Our Partners
The Society of International Business Fellows
The Society of International
Business Fellows (www.sibf.org)
advances global understanding and the competitiveness of its
members through unique resources, educational experiences and
relationships. Founded in 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia, SIBF has
evolved into a select organization of nearly 500 members located
on five continents. Members are active internationally and share
the belief that the more one understands history, culture and
geopolitics, the more successful one will be in today’s
global environment.
Global Network Foundation
Global Network Foundation (GNF) was formed in 2002 by SIBF to
serve as a conduit for SIBF fellows to pursue their global philanthropic
interests. GNF facilitates global philanthropy in partnership
with foundations, institutions, corporations and individuals
by leveraging the expertise, relationships and resources of the
Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) members to further
global understanding and to make a positive impact on the world.
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (www.spf.org)
was established in 1986 to contribute to the welfare of humankind
and the sound development of the international community, and
thus to world peace, by conducting activities fostering international
understanding, exchange, and cooperation, as well as efforts
to promote these activities.
Koç University
Koç University (www.ku.edu.tr)
is a private, nonprofit institution located in Istanbul. It was
founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the goal
of creating a world-class university and stimulating modern research.
It has about 3,500 students including international students.
The language of education is English. While the university holds
that a liberal arts education is imperative, it also has a strong
engineering faculty, and among its graduate programs its School
of Business is particularly renowned.
The C.S. Mott Foundation
The C.S. Mott Foundation (www.mott.org)
was established by Charles Stewart Mott in 1926. Through its
programs, the Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting
efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.
Through its Civil Society program, the Foundation funds non-governmental
organizations in Central/Eastern Europe and South Africa. The
mission of the Civil Society program is to support efforts
to assist in democratic institution building, strengthen communities,
promote equitable access to resources, and ensure respect of
rights and diversity.
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