Families United Toward Universal Respect / FUTURE is a non-profit 501C3 that teaches a strong organizational model to organize and educate women in various countries around the world. All aspects of our program are non-political, non-religion specific and respectful of all cultures and religions. FUTURE is funded by donations from private individuals.

FUTURE is currently assisting the Iraqi non-governmental organization, Women for Future - Iraq, to implement the FUTURE organizational model in their country. A representative of FUTURE has also introduced the model to interested women in Kenya who will attend FUTURE's Sharing the World of Sisterhood III - Symposium, Fundraiser, and Leadership Workshop in November 2008 to learn more.

The founders of FUTURE, Joan and Fareed Betros, started the organization as a result of their experiences and service in Iraq since 2003. Joan has over 35 years experience in broadcasting and the entertainment field. Her medium is television, radio, network news, live production, documentaries and motion pictures. She specializes in family television and educational programming. Joan worked as Director of Women and Children's Family Television Programming for the Iraq Media Network. Fareed is a Colonel in the US Army Reserves and served in both military and civilian positions as a senior Middle East advisor to support reconstruction efforts in Iraq. FUTURE is made up of volunteers from across the US who contribute their time and talents to bring the chance for a brighter future to others.

Explore our website or click on the following links for more information on FUTURE:

• How FUTURE works
  
  
• Women for Future - Iraq
  
  
• FUTURE Brochure (.PDF Download)