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The Oldman Watershed Council, or OWC, is a community-based, not-for-profit that works with everyone to find practical solutions to environmental challenges that impact us all. People depend on a healthy environment but we also need a healthy economy and we have social and cultural needs too. Everything is connected so we must work together to make trade-offs, solve problems, plan for the future and have the quality of life we want right now. It takes time and effort to work collaboratively but OWC is building a new way of managing our water and land where we all do our part, work together and think long term. We believe it's worth the investment.

Lansing Co-operative Nursery School offers: •A rich learning environment within a warm, nurturing atmosphere. •Low teacher/child ratios which allow for more one-on-one attention. •Developmentally appropriate curriculum which challenges individual children's interests and abilities. •A fun, friendly morning Nursery School program. •An innovative half day or full day preschool program. •A creative, stimulating Kindergarten program. •Quality programs implemented by qualified ECE teachers. •Creative arts, science, water/sand play, stories, cognitive activities, music, cooking, field trips, snack provided and more. •An opportunity to be directly involved in your child's early education. •New indoor & outdoor facilities designed specifically for pre-school children.

Since 1993, ACCES has been working with Kenyan partners to provide educational opportunities in the Kakamega Region of Western Province. We have provided post-secondary scholarships for over 1,300 Kenyans to study in Kenyan universities and colleges. We operate 8 primary schools serving over 1,300 pupils. We also support an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign that has reached more than 20,000 people, small business training and loans, organic agricultural training, adult education, community health services, water wells, and secondary school education. ACCES guarantees that 100% of donations dedicated to programs will be used on those programs - our modest administration costs are covered through special board initiatives.

SOS depends on community volunteers and community contributions to help protect, preserve and enhance the Seine River Environment through education, awareness and hands-on participation. Your contribution assists SOS in enabling all citizens to reconnect with their local environment. The Goals of Save Our Seine: 1. Preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment & heritage resource of the Seine River. 2. Restore & repair features of the environment that have been degraded. 3. Improve water level, flow & quality 4. Raise the public's awareness of all aspects of the Seine River 5. Improve the environmental behavior of private industry, governments and the general public 6. Improve appropriate public access along the Seine River (by low-impact nature trail & by canoe)

The Society members are working hard to create a new Arts & Culture complex at the lake which has become a destination for visitors and locals alike. Phase one includes a visitors welcome centre, artisans gallery, interpretive centre for the nature park, and some office/meeting and performance space. A Solar Aquatics System for processing waste water provides an unique facility to educate the public about biological treatment of waste, using natural systems. In the second phase there will be creative spaces for glass blowing, wood working, pottery, and other facilities which require special equipment for artisans to create their original pieces, plus educational spaces with resident and/or guest artists and craftspeople teaching classes. An outside amphitheater for performances will complete this phase

VISION To establish endurable modalities to improve the lives of the vulnerable population in conflict and disaster-affected areas through peace building and promotion of social-cultural and socio-economic multiplicity. MISSION Strive to inform and transform vulnerable population in conflict and disaster-affected areas through provision of humanity services towards sustainable development with focus on Holistic Education, Youth Empowerment, peace building, psychosocial support, games and sports, Food Supplements to Malnourished, Agricultural-Farming and economic empowerment. CORE VALUES All members of BC Global shall individually and collectively uphold to the common vision, mission and objective through A- Cohesion B- Inclusiveness C- Participation D- Transparency E- Integrity F- Commitment G- Professionalism H- Accountability OBJECTIVES 11.1.1 To promote environmental protection through recovery of ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. 11.1.2 To develop strong livelihood initiatives for community’s transformation. 11.1.3 To enhance the development of peaceful communities, less violent society through peacebuilding, education and development of interpersonal skills for handling relationships and conflict management constructively. 11.1.4 To improve the quality of life of young people by facilitating their access to resources needed for their socio-economic development. 11.1.5 To promote education by focusing on inclusive learning, capacity building and technical support. 11.1.6 To boost the capacity of persons with disabilities by providing for their physical, social and economic rehabilitation. 11.1.7 To promote counseling, raising awareness on health issues including corona virus, H.P B, HIV/AIDS awareness 11.2.4 Education i. Capacity building trainings for local communities-based education committees such as the Parents and Teachers Association, School Management Committees on their roles and responsibilities in primary and secondary schools in the refugee settlements and selected schools host community District. ii. Provision of scholastic materials for the pupils and teaching aids to the teachers to enhance learning for improved numeracy and reading thus achieving increased literate rate among refugee children and students in the settlements and host community schools. iii. Provide sanitary kits and towels for girl child enrolled in schools in the settlements and host community schools to increase enrolment and retention and education cycle completion. iv. Construction of makeshift and permanent classrooms and latrines in schools to create a better learning environment in the schools. v. Lobby for provision of furniture for pupils and teachers in primary and secondary schools in the settlements and selected host community schools. vi. Establishment of school gardens for learning and food security purposes. This will target schools with adequate land for agriculture. vii. Lobby and build partnership for school feeding program for the primary and secondary schools. viii. Lobby for the facilitation of life skills training for youth and women through community of practice approach where the learners are attached to practical learning in tailoring centers, garages, carpentry workshops, welding and metal fabrication workshops and block laying grounds. Challenges : Inadequate learning spaces, Inadequate qualified teachers, No alternative learning due to the pandemic, and No strategic plan or policy to ensure the return of the children to learning Water and sanitation I. Carry out periodic water and sanitation surveys for up-to-date data for intervention measures. II. Clean water, sanitation & hygiene promotion. III. Participate in the annual sanitation week through sensitization meetings by organization an annual water and sanitation dialogue. IV. Create awareness in the settlements, rural and urban host communities on good health and hygiene practices to ensure healthy and good public health in the community. V. Advocate and lobby for safe water sources and clean water use for human use and other domestic chores. VI. Organize and participate in the organization of world water day 11.2.3 Health, nutrition and behavioral change i. Promote and facilitate maternal health through sensitizations, linkages and support to manage mothers in labor. ii. Disseminate public health education through the use of different media and languages for improved health seeking behavior. iii. Promote and facilitate voluntary HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other sexually transmitted Infections. iv. Construct, equip and operationalize trauma centers to rehabilitate trauma victims in the refugee population and host communities. v. Organize sensitization meetings through radio talk-shows, face to face meetings and forum plays on trauma healing methods. vi. Organize dialogues on dangers of drug, substance abuse, drug substance business, its effects and document the discussions for future sharing. vii. Promote use of community-led health initiative for increased latrine use in the refugee settlements and host communities to achieve reduction in open defecation. viii. Facilitate a referral mechanism for trauma victims among refugees and host communities for better management of the victims. ix. Conduct settlement and host community reproductive health clinics for refugees and host communities in West Nile. x. Organize trainings and dialogues on road safety. Challenges: Incapacitated health units, scarcity of drugs and medical equipment, inadequate healthcare personnel, Distanced healthcare units/centers from other bomas, and Tsetse flies infestation 11.2.2 Agriculture and Farming, Activities under livelihood i. Improve equitable and sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Jebel Lado Payam and refugee’s camps in Northern Uganda with a particular focus on the empowerment of women and young men. ii. Support smallholder farmers with microloans to improve food security. iii. Empower and resilient agricultural producers capable of adapting to climate change and supplying products of high quality and in quality to access formal markets. iv. Formation and training of community-based farmer on extension agricultural training that involved agricultural mechanization engineering, group management, record keeping and meeting management. These groups shall target women, youth and the engendered groups with a mix of all males, female across age, ability and status. v. Training of refugee and host community farmers on good agricultural practices and climate smart agriculture and livestock farm management. This is intended to maximize output quality and reduce on input wastage and ensure operation on optimal capacity. vi. Promotion of urban and green house vegetable farming in main towns to increase access to home grown vegetables. Common and easily obtainable and cheap planting materials such as old tyres, old buckets and sacks to mention. vii. Carry out qualitative and quantitative baseline surveys on food security, agricultural needs, agricultural input prices to inform the stakeholders with credible and an updated information. viii. Carry out livestock vaccination and treatment against common livestock diseases and outbreaks that require emergency response. ix. Emergency farm kit distribution including seeds, tools and fishing gears to the affected communities. Water resources Water resources in South Sudan comprise two main sources rainfall and River Nile which falls from Uganda. Rainfall in South Sudan decreases from the South to the North. The country suffers from many ecological crises such as a chronic shortage of freshwater over the country, drought, and desertification in the higher east part of the country. Rural South Sudanese are forced off their land by changing landscapes and a lack of agricultural production. Demand for water is increasing, but its availability to the country’s inhabitants remains low. BC Global Source of Funding: Most of the farmers in South Sudan have low levels of saving where microfinance institutions lack credit to loan the farmers. We are seeking a source of funds for agriculture and farming to improve the socio-economic status of the local communities. 11.2.5 Peace building i. Carry out sensitization meetings on land use and peaceful coexistence for sustainable production. ii. Recruit and train community and settlement-based peace ambassadors to carry out routine peace building messages. iii. Establish local community-based radio powered with battery to amplify story telling by refugees and host communities’ messages. iv. Initiate and facilitate peace promotion meetings among refugees, host communities, local governments and service providers. v. Form and facilitate inclusive school level peace clubs to organize school plays, peace messages during activities in the schools. Inclusion: There is a need for intervention from both government organizations and other development partners to ensure that these communities are supported. Posted by: Francis Limbe, The President of BC Global www.bcgfederation.org info@bcgfederation.org Tel.: (909)618-8336

Les Scouts francophones located in Coquitlam, Victoria & Kamloops, provide the youth with: A French exposure to, and knowledge of, many indoor and outdoor activities such as: wilderness survival, compass reading and orientation, map reading,etc. Development of personal skills and abilities such as: leadership, team work, presentation skills, and creative skills. A sense of community service and responsibility; an understanding of human dignity, respect, and confidence in themselves and their role in the community. Personal discipline; setting progressive personal goals and objectives, meeting challenges and celebrating their successes. Basic training in specific areas such as: canoeing, first-aid, water safety, etc. Exposure to our French heritage and a chance to communicate in French with senior and retired Scout members. Indoor and outdoor camping, excursions, survival camps, outings, Camporees, Jamborees and adventures for all.

HATN works with communities in Mali, West Africa, and in Bolivia, South America. Among our recent activities are: - construction of two community health centers/hospitals and related support (financial, equipment, medical know-how); - implementing free medical/dental clinics and check-ups; - construction of a maternity centre and related support; - support of 3 schools with two more school construction projects in progress; - implementation of numerous water filtration systems, public latrines and educational programs on hygiene/sanitation practices; and, - education programs on irrigation and livestock management. A volunteer-based organization having no employees, HATN has been able to achieve low administration costs without sacrificing organizational effectiveness. In 2012, administration costs were less than 5% of total expenditures. To learn more, please visit www.hatn.org.

The Amala Foundation inspires the diverse youth of the world to live in unity, serve compassionately and lead peacefully. All of our youth programs are a place for empowerment and healing. Many of the youth we serve, including refugee and immigrant children, have experienced extreme poverty, child labor, gang violence, abuse and neglect; many have witnessed the atrocities of war and have literally run for their lives; many have been uprooted from their native cultures and struggle to integrate into an entirely foreign world. We provide a safe space for these youth to heal, express themselves, share their stories and connect with a loving and supportive community. The Amala Foundation is involved in a number of local, national, and international humanitarian service projects. Camp Indigo was started in 2002 and is now in its 13th year of offering a week-long day camp experience to Austin area children ages 4-12. Camp Mana, now in its eighth year, offers a similar experience over two days in Hawaii. Our One Village Project, including the Global Youth Peace Summit, is in its 7th year and serves more than 150 local, immigrant, international and refugee youth each year. Our Young Artists in Service program provides free art instruction to at-risk children in addition to creating inspiring murals at places like the Austin Children’s Shelter. The Gui Village Living Water Program was a humanitarian service project we successfully completed in 2005, installing two water wells in a Nigerian village, saving 3,500 people (including 2,000 children) from disease. Our partnership with the Bhatti Mines School in Delhi, India helps ensure 200 Indian children a day are receiving an education instead of being forced into child labor.

ANE supports Navajo Elder weavers living at or below poverty level in remote areas of UT and AZ reservations. We help them sell their rugs online and at rug shows so they get full value and sell more. We provide humanitarian aid to Elders who are too disabled to support themselves.  Each Spring and Fall volunteers pack and deliver food and supplies to 11 areas of reservation in community gatherings called Food Runs.  For the annual November Deer Valley Rug Show ANE brings Elder weavers and their family to Park City, provides for their lodging and food, and all of the money from the sale of their rugs goes to the weavers.  Elders in the program are 75-109 years old, many do not speak English, many heat with wood and do not have running water in their homes.

We strive to contribute to a world where urban and rural communities take responsible care of their environment, work consciously to conserve and protect natural resources in sustainable ways, and preserve historical assets and heritage for the benefit of future generations. Our mission is three-pronged. Conservation: Create significant and sustainable environmental change, specifically focusing on climate change, water conservation, food security, waste recycling, sustainable energy, preservation of endangered fauna and flora and greening projects that incorporate poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods. Education: Increase capacity and expertise of the southern African environment community, by transferring skills, providing mentorship and building supportive networks for the development and sustainability of the environment sector. Innovation: Use modern technology (e.g. GIS) capacity to enhance conservation efforts and to pioneer socio-ecological approaches to protected area management.

Rated as the #1 Attraction in Nova Scotia for 2011 on Tripadvisor, the world class Historic Gardens is a 17 acre horticultural paradise located in historic Annapolis Royal, the first permanent European settlement in North America (1605). Historically themed areas tell the story of Nova Scotia settlement from an agricultural and horticultural perspective, showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. These core gardens are linked by paths through many other display areas featuring plant collections, garden art, water features and natural areas. Connecting pathways look westward over dykelands, evocative of a way of life centuries ago. One of the most magnificent of the collections, by any standards, is the Rose Collection which has more than 270 cultivars. With thousands of colourful and fragrant blossoms, it is the largest rose collection in the Maritime region.