RFI Response Guidelines: (not to exceed 3 pages single spaced printed)
1. Names of local and national organizations supporting the RFI response, along with HUB and Satellite locations, Primary and Secondary contacts for this RFI, including phone# and email.
2. RFI area description of All required services providers needed (food, transport, medical, energy, management), counselors specializing in specific Affinity Groups with language skills, volunteers, tourism areas, security , cost of living index in area, climate and weather conditions to be considered, entertainment venues, and other items making specific Hub and Satellites appealing.
3. Existing number of known Affinity Groups in RFI proposed area. There are currently many accepted Affinity Groups in the Global alliances', but that number will grow as more are both identified and accepted into the Global Alliances.
4. In some cases Affinity Group members may be relocated (especially in cases where their health or life is threaten), need to include government regulations preventing Global Alliance members transferring clients of any of the affinity groups currently represented; where they may reside outside country of the specific area being suggested in the RFI. (Examples: Intersex, Elder or any age LGBT, VFE, VOT, VSVE, VRPE, VPP, Autistic, Buddhist Monks, rescued/exploited children, Atheist, etc.)
5. Any examples of existing facilities in RFI proposed area suitable for retro-fit to "GREEN/LEED" standards.
6. Local/area numbers you know at this point who could benefit from these services either in a recovery environment or permanent living arrangement. Many non-retired Affinity Group members who are physically able to be employed will be expected to work part/full time in maintaining their HUB or Satellite housing. Some Affinity Group members would be in low to middle income levels who have pensions or investment income.
7. Questions, in writing, should be directed to website and in language you are reading this info.
Attached is a partial list of Affinity Groups support by the Global Alliances (we are prohibited from listing some due to security concerns.) These are English Translations in some cases, and may have different names in actual Alliance NGO's around the world.
Atheist
Autistic
Buddhist Monks
Elder or any age LGBT
Intersex
Reproductive Rights
Rescued/exploited children
Sanctuary Services
Right to form Independent Trade Unions
Victims of Financial Exploitation (includes Slavery) VFE
Victims of Torture VOT
Victims of Sexual Violence Exploitation VSVE
Victims of Religious Persecution Exploitation VRPE
