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New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

Our mission is to empower at-promise youth to reach their full potential by connecting them with mentors that provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.

Women On Top is the most experienced NGO in Greece for the professional empowerment of women & for equality in the public sphere. Our vision is a world in which all women have equal opportunities to become what they can and what they want to be. Our mission is to eliminate the barriers that hinder women's equal participation in the workforce, both by empowering them as individuals and by creating gradual change in the social and professional ecosystem that surrounds them.

The Danon Foundation boldly empowers people living with Danon Disease, providing trusted information, resources and support to help navigate life, from diagnosis to treatment.

The Backpack Coalition exists to nurture and to supplement the nutritional needs of children in the Greater Austin Area who are at risk of weekend hunger.

The mission of the Ms. Foundation for Women is to build women's collective power to realize a nation of justice for all.Beliefs and Values Statement: Our work is guided by our vision of a just and safe world where power and possibility are not limited by gender, race, class, sexual orientation, disability or age. We believe that equity and inclusion are the cornerstones of a true democracy in which the worth and dignity of every person is valued.

Bridges for Women Society was established in Victoria, BC in 1988 and provides a unique employability training program for women with histories of abuse and violence. Women reach personal and financial independence through programming that is designed to assist women overcome barriers to employment related to abuse. Bridges provides women with education, training, and professional one-on-one support. This customized program assists women in becoming employable and helps them break the cycle of abuse.

Annually over 1,000 women are homeless in Ottawa - Cornerstone provides shelter for over 400 women, serves over 140,160 nutritious meals and provides supportive housing for 68 women, many of whom are seniors. In addition, in 2011 Cornerstone secured permanent housing for 154 women; 65 women were enrolled in computer training, employment preparation and life skills courses. Our services are offered in an environment which promtes dignity and hope.

Today, known as the Roxborough Home for Women, this Victorian gem continues to honor the mission of its founder as a nonprofit community providing personal care services for women in a nurturing, caring and homelike environment.

WRSFV is a non-profit registered charity providing services to women and children in the Mission and Abbotsford communities. All the services we offer, except for second stage housing, are provided free of charge to the women and children who access them.

Adsum for Women & Children offers support and housing to women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming so. There are five locations: an emergency shelter, 2 apartment buildings offering housing that is stable, affordable & supportive; a short-term centre with on-site programming and new condo units for families.