OIC OF AMERICA
OIC of America (OICA), based in Philadelphia, PA, is a community-supported organization with over 75 local affiliates in 30 states and the District of Columbia. OICA has more that 40 years of experience in serving youth, the unemployed, and underemployed. OICA local affiliates prepare people for today’s work with quality life skills development, superior job skills training, and fundamental education, counseling and employment readiness services.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Inspired by the life and principles of Leon H. Sullivan, the Sullivan Foundation exists to promote and celebrate the political, entrepreneurial, and intellectual leadership of the African Diaspora and friends of Africa, and to advocate on behalf of Africa and the world’s most vulnerable people. Our dynamic approach to meeting our goals is inspired by both a passion for and commitment to the legacy of Leon H. Sullivan, and the desire to adapt his visions to a changing world through creative new initiatives. Our work has shaped into five main operations: Leon H. Sullivan Summits:
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Leon H. Sullivan Summits
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Global Sullivan Principles
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Government and Public Advocacy
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Leverage Magazine
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Events: Dinners, Forums and Town Hall Meetings
Please click on the link below to hear about the Global Sullivan Principles directly from Reverend, Dr. Leon H. Sullivan himself.
The Global Sullivan Principles are intended to be a catalyst and compass for corporate responsibility and accountability. They are aspirational not apologetic...celebratory not punitive. The Global Sullivan Principles advance a development framework that enables businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to pursue their business objectives while being mindful and respectful of employees and the communities in which they operate.
The objectives of the Global Sullivan Principles are to support economic, social and political justice by companies where they do business; to support human rights and to encourage equal opportunity at all levels of employment, including racial and gender diversity on decision making committees and boards; to train and advance disadvantaged workers for technical, supervisory and management opportunities; and to assist with greater tolerance and understanding among peoples; thereby, helping to improve the quality of life for communities, workers and children with dignity and equality.
"These are principles that have become universal, that are well known to all of us. Principles that talk about corporate responsibility for those nations that are in need."
"These principles... not only helped transform South Africa, they helped transform public and political opinion here in America and changed the way that so many American companies do business in South Africa and around the world."
General Colin Powell
Former Secretary of State
May 7, 2005
"The principles that Reverend Sullivan pioneered are still looked at as a framework for appropriate behavior and conduct by businesses in Africa."
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. Senator
June 17, 2004
"The spirit of the Sullivan Principles remains as important and as relevant as ever."
Dr. Condoleezza Rice
National Security Advisor
(now U.S. Secretary of State)
June 17, 2004
With headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, USA, OIC International (OICI) is a PVO devoted to improving the lives of the disadvantaged worldwide. In over 35 years of service, OICI has built one of the largest community-based job skills training networks in the world, establishing 40 training programs in 18 countries. Local OICI affiliates in Africa, Poland, and the Philippines have trained thousands to become productive farmers, skilled workers, and prominent members of their communities.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, IFESH (International Foundation for Education and Self-Help) is a PVO that focuses on empowering individuals of developing nations through the operation of literacy, education, capacity building, and health care programs. Working in sub-Saharan Africa, IFESH’s major programs, and projects are Teacher’s for Africa, Schools for Africa and the Best and Brightest Banker’s. IFESH also plays a major role in assisting the government of Benin improve its educational system and HIV education programs in Nigeria’s delta.
Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust
“Realistically, the only way to solve our problems at this point in our history is by planning our future, clearly and objectively, and then working to make that plan a reality.”
Rev. Leon H. Sullivan