- Alliance Francaise - Promotes French language and culture through instruction, excursions, luncheons and films. Work with civic entities to enhance Franco- and Quebecois-Vermont relations.
- Asian Studies Outreach Program of UVM - Visiting scholars from Thailand and China share their culture through hands-on activities. Vermont teachers can learn about free resources available to them to use when teaching about Asia including kits, videos, books and other activities. 40 foot dragon, posters, projects and language lessons in Chinese and Thai.
- Bahai Faith - Founded a century ago, Bahai faith has 5 million followers who believe that all humanity is one family. There is a need for unity underlying all religions.
- Be The Match - Information about marrow transplants and being a marrow donor. Ethnic heritage is a very important factor in matching patients with donors. Attendees can register as a donor at the booth.
- Champlain Abroad - Representatives from the Office of International Education of Champlain College will discuss Champlain Abroad programs in Montreal and Dublin.
- Chimie Bangoura - Hassimiou "Chimie" Bangoura from Guinea, West Africa is a Master Drummer of djembe and doundoun, as well as dancer, teacher, and krin and gogo ma musician.
- Forza VT - Forza is a group fitness class based on Japanese martial arts. Build confidence and develop focus while burning calories and building muscle.
- Gospel for Asia - Bridge of Hope program provides basic needs and schooling to the poorest children of Asia. Books, catalogs, actual children profiles.
- Green Across The Pacific - Offers Environmental Leadership Exchange programs that provide opportunities for high school students from the United States, Canada, China and Japan to study environmental challenges and interact with the surrounding culture. Artifacts from exchanges on display. Literature available. Meet Alumni.
- Heather Morris School of Dance - Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton are represented by this thriving dance school affiliated with two local non-profits: Green Mountain Performing Arts and St. Andrews Highland Dancers of Vermont.
- The Japan-America Society of Vermont - Various displays about Japan and its history. Hands-on activities
will include calligraphy and origami.
- Peace Club at Mount Mansfield High School - Student project to raise funds to support a school in Afghanistan in building and stocking a library with books. The school was started by the brother of one of the students and this project is seeking to raise funds and awareness.
- Vermont Go Club - Teaching curious learners how to play this ancient Chinese board game which is still popular today.
- Volunteers for Peace - Provides cultural exchange and meaningful volunteer work in over 100 countries.
- WRUV 90.1FM - Plays international music among others in non-commercial, free-form radio. The radio voice of UVM.
- Association of Africans Living in Vermont - AALV provides case management, employment counseling, work force development, integration education, interpreters and other services to Vermont's new Americans.
- Bharati Dhakal - Bhutanese, after staying in Nepal as refugees for 18 years, they found a new home in Vermont in 2009. Traditional handmade jewelry and bags made from cloth and felted wool will be on display.
- Bhutanese Community - Community of some 700 living in Vermont with Nepali culture and language.
- Burundi Community - New Americans from Burundi offering traditional Burundian clothing.
- Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program - Photo exhibit and program information. Members from the refugee community will show their crafts, music and dance.
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