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Solidarna maps needs and creates new opportunities for all citizens to act in solidarity, in our joint effort to protect human rights and meet basic human needs, reduce inequalities and expand freedoms in all social spheres. SOLIDARNA acts as a reliable partner to civil society actors, the socially responsible business community and donors for social development, serving as a catalyst for the mobilization of resources, a promoter of solidarity and social support for autonomous initiatives for the protection of human rights in Croatia, the region and throughout Europe. SOLIDARNA Foundation's support program provides prompt and targeted support to human rights defenders, civic initiatives, and victims of human rights violations such as survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Our objectives are empowering civil society, mobilisation and support for human rights defenders and gender equality. Solidarna works on strengthening philanthropy and the culture of solidarity through raising philanthropy and human rights in the media, developing individual and coorporate philatrophy. In addition, we continuously work on systemic changes through our advocacy focus. SOLIDARNA's mission statement SOLIDARNA - Foundation for Human Rights and Solidarity is the first community-based, private human rights foundation from Croatia of its kind, set up in December 2015 by 55 founders - 49 human individuals and six human rights organizations, as a strategic innovative philanthropic endeavour of the Croatian human rights community of practice to enhance autonomy of progressive civic activism in defence of human rights in their full spectrum. It was set up in light of chronic deterioration of human security purported by socially insensitive, neoliberal public policies and the current global offensive of the radical and clerical right against human rights and gender equality which has intentionally targeted Croatians society and politics since its accession to the EU in 2013. SOLIDARNA's founders were especially concerned about rising anti-liberalism, nationalism, misogyny, xenophobia and authoritarianism in Croatia and its two neighbouring regions of Central Europe and the Balkans, but also across the EU and globally. The assumption of gradual implosion of public funding for human rights advocacy proved correct, as did the expectation of rising needs for ad hoc citizen actions and independent media production to protect the society against illiberal trends, which are not eligible for project and program funding from the EU and government donors. In such complex and increasingly hostile environment, SOLIDARNA believes that resilience primarily stems from reinvigorated solidarity actions around issues that re-connect the concept of human rights with deprivation of peoples' basic needs, such as access to health, education, ineffective state protection against violence, discrimination and marginalization. In SOLIDARNA we know that one of the key problems in our society is that human rights protection ghettoized in the minds of most people to few independent institutions and specialized NGOs, which are at the same time exposed to malicious media bashing on part of ultraconservatives as well as libertarians. SOLIDARNA wants to change but this social dynamic and public perception of human rights, by reconnecting human rights with the basic human needs and the core practices of solidarity from bottom up, in line with the famous quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, which has served as key source of inspiration for SOLIDARNA's purpose to contribute to autonomy and sustainability of human rights protection, by enhancing a culture of solidarity and by building local philanthropy for human rights. In short, SOLIDARNA wants to bring human rights back home - to hearts, minds and lives of ordinary people. SOLIDARNA's founders believe that promoting and protecting all generations of human rights - from fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly and association, to right to work, home, healthy environment and basic public goods - requires lasting societal effort, creativity and strong resilience to all kinds of pressures. Hence, SOLIDARNA strives to earn trust and become a reliable partner to private and public donors, local communities and civil society initiatives, acting as mediator and catalyst of more effective human rights awareness raising, advocacy and resource mobilization for autonomous human rights initiatives in Croatia and its broader region. SOLIDARNA envisions citizens both in Croatia and across Europe - especially those with lasting ties with Croatia - as its principal donor base, enabling maximum autonomy and flexibility of funding programs. In parallel, SOLIDARNA strives to develop partnerships with socially responsible businesses, social economy actors and like-minded domestic and international foundations and international development programs. SOLIDARNA, as a reliable, responsive and resourceful re-granting channel and programming associate can add value in mapping and shaping grant-making opportunities to ensure substantial and sustainable community impact on human rights protection in Croatia and regionally, in line with well detected needs of local human rights defenders and the communities they serve. International and public funding is instrumental for balancing out the fragility of the private donor environment for human rights in Croatia which SOLIDARNA strives to reshape. For SOLIDARNA as a new community-focused human rights foundation with no initial operational funds, the key challenge was building its core organizational capacities necessary for the foundation to raise necessary funds to roll out its prospective grant giving programs.

Sistema Cyprus is a social-music orchestra and choir programme established in 2017. Sistema Cyprus provides accessible music education to the children and young people of Cyprus, including migrants, refugees and disadvantaged children and young people, and ensures that these disadvantaged groups are respected, recognised, and included in the society. Sistema Cyprus is an El Sistema inspired social action music programme that was first founded in Venezuela in 1975. Currently, Sistema Cyprus operates in Nicosia and Larnaca and engages 200 children and young people in orchestra, choir and community music activities, through the work of 15 professional musicians, 20 musician volunteers and the support of 80 program support volunteers. Sistema Cyprus expertise includes community music education and musical instrument teaching to vulnerable populations through a methodology that is adjusted to the model of developing a learning environment based on safety, inclusion, and equality. Finally, Sistema Cyprus is an expert in training young people to use music for promoting social inclusion for refugee, migrant and disadvantaged children and young people. Sistema Cyprus works to educate and empower marginalized populations, providing them with opportunities for social inclusion and broadening the visibility of their success stories. Through our social music programme, we strive to offer a better life opportunity to marginalized children who are often feeling unwelcome from belonging to the society that they live in. El Sistema and other related El Sistema programs offer free classical music education that gives impoverished children and youth all over the world the opportunity for personal development. Sistema Cyprus is focused on the personal development of its participants focusing primarily on empowerment and reaching their potentials. Through the formation of orchestras and choirs, El Sistema acts as a superb model, reaching children and young people to many of the world's underprivileged neighbourhoods. Our main activities include daily practice of instrumental learning, orchestra and choir rehearsals where every child or young people is in Sistema Cyprus for 5 hours per week. In addition, we organise 3 concerts every year where the students of Sistema Cyprus present their work to thousands of people in Cyprus. Finally, we offer trainings for musicians twice per year on how to use music as a tool for social inclusion and social integration. Our theory of change: A city, a country, a world where there is "no longer oppressor nor longer oppressed, but human in the process of achieving freedom" (Paolo Freire). With only 2 year of existence Sistema Cyprus has established major achievements. Sistema Cyprus established important collaborations and has been entrusted by organisations that supported their actions in every manner such as UNCHR Cyprus, US Embassy in Cyprus, Nicosia Municipality, European Cultural Foundation, the Global Leaders Program and the Carnegie Hall in New York . The most important achievement is the collaboration with three universities in Cyprus (University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus and Frederick University Cyprus) that provide academic scholarships to the students of Sistema Cyprus. This achievement further develops Sistema Cyprus students' opportunity to dream and set high goals for their life. Sistema Cyprus is an International Partner of Carnegie Hall in New York implementing the "Lullaby project" in Cyprus, where brings together vulnerable new moms and pregnant women with artists in order to compose specialized lullabies for their babies. Sistema Cyprus is also a partner of the Global Leaders Program which empowers a rising generation of change-makers in music to transform lives and communities through an innovative nine-month Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Teaching Artistry, and Civic Leadership. Led in partnership with nine top universities and think tanks including Harvard, Georgetown, McGill, Johns Hopkins, and Duke Universities, and a world-class faculty that includes two Nobel Laureates, the Program is offered annually to a select Cohort of 40 of the most promising emerging talents from around the globe. In July 2020, Sistema Cyprus contribution to society and specifically the Executive Director, Dr Nikoletta Polydorou has been awarded by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II with the Commonwealth Points of Light Award.

Empower and Protect children, adolescent girls, women and provide aid to vulnerable people in Ghana's impoverished and underserved communities. We must create projects/programs that are community-based residential institute that operates under the premise that basic human needs must be met to create an environment where transformation can begin to happen. We offer our programs to the poorest of the poor, to the children and youth in greatest need, without ulterior motive. We devote ourselves to helping vulnerable children and of all faiths, cultures, backgrounds and race , without imposing any religious obligation or conversion requirement upon them. EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH Seek And Save Mission Ministries (SASMM) helps vulnerable children in impoverished and underserved rural Ghana so that they complete their education in freedom to balance gender-equity. We promote and improve girls' access, participation, and retention in schools. Provide educational materials such as uniform ,Shoes, books, notebooks, pens, pencils, stationary, sanitary pad, cash for feeding and boarding fees .Provides shelter, basic human needs and job for victims and survivors of Child Abuse, exploitation, human trafficking, labour and modern slavery. WE HELP FAMILIES BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO START SMALL BUSINESSES TO EARN MONEY Empowering and Protecting Vulnerable Children and Women by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities .We help families become more sustainable by providing resources to start small businesses to earn money so they can better take care of their children and themselves. Farmers increase the production of food to feed their families, and villages access clean sources of water. Our programs train villagers in production methods, business practices, finances, and agriculture. MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH Supporting Underserved Communities by providing aid to underserved communities (rural areas and slums) and mobilize volunteers, children and youth for community outreach in Ghana.. Providing access to sanitation, and housing. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, RELATIONSHIPS AND TRACTIONS Building partnerships, relationships and tractions with local organizations and government agencies to drive systems change, ensure the sustainability, collaborating on projects and sharing resources. We partner directly with like-minded people to rescue people trapped in all kinds of social vices We work with governments, businesses, religious and community leaders to drive systems change. We partner directly with like-minded people to rescue people trapped in all kinds of social vices SHARING THE GOSPEL Our organization believes in the transformative power of faith and seeks to share the gospel with the people we serve without ulterior motive, without imposing any religious obligation or conversion requirement upon them (we do not proselytize) . We aim to empower and protect children and youth to become agents of positive change in their communities. Empowerment and Protection: Seek And Save Mission Ministries(SASMM) prioritize empowering and protecting vulnerable groups, particularly children, adolescent girls, and women which involve providing access to education, healthcare, legal assistance, and safe spaces. Adolescent Girls' Well-being: Seek And Save Mission Ministries(SASMM) prioritize addressing the specific needs of adolescent girls in Ghana, such as reducing teenage pregnancy rates, promoting education, and combating gender-based violence. Community Development: Seek And Save Mission Ministries(SASMM focus on aiding Ghana's impoverished and underserved communities by providing basic necessities like food, water, shelter, and healthcare, which involve community-driven projects, infrastructure development, and economic empowerment initiatives. Equity and Inclusion: To create a society where everyone has equal opportunities and access to resources, regardless of their background or identity. Sustainability: To promote environmental responsibility and ensure the well-being of future generations. Empowerment: To equip individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to thrive. Collaboration: To foster partnerships and alliances among diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Innovation: To embrace creative solutions and new approaches to address complex societal challenges

To form a formidable Movement to champion the fight for freedom of LGBT+ persons in Ghana.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FURTHER FORMED TO STUDY AMERICAN HISTORY AND THE CONCEPTS OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. TO ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE, THE ORGAN- IZATION OPENED A MUSEUM RELATING TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, SOCIA

The Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit civil rights organization committed to promoting individual freedom and celebrating Muslim-American heritage.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Preserve the Heritage…Educate the FutureThe Army Historical Foundation seeks to educate Americans to fully appreciate the sacrifices that generations of American Soldiers have made to safeguard the freedoms of this nation.The Foundation is actively engaged in supporting the National Museum of the United States Army by carrying out a major $200 million Capital Campaign. In 2000, the Secretary of the Army designated the Foundation as its primary partner in the building of the National Museum.Besides supporting the Capital Campaign, AHF funding helps to refurbish historical Army buildings, acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, research, and publication of historical materials on the American soldier, and provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals as the Foundation.

We are a grassroots community where Jews, Muslims, and all are welcome. We build relationships to stand against hate and violence through shared values and social action. What we share is more powerful than what divides us: PEACE We envision a city, country, and world where no one is feared, marginalized, hated, attacked, and killed because of who they are. We challenge prejudice, bigotry, racism, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, discrimination, and oppression. We stand in solidarity with our neighbors by speaking out against hateful incitement, interpersonal and institutional violence. LEARNING We encourage curiosity and education for transformation. We reflect on our identities by celebrating Muslim and Jewish traditions. We commit to building respectful relationships to gain knowledge. GIVING BACK We mobilize our community to make an impact through service and volunteering. We build on the momentum of social justice and civil rights movements. We believe in freedom, justice, and dignity for all, including the most disadvantaged.

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for Jazz through performance, education and advocacy. We believe Jazz is a metaphor for Democracy. Because jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding and maintaining common ground with others. Because jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism.From our first downbeat as a summer concert series at Lincoln Center in 1987, to the fully orchestrated achievement of opening the world's first venue designed specifically for jazz in 2004, we have celebrated this music and these landmarks with an ever-growing audience of jazz fans from around the world.Representing the totality of jazz music, Jazz at Lincoln Center's mission is carried out through four elements—educational, curatorial, archival, and ceremonial—capturing, in unparalleled scope, the full spectrum of the jazz experience.In the mid-1980s, Lincoln Center, Inc. was looking to expand its programming efforts to attract new and younger audiences, and to fill its halls during the summer months when resident companies were performing elsewhere. Long-time jazz enthusiasts on the Lincoln Center campus and on the Lincoln Center Board recognized the need for America's music to be represented, and lobbied to include jazz in the organization's offerings. After four summers of successful Classical Jazz concerts, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) became an official department of Lincoln Center in 1991. During its first year, JALC produced concerts throughout New York City, including Brooklyn and Harlem. By the second year, JALC had its own radio series on National Public Radio, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (now known as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) began touring, and recording and selling CDs. By its fourth year, the program reached international audiences with performances in Hong Kong and, the following year, in France, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Norway, Spain, England, Germany and Finland. In July 1996, JALC was inducted as the first new constituent of Lincoln Center since The School of American Ballet joined in 1987, laying the groundwork for the building of a performance facility designed specifically for the sound, function and feeling of jazz.“The whole space is dedicated to the feeling of swing, which is a feeling of extreme coordination," explained Jazz at Lincoln Center's Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis of his vision for the new home of jazz, or the “House of Swing." “Everything is integrated: the relationship between one space and another, the relationship between the audience and the musicians, is one fluid motion, because that's how our music is." Under Marsalis's direction, JALC sought out world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and a team of acoustic engineers to create Frederick P. Rose Hall, the world's first performance, education and broadcast facility devoted to jazz, in New York City. As the centerpiece of a $131 million capital campaign drive, the 100,000-square-foot facility opened in fall 2004 and features three concert and performance spaces (Rose Theater, The Appel Room and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola) engineered for the warmth and clarity of the sound of jazz.