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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) was founded in 1981 by a group of U.S. journalists determined to help secure greater press freedom for colleagues abroad threatened by repressive governments and other enemies of independent journalism. CPJ has become a vitally important institution to journalists and news organizations around the world. We have a highly specialized brief: CPJ is the only organization in the United States devoted solely to reporting and responding to attacks on individual journalists and to other specific press freedom violations throughout the world. We pride ourselves on the detail and accuracy of our information, and on our capacity for quick and effective action.

Women for Women International provides women survivors of war, civil strife, and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting civil societies. We're changing the world, one woman, at a time.

Raise the consciousness of the world community about the challenges of the Congo and provide support to Congolese institutions in bringing about peaceful and lasting change. Friends of the Congo envisions a peaceful and prosperous Congo wherein Congolese are able to fulfill their enormous human and natural potential.

Our mission is to develop new ideas and implement new solutions to address the short and long-term threats to elephant survival, providing them a new future free of cruelty and death at the hands of humans. Our unique approach of developing communities that will end poaching and illegal trafficking, implementing humane economies within host countries and by creating non-invasive research facilities, we will bring transformational change to this epic struggle while bettering the lives of the indigenous population and the host government. The Elephant Project will create self-sustaining and self-funding sanctuaries and communities reducing the need to constantly fundraise for the project. This project is designed to be a model that can be used all over the world to protect endangered species, better the economies of the host country, provide skills training, jobs, healthcare and educational opportunities for the indigenous population.

To ensure American competitiveness in a flat world by leading and supporting the national effort to expand U.S. capability through increasing the number of successful African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.

Mission The mission of Jovial Concepts is to aid the world in a sustainable and non-violent future. Vision To promote peace by providing children and the general public with education and resources. We support our local and global communities through annual events and service learning projects.

A world in which no girl or woman is bought or sold. They end sex-trafficking by preventing inter-generational prostitution. Apne Aap provides education, legal support, gov’t IDs and access to welfare as well as to income generating programs to at-risk and prostituted women and children.

Invisible Children exists to end violence and exploitation in our world's most isolated and vulnerable communities. We work alongside Central African leaders to create innovative programs that connect isolated communities and equip them to prevent and recover from violent conflict.

The Tor Project is organized and operated exclusively for scientific, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including (a) to develop, improve and distribute free, publicly available tools and programs that promote free speech, free expression, civic engagement and privacy rights online; (b) to conduct scientific research regarding, and to promote the use of and knowledge about, such tools, programs and related issues around the world; (c) to educate the general public around the world about privacy rights and anonymity issues connected to Internet use; and (d) to carry out and conduct such other activities related to the stated mission.

The Bernasol Educational Foundation is driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision-making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high-quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all our pursuits. We want to inspire success through principles, education and mentoring. Providing economic opportunities and help develop sustainable communities. Our purpose is to provide resources to creative but overlooked individuals. Those who are trained will train others and continue the cycle to transform other lives, changing the entire nation and eventually the world.

Gender Justice's mission is to advance gender equity through the law. Founded in Minnesota, Gender Justice has expanded our work across the Upper Midwest to be responsive to the needs we see in our communities and our clients’ cases. It is never the wrong time to fight for people’s rights. We envision a world where everyone can thrive regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Step by step, we’re creating that world by dismantling legal, structural, and cultural barriers that contribute to gender inequity. We work to ensure that people of all genders have a meaningful right to bodily autonomy, safety, health, and opportunity.

Re:Gender, formerly National Council for Research on Women, works to end gender inequity and discrimination against girls and women by exposing root causes and advancing research-informed action. Working with multiple sectors and disciplines, we are shaping a world that demands fairness across difference.