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Brother, Help Thyself Inc. (BHT) is a community based organization that provides financial and other support to non-profit organizations serving the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. metro area. Brother, Help Thyself was founded in 1978 by four gay motorcycle clubs and is one of the first organizations in the United States to provide funding for LGBTQ health, cultural, and social services. The first fund drive by the capital area board of leather and Levi motorcycle clubs raised $4,518. BHT was formed to award that grant to the gay men’s vd clinic which was having financial difficulties at that time. During the past 38 years, we have raised and distributed over $3 million to more than 130 groups in our community. Brother Help Thyself raises funds throughout the year and then disburses direct and matching funds, partners with grantees on fundraisers and other events, acts as a clearinghouse for donated goods and services, and serves as an information resource to the LGBTQ community.

The Children's Radio Foundation (CRF) uses radio training and broadcast to create opportunities for youth dialogue, participation, leadership, and active citizenship. Through giving youth the tools and skills to produce radio, young people are mobilized to engage in productive dialogue about the issues they face, and work together to improve their lives and communities. With 74 youth radio projects across six African countries, CRF works with radio stations and CBOs to create local platforms for discussion, information sharing, social engagement, and action. Our reporters take on issues that resonate with youth in their community, including but not limited to children's rights, sexual reproductive health and rights, power dynamics in teenage relationships, gender norms and stereotypes, HIV and AIDS-related issues, climate change, and the environment. Speaking in local languages and in a youth-friendly style, they interview community members, host debates, and bring out local perspectives. Their reporting projects, broadcasts, and outreach activities are geared to generate discussion about issues facing youth.

Since 1983 Children's Place has offered a wide range of flexible, accessible, FREE early learning & family support programs. Today we serve over 2000 families from 11 different locations in central west Toronto. Programs include: family drop-ins, child development activities focusing on & exploring senses & developing motor skills, occasional childcare, community outreach, family literacy, food & nutrition support, parent & caregiver support & education, peer contact & mutual support, play & recreation, health & safety promotion, information about & referrals to other resources, toy & book lending. Our staff and volunteers are able to communicate in different languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Somali, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu & Italian. Participants include: young children 0 to 6, parents, expectant parents, very young parents, parents/caregivers/children with special needs, grandparents, nannies & home providers, newcomer & immigrant families.

"Talobeeg Foundation is dedicated to fostering the wellbeing of the Somali community by delivering impactful technical services, mobilizing resources, and promoting inclusive governance. Through our commitment to quality education, TVET, youth empowerment, civic engagement, sports, and recreational games, we strive to enhance the overall quality of life. We actively engage in conflict mitigation through dialogue, offering alternative employment opportunities for youth, and addressing desperate livelihood options. Our focus extends to inclusive governance, stabilization, peacebuilding, and democratization, contributing to a society where individuals thrive and communities flourish. We are unwavering in our dedication to health, HIV/AIDS advocacy, sustainable food security, climate resilience, local economic development, and social safety nets. Additionally, our involvement in research and technical services aims to drive innovation and positive change. Embracing cross-cutting themes such as gender, FGM, protection, human rights, and WASH, we work towards creating lasting positive impacts on the community and fostering sustainable development."

Founded in 2006, Share the Care is a leading enterprise youth volunteer service platform and hub organization in China, serving thousands Domestic and foreign enterprises and millions white-collar employees in the FESCO system. Share the Care has been paying attention to and helping vulnerable children for a long time. It is a major actor in the field of educational assistance for rural and urban children with special needs. Its work direction involves four fields, namely rural education, environmental protection, health and sanitation and art. The network of volunteer service projects and public welfare resources covers the whole country. So far, it has launched more than 300 Chinese and foreign enterprises to carry out more than 600 public welfare projects and voluntary service activities in 200 rural schools in seven provinces and cities, involving more than 15.7 million employees of enterprises and volunteers of university students and benefiting nearly 1,300,000 rural teachers and students. Mission: To give every child a fair chance for education

In a world that has enough food, medicine and technology, it is sad to see children still living in poverty, abuse and neglect. That is why Ashid K. Bahl founded the Society, to show people that we can make a difference by helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Locally, we have helped with specialized medical treatments, equipment and medicine not covered by our health care system and not accessible due to financial constraints. Special needs children have gained access to specialized walkers, van and porch lifts, communication devices, food, clothing, playgrounds, and the Annual Santa’s Express. Internationally, we have helped with water wells, educational supplies, toys, and have been able to build & support several orphanages and schools. 90% of our funding comes in the form of private and corporate donations. Our Society is 99% volunteer based, which keeps our administrative costs low and hence that money raised can be best spent helping children.

Soaring high since 1981, Owl has provided a nurturing environment and we are now welcoming second and third generations of children into our care. Owl has grown to seven centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, serving over 1000 children each day! Our vision, mission, values, beliefs, and accomplishments have all contributed to our success as being a leader in providing quality care for children 3 months to 10 years of age. With Owl’s friendly staff, nutritious snacks/lunches prepared on-site, and outdoor activities twice per day, it’s no wonder we have a strong reputation in the communities we serve. Our registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) use play-based learning to maximize each child's developmental potential. Play-based learning builds upon children's natural inclination to make sense of the world through play. The six primary areas of learning are; Creativity/innovation, Health & physical activity, Language, Numeracy, Personal and social development, and Science.

Interpreta Natura is a non-governmental, non-profit association, registered in the Autonomous Registry of Associations, territorial unit of Valencia, First section with the number CV-01-056009-V, dedicated to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage through interpretive techniques. For this, we support any kind of person who has a good idea or who is passionate about any subject with the aim that they can be realized at a professional and personal level through a committed and sustainable work. Our main Mission is to give meaning to natural and cultural features so that they are loved and preserved. Our Vision: To be a reference for people and institutions in terms of communication, education and interpretation of heritage and thus encourage respect and conservation of it. To defend all manifestations of heritage, both natural and cultural. To form an educated generation that respects natural resources and is informed about the importance of respecting natural and cultural features. To develop innovative projects and provide quality services. Establish itself as a benchmark land stewardship entity through the ForestLab project. To build an open, efficient, flexible and transparent organization formed by highly qualified professionals and volunteers. To achieve a stable, balanced and sustainable financing, committed to the territory. To seek continuous innovation and improvement of our services. To improve the quality of life of our members, as well as their continuous training. Improve the health of all citizens through food health strategies and reconnection with nature. We believe that collaboration and networking, respecting our principles and values, are the most effective way to work and achieve our mission. Our values and attitudes: Commitment: Involvement with the entity, the natural and cultural heritage and the social and environmental surroundings of the territories. Educational: Promote through education individual and collective changes to reduce the impact on heritage and the planet in general. Solidarity: Commitment to improve the living conditions of young people and the population of disadvantaged rural territories. Tolerance: Acceptance and respect for differences. Equality: Equal opportunities for all people, respecting differences. Interculturality: Coexistence, exchange and learning between cultures. Sustainability: Search for balance in all territories between environmental, social and economic aspects. Transparency: Facilitating access to information for associates, volunteers, institutions and beneficiaries. Social transformation: Active and participative citizenship. Independent and secular: Not linked to any political party, economic group, or religious denomination.

Mission: Helping young writers, actors and artists to realize, develop and improve their talents. The objectives: 1. Promoting and developing the cultures of South Sudan. 2. Making the South Sudanese culture known to the rest of Africa and world as well. 3. Bringing artist (writers, painters) together. 4. Supporting young talented people (short stories writers, poets and poetess, painters, actors and tale writers) by improving and shaping their talent. 5. Printing and publish the works of artists and writers. 6. Preaching the culture of peace among the citizen. 7. Using the culture as a tool to bring unity among the citizen. 8. Supporting acculturation between different/diverse cultures. 9. Organizing arts competition (short stories, tale and painting). 10. Making forums and seminars about culture, arts and development. 11. Empowers women, help children and support the artists. 12. Campaigning for civic education about (health, peace and tolerance). 13. Using the Arts and Culture for social development. 14. Forming cultural centers in all provinces of South Sudan.

Indian Metis Christian Fellowship supports people through personal development. Individual and group activities are developed through participation. Some important activities are made possible by the contribution of staff from other agencies such as Circle Project, Four Directions Health, North Central Community Association and local churches. Community Activities • Morning Drop-in (open at 9:00 AM, Tuesday to Friday) • Prayer Circle (9:30 AM, Tuesday to Friday) • Soup & Bannock (Wednesday noon) • Chimatawa Volunteer program • Computer Club (10:00 AM) • Family Breakfast (Saturday mornings) • Pastoral Counselling and Referrals • Community Sharing Time (10:00 AM, Thursday) • Special Events Chimatawa Family Youth Activities • After-school drop-in (3:00 – 5:00 PM, Tues. – Fri.) • Literacy & Learning (3:30 – 5:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday • Devotion & Dining Hour (5:00 – 6:00 PM) • Chimatawa Dance Troupe • Craft, and recreational activities • Chimatawa Bicycle Recycle

Art Aids Art promotes education, health, and sustainable economic development through the arts in South Africa. Founded in 2003 by educators, we serve adults and children in Khayelitsha, a township near Cape Town. Residents of Khayelitsha, a township created by the forcible relocation of Black South Africans during the apartheid regime, face a daily struggle for survival due to extreme poverty, substandard living conditions, and high rates of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS. To address these challenges, Art Aids Art established eKhaya eKasi (“Home in the ‘Hood”) Art and Education Centre. eKhaya eKasi houses several small business pilot projects, a rooftop vegetable garden, an art boutique, children’s after school activities, and an extensive children’s multicultural library. With our U.S. office based in Altadena, California, Art Aids Art’s American activities focus on educating the public about South African culture and the HIV/AIDS crisis through presentations at schools and community centers, and at home-based beadwork fundraisers. Each year, we lead an intergenerational group of volunteers to Cape Town, home of our South African headquarters, to provide services through our own programs and in collaboration with participating South African organizations.

The Artolution is a community-based public art organization that seeks to ignite positive social change through creative, participatory and collaborative art making. We facilitate projects around the world that connect diverse peoples in order to address challenges that they face daily and in the future and to develop common social objectives. Our projects bring together children, youth, families, artists, educators and community groups. Our founding objective is to address critical issues related to conflict, trauma, and social marginalization by cultivating sustainable initiatives that promote reconciliation, healing and community empowerment. Our process empowers artists, youth, and communities to be agents of positive social change, explore critical societal issues, and create opportunities for constructive dialogue. Artolution collaborative art projects engage youth and communities that have faced social exclusion and trauma, including refugees, street youth, the incarcerated, people with physical and mental disabilities, and young people living in areas of violent conflict or extreme poverty. These projects have been organized and facilitated in partnership with local artists and educators, grassroots community groups, schools, religious centers, museums and international institutions in over 20 countries across Latin America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, Europe and South Asia. We utilize visual public art mediums such as mural art and community sculpture, as well as street performance genres including dance, theatre, and music. In our workshops, participants explore important community issues. Supported by us, they collectively decide on the subject and content of the artistic production, culminating in the collaborative creation of works of public art. Through this process, we emphasize the building of positive relationships among participants, skill-building, the sharing of knowledge and the encouragement of community creative activism.