Search Nonprofits

"Teachers for Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization created to nurture and empower at-risk adolescents in rural Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. As a public 501c3 charity with a legal base in Washington State and operations in Southeast Asia, we assist vulnerable teens and their families in the region with life skills training, educational scholarships, micro-enterprise opportunities, mental health support, career mentoring, and family support programs, with a special focus on meeting the unique needs of young women."

Parents as Teachers (PAT) works with parents to provide them with support and information on their developing child and to foster stong, nurturing relationships. Through regular personal home visits, parent group meetings, developmental screenings and connection to community resources the program: - increases parent knowledge of early childhood development and improves parenting practices - provides early detection of developmental delays and health issues - increases children's school readiness and school success - prevents child abuse and neglect The core values of the PAT model are that: - parents are their children's first and most influential teachers - the early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life - research should be the foundation of parent education and family support services - an understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential

In 2007, the Playing for Change Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. Our mission is to create positive change through music and arts education. 15 music programs have been created in Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Mali, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Morocco, Mexico, Argentina and Thailand. More than 2,000 young people attend free classes in dance, instruments, languages and musical theory, all taught by qualified local teachers. Learning music has been shown to increase self-esteem and foster resilience, which is critically important to children who are vulnerable due to poverty, conflict, drugs, and neglect.

Teachers on Wheels is a community-based adult literacy organization that matches trained volunteer tutors with adult learners who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. This program offers a good educational alternative to adults who prefer not to, or cannot, attend regularly scheduled lessons in a more formal setting. This service and related materials are available to the public free of charge. Confidentiality is assured.