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The mission of the Rainforest Foundation is to support indigenous and traditional peoples of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights. We assist them in: securing and controlling the natural resources necessary for their long term well-being and managing these resources in ways that do not harm their environment, violate their culture or compromise their future; and Developing the means to protect their individual and collective rights and to obtain, shape and control basic services from the state.

Social, economic and political empowerment of marginalized communities especially women, youth and children through mobilization, organization, capacity building, and advocating for their rights and entitlements to ensure development for all.

In partnership with the community, we will create, develop, and promote supportive services to people involved with and affected by developmental challenges, so that they may experience all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities as members of the community.

Aid Still Required is a non-profit organization focused on rebuilding communities through sustainable solutions in the aftermath of natural disasters and human crises.

Compelled by Christ to be a voice of conscience on behalf of the people called Methodist, UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing.

Hands United provides a tailored, restorative housing program for under-aged victims of human trafficking through specialized case management services.

ARAHA strives to alleviate human suffering and build self-reliant communities, by providing humanitarian aid and empowering individuals in the Horn of Africa and here at home.

Founded in 1937, Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

NAWL is a feminist non-profit organization that has worked to promote the equality rights of all women in Canada since 1974. NAWL is governed by a regionally representative Steering Committee elected by our membership.

Hope Without Borders is an independent, non-discriminatory humanitarian aid organization created to promote humanitarian aid - with the simple wish of helping those in need. It is a registered Canadian Charity and has no religious affiliation. "Many people around the world are suffering; women are physically and verbally abused; families are living through poverty without hope - and they all need help. We should not let borders limit our will to give support. We believe it is the duty of each of us to contribute to the improvement of all human rights around the world." Hope Without Borders. Current active projects we support: 1) Shelter for abused women and children in Lebanon 2) Orphanage for 45 children in Mwanza, Tanzania

About Us: Our Bridgeport club was founded in 1992, and is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas which was founded in 1921. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. A 501(c)(3) organization, Soroptimist relies on charitable contributions to fund its programs. Local members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women. Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council, which oversees U.N. activities promoting human rights. In addition to sponsoring the awards programs, our club has participated in community programs focused on various health and human service issues for women and girls, such as the Center for Women and Families, Mi Casa/My Home, Women and Men’s Health Project, Project Courage, and Local Soup Kitchens. For more information about our mission and programs, please visit our website www.soroptimist.org

Recognizing the fundamental rights of all children, we empower families and communities to make real and lasting change in the lives of orphaned and at-risk children through international special needs adoption grants and humanitarian initiatives.