Articles about FOCCUS
Friends of Chernobyl Centers U.S. Inc.
FOCCUS Mission statement
The mission of Friends of Chernobyl Centers, U.S. Inc. (FOCCUS) is to strengthen recovery efforts of individuals and communities in Russia and Ukraine that have been severely affected
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FOCCUS facts
FOCCUS is directly responsible to its own Board of Directors. The Board is currently composed of 12 members from the fields of social work, organizational, academics and law. It is a 100% volunteer organization. No officer or Board member receives compensation
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Current Projects
Ten proposals and requests for funding were received in response to FOCCUS’ new procedure for providing financial support to the centers. The Board had set aside $20,000 to fund four new projects for 2006
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How can you help?
Information on how you can get involved to help the people who are affected by the chChernobyl accident
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T.E.A.C.H.
Relationships forged through events such as the Journey to Chernobyl and fundraisers, as well as through various interactions with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, allow for the ongoing introduction of FOCCUS and it’s mission to new audiences. In particular, FOCCUS’ contacts with teachers, which continue to expand in numbers and importance, present valuable opportunities to reach young Americans
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