoxinterculturalnet

FRANCO-AMERICAN CENTRE

The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine serves as a gathering place for

students faculty and community members of Franco-American descent It provides a

source for information pertaining to Franco-American history language and culture

University of Maine 164 College Avenue Orono ME 04473 wwwfrancoamericanorg

FRANCO-AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER

Originally established as St Maryrsquos Parish in the early 20th

century the church was

purchased in 2000 by the Lewiston-Auburn community It was renamed the Franco-

American Heritage Center and was rededicated as a performing arts and cultural facility

46 Cedar Street Lewiston ME 04240 783-1585 wwwfrancoamericanheritageorg

FREEPORT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

The Festival enriches the lives of residents of Freeport and surrounding communities by

offering outstanding Shakespeare theatre at the Freeport Factory Stage and other venues

including the LL Bean Discovery Park and the Coastal Maine Botanical gardens

PO Box 13 Freeport ME 04032 865-9299 infofreeportshakespearefestivalorg

FRENCH SCHOOL OF MAINE See LrsquoEcole Francaise du Maine

FRIENDS CAMP

The Friends Camp welcomes youth ages 7 to 17 to its international community of camp-

ers and counselors regardless of race religion national origin or ability to pay The pro-

gram includes drama sailing photography canoeing crafts pottery and sports

PO Box 84 East Vassalboro ME 04935 923-3975 wwwfriendscamporg

FRIENDS OF AOMORI See Maine-Aomori Prefecture Japan Sister State

FRIENDS OF SHINAGAWA See Portland-Shinagawa Japan Sister City

FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATIONMAINE CHAPTER wwwFulbrightorgchapterMaine

FUR CULTURAL REVIVAL A DARFUR COMMUNITY CENTER IN MAINE

This non-governmental non-profit organization broadens awareness of genocide in

Darfur serves needs of Portlandrsquos Darfur community and preserves the Fur tribal culture

PO Box 5279 Portland ME 04101 221-5197 wwwfurculturalrevivalmeorg

GHANA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

The Partnership is an undertaking of the University of New England to improve the

health of the people of the western region of Ghana It provides training research and

service opportunities for students from both countries wwwuneeduccphghana

GREEK FESTIVAL

This three-day Greek Festival is a family event that each June draws more than 10000

visitors from the greater Portland area Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine there is

live music and traditional dancing Holy Trinity Orthodox Church 133 Pleasant St

Portland ME 04102 774-0281 wwwholytrinityportlandorgfestivalasp

GREEK HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Greek food music and childrenrsquos activities are featured at this annual mid-July event

held since 1996 to benefit the mortgage fund of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

186 Bradley Stret Saco ME 284-5651 wwwstdemetriosmaineorg

GREELY MIDDLE SCHOOLmdashNAMIOKA AOMORI JAPAN SISTER SCHOOL

Greely Middle School has coordinated a student exchange with Namioka Junior High

since 1992 Students from North Yarmouth Cumberland and Chebeague Island have

visited Namioka Aomori Prefecture and each year students and chaperones from

Namioka visit Maine during the last week of March

wwwsitesgooglecomsitemaineaomorisisterstateadvisory

GWEN MOORE CHILDREN OF CHINA FUND

The Fund supports the education of poor rural children in Luodian County of landlocked

Guizhou Province in southwestern China

11 Sewall Lane Topsham ME 04086 729-5613 wwwchildrenofchinaorg

HOME (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment) Inc

HOME is a social service agency that provides employment food housing and educa-

tion to low-income families in Hancock County HOME organizes trips to Comalapa

Guatemala which bring school and medical supplies as well as clothing

PO Box 10 Orland ME 04472 469-7961 wwwhomecoopnet

HANCOCK COUNTY MEDICAL MISSION

The mission is a team of health care providers and non-medical volunteers from the com-

munity interested in sharing skills with third world nations The Mission travels annually

to under-served areas of Ecuador providing free surgical medical dental and eye care

PO Box 241 Ellsworth ME 04605 276-5336 wwwhcmmhomesteadcom

HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS

Haystack School offers summer workshops in clay fibers graphics metals wood glass

and blacksmithing The school publishes monographs and conducts a lecture series and

outreach educational programs in contemporary arts

PO Box 518 Deer Isle ME 04627 348-2306 wwwhaystack-mtnorg

HEARTWOOD COLLEGE OF ART

Heartwood is a small art school offering associate degrees in fine art design crafts and

photography Community classes are offered year round with an extensive summer pro-

gram for children and adults including visual art dance and theater

123 York Street Kennebunk ME 04043 985-0985 wwwheartwoodcollegeofartorg

HEBRON ACADEMY

Hebron Academy is a college preparatory co-educational as well as boarding and day

school for grades K-12 It hosts approximately 50 international students from a variety of

countries each year

PO Box 309 339 Paris Rd Hebron ME 04238 966-2100 wwwhebronacademyorg

HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL ndash NORTHERN REGION

Heifer Project International is a faith-based ecumenical private voluntary organization

It provides livestock and training in numerous countries helping hungry people feed

themselves earn income and care for the environment

216 Wachusett St Rutland MA 01543 wwwheiferorg

HELPING HAITI

Sine 1990 St Maryrsquos Regional Medical Center in Lewiston has partnered with organi-

zations in Haiti to provide much needed medical relief and humanitarian assistance

wwwstmarysmainecom

HIDDEN VALLEY CAMP

Hidden Valley is an international performing arts camp for children ages 8-13 It features

creative arts water activities and trips to Mainersquos outdoors 161 Hidden Valley Rd

Freedom ME 04941 1-800-922-6737 wwwhiddenvalleycampcom

HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER OF MAINE

The Centerrsquos mission is to foster public education about the holocaust and issues of

human rights The Center sponsors in-service workshops for educators tours of Poland

travelling photo exhibits and programs for schools religious and community groups

University of Maine at Augusta 46 University Drive Augusta ME 04330 621-3530

wwwhhrcumaedu

HONORARY CONSULS IN MAINE

The following individuals serve as Honorary Consuls of the designated countries in

Maine Severin Beliveau France David Flanagan Bulgaria Adrian Kendall Germany

Simon Leeming New Zealand Perry Newman Canada

HUSSON COLLEGE

Hussonrsquos undergraduate and graduate programs in business and health-related

professions attract a substantial number of international students The international

center for language studies offers a full-time intensive English program in Bangor

One College Circle Bangor ME 04401 1-800-448-7766 wwwhussonedu

IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT (ILAP)

ILAP improves the status and well-being of Mainersquos low-income noncitizens and their

families by providing affordable legal services and educating service providers policy

makers and the public concerning legal issues unique to noncitizens

PO Box 17917 Portland ME 04112 780-1593 wwwilapmaineorg

IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP LLC

A full-service immigration law firm ILG is devoted to helping clients navigate the

tangled web that is US immigration law The firm provides assistance with all non-

immigrant visas green card cases citizenship applications and J-1 visas

57 Exchange Street Portland ME 04101 871-0099 wwwimmigration-groupcom

INDIA ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

The Association is a non-profit organization comprised of members from families who

have settled in southern and central Maine There are several major gatherings every

year to celebrate the culture

PO Box 11234 Portland ME 04104 wwwiamaineorg

INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Instruction is offered in Chinese-Mandarin Italian and Spanish

28 Maple Street Portland Maine 04101 wwwiismainecom

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICES CENTER

The Center works to provide secure and permanent homes for orphans born abroad

though adoption by American citizens

PO Box 56 Gardiner ME 04345 582-8842 IASCroadrunnercom

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOLS

The following Maine schools have earned International Baccalaureate World School

status Greely High School (Cumberland) Kennebunk High School (Kennebunk) and

Middle School of the Kennebunks (Kennebunk) wwwiboorgschool

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ICEP)

ICEP provides safe playground environments for children living in countries with few

resources beyond basic food clothing and shelter ICEP is currently represented in

Afghanistan and Haiti

28 Monument Square (4th

Floor) Portland ME 04101 838-7422 wwwicepkidsplayorg

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

The Fellowship conducts weekly meetings and other social events which provide

opportunities for worship as well as support of Portlandrsquos refugee community

35 Lafayette Street Portland ME 04101 761-6610 wwwicfmaineorg

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION AT SMCC

Southern Maine Community Collegersquos annual Festival and Auction benefits international

and multicultural student scholarships 2 Fort Road South Portland ME 741-5662

INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL ARTS INSTITUTE

Since 1997 the Institute has presented a four-week series of chamber music concerts at

Fryeburg Academy during July It offers music for church services retirement homes

and civic events and its sixty resident musicians represent more than a dozen countries

Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg ME 04037 (summer) wwwimaifestivalorg

IRISH-AMERICAN CLUB OF MAINE

Founded in 1973 the Irish-American Club preserves and promotes Irish-American

culture history and community in Maine It has a permanent home at the Maine Irish

Heritage Center (see separate entry) wwwirishofmaineorg

ISLAMIC CENTER OF MAINE IN ORONO

151 Park Street Orono ME wwwtheicmocom

ISLAMIC CENTER OF PORTLAND

155 Brackett Street Portland ME 04103 842-5953 wwwicpmetripodcom

ISLAMIC CENTERS IN MAINE See Islamic Center of Maine in Orono Islamic

Center of Portland Lewiston-Auburn Islamic Center

ITALIAN HERITAGE CENTER

The Italian American Community Center was formed in 1953 and the Italian Heritage

Center constructed in 1977 hosting over 250 events per year

40 Westland Ave Portland ME 04102 772-2500 wwwitalianheritagecentercom

JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF MAINE (JASM)

Founded in 1982 the Society is engaged in bringing the peoples of Japan and the United

States closer together in understanding appreciation and cooperation It is a private non-

profit non-partisan organization devoted to culture education business and public

affairs PO Box 8461 Portland ME 04104 771-0224 wwwmaine-japanorg

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN MAINE

The Federationrsquos objectives include coordinating promoting and supporting the Jewish

philanthropic educational and communal activities in Southern Maine It helps to foster

and encourage such agencies in order to best promote the welfare of this community

57 Ashmont St Portland ME 04103 772-1959 wwwmainejewishorg

KAHBANG FESTIVAL

Held in August on the Bangor Waterfront and throughout the city the festival features

independent domestic and foreign talent in music art and film wwwkahbangcom

LA KERMESSE FRANCO-AMERICAINE

Biddefordrsquos annual celebration of Franco-American culture takes place in late June in

Downtown Biddeford and is planning to expand to Saco wwwlakermessefestivalcom

KONBIT SANTE CAP-HAITIEN HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Founded in 2000 Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Partnershiprsquos mission is to support the

development of a sustainable health care system in Cap-Haitien Haiti Its work is

influenced by education economic development jobs nutrition and security

PO Box 11281 Portland ME 04104 347-6733 wwwkonbitsanteorg

KOTLAS-WATERVILLE AREA SISTER CITY CONNECTION

The Kotlas connection increases friendship and understanding between the peoples of

Greater Waterville and Kotlas in Russia It organizes workshops on Russia and Russian

culture for middle school students and sponsors exchanges within the Waterville area

wwwkotlascom

LA ARTS

LA Arts is a community-based local arts agency which presents an annual evening

series of professional performing arts events in dance music and family entertainment

from around the world

221 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 782-7228 wwwlaartsorg

LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR NEW AMERICANS (LANA)

With Portland home to over 50 languages LANA improves access to services in Maine

for refugees and immigrants with limited English skills by increasing and improving

interpreting and translation services One Canal Plaza (Suite 300) PO Box 15200

Portland ME 04112-5200 874-1000 Ext 2311 wwwlanamaineorg

THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE

Founded in 1992 by its President Valerie Guillet The Language Exchange employs 20

instructors who teach 12 languages including English to both children and adults in

group classes private lessons weekend workshops and overseas immersion programs

80 Exchange St Portland ME 04101 772-0405 infoimmersionprogramscom

LEE ACADEMY

Lee Academy has created sister schools in China (Shenzhen American International

School wwwszsaisorg) and South Korea (Daegu International School wwwdisorkr)

26 Winn Rd Lee ME 04455 738-2252 wwwleeacademyorg

LET CUBA LIVE

By direct action education and legislative efforts the organization works to end the

embargo and normalize relations with Cuba It also promotes discussion of life within

Cuba in order to learn from Cuban society

PO Box 245 Brunswick ME 04011 743-2183 wwwletcubaliveorg

LETrsquoS TALK LANGUAGE SCHOOL

The Waterville school is a non-profit organization which offers instruction in Chinese

French Italian Japanese and Spanish

31 Temple St Waterville ME 04901 873-0432 wwwletstalklanguageschoolorg

LEWISTON-AUBURN FILM FESTIVAL

The inaugural Lewiston Auburn Film Festival was held in April 2011 with 80 domestic

and international films including submissions from 15 countries wwwlafilmfestivalorg

LEWISTON-AUBURN GREEK FESTIVAL

The September festival is held at Lewistonrsquos Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with

dancing food games and bazaar 783-6795 155 Hogan Rd wwwholytrinitymaineorg

LEWISTON-AUBURN ISLAMIC CENTER

21-23 Lisbon Street Lewiston ME 04240

wwwfacebookcompagesLA-Islamic-Center

LIVING WITH PEACE

Living with Peace addresses issues that affect the ability of immigrants to acculturate to

their new lives in Maine and to successfully adapt to the social economic and cultural

aspects of life in Portland and Lewiston httplivingwithpeace-christinablogspotcom

MAINE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

Held in Portland in April the festival features African films and panels on issues such as

African farming in Maine the impact of big oil in Africa and what it means to be an

African refugee in Maine PO Box 10852 Portland ME 01404 wwwTMAFForg

MAINE-AOMORI PREFECTURE JAPAN SISTER STATE

Founded in 1994 the Maine-Aomori relationship is guided by the Maine-Aomori Sister-

State Advisory Council (MASSAC) and conducted by the Friends of Aomori It has

produced several sister-city and sister-school relationships

Friends of Aomori co Lisa Adams 65 Center St Yarmouth ME 04096

MAINE CELTIC CELEBRATION

The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family-oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage

culture and hospitality found along the coast of Maine It is held in mid-July on the

waterfront in Belfast where music dancing games and food are featured

wwwmainecelticcelebrationcom

MAINE COLLEGE OF ART

Maine College of Art (MECA) offers courses relating to Asian culture including Chinese

art history Chinese culture Japanese art history and Chinese brush painting

522 Congress St Portland ME 04101 775-5098 wwwmecaedu

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

The Maine Community College System offers international partnerships distinct from

those offered by the individual Community Colleges It offers scholarships for exchange

programs between Maine and other countries

323 State St Augusta ME 04330 629-4000 wwwmccsmeedu

MAINE COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES

The Maine Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) is the professional organization for

educators and others interested in elementary and secondary school social studies

Glenn Nerbak President mainesocialstudiesgmailcom wwwmemunorgmcss

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Mainersquos Bilingual and English as a Second Language Office provides assistance to Maine

schools that enroll children of limited English proficiency

23 State House Station Augusta Maine 04333 624-6788 wwwstatemeus

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mainersquos Division of Migrant and Immigrant Services monitors workforce activities to

identify pockets of migrant and immigrant workers throughout Maine assisting these

workers in procuring the employment and social services available to them

185 Lancaster St Portland ME 04101 772-7619 wwwstatemeuslabor

MAINE FRIENDS OF HAITI

The organization seeks participation of all Maine towns in providing assistance to Haiti

793-2759 wwwmainefriendsofhaitiorg

MAINE FRIENDS OF TIBET

Founded in 1993 Maine Friends of Tibet is a volunteer organization that supports the

preservation of Tibetan culture and the liberation of Tibet from Chinese occupation The

organization raises funds for a variety of Tibetan-related programs and organizations

15 Jacques Lane Windham ME 892-6394 wwwmindfulnesscenterorg

MAINE GEOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE

The Maine Geographic Alliance was established in 1991 with the support of the National

Geographic Society A network of K-12 teachers university professors geographers and

citizens it improves the geographic education of Maine students Roberts Center

University of Maine at Farmington 112 Maine St Farmington ME 04938 778-7443

MAINE GHANA YOUTH NETWORK

The Network is a local-global organization working to educate empower and inspire

youth in Maine and West Africa

DTA Center 102 Main Street A Ellsworth ME 04605 wwwmaineghanayouthorg

MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES AND SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

Held in Brunswick in August the festival features athletics music dancing clan village

re-enactors food and merchandise 443-1165 wwwmainehighlandgamesorg

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The countryrsquos third oldest historical society the Maine Historical Society is located in

downtown Portlandrsquos cultural corridor and includes some of Mainersquos well-known

historical locations artifacts and archives

485 Congress Street Portland ME 04101 774-1822 wwwmainehistoryorg

MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL

The Council uses the humanities to provide cultural enrichment for all Mainers and as a

tool for social change bridging social economic and cultural barriers

674 Brighton Ave Portland ME 04102 773-5051 wwwmainehumanitiesorg

MAINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Maine International Film Festival was inaugurated in July 1998 offering films from

more than a dozen countries An annual event in Waterville the festival brings the best

of American independent and international cinema to Maine

177 Main St Waterville ME 04901 861-8138 wwwmifforg

MAINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER

The Trade Center is Mainersquos premier guide for international business assistance Its

mission is to expand Mainersquos economy through increased international trade in goods

services and related activities wwwmitccom

Portland 511 Congress St 04101 541-7400 Bangor 40 Harlow St 04401 940-3161

MAINE IRISH CHILDRENrsquoS PROGRAM

The Maine Irish Childrenrsquos Program is an organization dedicated to promoting a peaceful

resolution to the sectarian troubles in Northern Ireland through personal interaction of

families in Maine with those of Belfast Northern Ireland

PO Box 3122 Portland ME 04104 282-3939 wwwmaineirishorg

MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER

St Dominicrsquos Church served Portlandrsquos Irish-American community from 1888 until it

was purchased and restored to house a library genealogy center and the Irish American

Club of Maine 34 Gray Street Portland ME 04112 780-0118 wwwmaineirishcom

MAINE IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL

Tour landmarks of Portlandrsquos Irish history wwwmaineirishheritagetrailorg

MAINE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

The festival is an annual late-March Portland forum which presents films to enrich

educate and entertain a diverse community about the Jewish experience wwwmjfforg

MAINE KHMER COUNCIL

The Maine Khmer Council supports the Cambodian community and represents its inter-

ests It works with the community on current issues preserves and promotes Khmer

culture and serves as a role model for the younger generation

14 Smithview Rd Old Orchard Beach ME 04064 934-1832 saniyatvhotmailcom

MAINE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP

The Partnership is a statewide non-profit economic development corporation sponsored

by the US Department of Commerce Mainersquos MEP maintains a full-time international

development initiative including export marketing business development foreign tech-

nology transfer and commercialization

164 Middle St (Unit 5) Portland ME 04101 632-0680 wwwmainemeporg

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

The Academy is a college specializing in ocean and marine programs It provides inter-

national degree programs with the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and

Logistics It hosts international students and conducts international training programs

Castine Maine 04420 1-800-464-6565 wwwmainemaritimeedu

MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM

243 Washington St Bath ME 04530 443-1316 wwwmainemaritimemuseumorg

MAINE MEDICAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL CLINIC

The Clinic has provided health services to refugees and immigrants who arrive in the

Greater Portland area since 1991 Interpreters are provided and services are coordinated

with state and local service providers

32 Bramhall St Portland ME 04102-3134 662-2911

MAINE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE

Hosted each spring by the University of Southern Maine in Portland the three-day high

school conference features national and non-governmental teams wwwmemuncorg

MAINE-MONTENEGRO NATIONAL GUARD STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Maine National Guard units are exchanging training missions with counterparts in the

former Yugoslav Republic of Montenegro which is preparing to join NATO The

exchange relationship was established in 2006 when Montenegro gained independence

MAINE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER

The Center is a non-profit organization operated exclusively to benefit the interests of

Maine Muslim residents 118 Anderson Street Portland ME 04101 797-6626

MAINE-NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL INITIATIVE

In July 2010 Maine Governor John Baldacci and New Brunswick Premier Shawn

Graham signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Maine-New Brunswick

Cultural Initiative It calls for exploration of collaborative cross-border cultural projects

business and cultural trade opportunities and the 2014 World Acadian Congress

MAINE-RIO GRANDE DO NORTE BRAZIL SISTER STATE

Maine has enjoyed a partnership with the state of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern

Brazil for 40 years Citizens from both areas give their time expertise and commitment

to projects which improve lives through cooperative social and economic development

Steve Simonds Secretary steveme-rnpartnersorg wwwme-rnpartnersorg

MAINE VETERANS FOR PEACE

Maine Veterans for Peace consists of military veterans of all ages engaged in education

and humanitarian activities It increases public awareness of the human costs of war

eliminates weapons of mass destruction restrains governments from intervening in

nationsrsquo internal affairs and abolishing war as an instrument of international policy

PO Box 927 Brunswick ME 04011 348-2511 wwwvfpmaineorg

MAINE WITNESS FOR PEACE

Headquartered in Washington DC Witness for Peace has five regional districts as well

as an active Maine chapter It is a grassroots faith-based politically independent non-

profit organization dedicated to the principle of non-violence

35 Old Powerhouse Road Falmouth ME 04105 781-2604 wwwwitnessforpeaceorg

MANO EN MANO HISPANIC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

A center for language and culture in WashingtonHancock counties for Spanish-speaking

people Offers free ESL classes assists local educational medical and social service

agencies to better serve migrant Hispanic populations Contact Anais Tomeszko

6 N Main St PO Box 573 Milbridge ME 04658 donaanaisyahoocom or 546-3006

MASONS ON A MISSION

The organizationrsquos volunteers travel annually to Guatemala to construct cook stoves for

families in rural villages to replace the open cooking pits which seriously damage eyes

Contact the organizer J Patrick Manley at jpmanleymidcoastcom or 845-2440

MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT

A non-profit company Medical Care Development was formed in 1966 to improve

health care in Maine and abroad It provides Maine-based expert planning aid in devel-

oping public health systems emergency medical services water and sanitation programs

hospital and health center planning school health and child survival

11 Parkwood Drive Augusta ME 04330 622-7566 wwwmcdorg

MID-COAST FORUM ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

The Mid-Coast Forum was organized in 1983 by area residents with a special interest in

the United Statesrsquo role in foreign affairs It holds a forum to discuss and exchange views

as well as supporting monthly lecture meetings Its guests include Nieman Fellows from

Harvard and local high school students

PO Box 41 Rockport ME 04856 236-4298 wwwmidcoastforumorg

MID-MAINE GLOBAL FORUM

The Mid-Maine Global Forum serves as a resource group for the mid-Maine region Its

mission is to expand understanding of international issues through lectures study and

discussion It sponsors programs and study opportunities which are open to the public

259 Main St Waterville ME 04901 873-3491 wwwmidmaineglobalforumorg

MIMIZAN FRANCE See Old Orchard Beach-Mimizan France Sister City

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURE

The Museum is dedicated to educating preserving and increasing public awareness and

appreciation of African tribal art and culture It sponsors the annual Ebune Procession of

the Ram which celebrates the coming of spring

13 Brown St Portland ME 04101 871-7188 wwwmuseumafricancultureorg

MYTILENE GREECE See Portland-Mytilene Greece Sister City

NATURE CONSERVANCY ndash MAINE CHAPTER

The Maine Chapter of the Nature Conservancy is a non-profit member-supported

organization whose mission is to preserve plants animals and natural communities that

represent lifersquos diversity by protecting the lands and water they need to survive Fort

Andross 14 Main St (Ste 401) Brunswick ME 04011 729-5181 wwwnatureorg

OLD ORCHARD BEACHmdashMIMIZAN FRANCE SISTER CITY

Status of relationship unknown

OSHER MAP LIBRARY

Located on the University of Southern Mainersquos Portland campus the Osher Map Library

features original mainly pre-1800 maps atlases and globes from the Osher and Smith

Cartographic collections PO Box 9301 314 Forest Ave Portland ME 04104

780-4850 wwwusmmaineedumaps

PARTNERS FOR RURAL HEALTH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Established in 1995 by the University of Southern Maine College of Nursing and Health

Professions the non-profit organization promotes continuity of care and collaboration in

the Dominican Republic Twice a year students faculty physicians and volunteers

provide health care and education in 15 rural villages wwwprhdrorg

PARTNERS FOR WORLD HEALTH

Partners for World Health is a non-profit corporation in Portland Maine whose mission

is to salvage discarded yet useable medical supplies from Mainersquos hospitals to later be

distributed to hospitals and clinics in Third World countries

Elizabeth McLellan 671-4723 wwwpartnersforworldhealthorg

PARTNERS IN HEALTH OF MAINE

Partners in Health is a grassroots organization of volunteers which improves the health

conditions of people in underserved areas of Central America especially the North

Atlantic Autonomous Region of Nicaragua Medical teams and equipment are sent on a

regular basis Dr Robert Bach 867-4853 bobpihomcom wwwpihomcompih

PARTNERS OF THE AMERICAS

Partners of the Americas is a private voluntary technical-assistance organization linking

US citizens with those of Latin America and the Caribbean See Maine-Rio Grande do

Norte Brazil Sister State

PAX CHRISTI MAINE

Pax Christi Maine works towards a world reflecting the peace of Christ by rejecting war

and all violence and domination It works to end arms expenditures US imperialism

exploitation of the global economy media misinformation and public manipulation

242 Ludlow St Portland ME 04102 773-6562 wwwpaxchristimaineorg

PEACE ACTION MAINE

Peace Action Maine is the largest grassroots peace organization in Maine It concentrates

on non-proliferation opposition to US arms sales around the world diversity within the

peace movement and conflict resolution

PO Box 3842 Portland ME 04104 772-0680 wwwpeaceactionmaineorg

PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER OF EASTERN MAINE

The Center supports and links individuals and groups concerned with peace social justice

and environmental issues It promotes cooperation expands awareness and encourages

community involvement in working towards a peaceful and just society

96 Harlow St (Suite 100) Bangor Maine 04401 942-9343 wwwpeacectrorg

PEACE FLEECE

Peace Fleece is a yarn company which buys wool from Russia Kyrgzstan Israel the

West Bank and the United States By working with people that tend livestock each day

Peace Fleece hopes to find a common ground for mutual understanding and economic

interdependence 475 Porterfield Road Porter ME 04068 wwwpeacefleececom

PENOBSCOT SCHOOL

Penobscot School is a center for language learning and international exchange The

school offers foreign language courses to Maine residents as well as English immersion

programs to adults from around the world

28 Gay St Rockland ME 04841 594-1084 wwwlanguagelearningorg

PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ndash MAINE

Physicians for Social Responsibility is the local chapter of the International Physicians

for the Prevention of Nuclear War In Maine the chapter focuses on non-proliferation

PO Box 1771 Portland ME 04104 772-0680 wwwpsrorgchaptersmaine

PICA (POWER IN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE)

PICA is a Bangor grass-roots organization advocating for human rights and creating a

fair economy in Maine and globally Its work includes Bangorrsquos Sister City project with

Carasque El Salvador Sweatfree Communities and the Maine Fair Trade Campaign

61 Maine St (Suite 15) Bangor ME 04401 947-4203 wwwpicaws

PIHCINTU CHILDRENrsquoS CHORUS OF MAINE

Pihcintu is a Portland-based multicultural all-female choir of young refugees and

immigrants from a dozen counties founded in 2005 In 2011 it performed in Washington

DC and on national television wwwpihcintuorg

PORTLAND-ARCHANGEL RUSSIA SISTER CITY

(See Archangel Committee of Greater Portland)

PORTLAND-CAP HAITIEN HAITI SISTER CITY

(See Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership)

PORTLAND-CHILE SCHOOL EXCHANGE

Cheverus and McAuley High Schools and Waynflete School have conducted an annual

exchange with Colegios Padre Hurtado and Juanita de Los Andes in Santiago Chile for

the past decade

PORTLAND-MYTILENE GREECE SISTER CITY

(Status of relationship unknown)

PORTLAND-SHINAGAWA JAPAN SISTER CITY

Sponsored by the governments of Portland and the Shinagawa Borough of Tokyo since

1984 the program promotes cultural business educational athletic and governmental

exchanges 107 Mackworth St Portland ME 04103 775-0905

wwwportlandmainegovsistercities

PORTLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSICmdashInternational Piano Festival

The week-long festival in late June feature classes lessons recitals and concerts by pro-

mising students from the United States and abroad Woodfords Congregational Church

202 Woodford St Portland ME 775-3356 wwwportlandconservatorynet

PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL ndash International Club

Portland High Schoolrsquos students represent multiple cultures languages and nationalities

Its International Club draws on the schoolrsquos multicultural student body for events such as

it annual international show

284 Cumberland Ave Portland ME 04101 874-8250 wwwphsbulldogsorg

PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART

The Portland Museum of Art is a cultural center for the visual arts that enhance the lives

of diverse audiences through collections and educational programs from America and

abroad 7 Congress Square Portland ME 04101 775-6148 wwwportlandmuseumorg

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ndash Multilingual and Multicultural Program

The Multilingual and Multicultural Program responds to the academic and linguistic

needs of immigrants and refugees who settle in Portland seeking to complete their

secondary education 83 Sherman St Portland ME 04101 874-8135

wwwportlandschoolsorgschoolsmultilingual

PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY

The Portland Stage Company sponsors a four-day residency for selected playwrights

from around the world The residency provides the opportunity to learn and collaborate

with theatre traditions from other countries

PO Box 1458 Portland ME 04104 774-0465 wwwportlandstageorg

PROJECT GUATEMALA

Portlandrsquos Maine Eye Center and Eyecare Medical Group have provided medical and

surgical eye care to some 250000 Mayan Indians in mountainous Northern Guatemala

since 1998 and 2003 wwwmaineeyecentercom wwweyecaremedcom

QARABAGH DISTRICT GIRLS SCHOOL (AFGHANISTAN)

The Rotary Club of Falmouth is a partner in a project to construct and supply a primary

school for girls ages 7-13 living in 15 villages in the Qarabagh District in Kabul

Province in Afghanistan wwwfalmouthrotaryorg

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ndash Clubs in Maine

Rotary International conducts international exchanges for students and adults Informa-

tion on Rotary exchange programs are available through the following Rotary Interna-

tional Clubs which are currently active in Maine Bath Bethel Biddeford-Saco Break-

water (South Portland-Cape Elizabeth) Casco Bay Sunrise Falmouth Fryeburg Area

Oxford Hills Portland Saco Bay Scarborough South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Topsham

Expresso and Westbrook-Gorham 1 Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave Evanston Ill

60201 wwwrotaryorg

SAFE PASSAGE

Founded by the late Hanley Denning Safe Passage empowers the poorest at-risk children

whose families live in Guatemalarsquos Guatemala City garbage dump community by

creating opportunities and fostering dignity through the power of education

81 Bridge St (Suite 104) Yarmouth ME 04096 846-1188 wwwsafepassageorg

SAINT JOSEPHrsquoS COLLEGE

With several of its programs collaborating with universities abroad Saint Josephrsquos also

provides a collaborative Masterrsquos in Health Service Administration degree programs

278 Whites Bridge Road Standish ME 04084 893-7801 wwwsjcmeedu

SALTWATER CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL

A premier New England Celtic music event Saltwater is held in Brunswick in late July

A roster of internationally-known musicians appear at satellite events such as the Maine

Irish Heritage Center and the Maine Maritime Museum in the days prior to Saltwater

877-4029 wwwsaltwaterfestcom

SCARBOROUGH-SCARBOROUGH ENGLAND UK SISTER CITY

P0 Box 360 Scarborough ME 04070-0360

SCARBOROUGH-SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO CANADA SISTER CITY

PO Box 360 Scarborough ME 04070-0360

SEED TREE

Seed Tree is a Maine public non-profit and educational organization which assists self-

reliant efforts to preserve and renew forest ecosystems particularly among the richly

diverse forests at the foot of Nepalrsquos Himalayas

227 Cape Jellison Rd Stockton Springs ME 04981 567-3056 wwwseedtreeorg

SEEDS OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL CAMP

Seeds of Peace in Otisfield works to secure lasting peace in the Middle East by bringing

together Arab Israeli and other Middle Eastern teenagers aged 13-15 before their fear

mistrust and inherited prejudices have permanently shaped their vision of their ―enemy

183 Powhatan Rd Otisfield Me 04270 627-7202 (summer) 370 Lexington Ave

(1409) New York NY 10017 (winter) (212) 573-8040 wwwseedsofpeaceorg

SIDDHARTHA SCHOOL PROJECT

The 501copy(3) organization supports the Siddhartha School in remote rural Ladakh India

which prepares local students in a multilingual curriculum to attain the educational level

to compete successfully in national examinations

PO Box 524 Freeport ME 04032-0524 523-9388 wwwthesiddharthaschoolorg

SOMALI CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

Founded in 2002 as a 501copy(3) organization the Association seeks to support all Somalis

with access to information resources and services It publishes the Somali Community

Newsletter and provides referrals resource information advocacy and direct support

163 Lancaster St PO Box 8676 Portland ME 04104 233-6014 wwwmesomorg

SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SMCC)

Southern Maine Community College has affiliations and exchanges with schools in

Brazil providing students and instructors the opportunity to study abroad It also hosts

the annual International Food Festival and Silent Auction (see separate entry)

2 Fort Road South Portland ME 04106 1-877-282-2182 (toll free) wwwsmccmeedu

SURRY MUSIC THERAPY CENTER

The Surry Center promotes international exchanges with centers in Russia and Japan

which practice music therapy as a creative active form of developmental rehabilitative

and psychotherapeutic treatment 8 Cross Road Surry ME 04684 667-1308

wwwsurrymusictherapycom

SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL

Sustainable Harvest International provides farming families in Central America with the

training and tools to preserve our planetrsquos tropical forests while overcoming poverty

779 North Bend Rd Surry ME 04684 669-8254 wwwsustainableharvestorg

TRUE BUDDHA SOCIETY OF MAINE

551 Route 1 Scarborough ME 04074 883-9113

US-CHINA PEOPLErsquoS FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

The Maine Chapter of the US-China Peoplesrsquo Friendship Association a national organi-

zation with extensive resources and strong ties to organizations in China conducts many

activities to foster friendship and cooperation between China and the United States

PO Box 10372 Portland ME 04104 688-4826

US COMMERCE DEPARTMENT ndash District Export Assistance Center

The Portland District Export Assistance Center is a joint effort the US Commerce

Departmentrsquos Commercial Service the Small Business Administration and the Export-

Import Bank The Portland Center assists Export-ready clients

511 Congress Street Portland ME 04101 541-7400 wwwcommercegov

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION ndash Northeast District

The Unitarian Universalist Associationrsquos Northeast District is a non-governmental

organization of parishes in Maine and the Maritime provinces of Canada

277 Industrial Way Portland ME 04103 797-3246 wwwnneduuaorg

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ndash Maine Conference

The Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ supports a hospital in Honduras

PO Box 966 Yarmouth ME 04096 846-5118 wwwmaineuccorg

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION ndash Maine Chapter

UNAUSA is a citizen organization dedicated to building public support for American

participation and leadership in the United Nations It seeks to broaden public under-

standing of the work of the United Nations

PO Box 397 Waldoboro ME 04572 621-3166 wwwUNAmaineorg

UNITED SOMALI WOMEN OF MAINE

Formed in 2001 the organization assists refugee and immigrant women and girls living

in Maine Its Womenrsquos Center provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services

self-sufficiency advocacy access to information and violence prevention

PO Box 397 Lewiston ME 04243 753-0061 wwwuswofmaineorg

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON

The University of Maine at Farmington offers international study opportunities through

exchange agreements with a variety of countries The University also conducts an annual

International Festival International Film series and offers international lectures

5 South St Farmington ME 04938 778-7122 wwwumfmaineedu

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has a Diversity Committee and an International

Performers Series

25 Pleasant St Fort Kent ME 04743 834-7500 wwwumfkmaineedu

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS ndash International Club

The University of Maine at Machias International Club makes substantial contributions

to the social and academic life of all students Cultural diversity is promoted through

educational and recreational programs that highlight peoplesrsquo similarities and differences

9 OrsquoBrien Ave Machias ME 04654 255-1318 wwwummmaineedu

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT ORONO ndash Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs at the University of Maine is responsible for coord-

inating and supporting international education and exchange efforts on and off campus

100 Winslow Hall Orono ME 04469 581-2905 wwwumaineeduinternational

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT PRESQUE ISLE

The University of Maine at Presque Isle offers a major in International Studies including

communication and language historical and political awareness and multicultural

appreciation 181 Main St Presque Isle ME 04769 768-9750 wwwumpiedu

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

UNE is expanding and promoting the internationalization of its Biddeford and Portland

campuses to enhance the international student experience and promote intercultural

exchange It has an active Office for Study Abroad and International Programs and it

hosts the World Affairs Council of Maine on its Portland campus

11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford ME 04005-9599 283-0170

716 Stevens Ave Portland ME 04103 wwwuneeduinternational

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE ndash Office of International Programs

USM promotes international education and understanding It provides services to inter-

national students assists students seeking foreign study manages 20 exchange relation-

ships with institutions abroad and cooperates with local organizations having internation-

al interests PO Box 9300 101 Payson Smith Hall Portland ME 04104 780-4959

wwwusmmaineeduinternational

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA ndash Maine Council

Vietnam Veterans of America is the only congressional chartered veteransrsquo organization

that deals with Vietnam-era veterans and their families It seeks to change the public

perception of who the veterans are then and now and to urge society to separate the war

from the warrior 325-4680 wwwvvaorg bblue32hughesnet

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Collegersquos programs draw international students from around the world as well as

share resources and personnel with many different international sources It annually

supports international conferences and trade missions held around the world

One College Drive Calais ME 04619 454-1000 wwwwcccedu

WMPG RADIO (909 AM 1041 FM)

WMPG is the voice of the University of Southern Maine The community radio station

features global music and public affairs programming The station has several bi-lingual

and international music programs representing multiple languages and cultures

University of Southern Maine 92 Bedford St Portland ME 04103 780-4598

wwwwmpgorg

WORKING VILLAGES INTERNATIONAL

In 2006 Working Villages International began building a self-sufficient village in the

Democratic Republic of Congo It has become the regionrsquos largest food producer and a

step toward building an independent village that can be replicated throughout Africa

40 Main St Topsham ME 04086 607-1367 wwwworkingvillagesorg

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF MAINE

The World Affairs Council founded in 1977 is Mainersquos premiere forum for discussion

of international affairs A non-profit organization open to the general public it promotes

understanding of the political economic and cultural developments that shape peoplersquos

lives globally The Council conducts programs on a wide array of international topics

offers an active program of international education with schools and hosts the Interna-

tional Visitors Leadership Program in Maine for the US Department of State

University of New England 716 Stevens Ave Portland ME 04103 221-4384

wwwwacmaineorg

WORLD CUP BIATHLON

In February 2011 the World Cup Biathlon competition was held in Presque Isle and Fort

Kent Maine

YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

York County Community College offers customized education and training to local busi-

nesses in areas of ISO 9000 computer applications strategic and organization planning

management and supervisory training and quality productivity and technical skills

112 College Drive Wells ME 04090 646-9282 wwwycccedu

YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING

Youth for Understanding (YFU) International Exchange is a non-profit international

educational organization Students between the ages of 15 and 18 can study in over 40

countries worldwide for a year semester or summer

2380 Mass Ave (Suite 101) Cambridge MA 02140 (617) 868-3660 wwwyfuorg