Other Girl Scout Links
Girl Scouts of the USA
www.girlscouts.org
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest organization dedicated
to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills
for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment,
and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop
strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction
about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all
their lives.
Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership
has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to nearly four million
members throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and
the Virgin Islands, and in more than 80 countries through USA Girl
Scouts Overseas.
Girl Scouts/USA Girl Scouts Overseas – North Atlantic
www.norags.com
Since 1951, Girl Scouting in Europe has been a Girl Scouts of the
USA tradition. USA Girl Scouts Overseas - North Atlantic (USAGSO
- North Atlantic) is an overseas extension of GSUSA. Its purpose
is to develop, guide and maintain Girl Scouting for American girls
living overseas.
Our services are arranged between the military command and GSUSA.
Girl Scout troops are organized by Overseas Committees, which are
supported by USAGSO - North Atlantic. Each Overseas Committee organizes
and maintains Girl Scout troops within its particular location.
STUDIO 2B
www.studio2b.org
BECOME. BELONG. BELIEVE. BUILD.
Be a part of a national network of teens with STUDIO 2B.
American Embassy in Paris – Contact Info
American Embassy in Paris
2 avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
Tel: 01 43 12 22 22
Website: www.amb-usa.fr
U.S. Embassy Consular Section
2 rue St. Florentin
75382 Paris Cedex 08
Metro: Concorde
Visa Services
Tel: 08 99 70 37 00 (fee charged)
Fax: 01 42 86 82 91
Office of American Services
Tel: 01 43 12 22 22 (switchboard) or Ext: 4942/ 4701
Website: www.amb-usa.fr/consul/oas_home.htm
If you are an American citizen living in France and are interested
in receiving regular security updates from the U.S. Embassy, please
email them directly at citizeninfo@state.gov.
French and US Holidays
www.amb-usa.fr/consul/holidays.htm
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Useful Links in Paris
AAWE – Association of American Wives of Europeans
34 avenue de New York
75116 Paris
Tel: 01 40 70 11 80 Fax: 01 47 23 32 97
Website: www.aaweparis.org
AAWE was founded in 1961 to protect the citizenship rights of Americans
married to Europeans and the children of these bicultural and bilingual
families. AAWE promotes American culture in this context and assists
in resolving needs specific to its permanent resident membership.
Membership fee.
AOMDA – American Overseas Memorial Day Association
34 avenue de New York
75116 Paris
Tel: 01 42 61 55 77
Website: www.aomda.com
Founded in 1920, the Association's principal activity is arranging
and financing ceremonies on Memorial Day at U.S. military cemeteries
in Europe. Also arranges for the placing of American flags on the
graves of all American veterans buried in local cemeteries in Europe.
Membership fee.
MESSAGE – Mother Support Group
Website: www.messageparis.org
MESSAGE Mother Support Group is a support and contact group for
English-speaking mothers and mothers-to-be, living in Paris and
the surrounding suburbs. We have approximately 900 members and offer
a means of contact, activities and information to expectant women,
new mothers and families.
Membership fee.
SOS Help – Crisis Line in English
Call 01 46 21 46 46
3 - 11pm every day
Website: www.soshelpline.org
SOS Help is a listening service for English speakers in France.
Whatever the problem, we are there to take your call every day from
3 to 11pm. If you are worried, anxious or confused... If you are
feeling lonely or sad... If you are suicidal... It may help to talk
things over. We can also provide practical information on dealing
with problems you encounter as a foreigner in France.
SPRINT – Sharing Professional Resources, Ideas and New Techniques
Email: sprint.france@free.fr
Website: http://sprint.france.free.fr/sprint.html
SPRINT acts as a referral service and information source for English-speaking
families with children who have special needs. It also provides
a network of connections and information for English-speaking and
bilingual professionals. There is a specialized library at the American
Cathedral with a selection of books and articles on related topics.
This collection is available by appointment only.
United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014, DESD)
Website: http://www.unesco.org/education/desd
In December 2002, resolution 57/254 on the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and UNESCO was designated as lead agency for the promotion of the Decade.
The Decade aims to integrate the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning to encourage changes in behaviour, which will enable a more viable and fairer society for everyone.
During this decade, education for sustainable development will contribute to preparing citizens better equiped to face the challenges of the present and the future, and decision-makers who will act responsibly to create a viable world. Thus, five kinds of fundamental learning will be enhanced: learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, learning to live together, and learning to transform oneself and society.
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