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Bududa Learning Center is an umbrella organization that includes a vocational high school, an orphans program for children, and a microfinance program for women. It is located in the isolated mountain district of eastern Uganda. It was founded by Canadian-born Barbara Wybar, who has been living on site a portion of each year for the past 14 years. This isolated region, one of the poorest in Uganda, is over-populated with most families having an average of 8 children. They live by growing their own food. Most of the region has no running water or electricity. Both the education and health care system are severely under-funded and inadequate. Jobs are scarce. Most people are hungry most of the time. How & Who We Help. We work to address the problems in three ways: 1. Training young people in basic trades: carpentry; brick-laying; dress-making and tailoring; nursery teacher training; computer skills training; and hairdressing training. 2. Providing broad support to 170 children and young people, many of them orphans from AIDS, by providing education enrichment, food, and health care. 3. Training and providing micro finance loans to single mothers and grandmothers in the region who are bringing up children on their own and have no means of support, so they can start small businesses. How It Is Run The Center is staffed by Ugandans working in a professional capacity. Barbara Wybar acts as Executive Director and works in a volunteer capacity. There is a growing volunteer contingent of people from the west who visit and do volunteer work there and others who take on management and administrative work in Canada and the US in a volunteer capacity. A guest house and annex provide housing for up to 12 visiting volunteers at a time. Local Oversight A local Advisory Board of the Center, led by Father Paul Buyela, provides oversight to the headmaster of the school and the directors of the two other programs. It is made up of representatives of the teachers, the parents, the regional education board, and the community as well as the executive director. The chairman is a highly respected educator as well as clerical leader in the region at large. Governance and Financial Support Bududa Canada Foundation provides governance to the Center and raises funds from individuals, foundations, and organizations to support the Center. It is incorporated in Canada holds charitable status from the Canadian Revenue Authority (#82535 8286 RR0001). There is a board directors of five people, three of whom are Canadian and two American. Financial support comes from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Officers & Board of Directors Sally Bongard (Toronto), Chairman and Secretary Scott Douglas (Connecticut) Cecily Lawson (Montreal) Lizette Gilday (Montreal), President Barbara Wybar (Philadelphia, Quebec, and Uganda), Treasurer

To improve quality of life of children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) and their families and to support their social integration. In order to fulfill our mission we create a non-institutional center where medical, social and psychological professionals work together with representatives of the target group. We have the following activities psychological, medical, social consulting and legal advising; creative art club, seminars and conferences for young people with CHD and healthcare programs. To improve quality of life of children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) and their families and to support their social integration. Part of our mission is to change the attitude and patterns of the society toward people with CHD In order to fulfill our mission we create a non-institutional center where medical, social and psychological professionals work together with representatives of the target group. We have the following activities psychological, medical, social consulting and legal advising; creative art club, seminars and conferences for young people with CHD and healthcare programs. To improve quality of life of children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) and their families and to support their social integration. Part of our mission is to change the attitude and patterns of the society toward people with CHD In order to fulfill our mission we create a non-institutional center where medical, social and psychological professionals work together with representatives of the target group. We have the following activities psychological, medical, social consulting and legal advising; creative art club, seminars and conferences for young people with CHD and healthcare programs. With the improving of their self-esteem, educational level and supporting their art and creative abilities we decrease the social isolation of heart operated children. Connecting families in our club activities we give them space to exchange experience, find support and feel less isolated Our organization works together with National Heart Hospital in order to secure adequate access to healthcare system for grown-ups (above 18 years age) people with CHD.

Teach First Denmark is a non-profit association founded in 2013 We work to give children in Denmark the opportunity to get an education, regardless of social background. We do this by engaging even more skilled teachers for the primary schools and students who need them the most. Our two-year program is a career in elementary school and in education. It is a community for people who want to contribute to strengthening the future opportunities for all children in Denmark. We work closely with primary schools, vocational colleges, municipalities and foundations. We are independent of political, economic and religious interests and are financed by foundation funds for non-profit purposes. A society where no children and young people are excluded from the communities Teach First Denmark works for a society where all children and young people have the opportunity to develop their full potential, for the benefit of themselves and the community. We mobilize civil society in the belief that positive change is created by engaging and uniting people who want to be something for someone and who want to contribute to the community. We are present where the need is greatest, and we always have the children's interests at the center of what we do. We emphasize building our activities around a broad collaboration, because we are never the whole solution, and because together we can see more nuances and create greater changes. More skilled teachers at primary schools with a large proportion of vulnerable pupils A program that attracts the brightest and most motivated university candidates with the talent to motivate and learn from them in primary school. A thorough selection of candidates who have the potential to become skilled teachers and who, in the long term, can also create solutions in a career outside primary school. More professionally skilled and well-connected teachers, not least in vulnerable residential areas. A strong community and network of graduates who support and inspire each other. A steep learning curve through a close link between theory and practice and feedback from a teaching mentor.

The purpose of the association is to organize fund-raising events to support projects that fall into the following 3 categories: - the autonomy, inclusion and development of the well-being of people with disabilities and their families, as well as raising public awareness of all the problems faced by people with disabilities. - the autonomy, integration and development of the well-being of young people in difficulty, particularly those cared for by the youth welfare sector (protected minors), as well as raising public awareness of all the problems faced by them. - assistance for destitute families with young children living below the poverty line, and raising public awareness of the problems they face. The association may also fund scientific research into these three areas. The association also pursues a second objective, which is to improve the image of disabled people in society by highlighting their abilities, as well as raising public awareness of disability-related discrimination and drawing attention to the issues facing young people in difficulty and families in precarious and destitute situations. To this end, the association may carry out all acts relating directly or indirectly to its corporate purpose, and in particular: - launch appeals to the public's generosity, primarily in partnership with and through RTBF, and in particular as part of the Viva for Life operation: - organize fund-raising events, such as concerts and shows, in connection with these fund-raising events. - edit, print, publish, distribute and sell any documents or objects of an educational, promotional or advertising nature with a view to raising funds for the achievement of the corporate purpose; - to ensure the conservation, distribution and allocation of donations in kind or in cash collected; - provide financial support for projects, including movable and immovable infrastructure, to help disabled people, young people in difficulty, and families with young children in precarious and destitute situations, for a fixed period. CAP48 funding can only be awarded to associations (asbl) or public interest foundations (FUP), to the exclusion of public institutions; - to monitor the use of funds by the above-mentioned associations and foundations. The association will allocate any income from these activities to the realization of its corporate purpose.

Curtin Child Learning (CLICCS) exists to uplift the lives of peasantry Children in rural of Sembabule District do this through provision of basic Inclusive Education with emphasis of nursery section (Early hood) or commonly known as kindergarten that nurture children to join, mainstream Primary section. This forms a basis for us to fight high levels of illiteracy, low levels of numeracy among rural Children, where over 7/ 10 Pupils cant read and interpret a Primary Two English story. We also endevour to eradicate child labor , Teenage Pregnancy , Gender disparity, and Violence against Children in all forms, provide employment opportunities to youth at risk who required skills to serve our school in various Capacities. Our School also offers the feeding program to nursery pupils and others who come form abject poverty environment/ homes to give a chance to thrive at our school. We also agents of climate change and environmental Protection where over 10 acres of eucalyptus trees have been planted as a school and over 70 by school community members. We also sensitize our School children not burn any plastic material or ploy hen bags but collect them and promote recycling so avert adverse effects on our health by burning materials. Additionally, We offer Positive Youth development training to our Pupils in four thematic areas of;, Competence, Confidence , Connection Character, Compassion with major goal to ensure they able to contribute to the society they live and Uganda at large. This is done co curricular activities, leadership training among others. Curtin Child Learning Center(CLICCS) is living its Mission '' To Provide Basic Inclusive Education with blend of Technology to the Rural Children of Sembabule District'' As we execute or program/activities, we align ourselves to these SDGS: Quality Education, Gender Equality, No poverty, Climate Change, Decent work& Economic Growth and we are on the right track.

Founded in Slovakia in 2013, Aj Ty v IT (translated as You Too in IT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting girls and women to explore and thrive in the world of information technology. Guided by our motto, "Technology has no gender," we aim to break down societal stereotypes and ensure women play an active role in shaping the technological future. Since our inception, over 55,000 girls and women have participated in our programs, which span community-building, education, and mentorship. For primary school girls (ages 8-14), we organize engaging workshops and hands-on activities in schools and communities to introduce young girls to the exciting world of IT. Using tools like MICRO:BIT, OZOBOTs, LEGO Robots, SCRATCH, and CANVA, we create a fun, creative environment that sparks interest in technology. These programs also aim to challenge and prevent stereotypes about technology being "just for boys". For high school students (ages 15-19), we offer specialized workshops, advanced courses, and career-focused activities that equip them with essential IT skills. These programs prepare them for the workforce of the future, opening doors to careers they might not have previously considered. Adult women (ages 19+) seeking personal growth or career transformation find opportunities through our comprehensive IT academies. We support upskilling for those advancing within their current fields and reskilling for those pursuing entirely new career paths in technology. Our community events and conferences foster meaningful connections, offering mentorship and networking opportunities. To ensure sustainable change, we empower teachers with the skills and tools to make IT education more inclusive for girls. Our training programs cover the latest technologies, including AI software, and provide access to free resources through our TECHLIB library, where educators can borrow hardware to enrich their classroom activities.

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.

Mission: Palliative Care Network is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of patients who are combating serious illnesses through open access education for professionals worldwide. Vision: Palliative Care for Everyone, Everywhere Chronic diseases are the leading cause of mortality in the world, representing 60% of all deaths. 35 million people died from chronic disease in 2005. These include heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. 80% of chronic disease deaths occur in low and middle income countries (1). Healthcare professionals lack appropriate training to care for patients as a "whole" and, in particular, fall short in skills to care for patients with diseases with poor prognosis. Quite often, patients receive poor end-of-life care, even in societies with technologically advanced healthcare. Ultimately, patients experience unnecessary pain and suffering during treatment of disease and at the end-of-life. Palliative Care Network (PCN) aims to address pain and suffering more effectively through education. PCN provides a FREE, online, educational platform for palliative care professionals. Registration on the website and access to materials remains free of charge allowing those who have limitations to remain abreast of palliative care trends. Expert interviews, lectures, presentations, posters, etc. are voluntarily shared on the PCN Community. Participants from Harvard share the same platform with palliative care providers from developing countries in Africa, landlocked Nepal and Mongolia, etc. PCN evens out the platform for palliative care professionals worldwide. The multiple projects initiated by PCN not only help the professional community in assisting patients and their families but allow palliative care providers to encourage each other. The PCN Directory lists professionals from around the globe interested in collaborating to exchange knowledge and information. For example, using the PCN Directory, an Indian physician connected with an American social worker to share cultural issues, myths, and norms about palliative care, grief, and loss. Additional success stories include collaborations with a professor of sociology, nurse, and a producer/director.

Wildlife ACT is a conservation organisation based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, that focuses on on-the-ground endangered species conservation efforts, the daily monitoring of priority species within protected areas, and the management of human-wildlife conflict, and the promotion of community involvement in conservation. Of particular focus for the organisation is the critically endangered African Wild Dog and Black Rhino, as well as the six Vulture species found in South Africa - of which, several are critically endangered. Through the help of their voluntourism model, Wildlife ACT has been able to provide sustained, free professional monitoring services to more than ten Zululand protected areas for 15 years, as well as contributing endangered species management across Africa, and the restoration of North Island, Seychelles. Wildlife ACT's mission is to save our planet's endangered wildlife and wildlands from extinction. Our aim is to develop and implement innovative, ground based and sustainable conservation models that save our wildlife, protect our wilderness, and benefit our local communities. Our quest is to create inspiring connections with the wilderness, giving people pragmatic ways to support and be part of effective on-the-ground conservation work. Our promise: Real, honest conservation where it's needed most. Through strategic partnerships, sustainable funding models and developing technology: - Implement strategic monitoring and research to inform and enable effective conservation management of wildlife. - Understand the needs of surrounding communities, and develop innovative programs to facilitate socio-economic advancement. - Use Africa-centric, people oriented models to drive wild area expansion. Another essential aspect of Wildlife ACT's mandate lies at the interface of managing human-wildlife conflict and encouraging community conservation efforts. Many people living adjacent to South Africa's protected areas and national parks have only a view across the fence. Wildlife ACT understands that in order for conservation efforts to be sustainable and meaningful, these gaps need to be filled. Their Community Conservation Programme aims to encourage participation in, and strengthen peoples' understanding of, the conservation sector, showcasing the value of nature and highlighting economic opportunities in the sector.

Femme International is committed to using education, conversation & distribution to break down the global menstrual taboo. Menstruation affects 51% of the world's population, with every woman experiencing menses during her lifetime. For menstruators in low-income communities, getting your period presents a set of specific challenges - poor access to menstrual products, oppressive taboos, lack of adequate hygiene facilities, and lack of reproductive health education. 83% of girls in Burkina Faso, and 77% in Nigeria (UNICEF) have no place to clean themselves at school, and will therefore leave early. The World Bank has estimated that girls will miss 10-20% of her education because of her body's natural cycle. Femme believes that providing adolescent girls not only with reusable menstrual products, but also comprehensive education, empowers them to feel in control of their bodies, and breaks down the menstrual taboo. When women lack access to sanitary pads, either by financial constraints or lack of availability, they will use alternative methods. In India, 88% of menstruating women use homemade methods. In Tanzania, the most common method is to use rags, or cloth, folded into the underwear - something women have been doing for centuries. However, when the cloth is not washed properly, used when damp, or shared among sisters, it becomes unsafe. Other homemade methods common in Tanzania include foam mattress stuffing, newspaper, leaves, even mud. These methods are not safe or hygienic, and they are uncomfortable, preventing girls from being able to concentrate or participate in school. They also don't help girls feel comfortable during a week when they are already feeling ashamed of their bodies. Unsafe menstrual management is a leading cause of reproductive tract infections (UTIs, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis), which when untreated can cause more serious health concerns. The decision to use and promote reusable products is because sanitary pads are unaffordable for many women. The average cost of a package of 8 pads in Tanzania is approximately $1/day, which is often the same as the daily wage for an unskilled labourer. For a 14-year old girl, she will rarely feel comfortable asking the male breadwinner for this money, and they will rarely be able to provide her with it. A study in Kenya indicated that one in ten girls aged 15 had engaged in transactional sex to purchase pads. In rural Tanzania, or even urban centers, there is no method of garbage disposal beyond burning. Many women report burying their products, but must do so far away from their homes because of the perceived destructive powers of menstrual blood. The environmental impact of disposable menstrual products is staggering, and unsustainable, both financially and environmentally. The Twaweza Project is simple - and it works. Preliminary M&E reports demonstrate significant impact, including improved academic results and attendance, improved self-confidence, reduction of financial stress, and improved health. Adolescent beneficiaries are two times less likely to report symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.

Our Mission is to alleviate the suffering of individuals and families in the poorest communities through sustainable grassroots initiatives aimed at local empowerment,access to health, services and education opportunities especially to women ,girls and children in an efforts to fulfil basic human rights,embracing a spirit of compassion and service to humanity. To improve the livelihood of rural women and girls towards sustainable Development.Towards this end,(WWBK) seeks to uplift the lives and dignity of vulnerable girls and women in rural communities of Western Kenya in four thematic areas:Empowerment,Human Rights,Education ,Water,sanitation&Hygiene. It was established in the year 2007 as Local NGO operating in Western province.In Bungoma County.The county has a population of 1.7 million with amojority of women and girls.15% are orphans aged between 1-15 years.The recent survey by Afya plus says 7% who are not in school and they are not supported by any organisation.Out of the 9 sub- counties in Bungoma none of the NGOs prefer to work in the rural village.According to research done by Global education" it says 62 million girls are out of school globally, while camfed foundation says in Sub- Saharan Africa 28 million girls are not in school.Why high poverty levels,early marriage, early pregnancy, child abuse/asexual abuse,child labor,child trafficking, poor infrustracture in schools,lack of sanitary pads and cultural barriers.ONE says 53 million girls are out of schools in Africa. EDUCATION: Bungoma County has formal & informal institutions, colleges, and Universities to cater for education.The Government has declared free primary education which is not possible. The children flocked in and the number of children they more than the teachers the Government could hire,basic needs like school uniform ,tuition fee to enable teachers bring extra exams, other basic necessities that could keep the child in class makes majority of girls more vulnerable. Through 4 thematic areas that we have mentioned above,WWBK visit the communities we work with share with them problems that affect their daily life's.We do community mobilization and sensitization on the rights of the child and women, we do community empowerment through trainings ,formulation of women groups and reffrals to other institution s for further support.We do invitation of other stakeholders who are experts in other fields to impact them with knowledge.We do trainings on sexual and reproductive health to both women and idolescent girls,Guiding and counseling. According to the research done by UNICEF in Ethiopia.said that while they worked their they learnt that school structures can contribute to girl child dropout rate.Such like lack of sanitation, lack of water on the schools, poor infrustracture poor buildings,lack of electricity. WWBK we are going to network with both local and international donors to put things in place sothat girls may complete their education.

Asegis is a grassroots entity founded in 2014 in Turkana County, Kenya, focusing on environmental health and the empowerment of pastoral local communities. It stands for societal advancement through sustainable environmental practices and upholds the environmental rights of pastoral and marginalized groups. The name Asegis epitomizes cleanliness and is a testament to its dedication to the Turkana pastoralists. The organization is actively involved in advocating for environmental challenges in pastoral lands, including advocating for proper management of hazardous waste in the Lokichar Oil Basin, while also championing the rights of the underrepresented. Asegis's commitment to community involvement and advocacy is a step towards a future where environmental and social well-being are closely connected. Asegis's has a Vision of Healthier Pastoral Communities and Equitable Society and a Mission: To Promote a healthy environment for all Asegis is dedicated to creating a sustainable and equitable future through our four core programs. The Primary Health Care program: An instrumental in enhancing community health by emphasizing preventive measures, improving water and sanitation, and combating HIV and TB. The Environment program : aims to educate on proper waste management and hazardous materials, while also promoting conservation efforts and addressing the impacts of climate change. The Human Rights program: stands as a beacon of hope for marginalized and vulnerable groups, advocating for their rights and striving to uplift their quality of life. Collectively, these programs demonstrate our commitment to fostering a holistic approach to development and social welfare. Education Program: This program supports pastoral young children to go to school, ensuring they have access to education and opportunities for a brighter future. To achieve the objectives of the above programs, Asegis upholds a strong set of core values, which are integral to its operations and culture. Integrity and ethics stand at the forefront, ensuring that all actions and decisions are conducted with honesty and adherence to moral principles. Accountability is also a key value, with a commitment to taking responsibility for one's actions and their outcomes. Respect is paramount, fostering an environment where every individual is valued and treated with dignity. Innovation is encouraged, promoting a culture of creativity and the pursuit of new ideas to drive progress. Lastly, discipline is emphasized, maintaining a focus on organization, self-control, and adherence to established guidelines and standards. These values collectively form the ethical backbone of Asegis, guiding its mission and interactions with clients, employees, and the broader community.