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Rise 2 Shine Project set its Vision as: "To lead Peers by positive example" and to reach this Vision, we have the following Aims and Objectives: 1. To empower young girls and boys by teaching them their rights and responsibilities; 2. To empower young boys and girls to make healthy and positive decisions in order to eradicate the threat of HIV an AIDS, other STD's and face the challenges of any health risks that might occur, e.g. The Covid-19 pandemic; 3. To teach young girls and boys about abstinence and encourage them to abstain from i) sex until marriage, ii) drugs and alcohol, iii) any form of violence, iv) criminal activities and v) to let them who already had sex reclaim second virginity; 4. To involve and empower parents and communities in addressing domestic-, and gender-based violence; 5. To uplift the moral and social life of young people by restoring Christian moral values; 6. To bring inner healing and acceptance to those young girls and boys who are traumatized through any form of physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual abuse and/or violence; 7. To reach and empower young people to live healthy lives and to contribute to healthy and clean communities; and 8. To empower young girls and boys to stay in school and complete their education. To accomplish all these aims and objectives, Rise 2 Shine Project embarks on the following activities: 1. Weekly/Monthly face-to-face gatherings in group settings; 2. Educational and Leadership Camps - to empower young girls and boys to make positive and healthy decisions and to be successful in education year-end examinations; 3. Girls/Boys and/or Youth Conferences to plan, and discuss issues concerning youth in Namibia; 4. Road Shows/Talk shows to raise awareness on abstinence among young people; 5. Visitations to i) hospitals , especially for encouragement of young people who are sick and in hospital, ii) old age homes for encouragement to senior citizens; 6. Community services - including but not limited to: going to shop for elderly, cleaning yards of elderly people and baby sitting; 7. Dramas/Role plays to spread different prevention messages; 8. Yearly pledging ceremonies; 9. Yearly Awards Ceremonies; 10. Any other activities that may deemed fit under the Aims and Objectives of the Project. Rise 2 Shine Project follows different evidence based Life Skills and Behavior Change intervention prevention Programs/Manuals to accomplish her Project Goal: "Empowered young people creating safe and healthy environments/communities in Namibia by 2030". Therefore the Rise 2 Shine Project is about: i) educating and guiding young people to abstain from sexual intercourse to prevent early and unintended pregnancies, getting infected with HIV/AIDS or any other STD's and ultimately destroying their education and future; ii) empowering young girls and boys on their respective gender roles and responsibilities in order to create "the safe and decent living environment" Vision 2030 is talking about. Empowering young girls and boys on gender roles and responsibilities, the vicious circle of "abused/violated becoming the abuser/violator" can definitely be broken; ii) emphasizing the importance of a good and successful school career that is based on soberness; iv) an all-inclusive holistic program that focusses on the young person as a whole in addressing issues depriving him/her from being spiritual, physical and mentally well; v) incorporating life skills education using Sport2Life methodology into sport activities on topical discussions themed around building self-esteem of adolescents; vi) enhancing community involvement in sports 4 youth development to create conducive and healthy environments/ communities. Our Mission is rightfully captured in our STATEMENT OF BELIEVE: : "We believe that individuals and whole communities have the inherent capacity to change attitudes and behaviors.....We recognize that behavior change at individual and community level is a complex and on-going process. It is inextricably linked to such basic human values as care, love, faith, family and friendship, respect for people and cultures, solidarity and support. ....Our experience as affected and infected individuals proves that behavior change is possible......Therefore we as young people embarked on this journey of Behavior Change to fight not only current pandemics but also those pandemics in future who might threaten our human existence." Rise 2 shine Project is build on 4 pillars with integrated activities to address cross cutting issues, namely: Pillar 1: Health and Wellness Prevention Clubs Awareness raising activities Pledging ceremonies Healthy Body/Healthy Minds Sports 4 youth development Teenage Pregnancies Pillar 2: Crises Intervention Prevention Clubs Drug and alcohol interventions Gender-based/Domestic violence interventions Crime prevention interventions Covid-19 (other possible pandemics)prevention interventions Awareness raising activities Pillar 3: Education Afterschool activities Educational Camps Leadership Camps Arts and Culture Awards Ceremonies Bursaries Re-engaging young people into education system Pillar 4: Inner healing Counselling Activities Psychosocial Support Rise 2 Shine Project got official permission from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture in 2022 to work in the 61 schools in the Hardap Region for the next five years. These schools host a total of +/-26 000 learners. Our target population of adolescents age 12 - 19 years comprise of at least between 16000 to 18000 out of the total learners in the Region. For the first two years of implementation we targeted 10 schools with the aim to reach between 4000 and 5000 learners.

Our mission is to champion innovation and act as a catalyst, empowering individuals and local communities to preserve and protect the world's wildlife and wild places for future generations. We act together with a network of individuals and organizations who are on the front lines of conservation and environmental protection, providing crucial support in the fight to protect and defend species and habitats from the myriad of threats that are faced. Through targeted donations and grants, sharing of knowledge and expertise, and amplification of their remarkable stories to our global audience, we are enabling our project partners to enhance their impact and continue doing their vital work.

RCSI: Leading the world to better health RCSI has been at the forefront of health education for over 230 years. A deep professional responsibility to enhance human health through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service informs all that we do. Our ultimate purpose is to work in service of patients. Our role is to prepare healthcare professionals for the future, educating them within a world leading, pioneering learning environment that will enable them to thrive in complex clinical settings across the globe.

To support innovation hubs and their communities to raise high potential entrepreneurs that will stimulate economic growth and social development in Africa. We achieve this through capacity building, financing, networking, policy advocacy, and providing insightful, reliable data.

The mission of Ayúdame3D is to create and provide 3D-printed prosthetic devices to people with limb differences, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The organization aims to promote a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and innovation, by leveraging technology, education, and community engagement. Ayúdame3D envisions a world where every person with a disability has access to affordable and functional assistive devices that enable them to live with dignity, independence, and full participation in society.

3. The objects for which the Company is established are: 3.1 To advance the education of the public by all charitable means; 3.2 To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by: 3.2.1 The preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources; 3.2.2 The relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; and 3.2.3 The promotion of sustainable means for achieving economic growth and regeneration. In this context 'sustainable development' means development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Our mission is to create a society where basic human needs are met and individuals are empowered with equal opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. We strive to eliminate any form of deprivation and ensure that everyone has the chance to experience life to the fullest. Our goal is to empower individuals to make a positive impact and lead lives of significance.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.

WE BUILD FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED We work for children who are orphaned, abandoned or whose families are unable to care for them. We give these children the opportunity to build lasting relationships within a family. Our family approach in the SOS Children's Village is based on four principles: Each child needs a mother, and grows up most naturally with brothers and sisters, in their own house, within a supportive village environment. WE HELP THEM SHAPE THEIR OWN FUTURES We enable children to live according to their own culture and religion, and to be active members of the community. We help children to recognise and express their individual abilities, interests and talents. We ensure that children receive the education and skills training they need to be successful and contributing members of society. WE SHARE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES We share in community life and respond to the social development needs of society's most vulnerable children and young people. We establish facilities and programmes that aim to strengthen families and prevent the abandonment of children. We join hands with community members to provide education and health care, and respond to emergencies.

Help resource-deficient poor communities enhance their capacity for self- sustainability; Upgrade basic production conditions and primary social service levels; Mitigate social suffering while promoting social harmony. Vision: Be the best trusted, the best expected and the best respected international philanthropy platform Mission: Disseminate good and reduce poverty, help others to achieve their aims, and make the good more powerful Values: Service, Innovation, Transparency, Tenacity Slogan: Persistence Brings Change

Our objective is to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the charity sector by maximising donor contributions to eligible charities, through a Donor Advised Fund. By operating with minimal administrative overheads, we can make it easier and more efficient for a broad demographic of donors to give, and worthy organisations to receive donations.

To spread the values of Judo throughout the world and inspire generations for a healthy life based on solid moral principles, to offer guidance and leadership for its stakeholders while preserving the integrity of the sport and of the athletes, as well as all its members and to organize entertaining events for fans