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The mission of Early Learning Indiana is to ensure the highest level of early care and education for children in Indiana.What we do: · Operate 11 Day Early Learning centers, where we care for and educate over 1,300 children ages six weeks to six years each year· Help parents find quality child care providers and work with providers in eight Indiana counties to improve quality and educate teachers through Child Care Answers· Work to increase access, improve quality, increase parent engagement and boost workforce development for early childhood education across the state of Indiana through Partnerships for Early Learners · Advocate on behalf of children to increase opportunities for, funding toward and value placed on early childhood education.

From Books to Brilliance provides access to books and educational materials in impoverished communities. Countless children in our world grow up with no books. In Nicaragua and Guatemala, many of the rural poor live on less than one dollar a day. Without access to basic services such as potable water and sanitation, families struggle just to survive each day. Books are rarely found. At the local schools, teachers plan lessons and instruct with no textbooks. Children fortunate enough to attend school learn to read from words written on the blackboard, but without books cannot read to learn. Few children reach their intellectual potential. We believe that in creating access to books and information, a better future becomes possible for citizens living in abject poverty.

Because democracies rely upon a well-educated citizenry, CCLET’s mission is to engage Canadians in developing the habits they need to participate in the democratic process. Among the outreach programmes of the Canadian Civil Liberties Trust are Civil Liberties in the Schools and Teaching Civil Liberties. These programs focus on getting students to ask critical questions about their rights and freedoms. By shining the light of inquiry on unfairness, we begin the process of change. Through CCLET guest speakers, conferences, and workshops for schools and community organizations, participants are engaged in lively discussions about their rights and freedoms and the important legal and civil liberties issues created by a pluralistic society. Particular emphasis is on providing programmes for student teachers, and high school law and social studies students.

Kinark Child & Family Services is one of the largest and most respected children's mental health centres in the province of Ontario. When children and youth are suffering from a mental health problem, we see it most often in the way they ACT in their BEHAVIOUR. They may be depressed, angry or lonely. They may be having difficulty making friends. They may be in trouble at school. They may have tried or talked about suicide. They may be bullies or have been the victim of bullying. They may be in conflict with parents, teachers or police. They may be struggling with drug and/or alcohol abuse. They have shown homicidal or arson tendencies (fire-setting, hurting/killing pets or other animals). If any of this sounds familiar, we are here to help All you need to do... is ask.

Founded in 2003, Liberty For Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization that focuses on prevention and intervention for at-risk youth. We give support to youth who are in poverty; those who are on probation; youth who are involved with gangs as well as those who are trapped in negative environments. Our organization emphasizes character and leadership development in youth so they can overcome their past as well as their current circumstances. We affirm positive patterns of behavior while creating opportunities for youth to assist in community development programs. We also help create productive interaction with parents, teachers and community leaders. Liberty For Youth is a rallying point for teenagers interested in learning modern concepts to help them cope successfully with disadvantages and societal pressures.

Spirit Dance Centre operates on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. We offer ceremonies, teachings and workshops which provide information and instruction in several traditional and indigenous spiritual traditions and philosophies. We host ceremonial gatherings and multi-faith services that bring together teachers, practitioners and ceremonial leaders from different spiritual traditions. We have twice held an event called Medicine Ways: World Healing Ceremonies with Tibetan and First Nation Healers. Our programs are low cost or free, designed particularly for people who cannot normally afford to attend expensive courses, retreats and workshops. Beginning in 2012, we are helping exiled and stateless Tibetan families to resettle on the Sunshine Coast and begin a new life in Canada.

Nations Cry is a humanitarian organization focused on improving education in the developing world. Building schools, improving curriculum and training teachers are just a few of the ways that Nations Cry is helping to build a better future for children in West Africa and Central America. Nations Cry uses extreme financial discretion, spending money only when required and where it is most effective. Our Financial Promise is that 100% of the donations received are used exclusively for humanitarian projects. Our goal is to create a legacy for future generations by empowering those in need through long-term, sustainable solutions. Our goal is to leave a legacy for future generations by growing the endowment fund, becoming more effective, and reaching more people every year.

Our Centre serves Inuit children and youth from birth to 13 years of age and their families in the southern urban setting of the City of Ottawa. In partnership with parents and the community, the OICC fosters strong Inuit children, youth and families by providing a learning environment that will enhance children's overall well-being, adaptability and strength in a proud Inuit cultural environment. Our Programs We believe that children deserve a nurturing and caring child centred environment that supports the Inuit culture and language. We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Our program supports the whole family as children are celebrated for the unique and special people that they are. We work in partnership with families to ensure that children receive the best care and early education possible.

Educate the Children (EtC) is a non profit, charitable organization founded in 2004 by a local teacher in London, ON, Canada. The Board of EtC consists of a group of Canadian professionals who believe that Education is a fundamental right of all children and a responsibility that must be shared by all. Our Core Values include: • Knowledge and education • Innovation and creativity • Honesty and transparency • Fairness and equality • Passion for our work • Justice • An overall commitment to leaving the world a better place than we found it. We are strongly committed and dedicated to raising the funds needed to complete our projects. All of our members are volunteers, this helps us to keep our administrative cost to 1%. This means that 99% of every donation goes towards completing our projects in rural Nigeria.

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is a volunteer not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 with over ten chapters across Canada. The goals are to advance education and educational opportunities for Afghan women and their families; and to educate and increase the understanding of Canadians about human rights in Afghanistan. Donor funded projects are implemented and managed in partnership with Afghan non-profit organizations. These projects include a number of community schools, village libraries, an orphanage, as well as teacher training, literacy, English and computer classes. The projects are funded mainly from individual donations from Canadians. Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan members were honoured with the YMCA Calgary Peace Award in the International category for their long-standing contribution to supporting peace and human rights for Afghan women and their families.

In 2000, Adrianne Dartnall and her partner Rick Lennert lost their only child, twenty one year old Danielle, when she was killed by a drunk driver. Devastated by the tragedy they sought to find meaning in their lives and to honour the memory of their daughter, who had wanted to be a teacher and loved children. Since that time Adrianne and Rick have been traveling each year to impoverished villages and communities in developing countries. They volunteer their time and talents working to improve the lives of children and their families living in poverty. In 2004, in response to the interest of more and more people who wanted to donate and be a part of the work they were doing, Adrianne and Rick formed a non-profit organization called Kids International Development Society (K.I.D.S.).

Save the Children Iasi is a nongovernmental organization, democratic, independent, non-profit, politically and religiously unconditioned, created in 1991, member of the International Save the Children Alliance. Ever since its beginnings it adhered to the childrenas rights protection movement in Romania, according to the United Nationsa Convention on Childrenas Rights. Our vision, in a general understanding, is to create a world where all the rights of children are respected. Save the Children acts for a world: - where every child is appreciated and respected; - that listens and learns from the children; - where every child has hopes and perspectives; - where every child is protected against any kind of violence, abuse and exploitation. Mission: Save the Children Association Iasi acts for respect for childrenas rights and for modifying the politics and legislation in childrenas benefit, by organizing awareness campaigns and by supporting children in need. We acknowledge and emphasize the responsibilities of the parents, legal guardians, teachers and other authorities that act in childrenas interest. We support the parents and the specialists working with children to fulfill their obligations. Save the Children Association Iasi, through the programs it implemented, developed expertise related to the following categories of children: - physically, sexually and psychologically abused children; - trafficked children; - economically exploited children; - children alone at home (that have at least one parent abroad, working); - children that had their legal rights trespassed; - children affected by poverty; - children that abandoned school or are in risk of dropping out school. Also, beneficiaries of our programs are: - parents and relatives of the children or the persons that take care of them; - specialists (psychologists, medics, social workers, teachers. policemen, judges, prosecutors, etc.); - institutions and NGOs that work in the field of child protection. The main activities consist in: - promoting childrenas rights in society, in general, and in institutions with attributions in childrenas education and protection; - psychological, social and emotional counseling for the beneficiaries of the organization, parents and children; - school integration and/or reintegration for children in need; - guidance for children and their families to specialized public services (in areas such as education, health, public administration, etc.); - complex social assistance services (guidance and accompaniment in making the ID papers for children and adults that do not have such papers, social inquiries at the request of public institutions, material support, etc.); - street educational and social activities in disadvantaged communities; - school recovery activities in a day care centre, play and socialization activities; - counseling for abused children; - professional development and informing activities for specialists involved in child protection (magistrates, policemen, social workers, psychologists, teachers, probation counselors, etc.).