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MISSION: Concordia Welfare & Education Foundation is a Hong Kong based non-profit organization founded by Lutheran Christians and dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished rural communities in Asia through education and service. We partner with local communities, organizations and governments to identify sources of poverty and implement programs in the areas of education and community health. We believe education creates opportunities for people to change their lives and create a new future. VISION: Thriving communities, serving and inspiring hope in others.

The Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights promotes the physical rehabilitation, mental well-being and social reintegration of victims and their family members by providing them with free-of-charge medical treatment, psycho-therapeutic support and socio-legal counseling. In addition, we seek to protect survivors of past human rights abuses and prevent future attacks of violence through political advocacy, human rights education, and public awareness-raising programs. The core values guiding our work are expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We believe in the inherent dignity of the human person and seek to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms laid out in the Universal Declaration. We help survivors of human rights abuses regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity or spiritual leanings. In 2005, we started our activities in the multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk, where we opened the first rehabilitation clinic for victims of torture in Iraq. Today we have a total of nine clinics throughout Kurdistan-Iraq where more than 19,000 traumatized men, women and children have received our services. Each year, The Jiyan Foundation assists more than 6,000 victims of human rights violations. On average 50% of those who seek our help are female adults, while 30% are children and adolescents.

Our mission is to support those affected by Joubert Syndrome and related disorders by providing C.A.R.E. - Connection, Awareness, Research, and Education.Every other year we host a conference where physicians and families affected by Joubert Syndrome come together to learn from and connect with each other. We also provide grants to families in need and help educate families, physicians and the general public about Joubert Syndrome.

To improve the quality of life for families, sick children and infants throughout our communities by providing support when and how they need it most.

To empower and connect people touched by ectodermal dysplasias through education, support, and research.

A mission to improve total well-being through education

To celebrate the life of Chase Kowalski of the Sandy Hook tragedy, we are committed to inspiring community healing through family-focused triathlon events and wellness initiatives.

At Christine's Hope...We BELIEVE every child deserves the chance to be a kid regardless of their circumstances.We HELP create the next generation of community leaders by teaching kids how to help other kids.We GIVE HOPE to tens of thousands of children whether we are making a donation to a YMCA for kids to go to camp or involving student volunteers to pack pajama bags for children in shelters.We MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our local communities through the generosity of our donors and volunteers.

Surgeons of Hope's purpose is to bring local access to modern surgical care for indigent children with heart disease in Latin America. By building sustainable state-of-the-art pediatric cardiac hospitals, Surgeons of Hope provides lasting care to these children. Our motto "It's not only what we bring. It's what we leave behind" underscores our commitment to educating and sharing skills with our training programs that will enhance understanding and treatment of care.

The mission of Burlington City Arts is to sustain and enhance the artistic life of the greater Burlington, VT area by : • Supporting and promoting Vermont artists and advancing the creation of new work • Offering a wide spectrum of arts education and engagement opportunities • Presenting exhibitions and events that place Burlington in a global context, promote critical dialogue and encourage local participation • Serving the City of Burlington’s cultural planner by making the arts integral to the area's economic and civic development, urban design, and livability. • Fostering partnerships among the arts, education, human service and business communities

We are committed to funding research that will lead to a cure in the fight against DIPG, a rare pediatric brains stem tumor. We are also devoted to helping local families whose children are suffering from DIPG. Our goal is to provide information, resources and support to those who need it in the Indianapolis area.

Provide financial and emotional support to couples who are challenged with Infertility. New Blossoms awards grants to cover the cost of infertility treatments and holds support group meetings, as well as, community awareness.