The United States of America may
be many things to many people – the land of milk and honey, for example – but
it is well-known to be one of the most compassionate countries in the world
with billions of dollars poured into relief, rehabilitation and rescue programs
worldwide. Operation USA reinforces the
American brand of compassion for its fellowmen regardless of race, religion and
gender by contributing to the American people’s combined efforts on the matter.
Established in 1979 as Operation
California by Richard Walden and Llewellyn Werner, it changed its name to
Operation USA for this purpose. Its first mission was to provide aid to the
Cambodian refugees and Vietnamese boat people affected by violence in their
countries.
Today, Operation USA has earned
the recognition as one of the most results-effective, cost-efficient and
client-responsive aid organizations in the world. Its citations include the
Nobel Peace Prize, the President's Volunteer Action Award, and the Honeywell
Hometown Hero Award from the Honeywell Corporation for CEO Richard M. Walden.
