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YOUTH FOR CHRIST - GENERAL OVERVIEW The NGO Youth for Christ in Montevideo, Uruguay. Youth for Christ is an autonomous, non-profit organization. Since it began 40 years ago, Youth for Christ has worked actively to come along side marginalized population in Uruguay through formal programs. Our action is oriented primarily toward children, adolescents, young people and their families on three levels of intervention: - Personal (seeking holistic development) - Within the family and community (work to strengthen families, develop local networks, and encourage participation) - Political and structural (participate in constructing Social Policies and effective methods of intervention) In 1989, we began to work formally with the State and formed the Civil Society Organization Youth for Christ, Uruguay. Since then we have operated collectively with State organisms, International Organisms, and a wide variety of NGOs (non-government organizations) that work in the country. In Youth for Christ we run politically as a civil society organization. The General Assembly of partners is the sovereign body, which appoints a Board of Directors. This Board operates on an honorary basis and has a predetermined term of service. Youth for Christ works with a clear north, challenging but possible with Jesus Christ, which we express with simplicity in our mission: - Promote a culture in tune with the gospel and its values of justice, peace, solidarity, tolerance, love, and respect for the diversity. - For part of the Youth for Christ International family, adhering to the shared vision and mission of the organization.

Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education and training up to the highest levels. GWI's mission is to: Promote lifelong education for women and girls; Promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender and sexual orientation or other status; Advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and Encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.

The Mangrove Association is a grassroots community organization that works to strengthen capacities, build skills, and implement agricultural practices that improve the quality of life of the population in the Bay of Jiquilisco Watershed of El Salvador. We focus our work on community organizing, disaster preparedness, climate change adaptation, food security, youth engagement, environmental conservation, and gender equality. The Mangrove Association contributes significantly to the development and well-being of the people in the region as well as the environmental sustainability of the land in the face of a changing climate. Our strategies are centered around building local capacity and developing participatory decision-making mechanisms so communities are organized and strong and resilient in the face of natural disasters, economic uncertainty, and political turmoil.

1.- To support each community in the effort to create and develop its community museum, to strengthen our awareness of our past, its impact on the present, and the possibilities for building a future based on the values of our ancestors. 2.- To unify our communities, sharing our concerns and supporting each other by developing networks at a state, national and international level. 3.- To strengthen community action in education, training, and the recreation of collective memory and practices, through projects that benefit all participating communities.

Using community-based interventions, AMBAS empowers women to participate in sea turtle conservation, mangrove restoration, sustainable agriculture and environmental education. AMBAS, the Women's Association of Barra de Santiago, is a Salvadoran non-profit based in Barra de Santiago with two full-time staff, a dozen part-time staff, and a large number of community volunteers.

Transform the future of Venezuelan children and youth at risk, nurturing and educating them as integral, ethical and thoughtful leaders so that they are the ones who transform their community and their own family.

Created in 2002, Vision du Monde is a French humanitarian organization, belonging to World Vision international partnership, which aims at helping the most vulnerable children. Thanks to its Christian DNA and driven by stewardship and human centred values, our NGO is dedicated to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice. We help the most vulnerable children to experience fullness of life, by growing, learning and achieving their dreams in a caring and secured environment. Vision du Monde works with the world's most vulnerable people in the most remote or unstable areas of the world. It serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our staff of 25+ deals mainly with global relief, development and advocacy. We pursue this mission through integrated, holistic commitment, working closely with children, families, communities, local authorities. We make sure that each one of them are interviewed and committed from design to fulfilment in our development programmes. Empowered step by step during the ten to fifteen years of a programme, we empower them to set their own goals, settle autonomy and pass on skills and knowledge in a sustainable and community-based outlook. Vision du Monde runs 17 development programmes in 12 countries across 4 continents. It benefits from the 70 years of experience of World Vision, first child sponsorship NGO and first Clean water humanitarian provider in the world, operating in 99 countries with offices in 85 of them. Our mission encompasses, in a global and sustainable development approach, 6 key sectors across clean water, sanitation and hygiene; food security; health; education; child protection and economic development to enable families transform relationships, build resilience and secure source of revenues. World Vision recently launched a new global strategy called Our Promise 2030, contributing to reach Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing energy and resources on increasingly fragile contexts and hard-to-reach areas, the organization strengthens his advocacy against violence, exploitation and human rights violations. Vision du Monde is dedicated more than ever to reach the most vulnerable children in the world, in difficult areas, relying on the expertise and cultural understanding of local teams, 97 % of them originating from the country. Alliances with other NGOs such as Red cross, Cares, Coordination sud or public organization such as EU or World food programme or International Labour Organization, make our action more efficient.

he World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organisation representing and promoting approximately 70 million deaf people's human rights worldwide. The WFD is a federation of deaf organisations from 134 nations; its mission is to promote the human rights of deaf people and full, quality and equal access to all spheres of life, including self-determination, sign language, education, employment and community life. WFD has a consultative status in the United Nations and is a founding member of International Disability Alliance (IDA). At its recent World Congress in Jeju, South Korea, WFD members (136) approved the WFD strategic direction 2023-2030 and Action Plan 2023-2027. Important themes are covered in these 2 documents which strive to ensure that we create access for all deaf people to all ways of life in "a world where deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere" (vision). Furthermore, our mission is to work towards the full realisation of linguistic rights and human rights in all areas of life, with full recognition and implementation of these rights across local, national and international levels. To realise our mission and vision, the following are part of our Action Plan 2023-2027: Building Capacity across the Globe: ensuring increased participation of women, youth and underrepresented communities; provide effective capacity building projects to countries who are not yet members to assist them with creating their own national deaf associations so that they can represent themselves in their countries; Putting Deaf people on the Agenda: the WFD will continue to strive to put deaf human rights at the forefront of all representation internationally, including at the UN; we will effectively promote International Week of Deaf people and be ready to response to deaf people's needs in times of crises, disasters and war. Realising nothing about us without us: the WFD continues to be the leading authority for deaf people and sign languages and has committed to developing resources to assist deaf people raise awareness in their countries. Achieving Sign Language Rights for all: National sign languages are fundamental to achieving deaf people's human rights. We will aim to assist our member states in promoting the legal recognition of signed language in the country and advocate for early childhood language acquisition and inclusive multilingual education policies. Investing in a strong and sustainable organisation: to carry out our mission and vision we need greater investment in our secretariat and regional secretariat, expand our donor base, increase visibility and fundraising activities so that our organisation can carry on its important global work.

Codeis is an organization that empowers individuals in situations of risk and vulnerability in Latin America in a sustainable and replicable manner, strengthening their abilities through tools and knowledge in entrepreneurship, social innovation, and leadership. This is achieved by managing processes of excellence and continuous improvement, connecting our community with a regional and global ecosystem.

Paz con Dignidad is a non-profit organization working in the field of solidarity, human rights, and development cooperation, aiming to influence social awareness to contribute to the creation of fair and supportive international relations and the fulfillment of Human Rights. It seeks to promote comprehensive, equitable, and sustainable human development both in the so-called Northern countries and in impoverished ones. It supports processes of social transformation in Southern countries through cooperation projects that incorporate social awareness, development education, and a gender perspective as working elements. The association promotes training, awareness, and advocacy activities for Human Rights and publishes informative materials, books, publications, and online resources. It drives research on the economic, environmental, social, and human rights impacts caused by the presence and activities of multinational corporations in Latin America (OMAL) and promotes critical and plural debate on different realities through initiatives such as Pueblos - Magazine of Information and Debate. It participates in various social forums as well as active spaces for the defense of public services and the abolition of external debt. Paz con Dignidad participates in solidarity networks and political advocacy alongside social collectives and NGOs, especially those that support peace processes in Palestine and Colombia.

Founded in 2018, the ITTF Foundation was created by the International Table Tennis Federation as an independent nonprofit organization. The Foundation aims to create positive impacts through table tennis in communities worldwide. The ITTF Foundation operates through five programs to foster development through table tennis, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The team tirelessly designs and implements initiatives that promote inclusivity, education, and empowerment, ensuring that the sport becomes a catalyst for positive social change. As a nonprofit organization we collaborate closely with local project implementation partners while we assist with planning, financial support, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, we connect with the Parkinson's community globally to promote the use of table tennis for enhancing well-being and health, particularly against neurodegenerative diseases.

Civic House, also known as Res Non-Verba, is an innovative organization that amplifies the impact of civic and social technology projects across Latin America. Their mission is to foster the development and growth of initiatives that leverage technology for civic innovation, aiming to transform the region into a fairer, more transparent, and inclusive society. Civic House operates through various entities: in Argentina as Res Non-Verba Asociacion Civil, in Colombia as Fundacion Casa Civica, and in Mexico as Tecnologia sin fines de Lucro AC. This regional presence allows them to address local challenges while maintaining a cohesive strategy across the continent. The core mission of Civic House is to support and develop projects that harness the power of technology to drive civic engagement and social change. By creating a professional and bold community, Civic House aims to maximize the transformative impact of civic technology. They believe in the power of technology to foster transparency, accountability, and participation in governance, ultimately contributing to a more equitable society. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where various projects and organizations can interact, share knowledge, and build synergies. This horizontal and constructive dialogue is crucial for creating a thriving civic innovation ecosystem. Civic House has made significant strides in promoting civic technology across Latin America. Some of their notable achievements include: User Engagement: Civic House platforms collectively engage over 26,000 monthly users. This high level of engagement indicates the relevance and impact of their initiatives in the community. Training and Capacity Building: The organization has trained more than 37,000 individuals in the use of civic technology. This extensive training program equips participants with the skills needed to leverage technology for civic engagement and social good. Civic House has supported and developed numerous projects aimed at enhancing civic engagement and social accountability. Some of their key initiatives include: Aqui Estoy Chat: This project offers emotional support to young people in crisis via WhatsApp, using trained volunteers to provide real-time, empathetic assistance. It operates in over 20 countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Venezuela. Wingu | Nonprofit Technology: Wingu is a project focused on providing technological solutions to nonprofit organizations, helping them improve their operational efficiency and amplify their impact. Change.org Argentina: This partnership helps promote civic petitions and mobilize public support for various causes. Donate Online: Civic House works with this platform to facilitate online donations for civic tech projects. Civic House aims to expand its reach and impact by: Scaling Successful Initiatives: Civic House plans to scale its successful projects to other regions in Latin America, ensuring that more communities benefit from civic technology. Increasing Financial Support: They aim to grow their investment fund to support more projects and ensure the sustainability of impactful initiatives. Enhancing Training Programs: Civic House intends to expand its training programs to reach more individuals and organizations, equipping them with the skills needed to leverage technology for civic engagement.