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Access to health care and quality education are necessary means to alleviate the burdens of poverty. The primary focus of Equal As One is to provide initial assistance to poverty-stricken communities to setup healthcare centers and schools, then help these communities organize to sustain these institutions themselves. Equal As One embraces interdependence as a fundamental philosophy of life; no matter how absolute, separate or self-sufficient, people or aspects of life may seem, everything and everyone depends on something else. This philosophy inspires us to view every human being as equal, and as kin. They need each other. This will be the philosophy they hope to promote as we bring community members together to build sustainable and enduring institutions that add value to their lives.

WWS is dedicated to preserving and promoting a harmonious coexistance between humans, wildlife and nature. WWS maintains a year-round wildlife rehabilitation facility where all injured and orphaned animals are accepted, rehabilitated and appropriately released back into their natural habitats. Wildlife that is deemed non releaseable may find sanctuary at WWS, and be considered for the WWS Educational Program, that is conducted for local schools, organizations and interest groups. Wildlife rehabilitation is a full-time labour of love that is not funded by the government or any of its agencies. Our on-going endeavours to promote awareness and responsibility for our native wildlife and to rehabilitate the orphaned and injured, are supported solely by public, private and corporate donations. Help us make a difference now and for generations to come.

The objectives of the Island Nature Trust are: Acquire and hold lands and waters in order to ensure the proper use of plants and animals Support, where applicable, traditional farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and recreational uses in and around natural areas Resist and/or oppose the over-exploitation of any species, or development which may cause damage to the habitat of any species Develop management plans designed to maintain, promote and protect the well being of life systems under the care of the Trust Purchase, lease, accept by gift or trust, or otherwise acquire any real or personal property and/or property rights which the Trust may think necessary for the purpose of conservation or protection Obtain money or property of any sort, and to use the income or any part of the principle of the funds of the corporation Employ staff and carry out any research that is deemed necessary in identifying and protecting representative and/or exceptional natural features, co

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is dedicated to protecting threatened forest lands surrounding the historic Village of Cumberland on Vancouver Island. This lush closed canopy forest is a rich ecosystem filled with unique plants and animals, multi purpose trails, heritage landmarks and more. The Cumberland Forest is a much beloved forest and an integral part of our community used by families, hikers, mountain bikers, bird watchers, runners, photographers and more. The Cumberland Forest is also part of an important habitat corridor that runs from Comox Lake right to Baynes Sound.The community of Cumberland has been working to purchase these privately held forest lands since 2000 to save them from destruction. We do this through an incredible variety of community fundraising events, a robust monthly donor program, grants and foundations, one time donors and crowd funding campaign like this one!

KWIC’s annual program includes community-based events, youth engagement and in schools activities, the sharing of human and information resources, as well as community partnerships and collaborations. KWIC hosts students for research and service learning projects, internships and alternative education placements,and visiting international speakers. Annual activities include the KWIC World Issues Café discussion series and the One World Dinner, SEEDS for Justice Youth Engagement project which hosts an annual youth-led spring conference, Global Youth Day. Global education workshops are grounded in the theory and practice of Popular Education. As an umbrella organization, KWIC supports emerging local initiatives. KWIC is located in the Environmental Sciences Centre in Room B101 at Trent University, East Bank. www.kwic.info

DRAW (Disaster Relief At Work, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing relief services to communities around the United States hit by natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. DRAW was started with a singular premise in mind: a natural disaster is one of very few times in the human experience where a person or family goes from everyday life to rock bottom instantly.We aim to provide whatever the survivors of natural disasters need as soon as they need it. Our first response teams will help survivors sift through the remains of their homes to salvage valuables, move trees that have fallen and blocked them in their driveway, or just sit and listen as they grieve.Since our inception in 2012, DRAW has responded to an average of seven major disasters per year

EVA is a non-profit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and registered in the State of Illinois. It was created for the purpose of assisting Ecuadorian institutions devoted to educational, social, and health programs for the poor, neglected, and at-risk segments of the population. EVA is run by volunteers, and the various programs are implemented through network of viable, non-profit Ecuadorian institutions previously selected by a careful screening process. EVA requires that all the funds collected and distributed as yearly grants be only used for programmatic objectives of the organization it sponsors. EVA's Community Assistance Grant was instituted in 2008 to improve the quality of life of economically disadvantaged people living in the Chicago Metropolitan area where EVA is located. I Since its inception, we have been giving opportunities to advance educational, health, and human service programs in the local community.

The Rivershed Society of British Columbia (RSBC) was formed in 1996, in the wake of Fin Donnelly’s first 1,400 kilometre Fraser River swim. For the past decade, the RSBC has been delivering educational and leadership programs, creating public awareness, building stewardship capacity, and promoting sustainable solutions throughout BC’s riversheds. Healthy riversheds are key to sustainability, but human activity is the major factor contributing to the loss of biodiversity within these ecosystems. With over four million people now living in B.C.’s riversheds, resources are being extracted, exported and consumed faster than they are being replenished. This is why we need to educate emergent leaders, so that they too can make a difference and have access to sustainable choices in order to contribute to maintaining rivershed biodiversity.

Mahone Bay is known throughout the world for its beautiful islands and shorelines. These islands provide: unique habitat to a variety of plants and animals, breathtaking natural landscapes, and traditional access for recreational activities. The islands of Mahone Bay are ecologically significant. These drumlin islands provide unique habitats to support a diversity of species. Yet there is increasing pressure on the ecological integrity of the islands from human activity and development. Such activities can adversely impact and degrade fragile coastal habitats and threaten native wildlife species. MICA has worked since 2003 to bring several of the islands under public ownership. And it has succeeded with the help of many individual donors, the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and the Long Island Preservation Society. Ten islands are now available for public use in perpetuity.

Since our establishment in 1984, SIBAT envisions a just and sovereign society that upholds genuine development through people-based science & technology. SIBAT commits to develop, promote and popularize the application of appropriate technologies towards attaining village-level sustainable development in poor communities. As such, SIBAT have gained significant breakthroughs in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, genetic conservation and water systems development. By the end of 2022, SIBAT's goals are: 1. Self-reliant and resilient communities that have adopted appropriate technologies and can adapt to the effects of climate change. 2. Institutionalized structures and mechanisms that support the appropriate technology (AT) efforts of SIBAT and partner poor communities. CORE VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Uphold social justice and national sovereignty. SIBAT helps enhance the poor people's opportunities to enjoy, and capabilities to assert and demand for, their basic rights. SIBAT unites with the people's effort to chart their own course towards national sovereignty and economic independence. Equity and bias for the poorest and disadvantaged. SIBAT assures everyone in the community equal opportunities from and access to appropriate technology, resources and benefits with particular attention given to the poor farmers, women and indigenous peoples. Peoples' participation and ownership in development. SIBAT upholds the people's right to determine, participate in, and have control over their own appropriate technology development. Holistic. SIBAT addresses community problems, through appropriate technology interventions, that are determined from a comprehensive and integrated perspective. Technological innovation and competence. SIBAT enhances the practice of innovation, development of knowledge and mastery of skills. SIBAT upholds quality standards in the application of science and technology for the people. Care for health and environment. SIBAT works for the conservation and management of the environment and gives due attention to the promotion of good health and well-being of the people. Gender consciousness. SIBAT integrates and promotes gender equality in its programs and projects, and in each individual's work, actions and language.

In a nutshell, we’re a group of friends who share a common desire to keep Melissa’s Hope going, now, and well into the future. Please feel free to contact any one of us with questions and ideas. Melissa’s Hope is a rare and wonderful place. Its a positive and busy community that feels a lot like summer camp. Visiting Melissa’s Hope feels good because its run by good people who treat the orphans, students, and day campers with respect and great care. Its also an expensive place to run. Right now, people who know Melissa’s Hope are raising money where they can to keep it going, but its month by month with practically no reserve. Its a fragile state that we intend to change. MHF is a volunteer organization. We established MHF with our own time, energy, and money, so donations are NOT subject to any overhead or expenses. Every dollar of every donation goes directly to Melissa’s Hope.

As Alberta's leading environmental public policy and law reform charity, the Environmental Law Centre has spent the last thirty-two years advancing Alberta's environmental laws, promoting cutting-edge legislation and supporting the rights of all Albertans to have a fair say in their future. Your gift to the Environmental Law Centre ensures that critical research, education, and public participation programs are provided to thousands of Albertans who want to protect our environment and natural wealth. Your donation provides other environmental groups with the resources they need to advocate for their causes. You provide decision-makers with the information they need to develop sound law and policy to protect our health, prosperity and well-being. As a donor, you guarantee that the Environmental Law Centre can provide an important and objective perspective on balancing environmental, social and economic values for the public good. Thank you for your generous donation!