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.