Search Nonprofits

Shelter for abused women and children.

Hope Without Borders is an independent, non-discriminatory humanitarian aid organization created to promote humanitarian aid - with the simple wish of helping those in need. It is a registered Canadian Charity and has no religious affiliation. "Many people around the world are suffering; women are physically and verbally abused; families are living through poverty without hope - and they all need help. We should not let borders limit our will to give support. We believe it is the duty of each of us to contribute to the improvement of all human rights around the world." Hope Without Borders. Current active projects we support: 1) Shelter for abused women and children in Lebanon 2) Orphanage for 45 children in Mwanza, Tanzania

Who are we? An advocacy group The fundamental mission of the Comite popular is to promote the social, economic, political and cultural rights of people living in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood. The Comite popular focuses on urban development and housing rights. Urban development The committee members are particularly sensitive to urban development projects and intervene when necessary. Similarly, the committee is also planning urban proposals that reflect the aspirations of local people. Right to housing The committee provides a service of help and reference on the rights of tenants and struggle to increase the number of social housing (eg, develop cooperative housing projects). Some services: - L'Infobourg, a neighborhood newspaper - Le Vestiaire du Faubourg, a clothing store - A community composting site

The mission of the organization is to render aid, assistance and information with regard to the rights of people living or having lived mental health when using the services of our company to allow individuals to become full citizens from the following values: social justice, democracy, respect, autonomy, equity and solidarity. Increase the skills of the person to defend their rights, facilitate access and use of existing remedies. Together people who have suffered similar injuries in order to initiate a process to restore their rights. Through various means, encourage them to change the practices of some services that do not respect human rights. The SRAADD advocates collaboration and coordination with other community organizations within certain spheres of action.

La Gigogne, home help and accommodation for women and children victims of domestic violence opened in 1981 thanks to the involvement of women in our community of Matane.

Fly the Phoenix believes that education, as well as daily food, are basic human rights. In order to combat the imbalances of these rights, we are creating sustainable, 25-year cycle, educational community programs. These are funded by our local income-initiatives, challenges and international donations through our registered charity, Fly The Phoenix.

The Habitat International Coalition (HIC) is the global network for rights related to habitat. Through solidarity, networking and support for social movements and organizations, HIC struggles for social justice, gender equality, and environmental sustainability, and works in the defense, promotion and realization of human rights related to housing and land in both rural and urban areas.

The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) acts as a voice for freedom in Canada’s courtrooms and law schools. Through education and litigation, the CCF supports: Individual freedom: the “fundamental freedoms” in section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: - freedom of association; - freedom of peaceful assembly; - freedom of conscience and religion; - freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression. Economic liberty: the right to earn a living, and to own and enjoy property. Equality before the law: Charter section 15 guarantees equal rights and equal opportunities for all Canadians; special privileges for none.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. About 45,000 Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist International of the Americas is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 95,000 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. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters, to providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Making a Difference for Women Award and the Violet Richardson Award. All projects seek to make life better for women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. About 45,000 Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist International of the Americas is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 95,000 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. Club projects range from renovating domestic violence shelters, to providing mammograms to low-income women, to sponsoring self-esteem workshops for teenage girls. In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Making a Difference for Women Award and the Violet Richardson Award. All projects seek to make life better for women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (www.aidslaw.ca) promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally, through research, legal and policy analysis, education, and community mobilization. The Legal Network is Canada's leading advocacy organization working on the legal and human rights issues raised by HIV/AIDS.

Heart-Links is a small non government organization (NGO) based in London, Ontario that has worked for the past 20 years to support, through friendship and funding, several impoverished and vulnerable communities in northern Peru. We utilize a participatory model to work with these communities to identify needs and to collaborate on and financially support various community initiatives. Heart-Links works in partnership with women’s groups, community kitchens, children’s programs, adolescent programs and young adult training. Our programs develop self-esteem and leadership, educate about rights, and provide skills training. They are mainly in the areas of education, nutrition, health and income generation to promote self-sufficiency. In particular we focus on the empowerment and encouragement of women, children and youth.