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Established in 1909, Lanzhou University is a prestigious national key comprehensive university directly administered by the Ministry of Education. It stands as one of the prominent institutions under China's "Project 985" and "Project 211." With its rich history, robust educational capabilities, and remarkable achievements, Lanzhou University has ascended to the ranks of first-class universities. Over more than a century of operation, it has nurtured numerous exceptional talents and occupies a significant strategic position within the national higher education landscape, bearing the historical responsibility for cultivating senior professionals and advancing science, technology, and culture for our nation-particularly in the western region. The development trajectory of Lanzhou University reflects both the wisdom and dedication of generations associated with it as well as the support from alumni and societal contributors. To enhance management over various types of donated funds while expanding fundraising avenues, Lanzhou University established its Donation Fund Management Committee on May 26, 2008. This committee oversees unified services and management concerning social donations received by the institution. In March 2013, following approval from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Lanzhou University Education Development Foundation was officially founded as a private foundation with independent legal status under Ministry of Education supervision. Focusing on serving university development objectives, this foundation aims to strengthen collaboration with alumni across all sectors while fostering amicable cooperative relationships that actively seek additional social resources. The foundation endeavors to implement diverse initiatives systematically to create new opportunities comprehensively while promoting educational advancement at Lanzhou University. Upholding principles such as standardization, transparency, efficiency, safety, and service excellence; this Foundation manages various donations ensuring their utilization aligns fully with donor intentions alongside foundational purposes. Based on actual needs identified within campus activities-including personnel training programs; alumni engagement events; infrastructure projects; scientific research innovations; social welfare initiatives; career development funds-the Foundation seeks to invigorate university growth. Since inception, the Foundation has successfully passed annual inspections conducted by China's Ministry of Civil Affairs each year while obtaining pre-tax deduction qualifications for contributions made by public welfare organizations. In 2017,it underwent evaluation by National Social Organization Evaluation Committee under said ministry receiving an AAAA rating designation. In June2020,it achieved recognition as charitable organization granted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Looking ahead, taking into account support from alumni and various sectors within society, this Foundation will adhere steadfastly to its motto "self-improvement and creating a school of its own", focusing on internal development while pursuing strategies aimed at strengthening the university through human resources. The goal is to establish Lanzhou University a world-class institution with broader perspectives, more open attitudes, and greater commitment towards contributing positively to the advancement of higher education in our country. Concept: Standardization, transparency, efficiency, safety, service Vision: Committed to becoming a warm, caring, and responsible university education foundation Mission: To gather forces for good, support the development of LZU, and help the charity cause

The Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (Milwaukee-AHEC) connects students to careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health. Since 1992, Milwaukee-AHEC has worked to forge collaborative partnerships with health-related employers, community-based organizations, academic institutions, and other sectors to advance community and public health that will impact health outcomes.

About Us Massachusetts Peace Action is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to develop the sustained political power to foster a more just and peaceful U.S. foreign policy. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and community education, we promote human rights and global cooperation, seek an end to war and the spread of nuclear weapons, and support budget priorities that re-direct excessive military spending to meeting human and environmental needs in our communities.  We are an affiliate of Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace and disarmament membership organization, with more than 100,000 members and 30 chapters across the country. What We Do Mobilize our members to become active advocates for peace and justice issues with their elected officials and within their communities Organize events to educate the public  on issues of peace and disarmament Make peace a priority in all elections at all levels by educating voters and candidates on just and peaceful foreign policy options History Peace Action, of which Mass Peace Action is a statewide affiliate, began over 50 years ago as SANE and FREEZE, two separate organizations that successfully addressed the nuclear threat.  SANE and FREEZE merged in 1987, and in 1993 the organization changed its name to Peace Action. Peace Action: Past, Present, and Future(https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/161/t/288/shop/item.jsp?storefront_KEY=257&t=&store_item_KEY=895) , was published on the organization’s 50th anniversary.  A timeline(http://www.peace-action.org/timeline)  and more information on Peace Action’s history(http://peace-action.org/history)  are available at their website. Massachusetts Peace Action began in the 1980s as Mass Freeze, an affiliate of the nationwide Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign.  In the late 1980s, Mass Freeze joined the national Freeze Campaign in its merger with national SANE: The Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy.  In 1993, we became Massachusetts Peace Action.    Since then, we have continued our disarmament work while broadening our focus to include advocating for nonmilitary solutions to international issues, educating voters on peace issues, and more.

We are a consortium that was formed in 2003 to provide and administer a flight training program which will offer opportunities for persons of all physical abilities to experience the freedom of sailplane flying or soaring and to become educated in the operation and control of such aircraft, with a view to eventual certification where possible and practical. The Board of Freedom’s Wings Canada is made up of 2 representatives of each of the following organizations; The York Soaring Association, Youth Flight Canada, K. W. Access-Ability and two representatives from the community of persons with a disability at large.

Through the highest-quality holistic education, we equip youth to become leaders in their communities. IEFT operates Orkeeswa School, a community- based secondary school located in an under- served Maasai village in the Monduli Hills of northern Tanzania. By offering our students a diverse array of programs, opportunities and resources, we are developing a generation of well-rounded and inspired leaders in Orkeeswa Village, who are equipped and motivated to make a positive impact on their communities. Each member of IEFT's international and Tanzanian staff is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Orkeeswa's over 270 students.

Established in 2004, Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBT education and advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organization for the LGBT community in the nation. Our services include advocacy, policy work, and trainings. Our signature programs are: Map & Expand, Pledge & Protect, and Teach & Affirm. In collaboration with community partners, Garden State Equality led efforts to ensure nondiscrimination for transgender people and gender nonconforming people in New Jersey, we passed the most comprehensive anti-bullying law in the country, ended sexual orientation and gender identity/expression change efforts in New Jersey (sometimes called conversion therapy), and brought marriage equality to the Garden State! All our current work is informed by racial, economic, and disability justice concerns. We are working to address safe environments for youth, improvement of health services that meet LGBT community needs, and respectful treatment of seniors. Beyond that, Garden State Equality supports New Jersey's activist community by bringing an LGBT lens to the shared struggle for justice. Garden State Equality Education Fun, Inc. is a member of the Equality Federation, a non-profit under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), and has achieved a platinum seal of transparency from Guidestar (See https://www.guidestar.org/profile/20-2588166).

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.

Community Legal Education Association (CLEA) is a registered charity that helps Manitobans learn about the law and our legal system. We have been providing our many services and programs, most of them free of charge, since 1984. Our programs help promote access to justice by fostering an understanding of our justice system. Some of our specific programs include: - The Law Phone-In & Lawyer Referral Program - a free telephone legal information and lawyer referral service, - Publications written in plain language on a variety of legal topics, - Free presentations about the law for community groups and schools, - Training courses about the law for community service providers, - An annual law conference. Information can also be found on our website at: http://www.communitylegal.mb.ca.

Founded in 2016, the goal of MAWEC is to support students and families build a community of leaders as they advanced in the sport of wrestling. The funds provide for participating in state and national events, equipment, and resources for those who work towards achieving excellence.

  The nation's premier civil & human rights coalition.

Thompson Island Outward Bound is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide adventurous and challenging experiential learning programs that inspire character development, compassion, community service, environmental responsibility, and academic achievement. Our organization principally serves early adolescents from all economic and social communities of greater metropolitan Boston, and the institutions and adults who serve them.

Ghost Ranch stewards a place of great beauty to nurture the human spirit and mind, discover the sacred, and care for creation.Through the values of sutainabilty, inclusivity, equity, creativity and spirituality, the Ranch offers a unique experience for those who visit the piedra lumbre (shining rock) where dinosaurs used to roam.