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Children's Surgery International is a Minnesota-based, nonprofit volunteer organization that provides specialized medical and surgical services to underprivileged children around the world in a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive manner and promotes in-country self-sufficiency through professional training and support.

The mission of Vision Health International (VHI) is to improve the vision health of medically underserved people in developing countries by providing free-of-charge professional surgical, medical, and educational services at the invitation of the host country. In addition to providing direct patient care, an integral part of VHI's mission is the capacity building of local medical personnel and the transfer of technology to the medical communities of the countries served. Educational activities include directed training of medical personnel in the latest surgical techniques, pre-and post-operative care, specialized oculoplastic instruction, and patient exams. The transfer of technology is accomplished through donations of surplus surgical supplies and equipment to local medical professionals to allow for continuity of care. Please visit VHI's website and view VHI's documentary DVD: www.visionhealth.org/about/video.

1) To provide the LATEST MEDICAL / RESEARCH information and EDUCATION so that they may make wise medical decisions and continue their independence despite their vision. Provide information and research data to the medical and research community so that they may join in our fight against blindness. The AFI International Aniridia Medical Registry and Gene Bank is the main project of our research. 2) To SUPPORT the low vision / blind people born with aniridia and their families who struggle emotionally and financially due to having aniridia. To assist them in accomplishing their dreams and remain independent, self sufficient and a productive member of society. 3) To help fund RESEARCH especially the AFI created program which collects DNA samples, comphrehensive medical questionaires, and clinical photographs to add knowledge to physicians and advance research. Our international faculty of AFI Medical Advisory and Scientific Boards assist us with this program. We also help fund research and patient care services as funds allow and look forward to raising funds to expand our efforts to stop this genetic condition from continuing into future generations.. 4) To further PUBLIC AWARENESS about all the conditions that make up aniridia, and the misconceptions of people who are blind or low vision,

Agape International's mission is to love and care for the poorest of the poor that suffer as a result of the global AIDS crisis. We provide more than 240 children impacted by AIDS a family-style home, nutritious meals, medical care and an education in Hyderabad, India. Please visit our website at www.agapeintl.org to see how Agape is transforming the lives of AIDS orphans from cradle through college.

Mezu International Foundation (MIF) has a long-standing and distinguished history. Its historical origins stem from over 40 years of philanthropy. Until its recent incorporation, Mezu International Foundation has variously sought to facilitate the employment for African local indigenes, educating children and young adults , providing food and basic necessities for orphanages and contributing to the equipping and upkeep of medical facilities, through encouraging Agriculture and production of local fruits and crops. Mezu International Foundation has given small business start-up loans free to numerous locals to begin independent small businesses in trading, farming, craftsmanship, mechanical shops, tailoring, baking business. The Foundation has given free books and tuition scholarships to cover the cost of education from elementary through college for young people in need. MI Foundation has been a leader in the provision of aid to deserving and exceptional students as well as low-income students for higher education. Specifically, Our Lady’s Food Kitchen was established in 2004 to provide food and aid to families in need. It is expanding its mission by providing economic independence to women through trade and business ventures. Medical Missions are undertaken during which US trained physicians, pharmacists and several volunteers provide free physicals, clinical care and medications to local inhabitants in eastern Nigeria. Since 2007, a Maternal Child Division was inaugurated to provide support in the area of prenatal care for women with high risk pregnancies and provide aid to neonatal intensive care units in need. Also the Foundation seeks to create awareness and educate the masses through programs that promote ways to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Articles of clothing and food have also been provided to communities and individuals that are less privileged in Eastern Nigera. In 2012, Mezu International Foundation, in order to be better able to provide more effective aid to more needy people and expand its outreach beyond borders, obtained a non-profit status. Currently, the Foundation is using Eastern Nigeria as a model to promote its programs in the areas of education, good health care and economic empowerment in Africa.

The mission of Health Talents International is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through teaching and healing ministries.

International Relief Teams alleviates the suffering caused by poverty and disaster --in the United States and around the world.

International Children's Care is dedicated to the care, education, and spiritual growth of orphaned and vulnerable children in underdeveloped countries.

ServLife International propels reconciliation and justice by building global community to plant churches, care for children and fight poverty.

RISE International builds primary schools in rural Angola to educate children, empower communities and contribute to the rebuilding of the country.

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.

Global Action International is a partnership of people whose mission is to make a difference in this world. We combine humanitarian and spiritual assistance by working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God. Global Action International partners with organizations and like minded people throughout the world.