THANK YOU! For your past support and interest in our

Mission to Promote Peace through Cultural Exchange.

In 2010 ....

· FAF and the International Relief Friendship Foundation built a shelter with kitchen for homeless youth & elderly citizens in a community on the outskirts of San Jose, Costa Rica

· FAF led or helped facilitate several major conferences: Women, Water, and Food Security (Calcutta), UN DPI Disarmament Conference (Mexico City), Convocation on the Rights of the Child (UN/NYC), the 7th Annual Youth Assembly at the UN (UN/NYC), and the UN DPI Global Health Conference (Melbourne)

· FAF developed and led major cultural exchange projects in South America and Asia

(Pictured from left to right, construction crew from the International Relief Friendship Foundation, the Chinese youth delegation to the annual Youth Assembly at Fairleigh Dickinson University during their Leadership Seminar there, and a view of the Women, Water, and Food Secutiry Conference in Calcutta - all led by FAF in 2010!)

Please consider Annual Support to Friendship Ambassadors Foundation at this time:

· In 2011, FAF will continue the its new, bricks-and-mortar construction projects in Costa Rica.  This highlights the foundation's ability to create intercultural exchanges that advance youth leadership through service on ALL levels.

            US teens seek subsidies to join Paul Byrne and our team in Latin America - making a real difference

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· In 2011, FAF has been invited to create a Major New Jazz Festival in Mamaroneck, New York by its Mayor's direct request. FAF staff will lead the new festival which could, in the future, come to define Mamaroneck as a center for Jazz presentation throughout the world.  FAF has led several major conferences and events in 2010.

            You can help ensure FAF has the resources in place that will make these exciting initiatives

            successful in 2011 and beyond with a special, annual donation at this time.

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· In 2011, we will seek increased support for FAF's increasingly respected Youth Fellows.   FAF Youth Fellows come from around the world to Greenwich each May, assist in the development of the annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations, attend the events  - and eventually join FAF's growing list of Success Stories.

            See FAF Youth Fellows Success Stories, here. The YA received no external support in 2010.  The

           foundation is seeking major sponsoship to help underwrite 2011 FAF Youth Fellows at this time.

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· And of course, as we do every year, the foundation will be facilitating the travel of cultural ensembles and communities: from concerts to academic & service programs, FAF creates exchanges with impact that advance mutual understanding worldwide.

The centerpiece of our mission: YOUR support now will help FAF create concert programs and 'voluntourism' projects that are means of promoting peace and sustainable development  ... through real cultural exchange and volunteer service in emerging regions worldwide

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We hope you saw FAF's commendations from our most impactful and successful year of service in many?  Please read the Addendum below for a recap - it includes some important additions to our commendations since the Year-End Release last month.  We hope this encourages you to make an annual donation to the foundation at this time.

And should you ask yourself: Why Donate to FAF? ~ Well ... FAF provides low cost, high quality services to nonprofit organizations that are often simply unavailable elsewhere - in short, FAF's services turn well-intentioned international programming into great, life changing events.  However, FAF neither has a large endowment nor receives large donations, ever. All of FAF's funds are earned through commissions and other  sponsorships we attract, etc.  Therefore, your dontations are VERY meaningful - they keep the operations of FAF strong enough to be of service to a select number of 'impactful' nonprofit and academic clients - at absolutely no fee over actal cost to those organiations, ever.

This giving season you can help us help more people, empower more youth leaders, and enable more peace and development efforts throughout the world with a generous donation, sponsorship of our Youth Fellows, or by otherwise joining efforts with FAF to help us succeed with our programming goals in 2011.
 

Please, right now, go to: NETWORK FOR GOOD and contribute generously, today!

Thank you in advance from the entire team and volunteers - please be generous, we need your support. And our best wishes for a great Holiday Season and New Year,

Patrick Sciarratta

Executive Director, FAF

Please make donation checks payable to Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc., at:

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

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ADDENDUM ... FAF's YEAR OF SERVICE 2010

Messages From the Secretary General of the United Nations "[FAF's Youth Assembly] is an important mechanism for the United Nations. Not only does it give young people a chance to be included ... it also brings new perspectives to the General Assembly, thereby enriching its work.   I look forward to seeing what more you can and will do to build a safer, more just world. Please accept my best wishes for a successful conference." Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Delivered August 4, 2010 And the Mayor of the City of New York "It is a great pleasure to send greetings to the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation's Youth Delegates. I can't thank you enough for demonstrating your commitment to making a difference, and I encourage each of you to continue to give back to others. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I thank you for your terrific work. I commend everyone involved with the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation. Please accept my best wishes for much continued success. Keep up the good work!" Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City  August 7, 2010     "At the 7th Annual Youth Assembly on Friday, I was very impressed with the presence of so many young people interested in finding creative ways to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals.  The noble mission of the Youth Assembly serves as a model for others, and we really appreciate your commitment to engage young people in addressing the MDGs.   You are doing wonderful work, and we congratulate you on your deep commitment."  Amir A. Dossal, Executive Director United Nations Office for Partnerships August 2010 "I congratulate and thank you for your vision and leadership of this outstanding conference over the years. It is an investment in a more peaceful future and I know these young people will never forget it." Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advisor United Nations Foundation August 2010 "The success of the Convocation at the United Nations on the Rights of the Child was possible because of the organizational guidance and support of Friendship Ambassadors Foundation. FAF staff ably served us from the beginning of our planning until the very end of our gathering." Ernest J. Miller, Associate Director for Mission & Ministry, Brothers of the Christian Schools April 2010 (Brother Ernest was Project Director.  FAF arranged housing for 150 youth, scheduled all the UN events, prepared local reservations, local transportation, hospitality, and special needs.)            "Many thanks to FAF for exemplary planning.  They combined the high points of 'seeing the sights' with the gratifying experience of meeting with our colleagues and grantee partners in Nepal and India - topped off with a conference in Calcutta focusing on Women, Water, and Food Security. FAF was most professional and thorough, resulting in a trip that was truly memorable for all participants." Fay Kittelson, Executive Director Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (U.N. NGO ECOSOC Affiliate)  October 2009