Organizations

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues- Individual and foundation members seek to increase philanthropic resources to US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations. Lists pu… Associated Grant Makers Associated Grant Makers- Regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations with giving programs, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Provides information on … Regional Association of Washington [DC] Grantmakers Regional Association of Washington [DC] Grantmakers- Describes best practices, available training and education, and research on regional giving trends, with list of member founda… Geekcorps Geekcorps- Non-profit organization working to expand internet use in emerging nations. Includes newsletters and information on volunteering. MBAs Without Borders MBAs Without Borders- Empowering entrepreneurs by matching them with talented MBAs to build poverty-alleviating business solutions. Information on projects and how to get involved. ACORD ACORD- An international non-governmental organisation which works alongside some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in remote and conflict-affected parts of Africa. Clinton Global Initiative Clinton Global Initiative- Helping meet the challenges of global interdependence by focusing on economic empowerment; health security and HIV/AIDS; racial, ethnic and religious re… Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Overseas Development Institute (ODI)- ODI aims to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement o… Center for Conscious Evolution Center for Conscious Evolution- A resource hub for fostering greater cooperation and coherence within the global movement toward positive change. Includes articles, training, even… Practical Action Practical Action- A sustainable development corporation whose mission is to build the technical skills of poor people in developing countries, enabling them to improve the quality… Barrons.com - The 25 Best Givers Barrons.com - The 25 Best Givers- Profiles of the key donors around the world, developed by Barron's with Global Philanthropy Group, a top consulting firm. World Bicycle Relief World Bicycle Relief- Charity specializing in large-scale, comprehensive bicycle programs by providing supply chain management, technical knowledge and logistics expertise to pove… Worldhope International Worldhope International- Faith based relief and development organization alleviating suffering and injustice through education, enterprise and community health. World Hope International - Canada World Hope International - Canada- A Canadian charity. The website has details of projects. World Care World Care- Independent non-profit organization that is dedicated to raise consciousness in education, health, environmental and community service arenas both locally and internat… Women for Women International Women for Women International- Non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to financial, educational, and interpersonal support of women survivors of war, poverty and injustice. The Water Project The Water Project- Bringing clean, safe water to villages in Africa and India with water wells, filters and other water projects. Information on programs and how to get involved. Third World Network Africa Third World Network Africa- A non-governmental organisation which carries out research and advocacy on issues of social and economic policy that advances the needs and interests o… Take to the Hills Take to the Hills- Organization that collects and distributes warm clothes, school supplies and basic medical supplies to the Sierra Madre mountains of Northern Mexico. Population Services International Population Services International- Nonprofit organization which seeks to increase the availability of health and population control products/services in low-income areas of the wo… Panos Institute London Panos Institute London- Panos produces information for media on global development issues with a developing world perspective. It provides news, radio programs, briefings on topic… Padre Luis Jayme International Outreach Padre Luis Jayme International Outreach- Provides material goods such as blankets, bulk food, medical supplies, clothing and toys to missions, orphanages and other Mexican and int… Operation USA Operation USA- Assists developing communities here and abroad in addressing problems relating to natural and man-made disasters and chronic poverty through the creation of sustain… The ONE Campaign The ONE Campaign- An effort to rally Americans to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. List of member organizations, articles on their issues, ways to help, and… Mir Pace International Mir Pace International- Provides disaster relief and on-going development activities to restore the self-sufficiency and livelihoods. Microloan Foundation Microloan Foundation- This registered charity lends small sums of money - typically less than £100 - to enable some of the poorest people in developing countries to build a better… Mercy Corps Mercy Corps- Focuses on disaster response, sustainable economic development, health services, and emergency and natural disaster relief. Maharashtra Foundation Maharashtra Foundation- Nonprofit organization coordinating and sending donations to charitable institutions in India. Also, active in the U.S. providing food for the homeless. Light Up The World Light Up The World- Trains and equips social and non-government organizations to install low cost, low energy WLED (white light emitting diodes) lighting in areas that traditional… LifeNets LifeNets- An international relief organization, includes updates on aiding child radiation victims following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl.