Gaura International is a nonprofit, NGO engaged in humanitarian projects seeking to alleviate poverty and suffering. Founded in 1995 by Shri Brajnath Goswami at the Krishn-Ashrayam in Vrindavan India, Gaura International aims to help impoverished individuals and families.
Ashanti's mission is to relieve poverty and promote health and development in and around the village of Gyetiase in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Our work is sustainable with villagers being consulted and taking part in projects. Every penny we raise funds our programmes. All UK staff are volunteers.
Together for Peace (T4P) is a small charity with a big vision and big reach. Its deliberately small team work with a wide range of people across Leeds and beyond – to develop and support cooperative projects that strengthen communities, deepen inter-cultural understanding, and promote peace-making in all aspects of life and society. Every piece of work we do is in partnership with others. We enable people to make connections around shared values, then help turn visions and ideas into positive action. Working from grassroots to government, we catalyse initiatives, broker partnerships, and co-host a range of dialogue, learning and creative events. In this way, T4P has - since founding in 2002, and launching publicly in 2003 - co-developed 180+ projects and events, including… the Leeds Active Citizens community leadership programme; the Jewish-Muslim dialogue project, including a joint trip to Palestine and Israel; the 'Leeds Poverty Challenge'; the Planet Leeds street festivals and events; the ‘In One City’ programme of films; the Leeds Summat gatherings; city-wide arts events and exhibitions on big issues; a range of cross-community development and dialogue programmes; the Leeds to London WALKTALK cross-community dialogue initiative; schools work; and more. T4P also acts as an incubator for others to develop work alongside us, such as the Inter-Active inter-community sports and dialogue project. (Full info on all this is on our website.) We’ve received various awards, including: the Leeds City Council Partner of the Year awards 2012; the Institute for Community Cohesion’s Awards for Bridging Culture (small charities category) 2010 (www.cohesioninstitute.org.uk); and Community Cohesion Organisation of the Year 2008 and 2010, from the prominent local Hamara Centre (www.hamara.org.uk).
Limitless Skies is currently raising money to build an orphanage to house children living in poverty in Tanzania, Africa. These children are living in extremely dangerous circumstances with lack of love and care. The orphanage will be built next to a school they will attend, allowing them a future.
PeaCe International is a faith-based not-for-profit organisation which aims include the relief of poverty by the provisions of services which focus on poverty alleviation, sustainable development and education as well as the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
PeaCe International is a faith-based not-for-profit organisation which aims include the relief of poverty by the provisions of services which focus on poverty alleviation, sustainable development and education as well as the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
War on Want NI is Northern Ireland's oldest local International Development charity working with some of the poorest communities in Africa to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering
We help disadvantaged and displaced communiteis to rebuild their lives globally, sending help where help is needed to demonstrate God’s love in all its fullness. Our work extends across many areas from sponsoring children to get an education to supporting building programmes in Haiti.
Zambian Gems is committed to the improvement of the health & education of the people of Africa, by the provision of funds for the enhancement of existing facilities & the development of new opportunities where possible & practicable.
Through bespoke micro loans the Nuru Fund offers the opportunity for rural offgird households to purchase solar powered lamps with the capability to also charge mobile phones. Safe solar lighting can improve education, health and encourage a more planet smart way of living.
Good Shepherd Network works closely with volunteers, communities, schools and grassroots organizations in the UK and Uganda. Through the Bapty Nursery School, we provide full scholarships for orphaned children, most of whose parents have died of HIV. We are also funding the schools building project.
Word & Deed helps the poor in Africa, India and Europe
Skillshare International works in partnership with communities and local organisations in Africa and Asia to reduce poverty, injustice and inequality. Our volunteers and fundraisers make a real difference to our HIV/AIDS, sustainable livelihoods, sport for development and gender justice programmes.
The Africa Childrens Development Trust is a small charity based on the Isle of Wight dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in Uganda through a number of projects that encompass health, agriculture & education, in particular mosquito net distributions.
We are a movement that mobilises passionate football fans who believe they can make a difference in the lives of others locally and globally. We want to see football fans creating chances for change at home and away. The Raw Foundation is the charitable arm of Lionsraw & works in UK and South Africa
RIVER AFRICA seeks to use the provision of Health Services as tools for Social Change, Economic Empowerment and Development. It was formed in direct response to the ever expanding poverty gap and the erosion of livelihoods in Southern Africa, paying special attention to the situation in Zimbabwe.
The Daneford Trust is a small charity that promotes youth development and active global citizenship through educational, volunteering and cultural exchanges and Links. It's operational areas are the London Boroughs and parts of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
The Friends of the Children of Southern Africa helps AIDS orphans in South Africa to find safe and loving foster homes, get back into schooling, receive anti-retroviral treatment, claim government benefits, and learn skills to get work and/or start their own small businesses. Over 3000 orphans are looked after like this, and the numbers are rising all the time.
International action for Iraqi Refugees (IAIR) is an independent charity based in London; registered with the Charity commission in April '08, working to alleviate pain and suffering of displaced Iraqis inside Iraq and neighbouring countries. It sponsors orphans and students school fees. Millions more need help. IAIR is independent, receives no help from any government. Run by volunteers.
The Construction and Development Partnership (CODEP) is a British based charity established to meet the aspirations of the people of Waterloo, Sierra Leone by working in partnership with them to deliver a world class library and literacy facilty in their community.
Congo Action is offering support in the development of education, training and the relief of poverty in Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission is to help the people of Congo help themselves by offering resources that they can use to improve the quality of their lives. Website: www.congoaction.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Mosaic Initiative is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization working directly with human rights defenders and NGOs inside Syria and neighbouring countries. It fulfils a variety of objectives that fall within the framework of providing humanitarian relief to Syrian citizens inside the country
Balls to Poverty is a charity based in South Nottingham College which works with young people both in Nottingham and South Africa. Every year, students travel to South Africa to distribute footballs and rugby balls in townships, experiencing life in a different perspective.