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The Missionary Society of St. Columban is entrusted by the Holy Father with part of the Church's mission "to spread the Faith and saving work of Christ." (Vat. II) The Society works under the guidance of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and under the leadership of the bishops. We are listed in the U.S. Official Catholic Director published annually by (C)P.J. Kenedy and sons. As such, the Internal Revenue Service recognizes us as a religious not-for-profit corporation, therefore contributions to our work are tax deductible. We employ no outside professional fund-raisers and pay no commissions.

The Volmoed Trust (for Healing and Reconciliation in South Africa) is a retreat and conference centre in Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa. The focus of its mission for the past thirty four years of its existence is reconciliation, focused on racial reconciliation, and reconciliation within families and groups. Volmoed is an Afrikaans word meaning 'full of hopeful courage'. It provides a beautiful, peaceful space in nature, as a container for confronting the difficult issues of race, gender, family conflict, differences of culture or religion or class. This beautiful, peaceful place provides the setting for courageous conversations and difficult dialogues. Many people have found that Volmoed affords them the opportunity ro confront and discover their differences, or their brokenness, and find resolution, wholeness and peace. There are many stories over the years, of reconciliation reached in very challenging situations. Groups and individuals come for training programs, conferences focused on reconciliation, group learnings, wellness retreats and relaxation. It is a very special place, the perfect place for its dynamic Volmoed Youth Leadership Program (VYLTP). This vibrant program is forming a movement of courageous young leaders who ignite transformative justice in their communities, for the planet. The program gathers diverse groups of young leaders age 19-26 years of different races, classes and genders from South Africa and other countries for a residential ten-week program at Volmoed. The mission is to form and train wise, strategic leaders for the future of our communities, our countries and our planet, by creating a safe space of learning through courageous conversations that empowers them to facilitate transformative justice in their own communities and countries.

Their mission is to preserve land for migratory birds and local wildlife.

Our mission is to build dignity through job training and employment.

The mission of the Leelanau Conservancy is to conserve the land, water and scenic character of the Leelanau Peninsula.

Kennebunk Land Trust's mission is to acquire and/or receive parcels of land, easements and funds in order to preserve and protect the natural areas and character of the Kennebunk/Arundel region. Our mission includes promoting conservation and related educational efforts, and collaboration with like-minded organizations.

The mission of Maine Rivers is to protect, restore and enhance the ecological health of Maine's river systems.

Their mission is to operate and maintain the dam, water quality, and navigational safety of Bauneg Beg Lake

Our mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same.

THEIR MISSION: To provide a network of resources, services and support for those in need from our community.

Their mission is conservation and protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles through community education programs and partnered research.

Mission: Develop, implement and disseminate a holistic, contextualized and individualized education capable of fully developing each child's capacities.