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Meet the needs and expectations of children with cancer and their families, through the development of preventive programs, facilitating adequate treatment and comprehensive care with the use of high technology; as well as recreation in the social and family environment, with the mystique and dedication of a committed human team.
The Roblealto Child Care Association is a Christian, public welfare, non-profit organization founded in 1932. From the beginning, its mission has been to care for the children of Costa Rica who are in critical situations and in need of specialized care and integrated services so they are able to reach their full potential.
Provide the deafblind community with benefits through the National SOCIEVEN Network. Offer training and advice to family members, professionals, institutions, and communities. Conduct research and create specialized materials in deafblindness. Recognize the rights of individuals and create opportunities for the deafblind population to promote their inclusion and participation.
The organisation reflects its members' shared concern for the future of humanity and the planet. The association sees its task as acting as an independent, global catalyst for change. The objectives of the Association are therefore: to identify the key issues that are critical to the future of humanity; to evaluate alternative scenarios for the future and assess risks, choices and opportunities through integrated and forward-looking analyses; to develop and propose practical solutions to the identified challenges; to communicate new insights and knowledge from these analyses to decision-makers in the public and private sectors, as well as to the wider public; to stimulate public debate and effective action to improve the prospects for the future of humanity and the planet. The Association's activities are guided by the following three complementary principles: 1. the need to adopt a global, systems-oriented perspective in analysing the problems facing the modern world, recognising that the increasing interdependence of nations and the globalisation of previously local problems create challenges that are beyond the capacity of individual countries. 2. the need for a comprehensive, holistic approach in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and interconnectedness of both current problems and practical solutions, in political, social, economic, technological, environmental, psychological and cultural terms, which the association refers to as the 'world problematique'. 3. the need to emphasise transdisciplinary and long-term perspectives, which are all too often neglected by governments and other decision-makers, and to focus on those decisions, strategies and measures that will determine the fate of present and future generations. The aim is to arouse public interest and provide responsible decision-makers with a solid basis for formulating and implementing future-oriented measures. The association does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not seek to make a profit.
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
The Rivers and Forests Alliance (RAFA) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and regenerating Costa Rica's Pacuare River Basin, its forests, and biodiversity together with our communities for a sustainable future. OUR VISION: We envision a world where nature and people live in harmony, rivers flow freely and cleanly, forests grow with abundant plant and animal life, and communities thrive with clean water, air, and healthy food. "Let the rainforest grow. Let the rivers flow."
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.
Empower young girls and women from the community of Pavas and its surroundings as agents of positive change in their families, in the environment in which they operate in society, by strengthening their technical and professional development.
Our International Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our Mission in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland: Called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland exists to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity. Our Vision: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we will be a Spirit-filled, radical, growing movement, with a burning desire to lead people into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, actively serve the community, and fight for social justice. Our Values: Our identity and God-given mission as disciples of Jesus Christ are shaped by the values of the Kingdom of God. We love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind, and we love our neighbour as Ourselves. We have Integrity in everything we do, being reliable, trustworthy, transparent and honest in our personal and business relationships. We are Accountable to God in every area of our lives and to others in all our dealings. We have Compassion for all people. We are Passionate about unconditionally demonstrating God's love to everyone. We have Respect for people and planet, seeing the God-given potential in every person and being stewards of the environment. We are Bold in proclaiming the gospel in everything that we do and in fighting for social justice.
he World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organisation representing and promoting approximately 70 million deaf people's human rights worldwide. The WFD is a federation of deaf organisations from 134 nations; its mission is to promote the human rights of deaf people and full, quality and equal access to all spheres of life, including self-determination, sign language, education, employment and community life. WFD has a consultative status in the United Nations and is a founding member of International Disability Alliance (IDA). At its recent World Congress in Jeju, South Korea, WFD members (136) approved the WFD strategic direction 2023-2030 and Action Plan 2023-2027. Important themes are covered in these 2 documents which strive to ensure that we create access for all deaf people to all ways of life in "a world where deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere" (vision). Furthermore, our mission is to work towards the full realisation of linguistic rights and human rights in all areas of life, with full recognition and implementation of these rights across local, national and international levels. To realise our mission and vision, the following are part of our Action Plan 2023-2027: Building Capacity across the Globe: ensuring increased participation of women, youth and underrepresented communities; provide effective capacity building projects to countries who are not yet members to assist them with creating their own national deaf associations so that they can represent themselves in their countries; Putting Deaf people on the Agenda: the WFD will continue to strive to put deaf human rights at the forefront of all representation internationally, including at the UN; we will effectively promote International Week of Deaf people and be ready to response to deaf people's needs in times of crises, disasters and war. Realising nothing about us without us: the WFD continues to be the leading authority for deaf people and sign languages and has committed to developing resources to assist deaf people raise awareness in their countries. Achieving Sign Language Rights for all: National sign languages are fundamental to achieving deaf people's human rights. We will aim to assist our member states in promoting the legal recognition of signed language in the country and advocate for early childhood language acquisition and inclusive multilingual education policies. Investing in a strong and sustainable organisation: to carry out our mission and vision we need greater investment in our secretariat and regional secretariat, expand our donor base, increase visibility and fundraising activities so that our organisation can carry on its important global work.
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.
Taghyeer Organization/ We Love Reading Program is an innovative model that provides a practical, cost efficient, sustainable, grassroots approach empowering communities from low and mid income communities around the world to create changemakers through reading. WLR supports the activism of local volunteers to increase reading levels among children 2-10 by focusing on the readaloud experience to instill the love of reading for pleasure among children to become lifelong learners. We aim to create system change. We create changemakers by recruiting and training adults and youth from local communities to provide read-aloud sessions for local children in safe, public spaces. Each year, WLR volunteers read to tens of thousands of children in public parks, community centers, mosques and other faith-based settings, nurseries, refugee camps, and other locales. We serve diverse populations and communities irrespective of gender, religion, social status, disability, literacy level, educational experience, etc. The training is either implemented in face-to-face settings or via our online platform to allow reaching wider audience of people wanting to volunteer and become reading ambassadors.