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Franciscan Works is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for the poorest of poor children in developing countries through education rooted in Gospel values in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. We develop the individual potential of children living in poverty so that they can live as God intended, making full use of their talents and abilities for the common benefit, in communion with God, nature and all humankind. Liberia Mission, Inc., located in West Africa, is the primary project of Franciscan Works. Liberia Mission is a community of love, learning, work and prayer. Here, children who were poor or orphaned - survivors of Liberia's long and brutal civil war - are learning to become future leaders in their families, communities, and country. We believe in "empowering the children of Liberia through faith and education."

Harvest Children’s Home (HCH) is a real home for 50-70 orphaned children. They sing, play, dream and hope, but 1 thing they don’t have to wonder about any more is: “where do I belong?” Before HCH these children were destitute, lacking the most basic necessities of life. Now they have nutritious meals, clean water, spiritual care, a good education and plenty of love! Their hope is restored!At HCH, we provide orphans with a new family – a multitude of “brothers” and “sisters,” and a caring staff to see that they’re loved and well supervised; a new hope – security, stability and a Christian faith they can build their lives on; and a new future – far different than before - receiving education, skills training and all that they need to succeed.

Tzu Chi missions are a network of universal love. Tzu Chi works in the missions of charity, medicine, education and humanitarian with the spirit of sincerity, integrity, trust and honesty. We believe in the equality of all beings and the Buddha-nature latent in every person. Through charity, the rich can obtain blessings and joy while the poor can receive security and peace. With love, compassion, joy and selfless giving, Tzu Chi members strive to bring about the pure world of Tzu Chi through helping the needy, giving joy and eliminating suffering. We invite all people of goodwill to join us in purifying minds, pacifying the society and working towards a disaster-free world. "Respect, Gratitude and Love-Serving with Compassion" this is what Tzu Chi way.

Aruna Project is an impact driven athleisure brand that brings lifelong freedom to the sexually enslaved and enables our customers to be active, build confidence, and create change. By uniting women around the world, we envision a day when every woman is free to choose her own adventure. By mobilizing thousands to take part in Aruna Runs across the US, we can bring freedom to the enslaved through our Training Center in the heart of the brothel system. By offering employment through our Indian Private Limited Company to those who have stepped into freedom, we can sustain their freedom and restore the liberating power of choice. In growing our business we are able to employ more women freed from sex trafficking in the US to create an international sisterhood of women who have overcome

Hi 5 Youth Foundation, USA was founded in the USA to support the work of Hi 5 Youth Foundation, India and to assist in the scaling & expansion of its activities. Hi 5 Youth Foundation, India is a professionally run non-profit organization (Section 8 company in India est. July 2nd, 2015) that conducts FREE basketball coaching & life-skills training to underprivileged boys and girls. The MISSION of the organization is “Changing young lives through play” and we aim to do the same by  Providing underprivileged children (boys and girls) the means, opportunity, and coaching to develop into good basketball players, great teams and empowered youth.  Inculcate the pursuit of excellence through a high quality, multi-year, multi-level program that enables every child /team to experience success.

The Survivor Mitzvah Project (SMP) mission is an urgent humanitarian effort bringing direct and continuous financial aid to elderly and forgotten Holocaust survivors scattered across 9 countries including war-torn Ukraine, who are ill, isolated, alone, and in desperate need of food, medicine, heat, shelter, and some loving kindness. Our primary goal is to ensure that no Holocaust Survivor who has experienced the darkest days of human history ever be hungry, cold, or neglected again. Our secondary goal is to encourage people to work towards a kind and compassionate future by imagining a world without hate. Through education and outreach, we encourage people from all walks of life, all ethnicities, all races, religions, and genders to come together to stand up for each other and stop hatred and violence wherever it takes hold.

International Orphan Care (IOC) provides education, financial support, food assistance, medical care, and resettlement services to orphans, children from impoverished families, refugees, and other vulnerable populations. Our mission is to uplift lives, break the cycle of poverty, and empower individuals to create a better future. International Orphan Care (IOC) is committed to implementing its mission and goals by providing a range of vital services. Our organization focuses on the following key areas: 1. Education: We offer vocational and academic education to orphans, children from poor families, internally displaced families, and refugee families. By empowering these individuals through education, we strive to break the cycle of poverty and provide them with opportunities for a brighter future. 2. Financial Support: IOC provides monthly financial assistance to widows with children and desperately poor families. This support aims to discourage child labor and encourage children's attendance in school, ensuring they have access to essential resources and can focus on their education. 3. Food Distribution: We operate food distribution programs that cater to families without the means to purchase food. By ensuring access to nutritious meals, we alleviate hunger and contribute to the overall well-being of vulnerable populations. 4. Medical Care: IOC offers medical care to orphans and children from impoverished families who lack the resources to afford necessary healthcare services and medicine. Our goal is to improve their health outcomes and provide them with the care they need to thrive. 5. Resettlement Services: We provide essential resettlement services for at-risk refugees, enabling them to safely immigrate to countries where they can find security, attend school, and build productive lives as valuable members of their new communities. 6. Collaboration: IOC actively collaborates with other organizations that share similar goals. By forming partnerships and engaging in Fiscal Sponsorship Agreements, we strengthen our collective impact and amplify our efforts to support vulnerable populations worldwide.

Marc Gold, the founder of the 100 Friends Project, is a philanthropic traveler who aims to provide assistance to some of the most needy people in the poorest parts of the world who are lacking in medical, educational and financial resources. The organization improves these people's quality of life in a number of ways. Sometimes the help comes in the form of financial assistance. Usually this would be a one-time donation but sometimes this can be followed up with further payments. In some circumstances, donations can consist of blankets, medications, food, and other practical everyday items that can significantly improve people's standard of living. The 100 Friends Project has helped people living in poverty and deprivation to set up businesses of their own, get off the streets and into safe housing, benefit from an education, access vaccinations and medical care and brings people hope and the chance of a future. The project also proves what an important and significant difference can be made with very small amounts of money and resources, when it is distributed directly into the hands of those whose needs are the greatest.

All it takes is one storm. PLAN!T NOW was formed in 2004 after Hurricane Ivan, a Category 5 storm, struck the island nation of Grenada, reducing its rain forest to shrubs, removing roofs from 90 percent of homes, and killing dozens–including children. Originally formed as the Grenada Relief Fund, we assisted in recovery projects in the country, furthering the understanding that appropriate preparedness measures can have a significant positive impact on how a community fares during a storm. Through our work we learned this important lesson: Disaster happens when preparation doesn’t. Today PLAN!T NOW advocates for the power of preparedness as we educate, engage and connect people and organizations preparing for and dealing with natural and human-made disasters. Through a range of programs and resources–including funding emergency kits and planning tools for families in need in Mexico and the U.S.–we’re working to expand our reach to make more communities safer, now and for the future.

The Friends of the Drew Forest is an entirely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by environmental leaders from Madison and neighboring towns, dedicated community volunteers and Drew University alumni. Our vision is that the Drew Forest Preserve will be permanently protected as open space through a conservation sale that will strengthen Drew University and its financial future. Instead of selling to a developer, we propose a win-win: If Drew works with Madison Borough to sell this special land for full market value to a conservation buyer, Drew could benefit financially while securing the forest for student and public use. We are dedicated to forming partnerships to: - Protect and sustain the Drew Forest Preserve, 53 biodiverse acres that provide countless benefits to Drew University, Madison Borough, and surrounding communities along with critical wildlife habitat; - Raise awareness about the value of forests in aquifer protection, supporting biodiversity, climate resilience, temperature control, air quality, and quality of life; - Facilitate the enjoyment, understanding, and study of nature.

Global Partners for Development's core belief is that people can achieve the greatest success when they are recognized as capable, responsible, and committed. Partnership is the key to our work. Working closely with grassroots African leaders, Global Partners supports communities that have the drive and initiative to tackle the basic problems of chronic hunger and poverty, but lack access to training and outside resources. Our aim is not to just fix things today, but to help craft solutions that bring self-reliance and positive change for future generations. From the beginning, Global Partners has worked in direct partnership with African community leaders and organizations. Together, we take to the next level the adage, ?It?s better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.? Once a person learns to fish, their obligation is to teach someone else. This is the spirit of Global Partners in action. We work with village and organization leaders that want not only to improve their own lives, but also to create educated, healthy communities and thriving economies to spread benefits worldwide.

Omnis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring communities in crises by establishing health and education programs founded on social responsibility. Our goal is to provide resources necessary for sustainable growth. We believe that the best way to unlock one’s potential is through creating an environment that encourages progress. We started our work in Ukraine to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the families and children affected by unrest in the eastern part of the country. Our short-term initiatives focused on supplying emergency medical aid and organizing educational workshops for physicians to set higher standards for the treatment of the wounded. Our long-term initiatives include projects that provide underprivileged children and youth with access to better education and empower them to realize their full potential. As Omnis Foundation continues to grow and establish itself, we are partnering with the global community to develop and implement programs that help societies overcome challenges they face today. We aspire to equip people with necessary supplies and skills, which will prepare them to take on future adversities that current social, political and economic climates might bring.