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Transforming lives by increasing and providing access to legal representation to underserved communities. PBN was founded to provide a link between the client and legal aid community needs and the attorneys who want to help. We remove barriers and provide a support structure to make it easier for volunteer attorneys to help low-income people receive critical legal services. Since its founding, PBN has expanded access to justice for clients and access to volunteerism for attorneys and other professionals interested in supporting our mission and vision.
Our non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas is dedicated to the healing of racism through education and empowerment. As the 21st century progresses, our organization is working to bring people of all ethnicities together to heal from the damage of racism.
Take a stand against human trafficking through education and employment in the hospitality industry in Cambodia.
Mission: ‘SACRED’ provides immediate financial assistance to families in need due to child sexual abuse. We wish to eliminate temporary financial hardship as one of the obstacles to reporting the abuse.
Increasing access to justice by linking law students with pro bono and public interest volunteer opportunities.
Horsespeak center for personal development, inc. is a non profit center specializing in equine assisted personal growth and development and equine assisted psychotherapy. the staff at horsespeak helps people recover from trauma or victimization explore personal growth and build self confidence. Our mission is to provide these services to all eligible persons regardless of their ability to pay.
We work to curb the needless removal of children from everyone they know and love and the unnecessary placement of those children in foster care, often when family poverty is confused with "neglect." We do this not because such removal harms parents, but because of the enormous harm the misuse and overuse of foster care does to children.
THEIR MISSION: " Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund, works to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world. Creating futures without violence has been our vision for over thirty years. Now, it is also our name. From domestic and dating violence, to child abuse and sexual assault, Futures Without Violence works to end some of the most pressing global issues of our time. We advance the health, stability, education, and security of women and girls, men and boys worldwide. In 1994, Futures Without Violence was instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by the US Congress. Striving to reach new audiences and transform social norms, we train professionals such as doctors, nurses, athletic coaches, and judges on improving responses to violence and abuse. As well, we work with advocates, policy makers and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships – the relationships that all individuals, families, and communities need and deserve."
As the largest national, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to prevent gun violence, The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence is dedicated to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in their communities.
Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. We work to ensure that rights and freedoms are enhanced and protected as our use of technology grows.
Invisible Children exists to end violence and exploitation in our world's most isolated and vulnerable communities. We work alongside Central African leaders to create innovative programs that connect isolated communities and equip them to prevent and recover from violent conflict.