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The Trans-Himalayan Aid Society (TRAS), formerly the Tibetan Refugee Aid Society, is a Vancouver-based non-profit international development organization that seeks to improve the health and education of children and youth in Tibet, Nepal and northern India, working with local partners in the region. TRAS holds no political or religious affiliations, and assists communities on the basis of humanitarian need.

The Access Communications Children’s Fund is a registered charity operated through Access Communications Co-operative Limited to provide assistance to children and youth in need across Saskatchewan. The charity focuses funding efforts in areas which support the following children's needs: health and well being, education and literacy, crime prevention and pathways out of poverty.

A community foundation is a local non-profit organization run by local volunteer representatives. Every year, fund management revenues are re-affected toward the financial assistance of a wide range of organizations operating in fields such as arts and culture, education, environment, health and youth. The capital raised remains untouched and only the interests are distributed to give a hand to the community.

The main focus of Okala’s work is the health and education of the village children, and the urgent medical needs of the villagers. Through continued sponsorship with Okala Foundation, the children receive a hot lunch every school day, all necessary school supplies needed for the year, plus a mosquito net to help reduce the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

To provide an equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education. Vision: Empowering the Student Body to Creatively Transform the Way the World Perceives Individuals with Disabilities.Mottos:* Creating successful contributing citizens through the arts, health, & wellness.* Lifelong equitable collegiate experience through exposure, education, & friendship.* Showcase Ability!

Medical Mercy Canada (MMC) is a registered, non-governmental, non-religious, charitable organization. It provides medical supplies and education, as well as, social & wellness programs to Burmese refugees, impoverished Ukraine villagers and to the people of Nepal. Projects include homes for the elderly, health & dental clinics, schools, sanitation, and medic training, agricultural programs for orphans, and women's education.

The AN7GC began disbursing funds in June 2000. We provide grants for 39 Anishinabek Nation communities and the approximate 60,000 citizens of those communities. The goal of the AN7GC is to improve the quality of life of Anishinabek Nation citizens by providing a source of funding in times of crisis as well as aid in the areas of Culture, Education, Health, Social, Youth, Elders, and Emergency & Disaster Relief.

USAY is an organization that is based a peer mentorship model. We are 100% governed by urban Aboriginal youth to create an organization that is for youth by youth. We are, therefore, uniquely positioned to offer programs that directly impact Aboriginal youth because we are in direct contact with our target demographic. Our programs range from recreation and health and wellness to arts and expression.

The DJ DEMP Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Tallahassee, Florida. We transform the lives of at-risk youth through education and advocacy. We help at-risk youth identify bullying and prevent bullying through positive problem-solving. We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is to provide a creative learning environment for youth with a particular emphasis on problem solving and youth development to prevent bullying. Our anti-bullying program focuses on eradicating bullying, ridiculing, teasing, and harassment in school. Bullying has a serious and lasting negative effect on the mental health and overall well-being of youth. We work to combat the negative outcomes of bullying, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and poor social performance. Our program centers on aiding students in identifying what bullying is and helping parents train their children on how to recognize bullying and stand up to bullies. We focus on social-emotional learning. We use music to address social issues. Music is an effective tool for supporting students in learning. It gives students a unique opportunity to express themselves creatively and build confidence. Music also improves cognitive and non-cognitive skills and helps develop language skills in children. We provide access to problem-solving workshops that help at-risk kids improve self-esteem and encourage creative expression. Music Inspires

OUR FUNDING FOCUS Skill Development & Qualified Coaching Developing fundamental player skills at all amateur hockey levels…Providing qualified community based coaching programs and resources. Accessibility & Diversity Supporting continued growth of female and sledge hockey…Recruiting new groups to the game… Providing underprivileged youth with the chance to play. Health & Wellness Promoting lifelong health and wellness for participants…Building life skills based on our core values of respect, responsibility, and pure enjoyment of the game. Athlete & Alumni Support Preparing amateur players to represent Canada in international competition… Recognizing, preserving, and connecting Canadians to our rich hockey heritage. Next Generation Programs Addressing issues related to our aging hockey facility infrastructure and lack of new capacity…Leading edge initiatives aimed at keeping Canada the world leader in hockey.

The Friends of the Tay Watershed (FoTW) is a non-profit association, dedicated to preserving and enhancing the health of the Tay River Watershed. It was founded and obtained incorporated non-profit charitable status in 2001. The Tay is a magnificent tributary of the Rideau Canal system in eastern Ontario, covering 95 kilometers and encompassing 46 lakes and numerous streams and wetlands. The FoTW involves landowners, water users, and other interested parties in programs to improve the health of the Tay River Watershed. It works to: 1. educate the public and watershed stakeholders on the benefits of maintaining and improving wildlife habitat, recreation, and water quality and quantity in the Tay Watershed; 2. carry forward the recommendations of the Tay River Watershed Management Plan; 3. promote the coordination of water protection and improvement activities from the range of organizations involved in watershed management. Please visit our website at www.tayriver.org

Pamoja Tujenge means “Let’s Build Together” in Swahili. Pamoja was founded in 2005 and has brought people together from Canada, the United States, Europe and Africa to work with the residents of three small rural villages in Katanga Province in southern DRC. Pamoja's current focus is on building and staffing a health and education centre, and operating a mobile health unit for the Katebi villages and surrounding areas. Our first step is to build a multipurpose house which will be a guest house for visiting doctors and volunteers, as well as a temporary medical facility until the full centre is built. Funds required for building and staffing the multipurpose house: $30,000 for one year. Funds required for building and operations of the complete centre for 3 years: $275,000 The design for the centre has been completed through a partnership with Ryerson University's department of Architectural Science, and Arup Toronto, an engineering consultancy.