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The SJC is a human rights organization, providing public education on Third World poverty as a human rights issue. We are committed to social change through a three-step process of analysis, popular education, and response, with a special focus on Third World debt, the democratization of international financial institutions, and struggles for community rights in Mesoamerica.

About Us: Our Bridgeport club was founded in 1992, and is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas which was founded in 1921. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. A 501(c)(3) organization, Soroptimist relies on charitable contributions to fund its programs. Local members join with almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women. Soroptimist International has consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council, which oversees U.N. activities promoting human rights. In addition to sponsoring the awards programs, our club has participated in community programs focused on various health and human service issues for women and girls, such as the Center for Women and Families, Mi Casa/My Home, Women and Men’s Health Project, Project Courage, and Local Soup Kitchens. For more information about our mission and programs, please visit our website www.soroptimist.org

The goals of the Elizabeth Fry Society are to: Provide supportive services and practical assistance to women and young women in conflict with the law or at risk of becoming in conflict with the law. These services are offered in jail, in court, in community and at the agency. Provide information and educate women and young women about criminal justice processes and community resources. Advocate on behalf of women and young women who are incarcerated, in the court system and in the community. Promote community awareness regarding the social conditions that may contribute to women and young women becoming in conflict with the law.

Through research, publications, "Leaders in Justice" workshops, seminars, art exhibitions, festivals, internships and training, we advance the public's understanding of human rights. We are all about educating and empowering the public to promote Human rights for all people.

The L.M. Montgomery Land Trust works to preserve this land from development by: - Raising money to purchase “development rights” from land owners. - Seeking the donations of “development rights” from land owners. - Purchasing and then reselling land, with restrictive covenants attached.

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights. Towards this end: • Amnesty International takes action to stop grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination • Amnesty International seeks to expose human rights abuses accurately and quickly. These findings are publicized, and members, supporters and staff then mobilize persistent public pressure to prevent and stop these violations • Amnesty International promotes public awareness and understanding of the full range of human rights, and we work with a global community of organizations to ensure broad support and respect for all human rights • Amnesty International is governed by its members; we are independent of all governments, political persuasions and religious creeds. We are funded by our members and donors, and no funds are sought or accepted from governments

Soroptimist is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in our local communities and throughout the world.  Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. About 35,000 Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. SIA is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 85,000 members in about 120 countries. The name Soroptimist means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best. Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of service to their communities. The Raleigh Club is focused on improving the economic independence of women and ending violence against women.  In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, and the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award.  International projects have included partnerships with Women for Women International, and through Project SIerra, Hope and Homes for Children in Sierra Leone.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is committed to being inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all people who may wish to participate in our work, our programs and services. We are committed to an active anti-oppression process of identifying and eliminating oppression with anti-racism being an essential focus of anti-oppression work. We respect the right and responsibility of women to make choices regarding the conduct of their lives and we want to eliminate unjust or inequitable consequences for choices they make. The YWCA believes in social, political and economic equality of women, men and children. We believe that a community and a world free of violence is attainable. Rooted in our experience working with women and their families who have experienced violence and abuse, we believe that Community Development is a process through which individuals, families communities gain the power, insight and resources to make decisions and take action regarding their well-being.

We are a fledgling Canadian charity whose mandate is to build and repair orphanages, schools and family homes for the poor and handicapped people of Cambodia. We are currently a small, three man operation possessing the right combination of skills, knowledge, local street-sense, and single minded determination to help the people of Cambodia. We want to improve living conditions through not only our building projects but also by teaching impoverished Cambodian youths the trades required to do it themselves. Carpenters 4 Cambodia is small, nimble and flexible. The Charities Directorate of Canada has granted us a sweeping scope of activities. We are the right organisation, in the right place, at the right time.

Halifax YWCA is a turning point for women. We have served women, young women, and families since 1874. Today the Halifax YWCA provides the following core services: Child Care & Early Learning: Two full service licensed childcare programs and Family Home Day Care (Private family day care providers, fully licensed and supported by YWCA Halifax). Housing - WISH: Women in Supported Housing. 24 units of supported housing for formerly homeless women, HERizons affordable supportive housing for single mothers attending university and SHYM Supportive Housing for Young Mothers. Youth Development - Leadership development programs for young women in 3 locations The Halifax YWCA believes in the power of women to achieve, and a world where women are equal participants and designers of their community, country and world.

YWCA Cambridge is a multi-service agency focusing its programs and services on women and their families in the following areas: Licensed child care, Summer day camp, Women's employment (Small Steps to Success), YWCA Week Without Violence (Power of Being a Girl Conference), Women of Distinction, Community Awareness and Education Programs(International Women's Day, Take Back the Night, December 6 Coalition, Women's Safety Audit Program), Girl's Programming (Body Image and Self-Esteem Workshops, Internet Safety), Social Action and advocacy on issues that impact women and girls.

Pathfinder International's mission is to ensure that people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life.