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RI provides emergency relief, rehabilitation and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts worldwide. RI's programs bridge the gap between immediate and long-term community development. This orientation promotes self-reliance and the peaceful reintegration of populations. RI's programs are designed with the input and participation of target beneficiary groups such as women, children and the elderly, whose special needs are often neglected in disasters.

Stardale is a learning and healing center for aboriginal women and women of poverty. Developed by the Stardale Women's Group Inc. Foundation, the Center opened its doors for service in Melfort, in 1998, and serves the communities in Northern Saskatchewan.

Founded in 2004 by award winning author and journalist Nelofer Pazira and run entirely by volunteers DAWF sponsors basic education and skills-training classes for women who were denied the opportunity for education during years of conflict. In 2006, DAWF began funding a basic literacy program for women in a remote village in Bamiyan. 22 women, ages 18-40 enrolled in that class. The program consists of 5 levels, each 6 months in duration, and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Education. At the completion of all five levels the women will receive a diploma from the ministry that will allow them to continue their education and help them find employment. The women have currently completed their third level, and are actively sharing the skills they have learned. The cost of six months of classes is approximately $150 per student. Funds raised provide teacher salaries and locally bought books and supplies. DAWF is a Canadian Registered Charity

Vision Statement: "We envision an Ontario where women work together for safe, healthy families, communities and pursue an enriched and balanced lifestyle."

Our Vision: Every person living free of exposure to environmental health risks. Our Mission: Connecting women to vital information and tools empowering all to take action for prevention. Raising awareness of environmental health risks that must be addressed for a just and healthy society and planet. Our Guiding Principles and Values: Supporting environmental and social consciousness to mobilize communities for preventative action Recognizing that the natural environment and human action are part of an interconnected ecosystem Leveraging the local knowledge and experience of women as a catalyst for change Engaging communities in ways that acknowledge social inequality and strive for inclusion Acting in ways that are collaborative and respectful