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VisionAshoka envisions a world where Everyone is aChangemaker: a world that responds quickly and effectively to socialchallenges, and where each individual has the freedom, confidence andsocietal support to address any social problem and drive change. MissionAshoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world's citizens to think and act as changemakers

Education: We provide speakers and free publications such as the Privacy Handbook, Rights Talk, The Arrest Handbook, Police Complaints and the Citizenship Handbook. Advocacy: We provide direct assistance to individuals who have complaints or concerns about civil liberties violations by government, employers, etc. Common areas of work include police and privacy complaints, free speech and anti-oppression. Policy: We have played a major role in advocating for human rights legislation, police accountability reform, access-to-information and privacy legislation, while also resisting the more draconian anti-terrorism provisions. Litigation: When all else fails, the BCCLA will challenge laws in the courts. We have always fought to preserve freedom of expression in Canada through strategic litigation, such as opposing book bans. If you believe in protecting the rights and freedoms of all Canadians and want to take action on these issues, please become a member or donate today!

Living Waters Canada offers a safe place for men and women to discover Jesus as the one who transforms their personal lives and to seek Freedom from their relational and sexual problems. Living Waters Canada provides programs of Worship, teaching, and prayer, facilitated by trained volunteers who lead by example and with respect. Living Waters works as an extension of local Churches that want to see women and men live healthy and holy lives.

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre is located on a beautiful 102-acre farm in Puslinch Township Ontario (close to both Guelph and Cambridge). Sunrise is a registered charity and has been serving children and adults with special needs since 1982. Sunrise has developed a reputation for excellence in the fields of therapeutic riding, instructor training and childrens recreational programs - providing fun, friendship & freedom! For more information check out www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca

Unitarian House of Ottawa is non-profit, registered charity. It is a vibrant community for seniors, offering security, freedom, comfort and opportunities for personal fulfillment in a beautiful setting overlooking the Otawa River. Unitarian House of Ottawa was established in 1984 and remains a role model for affordable senior living. We rely on donations to provide our seniors with quality of life programs, services and financial assistance so they may remain in their home and age in place with dignity and respect.

We are a feminist organization committed to fighting violence against women and children. The Centre operates on principles of mutual respect and anti-oppression, honouring choice of lifestyles, sexuality and family structure, and committed to diversity and freedom of expression. Our vision is to eradicate all forms of violence against women and children from all races, classes, social, economic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, ages, physical and mental challenges, religious, spiritual, and political beliefs.

LCDS is a comprehensive social service agency committed to providing quality supports for people with developmental disabilities and contributing to the communities where we operate. We believe that sustainability, collaboration and innovation are important themes that strengthen our impact. We hope our supports and services, the way we do business and our presence in the community reflect those themes. We believe that all people should have the freedom and support to pursue their goals and dreams, and it is our mission to help make that happen!

We are an international group of civilian volunteers securing protective gear and life-saving equipment, delivered directly into the hands of those who need it most. We are currently focused on supporting our initiative, Ukraine Aid Ops, where we are securing and delivering protective gear and life-saving equipment into the hands of freedom's defenders on the frontlines in Ukraine. All officers and board are fully unpaid volunteers, so the maximum percentage of donor aid arrives where it's needed most.

Battered Women's Support Services contributes to the freedom and liberation of girls and women from violence and to empower our community through training and education programs. For over 30 years, we have been providing counselling and healing spaces for those who have experienced abuse. To help women build strength and resiliency, we work on systemic advocacy, law reform, in-class youth engagement programs and we operate a social enterprise called My Sister’s Closet in British Columbia. In addition, we support our male counterparts by urging them to own their role in ending violence against girls and women.

Our philosophy of care is that those we support have the same fundamental rights as all Canadian citizens and these rights are to be respected and protected. These rights include: - To enjoy the same freedoms as any Canadian Citizen. - To communicate and to be heard without limitations. - To live as independently, as actively and as full a life as possible. - To be respected and accepted and be allowed to grow and mature as an individual. - To have adequate clothing, shelter and food as well as other basic necessities of life. - To have access to all available physical and mental health care resources required. - To be free from mental or physical abuse. - To develop and strengthen self-esteem. - To safety and security. - To privacy.

Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) operates a premier therapeutic riding facility located on the outskirts of Grande Prairie. We offer horseback riding opportunities to physically and mentally challenged individuals of all ages. Our programs offer clients the opportunity to increase social interaction, improve self-esteem and build confidence. In addition there are physical benefits such as improved balance, posture, flexibility, sensory awareness and endurance. Riding is a pathway to discover a whole new world of adventure, freedom and excitement. Most amazingly, riding provides an overwhelming sense of accomplishiment for everyone involved including riders, volunteers, parents and instructors.

Founded in 1955, Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability. Our Vision - All people will live in a state of dignity and respect, share in all elements of living in a community which is welcoming, accepting and inclusive of all individuals. All people will have the freedom to make choices and decisions that enable them to achieve self-determination. We believe that people who have an intellectual disablity have a right to live in the community and participate actively in community life. Each individual, regardless of disability, should enjoy the full rights of citizenship and the full experience of membership in the community