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AMURT is a relief and development organization with projects in thirty countries across the globe, applying its philosophy that every human being deserves the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling life. This often translates into helping people procure the basic necessities of life: shelter, healthy food and water, education, health awareness and income generating capacity. We believe that the happiness of one depends upon the happiness of many, so we build bonds of solidarity amongst people.

Yakote Women Farmers mission is to provide assistance to the Nabdem district of the Upper East region of , West Africa. This assistance is primarily directed to supporting the women in developing self-sufficiency through improved farming techniques, improved sanitation and clean water, education, health care and small business starts and improved nutrition and school feeding programs. In addition, the association works to increase cultural exchanges and improved understanding between West Africa and the U.S.

At Heroic Hearts, our mission is to empower and uplift marginalized communities worldwide. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, we provide access to basic human necessities such as food, water, clothing, and education, with a particular emphasis on supporting orphaned children, widows, the elderly, refugees, and internally displaced people. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every person, and we are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Objectives - To raise the ecological awareness of people living, working and enjoying Lake Memphremagog and its surrounding areas. - Lobby local, provincial and federal governments to develop and implement regulations that protect and improve the quality of life in and around the lake. - Participate in the surveillance of the water quality of the lake and its tributaries, clean-up and renaturalisation of the shoreline, and protect area plants and wildlife. - Inform and educate the public on issues involving the environment and the natural beauty of Lake Memphremagog.

Plenty Canada is a registered non-profit organization that supports the environmental stewardship and sustainable development goals of community groups in underdeveloped countries and Canada. Plenty Canada's activities include: envionmental stewardship i.e species at risk, heritage seeds, traditonal food sytems, cross-cultural awareness, sharing and protection of Aboriginal and indigenous knowledge, income generation, potable water systems, agriculture and food production, forestry, appropriate technology, nurtition and health, sustainable living research and environmental and development education.

The Elora Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing leadership in community-based environmental initiatives for both urban and rural communities. We are a registered charity and a founding member of Green Communities Canada. Our experience and expertise are two of our strengths. We offer independent and unbiased advice with a clear dedication and commitment to the environment. We offer programs and services in energy efficiency; greenhouse gas reduction; water efficiency and safety; urban tree stewardship; environmental education and sustainable lifestyles

We facilitate the linking of Canadian volunteers (including those from ethnic communites, recent university graduates and retirees) with indigenous organizations and their humanitarian initiatives in third world countries. We provide management and technical support to these volunteers as well as tax-deductible receipts for their donors. Our service enables volunteer Canadian 'humanitarians' and their third world partners to implement projects in health, water, agro- forestry, income generation and education. In short - We help people help people!

CTF was born from the idea that the world would be a better place if we were all given the opportunity to give back. Established by a group of water women, we feel it is our calling to help others by teaming up with local organizations globally to raise awareness and address social, environmental, health and safety concerns in the places we visit. We aim to bridge the gap between the traveler and our projects enabling travelers to add a life-changing experience to their journeys and add purpose to travel.

Since 1958, we’ve been uniting and mobilizing people across Montana, creating and growing a conservation movement around a shared love of wild public lands and waters. We work at the local level, building trust, fostering collaboration, and forging agreements for protecting the wild, enhancing public land access, and helping communities thrive. Our work has resulted in 16 wilderness areas, the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, and other victories that have protected millions of acres from irresponsible development and degradation.

CCNB has been at the forefront of environmental action in New Brunswick since 1969. We are a membership-based organization with charitable status in Canada. Our members are citizens who care about the future of our planet - citizens who want to support environmental protection in the Maritimes. We work on two fronts: 1. We act as citizen watchdogs for the public good, safeguarding our land, air and water. 2. Through research and education we develop and promote solutions to pollution and resource destruction.

The aim of Shaping Bright Futures is to build compassionate partnerships between families whose needs are consistently met and children in countries affected by conflict and widespread poverty. We are dedicated to bringing hope to these children through the provision of basic essentials such as education, life skills, nourishing food, and drinkable water. SBF harnesses the resources and generosity of families in developed nations and delivers these gifts of compassion to those who need them most. The work of SBF also empowers both the donors and recipients with the knowledge that thoughtful and caring actions can have a positive global impact.

OLTA supports the efforts of 35 land trusts across Ontario. Fuelled by more than 100,000 volunteers, OLTA members have conserved over 80,000 acres across Ontario - and their impact continues to grow. Land trusts are locally-based, often volunteer-led, charities that work tirelessly to conserve special lands and waters in their communities - forever. Established and driven by community members, land trusts are well positioned to work with private landowners and other local stakeholders to realize shared conservation objectives and help build a nature legacy for current and future generations to enjoy.