World Association of NGOs Conference in DC

see www.wango.org

Overview
October 18-20, 2002
Capital Hilton Hotel
Washington, D.C.




The World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations' Annual Conference
is the world's leading meeting for NGOs dedicated to the ideals of service,
world peace, strong families, and global well-being. This year's annual
conference will take place from October 18-20 in Washington, D.C., and will
be convened on the theme Culture of Responsibility and the Role of NGOs. It
will deal with issues of fundamental import for the international NGO
community.

The Annual Conference is the centerpiece of WANGO's activities, award
presentations, and professional development program. It provides a unique
opportunity for WANGO to offer NGOs the mechanism and support needed to
connect, partner, share, inspire, and multiply their contributions to solve
humanity's basic problems.

WANGO Annual Conference 2002 will be an unprecedented opportunity for
networking, and utilizes a variety of session formats for presenting ideas,
issues, and practical resources of assistance to NGOs as they strive to
fulfill their missions. Among the formats are plenary sessions where leading
authorities deliver thoughtful presentations, panel sessions where NGO
representatives introduce their organizations or discuss their activities or
concerns, workshops where experts provide guidance on practical topics of
importance to NGOs, and regional breakout sessions where NGOs can better
network and explore regional concerns. It is also the setting for the annual
business meeting of the Association.

Among the highlights of the WANGO Annual Conference is the Awards Banquet,
where the annual awards are presented to NGOs that have shown remarkable
leadership and sacrifice in their field of endeavor. In this way, WANGO
recognizes the spirit of volunteerism among NGOs and acknowledges
particularly effective NGOs.

WANGO Annual Conference 2002 creates a unique crossroads for representatives
of NGOs, colleges and universities, governmental and intergovernmental
agencies, and corporations to meet, share innovative ideas and practices,
and build strategic partnerships that can help NGOs better fulfill their
missions.  Gathering for this event will be NGO representatives from more
than 60 nations, as well as prominent international and national leaders
with an interest in helping NGOs accomplish their vital tasks.

Registration
The Registration Form is available online. Participants are strongly
encouraged to pre-register for the conference as soon as possible, as space
is limited. Reduced rates are available for those applying prior to
September 15, 2002.  All participants must pay the registration fee to be
confirmed for the conference.

Lodging
Lodging will be at the Capital Hilton Hotel  (1001 16th St. NW, Washington,
D.C. 20036; 202/393-1000). WANGO is providing a generous scholarship for
room accommodations for participants coming from outside the greater
Washington, D.C. area. Due to limited space, participants wishing
complementary lodging are advised to complete the Hotel Accommodations Form
as soon as possible, and mark the check box requesting lodging sponsorship.
This form should be submitted with the registration form. Participants not
requesting lodging sponsorship should contact the hotel directly to make
their own arrangements.

Travel
Travel to Washington, D.C. may be made through the conference travel agency,
Go World Travel (212/967-8080; [email protected])  or another travel
agency. Full ground transportation information will be sent to participants
upon receipt of registration.

Travel Sponsorships
A limited number of WANGO travel sponsorships are available to NGO leaders
coming from nations other than the United States. The Travel Sponsorship
Application Form is available online. Applications will be reviewed by the
Sponsorship Committee, based on parameters delineated in the Sponsorship
Application. Those submitting an application for travel sponsorship may
withhold payment of the registration fees until after the status of their
travel sponsorship has been processed.

Exhibitor Applications
The Wango Annual Conference 2002 offers an opportunity for exhibitors who
share the goals of WANGO to present their organizations and materials.
Exhibitors should complete the Application for Exhibit Space.