INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD - U.S. based Southern Baptist missionary operates with overseas church partners to evangelize Christian teachings.

LOSSI 36 - Sweden-based organization is a springboard for student work to feature news, analysis, and photography from Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

NOWRUZ | BRITANNICA - Encyclopedia Britannica entry outlines the history and modern observance of Nowruz, a Zoroastrian festival marking the beginning of the Spring season, and practiced in Persian influenced regions including Central Asia.

UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO) - UN body aims to bridge relationships of its member countries through the expertise of education in the sciences and culture, and promoting awareness of cultural heritage through practice and knowledge.

DATING AND MATRIMONY

ANASTASIADATE.COM - Offers a global dating service connecting singles, and aims to promote dating opportunities.

ASIANDATE.COM - International dating site offers introductions and direct communication with Asian men and women seeking relationships.

CENTRAL ASIA DATING - search to make friends and meet Central Asia singles for activity, dating and marriage

CHARMDATE.COM - Russian dating service for singles to meet Russians and Ukrainians

EURASIAN DATING - aims to connect singles encouraging diverse ethnicity

INTERNATIONAL CUPID - connects singles worldwide for dating and marriage

MUSLIMA - matrimonial match making site inclined toward Muslims

SINGLE AND OVER 50 - network of professional matchmakers works to connect for suitable companionship