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100 People: A World Portrait

Education and research project seeking to represent the complex world community and use of global resources through 100 selected people. The 100 People are nominated by students and visitors to the site.


826 National

A nonprofit organization that provides strategic leadership, administration, and other resources to ensure the success of its network of eight writing and tutoring centers serving children in major US cities.


American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society works to provide information, education and resources for people fighting cancer as well as funding to search for a cure.


Americans for the Arts

Promotes the need for more art education opportunities for children.


Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP)

A nonprofit using the arts to reach young people in need.


Beads for Education

** BEADS for Education is an organization dedicated to improving the status of women in Kenya through women's business development and girls' education.


Bridge the Gap Foundation

** Provides funding to underprivileged communities and traveling volunteers who work to benefit disadvantaged children and abused/threatened animals.


Children of Kathmandu

A nonprofit that provides education, healthcare and living arrangements for the needy children in Kathmandu, Nepal.


Common Cents

We are an educational, not-for-profit organization, which specializes in creating and managing service-learning programs for young people. Our most popular and best known program is the Penny Harvest, the largest child philanthropy program in the United S ...


Enough Project

The Enough Project fights to end genocide and crimes against humanity, focused on areas where some of the world’s worst atrocities occur.


GLSEN

This is the local chapter for the national educational association focusing on the needs of theThe Gay, Lesbian & Straight Community As an Education Network they strive to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardle ...


Harlem's children's zone


Hunts Point Alliance for Children

An organization focused on the needs of the Hunts Point Community in New York City.


Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation

"In 2005, the Joe Torre Safe At Home® Foundation opened its first school-based programming initiative, Margaret's Place, at Hostos-Lincoln Academy, Bronx, NY. Margaret's Place, a tribute to his mom, is a comprehensive program which provides students with ...


Kageno.org

An organization that promotes opportunity and hope for communities in Kenya living in poverty.


Karuna Charitable Foundation

Our programs are guiding and educating through the process of service learning, program creation and philanthropy.


Katelynn's Closet

*Katelynn's Closet is a 501c3 non-profit group that provides new and gently used clothing and basics to children on the Cape and Islands who are in need, and who are ages 4-18.


Kids Helping Kids

extracted from the New York Foundling's newletter: "Kids Helphing Kids", a new program that gives children (and their families) tangible ways to turn their compassionate thoughts into thoughtful action. " Their newsletter gives several examples of h ...


Kids Worldwide

*Kids Worldwide seeks to improve the quality of life for children from disadvantaged backgrounds via a worldwide volunteer program.


Make A Wish Foundation


Miracle Corners of the World

this organization's website if packed full of projects and news...worth a look! extracted from website MCW (Miracle Corners of the World) is a non-profit organization founded in 1999. Our vision is Local Change Through Global Exchange. Our mission i ...


Miracle Corners of the World

this organization's website if packed full of projects and news...worth a look! extracted from website MCW (Miracle Corners of the World) is a non-profit organization founded in 1999. Our vision is Local Change Through Global Exchange. Our mission i ...


Navigatin the Spectrum

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NextStepNet.org

an organization that helps design programs for adolescents and young adults with HIV/Aids and other serious illnesses.


Save the children


Shining Hope for Communities

Provides tuition-free education for girls and holistic community services in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.


The Blinknow Foundation - Kopila Valley Childrens;s Hom...

I created The BlinkNow Foundation, as a vehicle to share my ideas with other young people, especially children in the U.S. I believe that in the blink of an eye, we can all make a difference. —Maggie Doyne BlinkNow is a grass-roots organization workin ...


The Deepak Foundation

*Just recently founded by Kat Kehrt, this non-profit hopes to grow to give children with special needs in developing countries a chance to thrive.


The Greater Chicago Food Depository

Operates not only food pantries for those in need but provides training and other initiatives to break the cycle of poverty.


The Hewlett Foundation

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world.


The ice Cream Run

We are a group of Motorcycle enthusiasts, who have applied this love to helping sick children get better. We hold A motorcycle run each year, in the last weekend of July, in Delaware County, New York.


The Roots of Music

A music program to continue the marching band tradition in New Orleans.


TOMS Shoes

** TOMS Shoes is "a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One." (from website)


Ubuntu Education Fund

Ubuntu Education Fund has developed a comprehensive, peopled-centred response to address the unique needs of our community. We remain committed to providing these services until our community achieves the equality they deserve. We believe strongly in cari ...


UNFPA- United Nations Population Fund

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and pro ...