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Through Education, research and rescue, Dolphin Research Center promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals, humans and the environment we share with the well-being of DRC’s animals taking precedence.

Protect the Adirondacks!, Inc (PROTECT) is a grassroots, membership organization dedicated to the protection, stewardship and sustainability of the natural environment and human communities of the Adirondack Park and the New York State Forest Preserve for current and future generations.

Since 1997 the support of Canadian Whale Institute (CWI) has been primarily directed towards efforts to save the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale. These include reducing right whale mortality from ship-strikes, entanglement in fishing gear and raising public awareness. CWI Current Initiatives ‘Helping to save one species from the brink of extinction can very well help humankind preserve our planet’ Stewardship and Conservation Despite international protection from whaling since 1935 the North Atlantic right whale is hovering on the brink of extinction: about 350 remain. CWI supports many research projects and stewardship measures taking place throughout the Canadian range of the species. Researchers who receive CWI support have contributed to the development of the Canadian recovery plan and the relocation of the Bay of Fundy shipping lanes; thereby helping to reduce the number of whales dying due to ship-strikes. There has also been a key initiative of

The Conservancy works to restore and maintain Walker Lake by increasing Walker River flows and conserving watershed and riparian lands; it acquires water rights and manages land stewardship, native plant restoration, and public access to protect agricultural, environmental, and recreational values in the Walker Basin.

The Pureland Project's purpose is to support and encourage sustainable living rooted in human-nature connection. We provide sustainability and wellness education and resources to communities, promoting indigenous wisdom of conscious, connected living around the world.

To create an environment where humans and animals can live in harmony and enjoy their coexistence and to raise this awareness to a higher and more qualified level. Our purpose is to unite all data about animals in one online resource.

Inter Pares is a Canadian organization dedicated to promoting international social justice. In Canada and overseas it works to build understanding about the causes and effects of poverty and injustice, and the need for social change. Inter Pares accompanies communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Canada to create sustainable livelihoods and healthy futures, including humanitarian assistance and human rights protection for people caught up in civil violence. It supports people’s struggles for self-determination and their efforts to challenge structural obstacles to change, accompanying people in their efforts to hold their governments accountable and to promote democratic social and economic policies. Through advocacy and coalition-building, Inter Pares also links social action at home with social change work abroad, promoting relationships of mutual support among activists around the globe. For more information, please visit www.interpares.ca.

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.

Therapeutic Paws of Canada is a national Non-Profit volunteer organization providing dog and cat visitation resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, and socialization) through regular visits to hospitals, residences, schools, etc.

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds. Through science-based advocacy, education, field work and enforcement, Channelkeeper defends our community's right to clean water and informs, inspires and empowers people to speak and act for our waterways.

Vision A just society where all people have access to a life of dignity devoid of absolute poverty Mission: To strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations and public institutions in Africa to eradicate absolute poverty; through development, demonstration of effective sustainable and good practice at all levels. Values 1. Respect for human rights, equity and justice for all. PEN works with respect for the rights of all people to determine their own destiny and development, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age or gender. 2. Respect for the innate potential, dignity and ability of all people to remake their own lives. PEN works with respect for the beliefs and wisdom of all our partners and applies participatory approaches that build upon existing knowledge and skills, and ensure ownership and control of outputs remains with them. 3. Transparency and Accountability. PEN ensures that its assets and resources are used exclusively for the achievement of its mission and consistent with its values. We are open in all our transactions and accountable for our expenditures and impact. 4. Concern for a healthy and clean environment. PEN promotes technologies that build upon indigenous knowledge and resources, while regenerating and protecting the environment, ensuring peopleas health and safety PENas Strategic Aims a To empower communities to be responsible for their development agenda a To support credible and sustainable CSOs achieve their goals a To work together with other stakeholders in creating an enabling environment for CSOs to operate

The organization was created to educate, organize and mobilize people to improve human conditions in every regard by inspiring and educating the public about the principles and values belonging to the Judeo- Christian American heritage which generally involves helping those in need