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To transform, alleviate, educate and protect the lives of underprivileged, individuals and minority communities impacted by disasters, natural or man-made, suffering from hunger, illiteracy, diseases, or from violation of civil and human-rights into informed and vibrant members of society by fostering sustainable programs regardless of color, race, religion or creed.

The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land is a worldwide organization founded in 1994 under the auspices of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land. The Foundation was created to strengthen and support Christianity in the Holy Land through the preservation of holy Christian sites and the support of the basic human rights and continued presence of the Christian minority living in the Holy Land.

Our mission is to connect people in the US with global movements that defend land, territory, water, food, seeds, and the earth. Together, we address the root causes of injustice and oppression, and build alternatives that nurture human rights, ecological justice, and liberation. We do this through grantmaking, social action, and philanthropic leadership.

In furtherance of its Mission, the Society: Provides for the effective integration into the community of those in conflict with the law and provides, or encourages others to provide, services to those in contact with, or affected by, the Criminal Justice System; Promotes the fair and humane treatment of all incarcerated person and seeks to ensure that all forms of detention and imprisonment comply with relevant legal and human rights standards. Promotes citizen awareness of the problems of crime and its causes, acceptance of responsibility to respond to these problems and involvement in the delivery and management of justice related programs; and Promotes changes in social policy, the law and the administration of justice which lead to the more humane and effective treatment of individuals.

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is a volunteer not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 with over ten chapters across Canada. The goals are to advance education and educational opportunities for Afghan women and their families; and to educate and increase the understanding of Canadians about human rights in Afghanistan. Donor funded projects are implemented and managed in partnership with Afghan non-profit organizations. These projects include a number of community schools, village libraries, an orphanage, as well as teacher training, literacy, English and computer classes. The projects are funded mainly from individual donations from Canadians. Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan members were honoured with the YMCA Calgary Peace Award in the International category for their long-standing contribution to supporting peace and human rights for Afghan women and their families.

* People have the right to live in a safe and peaceful society and the responsibility to ensure humane consequences when this right is infringed. * Every person has intrinsic worth and must be treated with dignity, equity, fairness and compassion by the community and the justice process. * All people have the potential to become responsible citizens. * Every person has the right and the responsibility to be informed about, and involved in, the criminal justice process. Justice is best served through measures that resolve conflicts, repair harm and restore peaceful relations in society. * Only through independence can volunteer organizations have a vital role in the justice system. Thank you for your interest. For more information please visit our web site at www.sk.johnhoward.ca

We are a non-governmental development organization constituted on July 14, 1983 as the social arm of the Lutheran church in Peru. We are men and women who, motivated by our faith, work with families in situations of economic, social and environmental vulnerability, in order to create the right conditions for a dignified life. Since our creation, we have dedicated our commitment and effort to the promotion of territorial development with a focus on sustainable human development, promoting healthy housing, with emphasis on education, health and nutrition, facilitating processes that contribute to economic and social development, with a focus on rights, gender and interculturality.

Individual Freedom: The Fundamental Freedoms afforded to each and every Canadian by section two of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). These freedoms are paramount and embody the very values comprising our democratic society. They are: Freedom of Religion and Conscience Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Freedom of Association Equality before the law: Section 15 of the Charter enumerates the human right held by each and every Canadian to be treated equally before and under the law, and to be afforded equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, age, gender or other such personal characteristics. This right holds each and every Canadian subject to the same laws, and ensures that no individual or group shall receive special legal privileges.

The PEI Council of People with Disabilities (formerly named The PEI Council of the Disabled) was formed in 1974 by concerned people with disabilities. Its mandate is to speak out on issues such as housing, education, employment, transportation, human rights and access to support services. The PEI Council of People with Disabilities promotes the full participation and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of Island life.

At Helping Hands we are all about solutions and the "exchange." We believe that healthy food and safe shelter are basic human rights and that in order to concentrate on other issues such as addiction and mental health these must be in place. We also believe that participating in an exchange wherein people contribute to their own growth and well being opens wide the doors to self worth and recovery.

However a culture defines it, literacy touches every aspect of individual and community life. It is an essential foundation for learning through life and must be valued as a human right. Our primary program is a one-to-one tutoring program that matches trained volunteer tutors with adult learners, to help them meet their literacy goals. For a complete list of our services, visit our website at www.literacyunlimited.ca

We hold public lectures, develop a community, and raise awareness about humanism. Humanism is a philosophical tradition based on science, reason, tolerance, and compassion.