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The Ama Foundation is dedicated to providing the most underprivileged children of Nepal with a loving home, education and opportunities to live healthy and secure lives within their community.

Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods.

The Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society operates a museum complex that acquires, preserves, interprets, displays and makes accessible material related to the cultural heritage of the Dartmouth area. It also operates and interprets 2 historic Dartmouth homes: Evergreen House-An impressive example of a mid-Victorian gentleman's residence, Evergreen House is furnished with period antiques donated by local families and commands a fine view of Halifax Harbour. Originally built in 1867 by Judge Alexander James, the house was also home to Nova Scotian folklorist, Dr. Helen Creighton. Evergreen is also the temporary home to the Dartmouth Heritage Museum. Quaker House-Originally the home of William Ray, the house is considered one of the oldest domestic structures in the metro area. Quaker House is restored and furnished to reflect its 1785 construction date. Guides provide tours. Herb garden backyard open to visitors. Pioneer Days Dress Up Trunk available to younger visitors.

Camp Amnicon strives to be a sanctuary to all people who set foot on its beautiful Lake Superior shoreline. Amnicon's ministry empowers today's youth by building community on small group adventure trips for at-risk youth groups. Campers are transformed by a week in the wilderness by learning that they are capable of overcoming challenges. Youth return home with the confidence and support to address the challenges in their home lives after team building in the wilderness at Camp Amnicon.

Lifeline Energy is a non-profit social enterprise that provides sustainable information and education access to vulnerable populations. We achieve this by designing, manufacturing and distributing solar and wind-up media players and radios for classroom and group listening. Since 1999, we have distributed more than 500,000 power independent radios to provide on-demand access to information and education, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the years we have received numerous awards including the Tech Museum of Innovation Award, a World Bank Development Marketplace Award and an Index: Design to Improve Life Award. In addition, our founder and CEO Kristine Pearson was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment for 2007 and received the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award in 2005.

Conrad Grebel University College is comprised of a residence and an academic program on the campus of the University of Waterloo. Grebel houses 174 students and is home to 50 off campus associate students who meet at Grebel for Chapel and a variety of activities. Grebel is home to the Music and Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) departments. The college also runs a graduate program in theological studies through its Masters of Theological Studies degree and administering the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC)

Beit Uri is a residential village for the special needs population. School, job-inclusion, rehabilitation, therapeutic care and an assisted-living facility - the home offers a life of dignity. creativity and inclusion in society.

HIPPY is an international programme, operating in 8 countries around the world. HIPPY started in Israel in 1968 and is well supported by research. HIPPY Oakville sends Home Visitors to the homes of vulnerable families to teach a 30 week curriculum of pre-reading, pre-math and pre-writing skills to 3,4 and 5 year old children. HIPPY helps three constituents: The Home Visitors are entry level workers who are trained and given 100 hours of education per year. After 2 - 3 years they are supported to find higher level work. The Mothers by being recognized as their children's first and best teacher develop their skills and self-esteem. They also foster their relationships with their children. Their children complete a carefully constructed curriculum and arrive at school, confident and ready to learn.

The HIPPY program offers structured 30-week curricula in English or French – one program each for 3-, 4- and 5-year old children – in the family home. Every week, our home visitors deliver activity packets and related books to participating parents, teaching them how to follow different daily activities with their children and what skills are being developed. Parents are expected to spend 15-30 minutes each day with their children, doing the activities proposed in the HIPPY curriculum.

Through Education and Empowerment we are proud to work with local NGO Nepal Orphans Home in providing opportunities for these incredible children to gain the necessary skills and confidence that will lead to a hopeful future, full of Possibilities!

GRIT Staff work with the child within the child's own home and/or their community preschool program. This allows everyone involved to utilize the child's most natural and comfortable learning environments to maximize their learning/therapeutic experience.

The Ashokan Center inspires learning and builds community through shared experiences in nature, history, music and art. Since 1980 Ashokan has been a destination and a home-away-from-home for music and dance enthusiasts of all ages eager to delve deeper into traditions and self expression. Ashokan education programs allow students to explore, discover, and learn through programs in nature, history and art. Twice a year, the Hoots are three day festivals of music, nature, and celebration. Ashokan memories last a lifetime!