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At PAI, we are motivated by one powerful truth: A woman who is in charge of her sexual and reproductive health can change her life and transform her community. PAI works with policymakers in Washington, D.C. and our network of global partners to advocate for accessible, quality health care and advance the sexual and reproductive rights of women, girls and other vulnerable groups.

Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but its achievement has enormous socio-economic ramifications. Empowering women fuels thriving economies, spurring productivity and growth. Yet gender inequalities remain deeply entrenched in every society. Women lack access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender wage gaps. They are too often denied access to basic education and health care. Women in all parts of the world suffer violence and discrimination. They are under-represented in political and economic decision-making processes. UN Women was created to address such challenges. It is a dynamic and strong champion for women and girls, providing them with a powerful voice at the global, regional and local levels.. We work to improve the lives of women in Canada and around the world. Your generosity today will provide a better tomorrow for girls and women worldwide.

When the founders of Pencils for Kids discovered in December 2005 that 30 children were sharing ONE pencil in a community in Niger, Africa they decided to act. Since that time, P4K has partnered with Liboré, a community of 25,000 people in Niger, where only two schools go beyond Grade 6. Since 2006, P4K has sent over 20,000 kilograms of school supplies, created pen-pal relationships, built three schools, a library, opened a sewing centre for girls and started sponsoring scholarships for girls. We have also piloted the first Farmers of the Future program in three village schools, teaching children in primary school to move from subsistence farming to a business model where they can learn how to market their produce and invest their earnings. We do this one pencil, one book and one community at a time.

Beautiful World Canada has established partnerships with organizations that are outstanding in their endeavours and achievements; vetted and accredited by ourselves and other reputable national and international agencies. Our partners have mastered the art of rising above challenges to create African solutions for African problems. They are community based organizations who assess each child for need and potential and provide them with support. Many organizations support primary school, but after that, most African children see their dreams wither and die. Culturally, education for boys is prioritized. Young girls will be responsible for the household chores; many are forced into working as servants, early marriage or prostitution. We focus on higher education with a priority of education for girls. We know that transformative change takes time. Therefore, Beautiful World’s commitment for each child averages six years of support through high school and university or trade school.

The Vietnam Education Society was established in 2005 to raise funds to cover the cost of construction for new preschools and primary schools in rural Vietnam. Local authorities manage and operate the facilities, which are inspected by VES and our partner, East Meets West, on a regular basis. VES opened its first school in Vietnam in June 2007, a ten room school that serves close to 400 students in the small community of Cat Ne, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. A multipurpose room and early childhood development centre were added to the school. Since that time, VES has built three other schools and is currently (Spring 2013) working on plans for the fifth facility. VES also works with the Pacific Links Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping stop human trafficking along the border regions in Vietnam. VES provides 40 scholarships for at risk girls and sponsors a summer camp to provide these girls with support and life skills

For over 90 years the Kingston Rotary club has been active in our community developing initiatives that enhance the quality of life for families, with a special emphasis on children. Major supported activities include RKY Summer Camp, the Boys and Girls Club, Easter Seals, early childhood literacy and youth leadership. The Kingston club sponsors the Queen's University Rotaract Club and two Interact clubs for High School students in the local community.

Jamie is one sponsor who saw the results of his sponsorship when he met his sponsored child in Ethiopia. "For us, the decision to sponsor Mestewet was easy. Today, she is a beautiful, bright and healthy little girl from Ethiopia. Not long ago I was able to visit Mestewet while stationed with the Canadian Forces in Addis Ababa. As the CCFC worker and I arrived at Mestewet’s mud-walled, thatch-roofed home, a smiling girl waved and excitedly announced our arrival to her mother. We sat in the darkness of their windowless home. They had nothing except one table and a few mattresses. Yet in Ethiopian tradition, Mestewet’s family welcomed us and gave us everything they had – including freshly roasted coffee! I was touched to see my family’s photo in amongst their few belongings. My mother had sent Mestewet some photos and I could see how proud she was to show her friends the pictures of her Canadian sponsors." CCFC matches Canadians with children in need. Please donate now.

Sacred Heart School of Halifax is a Catholic independent school, co-ed preschool to grade 6, girls' only grade 7-12, boys' only grade 7-12, Sacred Heart School of Halifax stimulates young minds and fosters a lifelong love of learning. The goals of the school are to educate to: • faith which is relevant in today’s world • respect for intellectual values • personal growth • the building of community as a Christian value • a sense of social justice which impels to action.

The Canadian Children's Opera Company is the only permanent children's company in Canada to develop and produce new operas for children. The CCOC, under Executive Artistic Director Ann Cooper Gay, consists of over 200 boys and girls in six different choruses. These six choruses provide training and performance experience for young people from age five to young adult, through over 40 performances each season. The CCOC also operates an outreach program called OPERAtion KIDS, which reaches hundreds of Toronto-area children and youth.

YW Boston's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As the first YWCA in the nation, YW Boston has been at the forefront of advancing equity for over 150 years. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Services, advocacy work, girls leadership program, community partnerships, and events, we help individuals and organizations change policies, practices, attitudes, and behaviors with the goal of creating more inclusive environments. YW Boston focused on lasting, systemic change so that women, people of color, and especially women of color can succeed.

The FCJ Christian Life Centre is a retreat and conference centre owned & operated by the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus since 1980. Originally a boarding school for educating girls when the Sisters first came to Calgary in 1885, this historic facility still retains its educational roots by offering spiritual & ministry programs for adults. The FCJ Centre, located on the banks of the Elbow River, provides both conference space for non-profit organizations and an ‘Oasis’ for those in need of retreats or quiet time. The FCJ Centre welcomes members of all faith traditions as well as those who seek greater meaning in their lives.

Socially disadvantaged communities have and will be victimized in a number of ways. The most troubling being the children, who live in an environment of poverty, violence, gangs and welfare dependency. Many of the children, who are personally mentored are hungry for food, knowledge, self esteem and LOVE. TYD fulfills a deep need for the AT-Risk Family, and creates a definite solution by offering our ACADEMIC AND SPORTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS.The ASE Programs promotes and emphasizes academic, athletic, recreational, cultural, social, and moral growth of our Youth. TYD strives to enable these young Boy’s and Girl’s to become self-confident people of strong character, with a positive vision of the future and the necessary skills to achieve their hidden talents.