Denton Program Overview
The Denton Program allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space
available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods, such
as clothing, food, medical and educational supplies, and agricultural equipment
and vehicles, to countries in need. The program is jointly administered by USAID,
the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD). In FY 2003,
330,000 pounds of humanitarian goods were sent to 7 different countries through the Denton
program.
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Denton Shipment
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Since Denton is a space available program, it is impossible to predict when
transportation will materialize. Therefore, no guarantees can be made regarding
completion of a shipment. Although the program is active in most areas of the
world, it is more difficult to obtain transportation for more distant countries.
The Funded Transportation Program provides door-to-door surface transportation of humanitarian aid to worldwide destinations, including the NIS, at little or no cost to the donor. Potential shipments are reviewed for appropriateness and feasibility on a case-by-case basis. All PVOs, non-governmental organizations and individuals interested in shipping to worldwide destinations are encouraged to contact the Program Manager for the Funded Transportation Program at Global Transitions, Inc. (202) 659-4606. Guidelines and an online application for this program can be found at www.dentonfunded.com
Contact Person:
Dana Alzouma, Program Assistant, Commodities Freight Program and Denton Program,
Office of Private Voluntary Cooperation - American Schools & Hospitals Abroad (PVC-ASHA), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, 301.424.6888/202.712.4795 or at USAID E-Mail: dalzouma@usaid.gov
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