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Codeis is an organization that empowers individuals in situations of risk and vulnerability in Latin America in a sustainable and replicable manner, strengthening their abilities through tools and knowledge in entrepreneurship, social innovation, and leadership. This is achieved by managing processes of excellence and continuous improvement, connecting our community with a regional and global ecosystem.

RES NON VERBA ASOCIACION CIVIL (known as Civic House) is an international nonprofit organization that provides a space for creation and collaboration to boost and integrate high-impact civic innovation initiatives, promoting and supporting their sustainability. Civic House aims to gather a community of initiatives that use technology for social change, striving to make the Latin American region more equitable. Within Civic House, there are several initiatives as shown on its website, https://www.civic.house/en. All these initiatives share the same legal personality, as Civic House provides legal, accounting, and administrative support, allowing the initiatives to focus solely on impact. The grant we are applying for, in partnership with 3M under their 3M Impact Post-Project Support, is related to the Ada ITW initiative. Since 2017, Ada ITW has been committed to reducing the gender gap in the tech world by providing technology training to women and assisting them in their job integration process. Over the past seven years, we have trained more than 30,000 women, nearly 60% of whom are now employed in the IT sector. We offer a range of courses and bootcamps in technology, along with payment ease programs and full scholarships for women and femininities who cannot afford these courses. We collaborate closely with hundreds of social organizations in the region to facilitate job placement. As our training is delivered virtually, our reach is regional, only limited by language barriers. I would also like to note that the financial statements and legal documentation we will present belong to Civic House (RES NON VERBA), while the annual budget we will share pertains to Ada ITW internally.

Founded in 2018, the ITTF Foundation was created by the International Table Tennis Federation as an independent nonprofit organization. The Foundation aims to create positive impacts through table tennis in communities worldwide. The ITTF Foundation operates through five programs to foster development through table tennis, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The team tirelessly designs and implements initiatives that promote inclusivity, education, and empowerment, ensuring that the sport becomes a catalyst for positive social change. As a nonprofit organization we collaborate closely with local project implementation partners while we assist with planning, financial support, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, we connect with the Parkinson's community globally to promote the use of table tennis for enhancing well-being and health, particularly against neurodegenerative diseases.

Civic House, also known as Res Non-Verba, is an innovative organization that amplifies the impact of civic and social technology projects across Latin America. Their mission is to foster the development and growth of initiatives that leverage technology for civic innovation, aiming to transform the region into a fairer, more transparent, and inclusive society. Civic House operates through various entities: in Argentina as Res Non-Verba Asociacion Civil, in Colombia as Fundacion Casa Civica, and in Mexico as Tecnologia sin fines de Lucro AC. This regional presence allows them to address local challenges while maintaining a cohesive strategy across the continent. The core mission of Civic House is to support and develop projects that harness the power of technology to drive civic engagement and social change. By creating a professional and bold community, Civic House aims to maximize the transformative impact of civic technology. They believe in the power of technology to foster transparency, accountability, and participation in governance, ultimately contributing to a more equitable society. The organization fosters a collaborative environment where various projects and organizations can interact, share knowledge, and build synergies. This horizontal and constructive dialogue is crucial for creating a thriving civic innovation ecosystem. Civic House has made significant strides in promoting civic technology across Latin America. Some of their notable achievements include: User Engagement: Civic House platforms collectively engage over 26,000 monthly users. This high level of engagement indicates the relevance and impact of their initiatives in the community. Training and Capacity Building: The organization has trained more than 37,000 individuals in the use of civic technology. This extensive training program equips participants with the skills needed to leverage technology for civic engagement and social good. Civic House has supported and developed numerous projects aimed at enhancing civic engagement and social accountability. Some of their key initiatives include: Aqui Estoy Chat: This project offers emotional support to young people in crisis via WhatsApp, using trained volunteers to provide real-time, empathetic assistance. It operates in over 20 countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Venezuela. Wingu | Nonprofit Technology: Wingu is a project focused on providing technological solutions to nonprofit organizations, helping them improve their operational efficiency and amplify their impact. Change.org Argentina: This partnership helps promote civic petitions and mobilize public support for various causes. Donate Online: Civic House works with this platform to facilitate online donations for civic tech projects. Civic House aims to expand its reach and impact by: Scaling Successful Initiatives: Civic House plans to scale its successful projects to other regions in Latin America, ensuring that more communities benefit from civic technology. Increasing Financial Support: They aim to grow their investment fund to support more projects and ensure the sustainability of impactful initiatives. Enhancing Training Programs: Civic House intends to expand its training programs to reach more individuals and organizations, equipping them with the skills needed to leverage technology for civic engagement.

The Asociacion Protectora de Animales (A.P.A.) "El Refugio" was founded on December 2, 1998 and is a non-profit Civil Association that assists a population of 360 dogs and 40 cats. These animals arrive at this institution victims of accidents, serious diseases, old age and the most varied situations of mistreatment and abandonment. Once they are recovered, they are vaccinated and spayed or neutered and then given up for responsible adoption. Currently we have an average weekly intake of ten puppies and four adult dogs. Our mission is that all animals can find a family, but the reality is that many of these dogs and cats will never be adopted since they are left with sequelae, are many years old, blind, handicapped, etc. For these reasons, El Refugio is the only home that many of them will ever know and we work daily to give them the best quality of life possible. Over the years we have developed a series of strategies that allow us to take on this daily challenge, taking into account the responsibility we have with the animals under our care and in our community: Volunteer Program: They are a team of highly committed, dedicated and solvent volunteers who work on an honorary basis in the different activities of El Refugio (repairs, cleaning, walks with our dogs, socialization, among others). Space is limited. Godparents Program: aimed at those people who, although they cannot adopt, take responsibility for one or more of our animals by contributing a special fee for their needs. Educational Outreach Program: since the beginning, educational campaigns and guided tours for children and adolescents from different educational centers have been carried out, and we are in the process of developing a more ambitious educational project that will include teachers, teacher training students and the general public in order to deepen the awareness work related to animal rights, animal welfare, responsible ownership, adoption, etc. Adoption campaigns: these are fundamental pillars in raising awareness about responsible animal ownership and the importance of adoption. These campaigns are organized throughout the year and at various locations in Montevideo. Spay/neuter campaigns: we perform low-cost spay/neuter campaigns, as well as assist in spay/neuter campaigns in several other locations in Montevideo. We also spay/neuter as many animals as possible in the area, often free of charge since El Refugio is located in a critical neighborhood. Attention at the door: we offer first aid, vaccination and deworming at low cost or even free of charge to urgent cases in the area. Intervention, confiscation, and veterinary assistance in serious cases: in addition to assisting animals under our care, we also help by providing assistance and transfers for animals in the area when the owners cannot really afford it

Promote the care and preservation of the environment for educational purposes in maritime areas and coastal communities. We seek to create awareness and sustainability about the importance of the environment, its resources, biodiversity and culture. We unify our work in three interconnected branches: EXPLORE, RECORD, COMMUNICATE with the hope of generating a multiplier effect on the health of the planet.

Our mission is to be the guiding light that develops, connects, concentrates and propagates STEM Education exponentially in Latin America. STEM is a global trend that promotes the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as pillars for sustainable development and social well-being, developing scientific and mathematical thinking with a focus on innovation. STEM recognizes that creativity and the development of socio-emotional skills are key to promoting an involved and globally responsible citizenship, that is why it encourages interaction with other disciplines such as the arts, business, philosophy or humanities: STEAM / STEAM + H / STEM + E, among others. STEM proposes learning based on problem solving and develops future skills with a social and inclusive vision. Movimiento STEM+ is the civil association that inspires and engages key actors to promote high-impact STEM Education initiatives in order to close gaps and solve the great challenges of humanity. It is the highest representative body of the Ecosistema STEM+ and an initiative endorsed by Global STEM Alliance and STEM Learning Ecosystems. We have impacted more than 9 million people in the region.

Every day, lives are changed by a single, selfless act - the gift of organ donation. Among those waiting for transplants are 2 groups of people: those who die waiting and those who receive the gift of life. Our work raises awareness of the urgent need for organ and tissue donors while helping recipients who have overcome the impossible to live life to the fullest. These individuals have faced life's greatest challenges; they are advocates for the cause but need resources, education and community. Transplant recipients have a unique opportunity to advocate for organ donation and raise awareness. Physical activity plays a crucial role in the recovery and long-term health of recipients. When recipients compete in world events, they demonstrate to the world what can be achieved through the gift of organ donation. Additionally, our programs provide recipients with community, tools, and resources to address the many challenges they face, leading to an increased quality of life. The WTGF promotes amateur sport amongst recipients, living donors and donor families; promoting the study of transplantation; educating the public and raising awareness of the world shortage of donor organs; sharing new knowledge from biological/clinical studies; promotion of mental and moral improvement for recipients, living donors and donor families; fostering international friendship and relations.

Fonselp.org's mission is to empower social organizations in Ibero-America by facilitating strategic alliances that promote positive social and environmental impact. Through its technological platform, Fonselp helps companies connect with organizations that share their sustainability values, supporting initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They provide innovative tools for measuring and auditing the impact of corporate actions, managing corporate volunteering, and promoting circular economy practices, all aimed at transforming communities and fostering responsible consumption and sustainable business practices.

KNE Sustainability Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global sustainable thinking and action. Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of sustainability knowledge through modern media and e-learning. We are funded through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with organizations committed to sustainability and regeneration. Our key initiatives include the Global Goals Compass, a tool that provides guidance on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ReGen.rocks, an interactive social learning platform designed to educate young people on sustainability, connect them in a social network and match them with regenerative projects. Additionally, we connect researchers in the field of sustainable development, create innovative e-learning programs, and support companies and organizations in effectively implementing sustainability and regeneration strategies. Our major project is www.ReGen4futures.org

Our mission is to aid and support children suffering from poverty, sickness, lack of education or who have experienced physical or moral violence, by offering them the opportunity and the hope of a new life. It is an independent, lay organisation and is also designated an ONLUS (Non-profit organisation of social value). It operates without discrimination of culture, ethnicity and religion and upholds the United Nations rights of the child. The Foundation works around the world and is closest to the weakest and most neglected children offering them food, medicine, health care, education and programmes for social reintegration. In pursuing its goal, Mission Bambini is inspired by the following values: freedom, justice, truth, respect for others and solidarity.

Manos de Heroes is a women-led, dignity-centered, identity-based prosthetics organisation in Uruguay dedicated to restoring confidence, inclusion, autonomy, and pride for children and adults with limb differences. We exist because a prosthetic hand is never just a device. It is: identity self-expression emotional safety belonging courage dignity At Manos, every prosthetic is personalised, story-driven, and designed with the beneficiary - not simply for them. Our model is built around one truth: "A child is never a 'case.' A child is a universe." Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that inclusion is a human right. When a child receives a personalised prosthetic that reflects who they are - their favourite colours, superheroes, animals, sports, patterns - something transformative happens: shame becomes confidence hiding becomes pride fear becomes expression isolation becomes belonging This is why our work matters. Children and adults with limb differences in Uruguay face a combination of structural, social, economic, and psychological barriers that severely limit their full participation in society. The problem is not the limb difference. The problem is: lack of access, lack of inclusion, lack of affordable prosthetics, lack of visibility, lack of dignity-centered solutions We address a multi-layered, systemic, and deeply personal problem. A. Social Stigma & Identity Erosion Children frequently report hiding their hands in school sleeves, pockets, or behind their backs. Some describe being teased, stared at, or excluded. One mother shared that her daughter spent years refusing to raise her hand in class - not because she didn't know the answer, but because she didn't want other children to look at her arm. A child once said softly: "I don't want to be different. I just want to be me." The psychological weight of this stigma shapes identity, confidence, academic participation, and emotional wellbeing. B. Lack of Access to Personalised Prosthetics Traditional prosthetics are: medically oriented, extremely expensive, rarely tailored to children, heavy or uncomfortable inaccessible for low-income families, designed for functionality, not identity. No existing system offers identity-based, child-led, custom-designed, and free prosthetics. C. Economic & Structural Barriers Families face: high costs (often thousands of dollars) repeated replacements as children grow limited awareness of prosthetic options emotional overload and financial pressure In many cases, parents must choose between medical needs and basic living costs. D. Loneliness, Isolation & Lack of Inclusion in Schools Without supportive structures: children avoid sports peer integration becomes difficult teachers lack guidance participation drops children become "the different one" This creates long-term consequences for identity-building and emotional health. E. Lack of Lifelong Accompaniment Children grow - their prosthetics must grow too. Most systems stop at "delivery." Families are left alone. Manos is the only organisation in Uruguay offering prosthetics that grow with the child, with ongoing adjustments, physiotherapy, and emotional support.