FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Peter C. Alderman was murdered by terrorists on September 11, 2001 while attending a conference at the World Trade Center in New York City. He was twenty-five years old.
Why did you create the Peter C. Alderman Foundation?
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The Alderman family wanted to leave a profound and indelible mark that Peter existed on this earth
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Terrorism, torture and mass violence are a global epidemic affecting more than one billion survivors, one sixth of the earth’s population. Helping these people is a living memorial to Peter

How does the Peter C. Alderman Foundation (PCAF) differ from other foundations?
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PCAF uses only indigenous healthcare providers
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PCAF identifies and builds upon societal fabric and traditions that have existed for centuries
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PCAF affiliates with ministries of health, universities and indigenous NGOs
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PCAF works long-term, not just in emergency phase
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PCAF refines best practices based on outcome measurement
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PCAF replicates a care model that is sustainable and scalable

How is the Foundation structured?
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The Peter C. Alderman Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) entity, for which contributions are one hundred percent tax-deductible under section 509 (a) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code
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The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors and a Board of International Advisors

In what countries does the Foundation work?
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Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, Chile, Indonesia, Iraq, Macedonia, Peru, Rwanda, Srpska, Spain and Uganda
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The Foundation plans to operate in all post-conflict countries

Will the Foundation provide long-term support to post-conflict countries?
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The Foundation is committed to providing assistance for as long as needed
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Using a train the trainer model the Foundation builds capacity by training indigenous healthcare workers to care for their victimized populations

Where does my donation go?
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100 % of your dollar goes to support the Foundation’s three key programs: to train doctors, to run clinics and to propagate vital information among professionals

Is my donation tax-deductible?
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All donations are tax-deductible and every donor receives a receipt
Do we give and accept grants?
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The Foundation accepts grants from both private individuals and institutions
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The Foundation uses its monies to fund its own programs and collaborate with its partners
What kind of donations do you accept?
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The Foundation will accept in-kind donations, tribute donations, gifts of stock, matching gifts, planned giving, checks and
on-line donations

Does the Foundation collaborate with others?
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The foundation is highly collaborative
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At the present time it collaborates with governments, universities, religious institutions, and other NGOs
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In every new venture the Foundation seeks additional partners

Why don’t you work in the United States?
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If a victim of terrorism or mass violence is fortunate enough to reach the U.S. help is accessible
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In post-conflict countries there is little or no help available

Are you a September 11th charity?
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While the Foundation was born of September11th, its focus is entirely on the one billion people around the world who have experienced terrorism and mass violence. Traumatic depression has existed long before September 11th and unfortunately, will continue to exist far into the future.

How do we contact you?
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Address: Peter C. Alderman Foundation, P.O. Box 278, Bedford, NY, 10506
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Telephone: 888.764.1804
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