History
Founded in 1987
Notable dates:
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1987: Incorporation and non-profit registration of World Life Institute in the U.S. and Canada.
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1989 - 1995: Provides Radiation Emergency Management training seminars in U.S. for health care professionals and first responders.
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1991 - 1995: Carries out humanitarian and medical missions to the war-torn Balkans.
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1996: Completes design and construction of World Life Institute Education Center (WLIEC) in Waterport, New York, accredited for grades K-12.
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1996 - 2020: Sends volunteer teams to the Balkans, Caucasus Republics of Russia, Afghanistan and post-tsunami Sri Lanka to meet displaced persons and refugees. These meetings lead to orphans of war and disaster being invited for summer respite in upstate New York and southern Ontario.
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1997- present: Project Life War Orphans Rehabilitation Program brings more than 130 international war orphans for summer respite.
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2004 - present: In collaboration with community partners, provides ESOL, Civics, Citizenship, and Arts programs for adults at WLIEC.
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2016: Establishes new Headquarters in Medina, New York. The Colonade on West Center Street becomes the administrative headquarters for WLI, as well as a center for public events and performances.
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2017- present: Global Nuclear Awareness team launches nuclear age contemporary research, partnering with universities in live conferences and online courses.
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Board of Directors, New York U.S.A.
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Founder: Dr. Asaf Durakovic (1940-2020)
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Executive Director: Matin Shahin
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President: Paul Zimmerman
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Vice President: Tedd Weyman
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Secretary: Patricia Abdus Salaam
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Treasurer: Jacob Zimmerman
Head Office:
Address: 229 West Center St, Medina, NY 14103, United States
Phone: +1 585-682-0730
Postal Address: P.O. Box 551, Medina, NY 14103
Email: info@worldlife.institute
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