Hungarian American Coalition News, 1999 (8. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
1999 / 2. szám
the attendance of Hungarian doctors to participate in training programs in the United States. They have also donated medical equipment to Hungarian hospitals. The Foundation has been unable to obtain significant funding from governmental or public organizations; therefore, no costly projects are planned. However, the Foundation will continue to teach and inform medical professional and the public of Central and Eastern Europe on cancer prevention and detection. Internship at the National Committee of Hungarians from Slovakia The National Committee of Hungarians from Slovakia had an intern in its Washington office during the first three month of the year. Ms. Szilvia Kardos, from Parkany (Sturovo), who attends the Human Rights Program of the Central European University in Budapest, was awarded a three months scholarship by CEU to the American University in Washington, DC. While in Washington, Szilvia attended American University and worked as a part-time intern for the National Committee of Hungarians in Slovakia drawing a stipend, funded by the organization’s members. Among other tasks, she also helped with the editing of theCoalition's News from Slovakia. IN & OUT OF WASHINGTON U.S. Department of State Special Briefing NATO Initiative in the Former Yugoslavia was the topic of a special briefing in the U.S. Department of State held for representatives of non-governmental organizations on March 31, 1999. The briefing and the discussion which followed centered on Kosovo Recent Developments, NATO Challenges, and United States Response to the Humanitarian Situation. The presenters were high-ranking State Department officials, namely Lawrence Russels from the Bureau of European Affairs, Margaret Rivera House, Refugee Affairs, and Patrick Moon, NATO Affairs. Included in the large group ofNGO representatives, who attended, were Edward Chaszar and Bulcsu Veress from the Hungarian American Coalition. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE COALITION The Hungarian American Coalition is a not-for-profit 501 ©3 tax-exempt organization, registered in Washington, DC on August 20, 1991. OUR MISSION: The Coalition was established to mobilize and coordinate the talents and resources of its members and to promote the interests of Hungarian-Americans. OUR GOALS 1. To identify and promote the concerns and interests of the Hungarian-American community; 2. To foster interest and appreciation in the United States for the history, education, and culture of Hungary, including its literature, arts, and scientific achievements; 3. To encourage cultural and educational interaction between the people of the United States and Hungary; 4. To protect and preserve the human and minority rights and cultural heritage of Hungarians throughout the world; 5. To support democratic institutions and economic development in Hungary. ORGANIZA TION AND MEMBERSHIP: The Coalition consists of organizational and individual members and operates in accordance with its Articles and Bylaws, under direction of its Board of Directors. (These documents are provided upon request). For additional information, please visit our homepage at: http://www.hungary.com/hac Newsletter editor: Janos Szekeres Graphic Designer: Patricia Olsavszky. We are grateful to all those who contributed articles or information to this Newsletter. "Nothing printed here is to be construed as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any legislation before the Congress of the United States or any other legislative body in the U.S. or abroad." 7 • Hungarian American Coalition • June 1999
