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KNE Sustainability Institute gGmbH

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

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Foundation For Environmental Education

Established in 1981, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organisations, with over 100 member organisations in 81 countries. At the heart of the FEE are our five programmes. Coordinated by the Head Office in Copenhagen and implemented by our members around the world, our programmes aim to bring positive change on a global scale: The internationally recognized Eco-Schools programme engages young people in quality environmental education and meaningful action. Through a seven-step framework, pupils are empowered and motivated to drive change and improve environmental awareness in their school, local community and beyond. Close to 50,000 schools around the world are part of the Eco-Schools programme. Learning about Forests (LEAF) advocates for outdoor learning and hands-on experiences, allowing students to connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the natural world. While the LEAF programme started with a focus on tree-based ecosystems, today it includes a diversity of ecosystems to foster skills and knowledge by exposing learners to outdoor experiences. LEAF is implemented in 28 countries. Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) is an award-winning programme that empowers young people to take an educated stand on environmental issues they feel strongly about and gives them a platform to articulate these issues through the media of writing, photography and video. Over 300,000 students engage in the YRE programme yearly. The iconic Blue Flag programme is one of the world's most recognized eco-tourism awards for beaches, marinas, and tourist boat operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained. Over 5,000 beaches, marinas and tourism boats are currently awarded. Green Key is a voluntary eco-certification programme. With more than 4,000 certified hotels and other establishments in 60 countries, Green Key is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism and hospitality industry. With 40 years of impactful experience in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), FEE's strategic plan - GAIA 20:30 - prioritises climate action across all five programmes to address the urgent threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution. FEE's Environmental Education Principles The member organisations of FEE have agreed upon these principles to guide our work towards excellence in EE/ESD: 1. Ensure that participants are engaged in the learning/teaching process. 2. Encourage participants to make reasonable decisions and actions on real life sustainability issues. 3. Encourage participants to work together actively and involve their communities in collaborative solutions. 4. Support participants to examine their assumptions, knowledge, and experiences, in order to develop critical thinking and to be open to change. 5. Encourage participants to be aware of cultural practices as an integral part of sustainability issues. 6. Encourage participants to share inspirational stories of their achievements, failures, and values, to learn from them and to support each other. 7. Continuously explore, test and share innovative approaches, methodologies, and techniques. 8. Ensuring continuous improvements through monitoring and evaluating are central focus of our programmes. FEE's overall Mission is to engage and empower people through education in collaboration with our members and partners worldwide.

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Fundacja Rak'n'Roll. Wygraj Zycie!

Rak'n'Roll Foundation. Wygraj Zycie! was established in 2009 as a grassroots initiative of oncology patients. From the very beginning, its goal was to change the way people with cancer and the disease itself are perceived. This change was necessary to introduce new solutions to patient care that allow them to be treated with dignity and live well and joyfully despite their illness. The aim of the Foundation is to conduct comprehensive ongoing and project activities for people affected by cancer and their families, including disabled people and their families, in the field of health protection and promotion, as well as to undertake projects aimed at increasing public awareness of cancer. The Foundation conducts free public benefit activities in the field of: Conducting information activities, including an online database with information useful for people affected by cancer and their families, including disabled people and their families; Health protection and promotion in the field of oncology and disability; Representing the interests of oncological and disabled patients; Actions to improve the availability and standards of treatment of cancer and disabilities; Supporting diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation activities in the field of oncology and disability; Organizing and conducting social and educational campaigns, including information and preventive campaigns; Organizing and conducting recreation for children and adolescents affected by cancer and disabled people, including integration and rehabilitation trips; Conducting charitable activities for sick people and their families as well as disabled people and their families, also after the death of the sick person; Organizing support groups for sick people and their families; Promotion of employment and professional activation of people affected by cancer and disabled people who are unemployed; Engaging famous people, representatives of the media and creative circles to implement or promote the Foundation's statutory goals; Supporting and organizing volunteering.

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Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania

Our mission is to invite more Polish families and people living in Poland to reading in order to give every child a better chance to realize their full potential, to be open minded, critically thinking, educated, innovative and empathetic citizens - for their own happinness and the prosperity and strength of our democracy in the future.

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The Krakow Food Bank

The mission of the Krakow Food Bank is to seek out ways to prevent food from being wasted in the Lesser Poland region, and to distribute this saved food to partner NGOs with the aim of alleviating malnutrition problems among underserved segments of the local population.

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Elephant Haven - European Elephant Sanctuary (EHEES)

EHEES, Elephant Haven, European elephant sanctuary, is a sanctuary/retirement home for elephants from European zoos and circuses, which answers a legal need and requests from private owners. EHEES is a care center which offers the elephants a place for life and where their natural needs are respected and their diet is appropriate. It enables them to be re-socialized and rehabilitated in a protected environment. This is the true story of Gandhi and Delhi, Asian elephants, our two first retired residents in EHEES, the only elephant sanctuary in Europe. Indeed, in recent years, it has become both appropriate and necessary to create elephant placement centers in Europe. Private elephant owners, animal parks, zoos and other organizations may need a place for their elephant(s) to live. Almost all European countries ban wild animals from circuses, including France, where EHEES is situated. Bringing them back to their country of origin is not always possible. There was no place for housing the elephants in Europe. Retired elephants from zoos and circuses, like Gandhi and Delhi, our 2 first residents, have now a place for life. They, and the future other residents of Elephant Haven, need a lot of attention. Elephant Haven is expanding to be able to offer more elephants a place for life. Informative programmes about elephants and their behavior, in captivity and in the wild, will be organized to have a better understanding of elephants, as well as local fauna and flora. All this encourages a re-connection with nature and with all her creatures, to raise awareness and respect for the environment.

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The World Transplant Games Federation

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.

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Fundacja Teach For Poland

To transform Poland for the better one person at a time. We aim for the day when all children will have an opportunity to discover and develop their true potential. Fulfillment of their abilities will empower them to build a better country and a future they imagine for themselves and others.

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Fundacja Kasisi

On April 11, 2013, Kasisi Foundation was established with its mission to help children by providing ongoing and stable support for a Zambian orphanage. It is a home for over 230 children. They are orphans, half-orphans, victims of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, street children and kids that have been abandoned in the bush, in empty buildings or in latrines. A third of the children are ill, some with physical and mental disabilities. From the start we never wanted to run just a charity project and then move on. We made a commitment to stay in Kasisi (hence the name of the foundation, which identifies us so strongly with the place). We wanted to take care of Kasisi as if it was our own home. Our aim is simple - we want to give these children back their childhood and also give them a home, where they will feel important and loved. We also make sure that they can eat properly, learn, develop their passions as well as live and receive medical care in conditions that every child deserves. We started off by assisting Kasisi by saving lives. We managed to renovate a mini-clinic, equip it with equipment that allows for extensive on-site diagnostics, ensure a constant supply of medicines and to purchase an ambulance. We have created medical facilities to which children in Zambia rarely have access. As a result, we have reduced child mortality to practically zero. The next step was to improve the quality and quantity of the children's meals. Since the foundation has existed there is no longer the eternal dilemma of choosing whether to pay for food or medicine in Kasisi. Previously the children used to eat mainly bread and nshima (a local type of porridge), and meat was only available once a week. We have drastically improved the food supply and raised its quality. Long-term changes in children's development have become apparent. The number of illnesses has decreased, the children's performance in school has improved, and - perhaps most pleasing of all - they have begun talking openly about their dreams! Today, we are also trying to fulfil the children's dreams of attending the best schools in Zambia. Moreover, we pay for two of the children's medical studies in Poland and for the others we organise trips for them to get to know their country, take them to the cinema as well as arrange painting and music workshops. Furthermore, we renovate the houses in which the children live on an ongoing basis. The Kasisi Children's Home is regarded as a model institution by the Zambian authorities. However, this does not mean that our needs as a home have been satisfied. On the contrary, they are growing. More and more disadvantaged children come to us: those who need special care and who have disabilities. To be able to provide them with the best possible help, we built and equiped a new, professional physiotherapy room. During last 10 years we have witnessed more than once the power of many people giving even the smallest amounts. Thanks to them Kassisi has changed and is still changing. That is why we would like to encourage you to assist the children regularly through the "Adoptions from the Heart" project. This is a project in which anyone can help a chosen child with any amount of money by adopting them from a distance. All one needs to do is go to our website and choose the child they want to support. For us there are no sums regarded as too small - each one is worth its weight in gold. What is most important to us is that the support is given regularly. We have a fixed budget which enables us to respond to the children's needs on an ongoing basis. Your business can become a catalyst for change in the lives of these vulnerable children. We offer unique opportunities for corporate partnership, allowing your business to contribute to meaningful projects. One such endeavor includes the collaborative effort to equip a new library for the children in Kasisi, fostering their education and growth. Your participation can make a significant difference in the lives of these children, and we look forward to the possibility of working together towards a better tomorrow.

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Fundacja Ochrony Zwierzat Vet-Alert

Fundacja Ochrony Zwierzat Vet-Alert's mission is multifaceted and deeply rooted in the commitment to promoting the well-being and protection of animals. At its core, the foundation aims to address various aspects of animal welfare through a combination of proactive measures, community engagement, and advocacy. The following elements encapsulate the essence of Vet-Alert's mission: 1. **Provision of Essential Veterinary Care:** Vet-Alert is dedicated to ensuring that animals, regardless of their circumstances, have access to vital veterinary care. This includes medical treatment, vaccinations, and preventive measures that contribute to the overall health and longevity of animals. 2. **Advocacy for Animal Rights:** The foundation actively advocates for the rights of animals, working to create awareness and change within the legal framework. Vet-Alert strives to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, seeking legal and policy improvements to enhance the protection of animals. 3. **Promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership:** Vet-Alert recognizes the importance of responsible pet ownership in fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and animals. Through educational programs and outreach efforts, the foundation endeavors to promote responsible pet ownership practices, emphasizing proper care, nutrition, and the humane treatment of animals. 4. **Creation of Compassionate Environments:** The foundation seeks to create compassionate and supportive environments for animals in need. This involves establishing safe spaces, such as shelters and clinics, where animals can receive care, rehabilitation, and, when possible, find loving homes. 5. **Community Engagement and Awareness:** Vet-Alert actively engages with the community to raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Through educational campaigns, workshops, and events, the foundation aims to instill a sense of empathy and responsibility toward animals, encouraging individuals to actively contribute to their well-being. 6. **Collaboration with Partners and Stakeholders:** Vet-Alert collaborates with various partners, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, to amplify the impact of its initiatives. By building strong partnerships, the foundation seeks to create a collective force for positive change in the realm of animal welfare. In essence, Fundacja Ochrony Zwierzat Vet-Alert's mission is driven by a passion for creating a world where animals are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Through a combination of direct intervention, advocacy, and community involvement, the foundation strives to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of animals.

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Fundacja Wsparcia, Rozwoju i Nauki NABU

The NABU Foundation, established in October 2020, is the heart of an inspiring initiative. Our mission is based on educational and workshop activities, mainly focused on children and youth. As a non-profit organization, we aim to create a space where talents, creativity and passions develop, while supporting local communities. As part of our statutory activities, we offer unique meetings, educational, artistic and sports activities and workshops, as well as fascinating educational trips. Our recipe for effective learning is to use a personalized method both within and outside of formal education. Thanks to the innovative A.J. Hoge method, we teach foreign languages, conduct classes in robotics and programming, and inspire in the fields of digital painting, traditional drawing and videofilming. In addition, our activities also include DIY creative workshops, outdoor survival activities and premedical aid courses. Our priority is to help children from families at risk of social exclusion, the sick, the disabled and the exceptionally gifted. All our activities involve Ukrainian refugees, whom we have been supporting for 2 years. We act not only to support the current generation, but also to prepare them for a future in which they can make a positive difference in the world. Our goals and activities include: 1. Initiating and supporting activities aimed at raising the educational standards of citizens. 2. Engaging in activities related to science, higher education and the general development of education and upbringing. 3. Participating in projects related to culture, art, protection of cultural property and national heritage. 4. Undertaking charitable activities for the benefit of various communities. 5. Acting for ecology, animal protection and preservation of natural heritage. 6. Focusing on activities for children and young people, including the creation of friendly spaces for families to spend their free time. 7. Proactively preventing the emergence of social problems by encouraging children and young people to spend their free time actively. 8. Helping children and young people develop their talents and achieve their educational and sports goals. 9. Supporting children and young people from poor backgrounds or those without parental care in acquiring knowledge and skills. 10. Promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles among children and youth in rural and urban environments through recreational, sports, tourist and sightseeing activities. 11. Creating favorable conditions for practicing various sports, developing educational disciplines, especially among children, youth and the elderly. 12. Promoting health protection through proactive health education. 13. Supporting local initiatives that contribute to community development. 14. Strengthening social integration processes by fostering human ties and promoting universal values. 15. Engaging in activities that support community development. 16. Facilitating integration, professional development and social reintegration of marginalized people, including the poor, unemployed and disabled. 17. Implementing measures to prevent the processes of poverty, marginalization and social exclusion. 18. Supporting initiatives that promote the development of entrepreneurship and social economy. We have been organizing activities for children, teenagers and adults for 3 years now. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience that enables us to organize engaging and effective activities for the audience. These include educational, sports, creative and integrative activities. We support our students so that they can change the world for the better in the future. Our employees are passionate people, experienced in working with children, and in many of the activities we also have volunteers working with us. We create a community of people who want to gain knowledge and share it. We are constantly expanding our possibilities and we plan to increase the reach of our services. Despite the rather short time of our running, we have already achieved a lot - through our activities we have reached a significant number of people, effectively responding to the needs of the local community, and the initiatives we have carried out have been a great success.

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Fundacja Nagle Sami

Fundacja Nagle Sami's mission is to help and support people who have experienced loss. We believe that psychological support is crutial during crises and mourning. We want to make help more accessible and to educate people on the topic of loss and grief in order to make it less taboo.