Lend A Hand India (LAHI) provides vocational training to young boys and girls from rural India. Currently, working with government aided high schools in the remote villages in three Indian states, LAHI runs a three year job and life skills
Henry W. Grady High School is located in Atlanta, Geogia and situated in Midtown. The school's campus is convenient to many neighborhoods and is adjacent to the beautiful Piedmont Park. It served as the Communication Magnet schoo
has established itself as Pittsburgh's only arts-focused, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied (LGBTQ
We seek a reality where children have the
We build “positive results“ communities to encourage youth and families to be proactive in creating a legacy of anti-violence and prevention approaches which, ultimately, empower them in places where they live, work, worship, and educat
Maya Traditions is a Fair Trade Social Enterprise and registered nonprofit located in Panajachel, Guatemala. Since the late 1980s, Maya Traditions has been partnering with cooperatives of indigenous wo
Ruby’s Place has been providing emergenc
Beginning something world-impacting from scratch takes a lot of work, nurturing and support. When Epic Life Church began in 2010, we had a dream that out of our small beginnings would be birthed a church that would breathe life into millions of liv
We are a community-based not-for-profit that educates, encourages and inspires all people to create and enjoy the arts. Established in 1970, The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is located in an historic firehouse, built in 1895-1905 (Try to
The RSA is a national charity providing vital support and advice to sufferers and their carers. It aims to promote a greater awareness of Raynaud's and scleroderma; raises funds for research and welfare projects and improves communication between doctors and patients.
Psychs on Bikes is a group of mental health professionals riding motorbikes to raise awareness of mental health issues in rural and remote communities. Our motto is Riding for Mental Health! Membership is open to any psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health nurse or bona fide mental health professional. Our Big Ride for 2014 will see a group off Psychs on Bikes ride from Cottlesloe Beach in Perth to Bondi Beach, Sydney - a journey of some 4000 kilometers. During the course of this ride, we will host various community forums / discussions on specific mental health issues in towns we pass through ie Kalgoolie, Port Augusta, Renmark, Hay Orange etc. Moreover, we look to engage with local mental health professionals during the course of the ride with the objective of creating a broader support network as well as increase knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of mental health. The raw facts:- In 2012 there were in excess of 2500 suicides in Australia which is almost DOUBLE the fatalities from motor vehicle accidents The median age at death for suicide in 2010 was 43.8 years for both males and females. In comparison, the median age for deaths from all causes in 2010 was 78.1 years.* In 2010, males aged 15-24 years had a rate of 13.4 suicides per 100,000 compared to 5.2 per 100,000 for females aged 15-24 years.* Proportionally, suicide rates in rural Australia are considered almost twice that of metropolitan areas Women are more likely than men to attempt suicide Mental health issues are considered more prevalent in rural areas due to remoteness, isolation, financial hardship, climatic / natural disasters and reduced levels of support. Source * ABS
We work with community groups to achieve this mission by challenging corporations that harm communities and perpetuate inequality and poverty; and building strong local economies, by fostering democratically-structured, community-controlled initiative
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