Mission & Vision

Mission

PH International (registered under the legal name Project Harmony, Inc.) was founded in 1985 for the purpose of cultural and educational exchanges between the then-USSR and the United States.

Over the past forty years, more than 15,000 individuals have participated in PH’s international exchange programs in the U.S. and globally.

Today, PH International’s mission is to build strong global communities by fostering civic engagement, cross-cultural learning, and increased opportunities in the digital age. PH strives towards a world where individuals and communities collaborate across borders to resolve global challenges.

PH pursues this vision by conducting innovative programs for youth, professionals and communities around the world that use in-person and online engagement, practical skills development and coalition building to support global collaboration, learning and advancement.

A talented, multinational staff are at the cornerstone of all these efforts.

Advancing Society, Connecting People

Since those first years of breaking down walls and building personal relationships through musical exchanges, PH has grown to have field offices embracing a wide variety of programs. Educational programs expanded in the early 1990s and today we work with schools throughout the U.S., Eurasia, the Balkans and the Caucasus.

As its network of US and overseas partners grew, PH built professional development programs focused on building the capacity of citizens to support key institutions in their communities and professional specializations for increased opportunity, engagement and shared learning. As early as the late 1990s, PH realized that access to information is a key to breaking down the stereotypes and barriers that separate people, and began working on information technology programs, leading to more than 450 Internet access computer centers in universities, schools and libraries in Russia, Armenia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan.

Honor the Past, Invest in the Future

Our Values

PH International strives towards a world where individuals and communities work across boundaries to address challenges with solutions rooted in cultural understanding, inspired by a sense of shared responsibility, strengthened by individuals empowered with practical skills and knowledge, and sustained through open communication, exchange, and friendship. 

  • Offer individuals and communities the knowledge and skills to create a peaceful and prosperous future
  • Empower through inclusion
  • Provide personal and professional development opportunities for marginalized groups, such as people with disabilities, women, minorities and children
  • Broaden worldviews
  • Share perspectives, challenge assumptions and build consensus
  • Create bridges between cultures
  • Connect people through cultural exchange, education and performing arts programs
  • Embrace technology
  • Integrate digital tools to support program development, operations and communications
  • Support lifelong learning and reflection
  • Believe in the spirit of exploration

A New Era: PH International

To reflect the growth and diversity of PH’s work, in 2008 Project Harmony took on a new name: PH International. PH expanded its work of cultural, educational, and professional exchanges with Post-Soviet States to a global network supporting the growth and connection of communities through sport, environmental sustainability, skill-building, and inclusion.

PH International Financial Information and Reports

As part of our commitment to financial transparency and accountability, we provide the public with both federal 990 tax forms and audited financial statements.

Audited Financial Statements and 990s are available upon request.