1. To promote a secure peace with freedom and justice.
2. To provoke thought and encourage dialogue about world affairs.

Advances its vision of a secure peace with freedom and justice by improving international understanding thrugh opportunities for professionals, educators, students and citizens.

History of the Organization:

The Stanley Foundation was founded in 1956 by Max and Betty Stanley of Muscantine, Iowa. The foundation is a private operating foundation which focuses on world affairs. It does not give grants, but does its own programs or partners with others.

International Issues and Focus:

Peace, conflict resolution, foreign policy, United Nations.

Events and Programs Sponsored:

Global educational programs.
Congressional programs.
Foreign policy programs.
Roundtable conferences for policymakers.