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Our mission is to combat chronic hunger and malnutrition. Bearing in mind the Buddha’s statements that “hunger is the worst kind of illness” and “the gift of food is the gift of life,” we sponsor projects that promote hunger relief for poor communities around the world. We pursue our mission by: providing direct food aid to people afflicted by hunger and malnutrition helping develop better long-term methods of sustainable food production and management appropriate to the cultures and traditions of the beneficiaries promoting the education of girls and women, so essential in the struggle against poverty and malnutrition giving women an opportunity to start right livelihood projects to support their families. We also seek to raise awareness of global hunger and advocate for an international food system that exemplifies social justice and conduces to ecological sustainability.

To improve the quality of life of rural and tribal communities suffering from poverty, health hazards, illiteracy, lack of enforcement of laws of the nation with special reference to rights of women and children, environment degradation, lack of facilities for playing &sport activities and for the nurturing traditional culture of the target people.To strive for the empowerment of under served and underprivileged village communities with special emphasis on women through the organization of awareness creation, skill development, income generation, leadership development, community organization and capacity building programs; To allow participation of people's groups in all programs, projects and activities undertaken through the auspices of ARTI and in all stages from identification of needs and problems through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation; To avoid total dependency status of individuals and communities on outsiders through strengthening skill in the development processes;To strive for the empowerment of under served and underprivileged village communities with special emphasis on women through the organization of awareness creation, skill development, income generation, leadership development, community organization and capacity building programs;

Westminster House Recovery Centre for Women is a residential treatment centre for women located in the heart of New Westminster, BC. We currently have the capacity to house ten women in our primary care facility, and three women in our second stage facility. Having zero-tolerance of drug use and activity, the program is a beacon and champion for social recovery and has an excellent reputation in the recovery community. Our primary goal: to teach the women a new way of life, free from active addiction so that they can return to their families and to the workplace as productive trustworthy members of society.

For 35 years, the CCR has been the national voice on refugee protection and newcomer settlement in Canada, educating the public and promoting policies and programs that respect the rights of refugees and immigrants. With a membership of over 170 organizations serving refugees and immigrants, the CCR provides a place where individuals concerned about protecting refugees and supporting newcomers can respond to challenges in solidarity. Through policy-analysis, research, public education, networking opportunities, and advocacy through media and government relations, we are active on a range of important issues including: Barriers to family reunification Delays in processing of privately sponsored refugees Trafficking of women and girls Refugee determination system Refugee resettlement Immigration detention Integration of immigrants and refugees Newcomers' access to services People without status Rights of children Newcomer youth Anti-racism LGBT refugees

For women and teens facing a unplanned pregnancy. For women and men grieving from an abortion. For victims of sexual assault. For abused women. We're here to help. All peer counselling services are free & confidential - a gift from the church community to women in distress. Community Outreaches: Burnaby Safe House Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Burnaby Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Vancouver OnlineCare Canada Post Abortion Community Services Rape Victims Support Network www.christianadvocacy.ca

Ready to Empower is dedicated to supporting at-risk women in poor communities in an effort to restore hope, foster self-reliance and empower women to reach their full potential and work their way out of poverty.

Udayan Care USA is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged women and children in India. We support organizations that care for and protect vulnerable children, as well as programs to educate and empower young women.

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation operates on two levels: our Royal LePage offices across Canada support local women's shelters that provide assistance to women and children fleeing abuse. On a national level we raise funds for violence prevention programs such as The Fourth R, and provide grants in partnership with the Canadian Women's Foundation.

Nelson House is a non-profit shelter, established in 1992 following three years of planning and effort by a large number of women in the city of Nepean and across the region. Nelson House provides emergency shelter and social services for women and children who are fleeing abuse in their lives. The Board and staff run a facility known as a first-stage emergency shelter where women and children benefit from transitional housing and programs for up to 10 weeks. The core of Nelson House's service is the Residential Program, which serves on average 150 women and children per year. The 15-bed residence offers a warm home-like setting with accommodation for women with and without children. The Crisis line answers more than 1500 calls annually, responding to the needs of women in crisis by providing support and information on safety planning, access to community services, and advocating for women to find a safe place to stay.

* Canada Fund Support areas of greatest need and daily operations. Priority for 2014 is The Bee Cause campaign. * David vs Goliath Fund Support precedent-setting legal work — interventions in the highest courts to make the polluter pay, insist on environmental rights and protect the rights of future generations. * Signs4Change Fund Support the call out through social media, arts and culture to inspire environmental action. * Standing on Guard for Environmental Rights in Canada Helping individuals and communities on the front lines of environmental battles to effectively use their environmental rights. FOE will continue to work with partners to raise the bar to improve what's on the books in law. * For honour, celebrations or in memory Honour milestones in the life of family and friends — the circle of life extends from birth to graduation, weddings, anniversaries and passing on. Call Karen Cartier to discuss customized gift cards at (613) 241-0085.

Our programs help women transition towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community. Programs include: the Suiting Program which outfits women in professional attire for job interviews and employment; the Dress Rehearsal program where clients go through a mock interview and feedback session and can get assistance with resume/cover letter writing; and the Professional Women’s Group (PWG) which offers women ongoing support as they successfully transition into the workforce.

Esther House challenges and empowers women to live a sober, stable and productive life in the community. Esther House is a non-profit, community-based facility that provides shelter and support to women in second-stage recovery from addiction. It is a safe house that provides the infrastructure necessary for women to heal and gain the confidence and self-esteem to continue their journey of life in recovery. Esther House is a 6 bed home that the women can stay at for up to 1 year as they acquire the skills they need for successful recovery.