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Himalayan Human Rights Monitors (HimRights) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization committed to defending the rights of poor, marginalized and socially excluded communities and individuals, with a special focus on women, children and youth. HimRights works in affiliation with all major human rights institutions based in Nepal and abroad, pursuing a three fold approach of (1) monitoring, reporting and responding to human rights violations; and (2) promoting good governance and (3) advocating and training for policy change rights based approach, influence, awareness raising, and capacity building to cope with and respond to changing human rights dynamics in Nepal. HimRights was informally formed in mid 1990s and was officially registered in 1999. The current team consists of lawyers, teachers, journalists, anthropologists, conflict and development specialists, social workers and human rights activists. Together, these individuals bring decades of individual and collective professional experience to HimRights, enabling HimRights to work effectively in the areas of human rights, anti- trafficking and safe migration, good governance, conflict mitigation, reconciliation, and peace building. Population focus Minorities (indigenous Janajati and Dalit) uprooted, displaced, and specially-abled who are marginalized with special focus on women, children and youth, who transcend all categories. Strategic focus > To monitor and document rights, peace, justice and development findings to better advocate and lobby for structural and policy changes to align with human rights instruments. > To advocate against human trafficking at community, national and international levels, to reduce the incidence of human trafficking within and outside of Nepal. > To protect uprooted and displaced persons right to migrate as well as return to their place of origin discourage their discrimination Working Approaches > Monitoring and reporting human rights violation > Responding to these violations > Advocating, and training for policy change influence, raised awareness and improved capacity of bodies to cope with and respond to changing human rights dynamics in Nepal. HimRights promotes participation, inclusion and equity through right based conflict sensitive and good governance principles.

COMMUNITY HEALTH, HOUSING AND SOCIAL EDUCATION (CHHASE), TAMIL NADU Background Community health, housing and social education (CHHASE) NGO is involved in social work for Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, other backwards classes and under privileged. Team of youth, who have passion in social service and compassion towards the sufferings of the disadvantaged sections of the society, came together and formed CHHASE. Our team have clear insight in the socio-economic, education, health and environment issues faced by the downtrodden, under privileged and marginalized segments of the communities. CHHASE NGO India is a non-governmental, non-profit, social service voluntary organization working for an integrated development of women and children of downtrodden segment of the society. CHHASE NGO believes that all human beings are equal and has the right to have good health, shelter, food and minimum standard of living. CHHASE NGO has touched new heights by Regular Activities to fulfil the mission of organization. Our executive committee oversees all the organization's efforts. The committee meets regularly to ensure that all of our teams perform efficiently and to facilitate cross-functional connections. CHHASE NGO have excellent staff, volunteers & members, who are dedicated, are available for any social cause (s) always. They are our real strength to carry the noble cause of uplifting the downtrodden. CHHASE NGO was registered in the year 2001 under TN Societies Registration Act, 25 of 1976. It is also registered under the FCRA, 12A & 80G of Income Tax Exemption Act, 1961. CHHASE NGO is completed due diligence norms and listed with CREDIBILITY ALLIANCE, & GUIDE STAR INDIA. CHHASE NGO has been collaborating with foreign donor agencies, corporate, national donor agencies both governmental and non-governmental towards making meaningful interventions for the cause of poor and needy sections of the society.

Mavi Kalem was formed at the aftermath of the 1999 earthquake, and founded in 2000, to respond the needs of the earthquake affected and migrated communities in particular of the disadvantageous groups of women and children in health and education. Since then, it has been implementing projects mainly assisting women and children since its establishment. Projects involving the empowerment, skill development, health services and information sharing have been implemented throughout 2000-2002 in Düzce area, mainly assisting women and children after the earthquake. Since 2002, Mavi Kalem has been implementing projects and activities concerning; educational support, awareness raising on health standards, awareness raising on domestic violence, psychological support, consultancy on health and legal issues for both local and migrated women and children in Fener/ Balat district in Fatih, Istanbul, addressing the needs of children, women and girls of the local community migrated from all regions of Turkey and since 2014 the Syrian children and women in Fener-Balat were included in its beneficiary group. Activities such as Turkish language courses, socialization activities with local population, help in admissions to schools and other official and administrative actions, and psychological support were provided to Syrian children and women. Mavi Kalem has worked toward the Syrian refugee influx related issues since 2011, by conducting needs assessments and gap analysis in Hatay, Gaziantep and Sanliurfa without-camp populations. Also on the national and international level; women' rights and health rights, children's rights, wide spreading of minimum standards in humanitarian aid, youth exchange programs are included in Mavi Kalem's actions. Dissemination and advocacy for humanitarian assistance standards and principles in disasters, emergencies and migration situations is one of Mavi Kalem's work areas. Since 2001 it has been part of Sphere Project, since 2009 INEE Workgroups and for 2 years now part of CHS Alliance. MAVİ KALEM has held the adaptation of Sphere handbook in Turkish successfully and been in cooperation with Ministry of Health, TRC, municipality health departments for its wide spreading, and implementing training programs. Similarly INEE and CHS basic humanitarian aid principal books have been adapted to Turkish and disseminated at national level by Mavi Kalem. It is one of the founding members of SITAP (Civil Society Disaster Platform, national). Mavi Kalem has organized Women in Disasters and Emergencies Workshop hosting women experts, academics, experienced NGO field workers from humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and women right based organizations in 2016. Gender specific issues, needs, and rights in emergency settings were discussed; field experiences and suggestions for improvement were exchanged toward strengthening and mainstreaming the gender perspective in disaster and emergency response. Mavi Kalem, has also delivered its services and expertise to disaster and emergency or poverty affected locations other than its primary implementation area through partnership with other local organizations, in other districts of Istanbul and other provinces such as during the Van earthquake response. Overall organizational strength and capacity lies within the Mavi Kalem's 17 years of implementation experience with focus on public health and education, disaster, emergency and migration specialization, advocacy of women and girls health rights, mainstreaming gender equality perspective in its implementation, developing and designing projects and programs based on the needs and participation and feedback mechanisms of its beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters, measuring quality and monitoring and evaluation of impact in action rather than quantity focus, integrity and commitment of Mavi Kalem, at all levels to organization's policies in regards to work ethics, preceding women and girls, and children protection, non-discriminatory approach, preservation of confidentiality and respect for dignity, transparency and accountability, anti-fraud and corruption. Since its foundation Mavi Kalem has been working with international donors and experienced in project budget management, and reporting accordingly. Mavi Kalem's administrative and financial system and its management are executed as per Turkey's finance law and associations' law and regulations. Grant agreements, contracts and partnership agreements are also reflected in its implementation and management. Annually Mavi Kalem goes through financial and administrative auditing of relevant governmental body and also independent financial auditing. Mavi Kalem prioritizes gender equality in the implementation and decision making steps of projects and decides and acts with accountability, transparency, participation and approaches differences equal as principal. Mavi Kalem, being a non-profit civil society organization for which 97% of employees are women, applies positive discrimination to women when recruiting, selecting and determining beneficiaries and target groups to promote gender equality. To eliminate social discrimination during stages of project content, project design and project implementation, working with women is prioritized in determination of the project team and selection of financial experts procured from the affiliated participant organization. In addition to being sensitive to gender discrimination in works and studies, Mavi Kalem acts responsibly and is in favor of vulnerable groups avoiding discirimination based on ethnicity, political views, religious beliefs, sexual identity and race in terms of target groups, beneficiaries and employees. Mavi Kalem does not define itself in politic, religious or ethnical personalities. Freedom, human rights, democratic rights, health rights, public gender equality, women rights, LGBT rights, children's rights and prevention of discrimination are supported. www.mavikalem.org ) In addition to all, Mavi Kalem has started a process of institutionalization at 2015 to improve on its experience in project development and implementation it has built last 18 years and aims to develop and improve its policies based on its long experience.

🌍 Global GAIN Mission Statement Global GAIN (Grassroots Advocacy and Impact Network) exists to safeguard and strengthen democracy by preserving its professional expertise, empowering diverse and inclusive leadership, and creating resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding the erosion of democratic norms and institutions. We envision a world where resilient democratic systems are led by a richly diverse community—especially women and underrepresented voices—united across borders to defend and renew democratic values in the face of rising authoritarianism. ✊ What We Do We work at the intersection of democracy preservation, leadership development, and international solidarity, focusing on five core strategies: Preserving Democratic Expertise We respond to the dismantling of traditional democracy support systems by documenting institutional knowledge, supporting displaced professionals, and creating rapid-response transition services. Empowering Inclusive Democratic Leadership Through flagship initiatives like Democracy Pros, WomenGAIN, and global hubs such as CoKiyovu, we build inclusive pipelines and lifelong networks for diverse democracy professionals—especially women, people of color, and those navigating complex global contexts. Building Sustainable Career Pathways We offer training, mentorship, fellowships, and career stabilization tools to support democracy professionals, with a focus on transitions across election cycles and institutional collapses. Creating Alternative Democracy Support Systems In the absence of state and institutional backing, we construct new, decentralized models of democratic infrastructure—powered by philanthropy, peer networks, and a digital knowledge exchange platform. Global Collaboration for Democratic Restoration We facilitate cross-border learning, solidarity alliances, and coordinated responses to authoritarian threats through our Transnational Progressive Alliance—linking democracy leaders in the U.S. with counterparts in Europe, Latin America, and beyond. 🌱 Our Commitment In this time of global democratic crisis, Global GAIN pledges to: Protect and elevate democracy professionals on the frontlines Center women's leadership as a cornerstone of democratic renewal Create physical and virtual hubs for collaboration and training Connect diverse leaders globally to learn, build, and organize together Develop innovative, scalable tools for a new era of democracy work Global GAIN is not just preserving democracy—we are reinventing it. Through this bold, integrated vision, we are equipping a new generation of leaders with the knowledge, networks, and resilience to rebuild and transform democratic systems from the ground up.

I AID USES TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS HUMANITARIAN NEEDS FOR POPULATIONS DISPLACED BY CONFLICT AND NATURAL DISASTERS.

Serve indigent populations in the global community by providing medical services, feeding programs, educational sponsorship and clothing.

TO ASSIST MINORITY POPULATIONS IN THEIR VARIOUS NEEDS WITH FOCUS IN VISIONARY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTHCARE, AND LIVING FACILITIES. VISIONARY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES RESOURCES TO MINORITY POPULATIONS, CONNECTS CONTRIBUTIONS WITH DEPRIVED INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AND BRINGS HOPE. IT ALSO DEVELOPS RECONCILIATION SKILLS. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VERY BRIGHT UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT ABLE TO GO TO COLLEGE, INCREASES LIFE SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFERS NO INTEREST LOANS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN SELF-SUSTAINING BUSINESSES, BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND INDIRECTLY HELPS THE INDIGENT COMMUNITY WHERE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE CREATED BY TEACHING LIFE, SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS.

Enhance the health and general welfare of underserved populations through improved living conditions, health care assistance and educational opportunities.

Offer a widely supported sustainable protection, conservation and restoration of (critically) endangered sea turtle population and their habitats, in a scientifically sound manner.

Promote the participation of society for the improvement of the well-being and quality of life of the marginalized and vulnerable population groups of the Oaxacan community, through initiatives that generate fundamental and lasting changes

Dedicated to developing educational opportunities that lead to sustainable living practices and a connection to Nature.

To connect families with access to clean water and sanitation while cultivating a generation of global citizens through service-driven travel.