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Healing the Children provides critical medical care to children all around the world. We envision a world where every child has access to medical care, regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or physical location.
CARITAS AUSTRIA is an internationally operating non-profit organisation (donations are tax-deductible Reg. Nr. SO1126; equivalent 501(c)(3) US organization) under the mission of the Austrian Catholic church and pursues solely and directly charitable and benevolent objectives. CARITAS AUSTRIA relief work addresses the needy in their entirety, taking also into consideration their physical, psychological and spiritual-religious backgrounds. CARITAS AUSTRIA commits itself to providing assistance to people in need which is done without regard to creed, ethnicity or ideology of those seeking help. In its operations CARITAS AUSTRIA is guided by respect for the dignity and self-determination of the people it serves. There are more than 1,000 places throughout Austria where CARITAS AUSTRIA helps people in need. In the areas of caregiving, supporting people with disabilities, hospices, in the social counseling centers, on assignment for families in need or for older people who cannot afford heating. CARITAS AUSTRIA - this comprises its fulltime staff, but above all, also the roughly 50.000 volunteers and each and every one of you who supports our work. CARITAS AUSTRIA's main activities are aiming at social support and advocacy for those in need. These activities are taking place in Austria and abroad, whereas the main focus is lying on national work in Austria. Inside and outside of Austria, CARITAS AUSTRIA always aims at addressing the basic needs of the vulnerable taking also into consideration their social and cultural background.
Japan Platform is an international emergency humanitarian aid organization, which offers more effective and prompter emergency aid with a system where NGOs, business community and the Japanse government, work in close relation, base on equal partnership, making the most of the respective sectors' professions and resources. We aim to build a system to cope with international emergency aid together with all the parties concerned.
Our vision: Our vision is a world where animals live free of suffering. With your help we can move the world for animals. We're World Animal Protection. We're on a mission to end animal cruelty and suffering. Forever. Evidence shows that animals are sentient, individual beings who feel pain, fear, and joy. Yet, every day, billions of them experience unbearable cruelty. Putting animals first isn't just better for them, it's vital for us and for our shared planet. Find out what we can do, with your support, to end the cruelty and exploitation of farmed and wild animals. Together, we can transform the lives of animals across the world.
Integrated Rural Awareness & Development Organization (IRADO) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization established in October 2009. The Organization is registered under the Societies Act 1860 of Pakistan. IRADO aims to strive for reinforcing the socio-economic status of deprived communities in the disaster-prone Zone of Sindh. Since its inception, IRADO has worked for the empowerment of the downtrodden poorest. IRADO assists communities to achieve socioeconomic status and thereby improve the lives of marginalized families through an integrated rural development approach, mobilizing communities and enhancing their capacities to improve their living standards. IRADO holds vast experience as an effective organization in implementing sustainable development projects. The Organization has completed multiple small, medium, and large-scale projects in collaboration with national, international, and philanthropic partners. The majority of its funding comes from consistence local as well international partners, the long-standing presence and rich experience of IRADO demonstrate the organization's commitment and ability to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to addressing rural development challenges. Its expansion from desert to other areas in Sindh is another strength that adds value to remain relevant and efficient. One of organization's key strengths is its focus and productive engagement of its beneficiaries which consists of vulnerable groups, including women, youth, children, orphans, widows, and differently able persons from the rural and far-flung areas of rural as well of urban areas of Sindh. While operating with an inclusive approach ensuring the onboarding of all stakeholders and relevant government departments, the emphasis demonstrates the organization's commitment to social equity and inclusion in its development interventions. Additionally, the IRADO program prioritization with a comprehensive and integrated approach to rural development, while addressing various aspects of rural life, including the availability of drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, food security, nutrition, livelihoods, emergencies, disaster risk reduction, education, women's and youth empowerment, sustainable community engagement, climate change, and good governance make IRADO unique among all players. IRADO's prime thematic area prioritizes humanitarian Assistance at all stages and for all walks of life. IRADO steps forward to wrestle with social issues by involving like-minded organizations and alliances. Vision: "To strive for well-mobilized youth, women & child community as socially aware, economically empower, politically participative and access to all health, human rights and socially equal a just fair society without any caste, creed, and religious discriminations." Mission: To bring multi-sectoral and pro-poor partnerships, serve communities through a gender-balanced approach, nurture institutions of the people, and build their capacities in various sectors for sustainable community development. Objectives: 1. To Mobilize, educate and engage marginalized communities, focusing youth, and women groups in integrated rural development of the program area, 2. Enhance the managerial capacities and technical skills of the indigenous communities, especially of women to develop & empower their leadership in the development process, 3. Promote access to quality education, and Primary health care focusing on women, and girls through efficient advocacy and community-based development programs, 4. To promote and protect environment management and thereby work for climate change adaptation and reduce disaster risks at the community level. 5. Raising awareness through mobilization for the sustainable development & Protection of the rights of the deprived communities, 6. To partner and develop linkages with institutions and networks for timely sharing of resources, and expertise and join for participatory and sustainable development, Organizational Values: o Equity: Ensuring that all segments of society have the opportunity to reach their full potential and participate fully in the development process, regardless of their background or circumstances. o Empowerment: Helping marginalized communities, particularly youth and women, to build the skills, resources, and confidence they need to advocate for their rights and take control of their development. o Inclusion: Promoting the participation and representation of marginalized groups, such as youth and women, in decision-making processes and efforts to address social and economic issues. o Sustainability: Ensuring that development efforts are sustainable in the long term, taking into account the needs of present and future generations and the impact on the environment. o Partnership: Building strong partnerships with local communities, institutions, and other organizations to share resources, and expertise, and collaborate on development efforts. o Transparency: Operating in an open and accountable manner, with clear goals, objectives, and processes, and being responsive to the needs and concerns of marginalized communities. Thematic Areas: o Community Mobilization: to organize rural communities, train and provide them with a lead role as capacitated partners in the rural development of the society. o Rights and Protection: Especially focused on the poorest, women youth, and minorities, educate aware and equip them for raising their voices to exercise their rights promised in the constitution of the land. o Sustainable Livelihood Support: Protect & Promote natural resources, Specially Agriculture up skilling youth for employable skills, contributing to small and medium enterprises, and promoting volunteerism for the development and well-being of society. o Social Services: to facilitate in access to education, basic health, water supply, and sanitation services. o Climate Change & Disaster Preparedness: educate, empower and engage the community and local institutions on climate change, and disaster risks and contribute to the humanitarian response in emergencies. Agriculture is very important to Pakistan's economy and community. It is the largest sector, employing over 42% of the workforce and contributing around 24% to the country's GDP, cotton contributes nearly 10 per cent in the agriculture GDP and a source of 60 per cent foreign exchange earnings. The value addition through cotton is 8.2 per cent in agriculture and 2 per cent in the GDP. Integrated Rural Awareness & Development Organization (IRADO) one core theme is Cotton sustainability programs aim to address the environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with cotton production while ensuring the long-term viability of cotton-growing communities. IRADO done these all through 20 farmers groups/organizations, in Umerkot, TM khan, Badin and Matiari District of Sindh. Environmental Protection and Restoration: 1- Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly farming techniques such as reduced tillage, crop rotation, integrated pest management, and the use of organic fertilizers to minimize the environmental impact of cotton cultivation. 2- Water Management: Implementing water-efficient irrigation systems, promoting rainwater harvesting techniques, and encouraging farmers to use water judiciously to conserve this precious resource. 3- Biodiversity Conservation: Preserving and enhancing biodiversity within cotton-growing regions by protecting natural habitats, promoting agroforestry practices, and minimizing the use of harmful chemicals that can harm local ecosystems. 4- Soil Health: Supporting soil conservation practices such as cover cropping, mulching, and composting to improve soil fertility, structure, and resilience, thereby enhancing the long-term productivity of cotton farms. Social and Economic Development: 1- Fair Labor Practices: Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and the prohibition of child labor in cotton production to uphold human rights and improve the livelihoods of cotton farming communities. 2- Community Empowerment: Investing in education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects to enhance the well-being and resilience of cotton-growing communities, fostering economic diversification and reducing dependency on cotton farming. 3- Gender Equality: Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment within cotton communities by providing access to education, training, and resources for women farmers, and ensuring their participation in decision-making processes. 4- Capacity Building: Offering training programs, technical assistance, and access to innovative technologies to help cotton farmers improve their agricultural practices, increase yields, and adapt to changing environmental conditions and market dynamics. Market Access and Supply Chain Transparency: 1- Market Linkages: Facilitating direct relationships between cotton producers and buyers committed to sustainability, fair trade, and ethical sourcing, thereby providing market access and premium prices for sustainably produced cotton. 2- Consumer Awareness: Raising awareness among consumers about the importance of supporting sustainable cotton production and encouraging responsible purchasing decisions through marketing campaigns, labeling initiatives, and product certifications.
OUR MISSION Humanity Insured's mission is to stop climate disasters causing poverty in the most vulnerable communities by increasing these communities' financial preparedness. WHY WE DO IT Climate change disproportionately impacts the c.3.6 billion people who make-up the poorest and most at-risk communities. The costs associated with climate risks for these communities are projected to escalate steeply in the coming decades. By 2030 the impacts of climate change are estimated to cost developing countries between US$290 billion and US$580 billion annually, rising to between US$1,132 billion and US$1,741 billion by 2050 (R. Mechler, L.M. Bouwer, T. Schinko, S. Surminski, J. Linnerooth-Bayer (eds.), Loss and Damage from Climate Change: Concepts, Methods and Policy Options, 2019). The livelihoods of many in these countries are highly reliant on, and vulnerable to climate shocks. Yet the anticipatory risk-transfer and financial preparedness tools that are commonly used in developed markets, most notably insurance, remain out of reach for these communities. While 35% of the natural catastrophe-related losses globally over the last decade were insured, the figure for developing countries was less than 10% or even close to zero (Munich Re, Natural disaster risks - Rising trend in losses). Providing insurance for these communities is crucial for both financial stability and well-being. It ensures quick recovery after disasters, reduces financial hardships, and promotes resilience (University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Mutual microinsurance and sustainable development, 2016). Without insurance, these communities remain trapped in a cycle of poverty, unable to rebuild and recover effectively after climate-induced disasters. The absence of insurance exacerbates economic instability and vulnerability, making it difficult for these populations to achieve long-term development and progress. This fundamental imbalance demands a solution whereby underserved populations are empowered to access the financial safety nets that make preparedness and resilience possible. Humanity Insured seeks to make this happen. HOW WE DO IT The most vulnerable communities on the climate crisis frontline are primarily excluded from the insurance market because the products and solutions are too expensive and not designed for the specific climate risks and impacts local communities are facing. Humanity Insured addresses these market failures by making climate insurance available and affordable at scale for the first time to communities at the greatest risk of climate-induced poverty in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Through the robust safety net insurance provides we ensure smallholder farmers, coastal communities, urban workers, and displaced populations have the resilience to withstand the increasing risks posed by climate change and extreme weather events. We do this by: 1. Mobilising philanthropic and private sector capital to pay a portion of the insurance premium and fit-for-purpose climate insurance solutions that prepare and protect communities. In some instances, we will also work with partners to create capital pools that provide guaranteed payments to communities when a pre-agreed climate event happens. 2. Funding climate modelling and analytics that enable communities to understand the climate risks they face. This access to information will inform decisions on how communities can best adapt and prepare. 3. Funding, alongside the insurance protection, a community's access to resilience building assets or training that reduce climate-related impacts on livelihoods. 4. Creating collaborative funding opportunities that provide protection to more people. Financing for resilience building solutions is relatively accepted and covered by other funders from across the donor community. However, philanthropic funding for premium payments and capital pools for scientifically triggered, guaranteed financial protection is severely underfunded as many donors have not yet adopted it as common practice. Humanity Insured aims to fill this funding gap, therefore most of our grants will be allocated to the purchase of insurance (or other mechanisms of scientifically triggered, guaranteed financial protection). Where possible we fund insurance that provides a layer of financial protection on top of adaption or resilience building efforts financed by another organisation (e.g., providing drought insurance in conjunction with another organisation's funding for better irrigation practices). OUR IMPACT In making insurance available at scale to the most climate-vulnerable communities, Humanity Insured will stop climate disasters from driving poverty by: 1. Providing financial security and protection that unlocks a virtuous cycle of investment and income growth, which secures livelihoods and improves lives. 2. Establishing guaranteed safety nets that empower communities to prepare for and recover after climate shocks. 3. Multiplying the impact and value of funds available for communities on the climate frontline by (i) re-directing funding towards pre-emptive solutions that build resilience, and (ii) leveraging funds from an insurance balance sheet to support community recovery after climate shocks. By directing funds to the activities detailed above, Humanity Insured will help people grow confidence and resilience, so they can invest in everything from education to new farming techniques. For the first time, the global insurance industry is coming together with philanthropy and jointly backing an initiative to help protect the world and ensure everyone can progress. Our short-term goal is to collaborate with insurance, philanthropy, and other private sector industries to leverage $2 billion of insurance capacity by 2030 for 10 million people on the climate-crisis frontline.
PSRD's Mission is to undertake all activities for the welfare of the physically handicapped including medical activities in order to make them self-respecting and self-supporting citizens and to adopt preventive measures against physical disabilities
To mobilize natives to create a peaceful and secured environment for minors of the region.
Life Givers First's mission is to help underserved children in their education, health, development and enjoyment of life. Life Givers Second purpose is to provide Free Vocational Trainings for professional growth of rural adults to educate themselves for a better career ahead to end poverty and economic sustainability. Life Givers helps poor rural families by providing free school education to their children along with free educational material. School education for disadvantaged children from one grade to fifteen years and a community development program with the families in the village. Life Givers helps in providing health facilities and food facilities for children and community.
Creating a pragmatism of gender equality, improving the literacy and economic well-being of every Pakistani girl through education. Poverty and inequality keep millions of girls out of school and education can provide opportunities, values, and access to equal opportunities. PAGE aims to advocate for and support girls for the provision of unparalleled opportunities. We aim to be the catalysts for systematic innovations to help girls' education meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Use evidence-based advocacy to mobilize governments political and policy leaders to improve healthcare outcomes.
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.