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We are a team of passionate people working to connect our community to our environment, so that both thrive. WAI Wanaka's kaupapa* is to empower communities to take action to achieve measurable, enduring benefits by better understanding their water, their environment and their impacts. With almost every catchment in Aotearoa New Zealand at risk from human activity in one way or another, we believe that it will take all of us, working together, to safeguard and sustain Te Taiao**. *Kaupapa is the māori word for purpose. **Te Taiao is the natural world that contains and surrounds us - land, water, climate and living beings. Te Taiao also refers to the interconnection of people and nature, an eternal relationship of respect, reciprocity and interdependence.

Vision It is our passion to ensure the optimal development of traumatised children in need of care as defined by the Children's Act. Mission To care for, develop, empower and reintegrate these children and where necessary their families through appropriate care models, to enable them to function independently and to contribute to society. Values We communicate our love, faith and hope to the children placed in our care. Therefore we: Act in the best interest of the child Take pride in our organization Have respect for our different cultures Are positive in our attitude towards our work and people Acknowledge and develop human worth and potential Communicate effectively Work as a team Act with integrity at all times (honesty, transparency, consistency)

The University of Valencia, as a public service, is responsible for providing students with the teachings needed for their education, their preparation for professional practice or artistic activities and their obtaining, if appropriate, of the relevant academic qualifications, and for updating the knowledge and skills of its staff and lecturers at all levels of education. The University of Valencia encourages research, both basic and applied, and the scientific and technological development. Likewise, with its own guarantees of rationality and universality, it is an institution that spreads culture within society. The University of Valencia offers, stimulates and hosts intellectual and critical activities in all fields of culture and knowledge. In carrying out these functions, the University of Valencia will bear in mind the harmony of knowledge arising from the development of human thought and aimed at improving people and their coexistence in a plural and democratic society.

Sustainability that humanizes: three dimensions that transform poverty: We want people to get out of poverty. That is our truth. A certainty that we do not intend to stop stating in this way. At least we do not want to give up saying it, that is our food for the journey. But we also know that this enormous burden of hope and dreams contains a great challenge that has to be embedded in reality to find concrete ways of realization. We know that entering into the field of poverty itself is an exercise that requires all our energies; in many cases, work in contexts of vulnerability is frustrating and has huge rates of failure. We are also aware that around the world of poverty there are many interests (political, media, cultural, economic) that make it extremely difficult to trust the real human being before us, who is experiencing poverty, and that this conditions the proposal and the response to initiatives that seek concrete solutions. However, we fully believe that it is possible to initiate processes of change. We know this because there are many initiatives that have been successful (this inspires us), because we trust in the path we have taken through our own personal experiences of working in poverty, and because we have started a reflective process that resulted in a concrete proposal. The inequality gap continues to grow in the world, we do not need to reflect statistics since they are easy to find. But thinking specifically about Argentina we want to point out a particular characteristic that we will try to address: in many cases poverty is related to the countryside and the city. That is, the 2010 census showed that the rural population is the one that is growing the most in the country (in terms of birth rate) but since agribusiness significantly reduces the space for mobility and exploitation of the land, almost half of the peasantry must leave their homes to live in the outskirts of large cities, thus changing their lifestyle completely and becoming marginalized from society. This is the tragic fate that has been suffered by the majority of the country's poor. This is why we seek to respond to poverty in both urban and rural areas. We have become sensitive to both contexts, knowing that if we work in rural areas we help reduce the number of urban poor tomorrow. And we are also certain that addressing urban poverty is responding to the rural displaced of today, or of some past generations. Our approach will be through three dimensions that we consider key to providing effective solutions to the problem of poverty and misery: Governance, Circular Economy and Territory. We will develop them below. These three dimensions must be framed within a horizon of sustainability. That is, the processes that will be initiated have to be permeated by a strong imprint of durability, they have to be sustained over time. In this way, people will gain autonomy and stability. We feel that poverty dehumanizes and that getting out of poverty is recovering humanity. Discovering our humanity makes us less poor. Becoming more human offers us a horizon of remuneration in accordance with our aspirations. And fair compensation opens the doors for us to own what is ours, to be what we are. Mission "We build bridges so that people in vulnerable and poor situations incorporate skills that offer them alternatives for sustainability" Vision "That more and more poor people generate autonomy and management, building a better quality of life and greater happiness." Values The other is always an equal In the human being there is a potential that can always be developed There is poverty, not poor people Propose, always thinking that it is sustainable Accompany, as long as it is sustainable Intervene, only when it is ecological Cordial treatment and respect Work is always a team effort Always taking care of the environment in everything Aspects related to our way of proceeding It is important to state some situations that may arise along the way to sustain our identity. What "yes" and what "no"? YES Traditional construction Bioconstruction, ecological construction, and recycling. Formal education Technical and artistic training institutions. We coordinate with other entities. NO Give food Deliver clothes Providing medicines We do not provide machinery, tools, etc. if it is not framed within the project and the steps we indicate. We do not manage public assets from our office, we do it with the beneficiaries as our visible face. General guidance to take into account as triggers, to work with people, and that covers the three proposed dimensions. Our community, its ways of living and producing, our territory, our relationships with others, our history, and founding milestones of who we are and who we aspire to be. Threats or weaknesses of our life in the community (external and internal). What aspects of our community need to be improved, how can we produce better, and what aspects of our daily life are difficult or we cannot solve alone? What are our aspirations regarding the products we sell, what could we do together to improve this situation, and what implications do our economic transactions have with the territory in which we live? What do we understand by well-being, what aspects of our living in the territory do we value, and which do not? How could we achieve greater community well-being and strengthen our roots in our place?

Mission: To provide opportunities for children and families who live in poverty, abuse, violence and marginalization in order to increase their intellectual, emotional, physical, communicational and social life skills, so that they can become self sufficient members of society. Our children must have at least four of the following characteristics: Age between 6 and 12 Live in high poverty areas Work/live on the streets or are at a high risk to do so Family abuse and violent situations Parents have no schooling or have dropped out of elementary More than 5 people sleeping in the same room Family income is equal or less than one minimum wage Speaks one indigenous language Migrate to work temporarily and/or are abandoned by their parents due to migration Originative of families with teenage mothers Values: Mayama (means Development in Huichol indigenous language) strongly believes in: Community and family involvement Education as the only way to fight poverty Innovative and effective solution strategies to build up self sufficiency Promoting a peaceful environment by building self esteem and positive relations Developing solutions on vulnerable siblings that will prevent them from future exclusion from society Identifying and building on individual strengths for each child that empower them for positive decision making Evaluation and assessment to focus on qualitative results We base our methodology on children's rights to ensure their dignity Partnership building to learn and enhance social impact Development VS Assistance and invest in the potential of each individual GOALS AND SOCIAL IMPACT: Decrease drop out rate in elementary education in 100% of our children and integrate 17% of the children who never have been to School. Decrease teenage pregnancies, child work and addictions Increase child protection rights by working with their families in emotional and social areas. Decrease family violence and child abuse.

Fundacion Nativo is a non-profit organization, located in Caracas (Venezuela), which is dedicated to the socioeconomic and sustainable development of indigenous communities, without having to damage their environment or abandon their cultural or religious beliefs. Always favoring gender equality and integration of different sexual options. Vision: A world in which there is no inequality between the indigenous population and the rest of society. Where the native population is not considered as animals, pets or the disposable object of the fashion of the moment. Mission: Empower indigenous communities by promoting the conservation of their culture, defending the right to land and the preservation of their natural resources, promoting sustainable economic development in gender equality and sexual orientation, favoring access to communication channels to leave the information isolation and giving them a voice before the institutions to demand their rights and denounce the abuses to which they are subjects of. Our history: In 2014, investigating for a documentary, we made a stop in the mining area of Las Claritas. There we went to a brothel where a bingo was being held. The place was full of miners attentive to the draw, something that surprised us because bingo always seemed an activity for older people ... Until we saw the prize ... depending on the sexual orientation of the miner, the prize was a child or Indigenous girl no older than 10 years old, who waited to meet the owner of their destination inside a hole dug in the floor of the premises. When you see something like this with your own eyes, it is impossible to remain indifferent to the problem. We realized that, in this market of basic instincts, we could do little to diminish the demand (the illegal miners come from many countries and for them the Indians are less than animals), but we could have some possibility of diminishing the offer if we helped the development of indigenous communities. And that's how the Fundacion Nativa was born.

We are a national network of small-scale farmers, cooperatives, and community microfinance associations dedicated to integrated development, sustainable agriculture, and building a more equitable rural economy based on solidarity and respect. We believe that sustainable change is only possible when communities are working together, and that is what we have been helping communities across Honduras do since our founding in 2006. Our network works together to create what we call a solidarity economy: a local rural economy in which different parts of society work equitably together to create prosperity and well-being for all. Our vision is to build the strength of community organizations, committed to integral local and national development, who can effectively advocate for economic, social and cultural rights, and ensure dignity and quality of life for all Honduran families.

The Community Foundation for Tumut Region Objectives: To make a difference where we live To give where we live To be a lasting community asset Mission: Assist and support the aspirations and needs of our community by attracting funds for a focus on giving. Values: The Community Foundation for Tumut Region embraces that all relationships and decision making will consider the following values: Justice - acting in a manner which takes into consideration the wellbeing of the individual and the common good of the community. Respect - acting in a manner that shows a genuine understanding and appreciation of the qualities, rights and beliefs of others. Integrity - acting in a manner that is truthful, open and consistent. Compassion - acting in a manner that demonstrates empathy and support. Commitment - acting with dedication and perseverance to achieve our goals Collaboration - acting in a manner that values diversity, cooperation and openness. To be fair dinkum in all our actions - authentic, genuine and on the level.

At Jacarandas, we are dedicated to advancing gender equality and women's rights by ensuring access to accurate, clear, and timely information about reproductive justice and health. Our mission is to facilitate accessible physical and mental healthcare services, including a confidential hotline, to empower women to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. We are committed to bridging gaps in access to care and resources, especially for underprivileged communities, by providing education and support on issues such as contraception, pregnancy options, and abortion services. Through social awareness and active engagement on digital platforms, we aim to amplify marginalized voices, challenge societal norms, and foster inclusive dialogue about women's needs. At Jacarandas, we envision a world where every woman has the knowledge, resources, and support to make empowered choices about her body and future, free from discrimination, misinformation, and violence.

The Young Alchemists Foundation, was founded in 2015. A patriotic foundation -guardians of our youth, protectors of the planet and defenders of World Peace. Our mission to plant the seed of patriotism and World Peace into the hears of American children. The Young Alchemists will launch the YOUNG AMERICAN PATRIOT SILENT PLEDGE INITIATIVE, a petition to Congress that ask for sixty seconds of silence at the beginning of the school day for students of all religions and cultures to pledge in silence love, respect and gratitude to the God of their hearts, family, country, teachers and all humanity. The Young Alchemists Foundation will also launch THE SCIENCE KIDS ART CONTEST. A national campaign inspired in the American culture for students of all ages. Students can participate in the fields of music, poetry, creative writing, painting.

ONG ED promotes a culture based on the sustainable and full development of human beings. Its mission is to serve the neglected people in the countryside communities composed of poor peasants in rural areas, to improve the health of poor individuals, and to educate people about the protection of the environment. We also strive to help jobless youth to work in the farming business so as to stop migration, to promote social welfare and to alleviate poverty. Our organization promotes peaceful co-existence (peace-building activities on the mass media and meetings with pupils to prevent criminality, terrorism, and extreme violence). To reach those goals, ONG ED intervenes in the domains of education, literacy, culture, health, environment, farming, handicrafts, microloans, an orphanage, and peace culture.

Using all possible public information and training programs, in cities in the world where issues related to social exclusion arise (such as problems of shelter, food, access to care, psychological suffering and any other consequence of rejection and the breakdown of human, economic and social links), to create, promote and support services similar to those operated by "Samusocial de Paris" meeting the criteria set out in the objectives and charter of Samusocial International, and to develop all missions directly or indirectly related thereto. The Association's objectives shall also include collecting funds and organising finance on national territory to support Samusocial organisations, in accordance with the spirit of Paris Samusocial and, in the same conditions, creating, supporting and assisting the action, research and special interests of Samusocial organisations overseas.