Federation of Alliances Francaises
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
Location
P.O. Box 42726Washington, DC 20015 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Federation of Alliances Françaises, U.S.A., Inc. ("Federation") supports and encourages its Member Chapters in their promotion of the language and culture of French speaking peoples.
Description
The Federation is the representative body of the collective reseau of the Alliance Française chapters in the United States, governed by a duly elected board of directors. The Federation functions as a mechanism of support for Member Chapters facilitating their work in the promotion of understanding the French language, literature, history and culture to the francophone and Francophile: Provides interface with the Fondation Alliance Française through the Delegation and French Culture Services of the French Embassy, and other interested partners and institutions: Assists and counsels individual chapters in the search for solutions to chapter needs: Strives to increase the role of the Member Chapters in the instruction of the French language; and Promotes a continued exchange, mutual understanding and a growing friendship between the American and French peoples.