To place hydrogen energy usage into proper perspective, International Center for Hydrogen Energy Technologies (ICHET) has been implementing measures to demonstrate potential benefits of the "hydrogen and fuel cell systems" in developing countries. Demonstration of technologies is the most important aspect of ICHET vision for the formation of an industry in the developing world. ICHET has embarked on a series of educational and laboratory activities designed to increase the knowledge and awareness of students and advanced researchers concerning hydrogen energy technologies. The state of the art fuel cell laboratory is available for joint technology development and demonstration activities. Internship activities facilitate knowledge transfer, exchange of information at regional, national and international levels and involve academics, researchers, experts and service providers. Collaboration is a key part of the organizational strategy for joint projects, funding and trainings in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells. (C) 2009 Professor T. Nejat Veziroglu. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.