Trans Rescue is a non-profit helping transgender people to legally and safely escape from dangerous places and situations. Based in the Netherlands, Trans Rescue provides safe, legal options for transgender people to travel out of their country of origin, providing help at various stages, such as leaving an abusive home and moving into a hotel,Continue reading “Trans Rescue”
Category Archives: Asia
Border Violence Monitoring Network
An independent network of non-profits and associations, the Border Violence Monitoring Network monitors and publicises human rights violations at the borders of the European Union. Formed in 2016, the Border Violence Monitoring Network works predominantly in Greece and the Balkans, tracking events from the Turkish border with Greece and Bulgaria up to Italy and AustriaContinue reading “Border Violence Monitoring Network”
Sightsavers
Sightsavers works in over 30 nations globally, preventing sight loss, fighting disease and advocating the rights of those with disabilities. Founded in 1950, Sightsavers prevents sight loss by providing eye surgery for issues such as cataracts and glaucoma. It trains eye care workers, distributes medication and works to ensure that medical care is accessible toContinue reading “Sightsavers”
The T Project
The T Project is Singapore’s first, and currently only, transgender social support service. Founded in 2014, The T Project supports Singapore’s transgender community. It provides a shelter for transgender women for up to six months, food rations for those in need, and awareness events. The Alicia Community Centre in Race Course Lane provides professional counselling,Continue reading “The T Project”
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation provides aid and practical support for women and children in Afghanistan. Founded in 2007 by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini, the Khaled Hosseini Foundation provides shelter and humanitarian relief to families in Afghanistan. It works to provide education and healthcare for children, and economic opportunities for women. It works with various organisationsContinue reading “The Khaled Hosseini Foundation”
Save Vietnam’s Wildlife
Save Vietnam’s Wildlife is a Vietnamese non-profit organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation, animal rescue and wildlife-related education. Founded in 2014 and based in Ninh Bình, Save Vietnam’s Wildlife works with government agencies to rescue animals that have been confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. The organisation works to combat illegal poaching, advocates for law improvementContinue reading “Save Vietnam’s Wildlife”
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is one of the largest international environmental organisations. The Nature Conservancy has over a million members and works with over 400 scientists around theContinue reading “The Nature Conservancy”
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
The NQAPIA is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander organisations. The NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organisations, invigorate grassroots organising, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias. How You Can Help Time: A few minutes + Sign up for the NQAPIAContinue reading “National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)”
Size of Wales
Size of Wales is a Welsh charity working to protect tropical forests, and raise awareness of their importance through education. Founded in 2010, Size of Wales initially aimed to help protect 2 million hectares of forest, roughly the equivalent of ‘the size of Wales’ (a phrase often used when discussing the impact of climate changeContinue reading “Size of Wales”
Innocence Project
The Innocence Project aims to free those in incarceration who are innocent, and campaigns for improvements to the legal system. Founded in 1992 in America, the Innocence Project works to exonerate the wrongly convicted, improve case law and reform legal policies. It supports exonerees post-release, as well as research into forensic science to avoid furtherContinue reading “Innocence Project”
Sal’s Shoes
Sal’s Shoes collects pre-worn and outgrown children’s shoes and distributes them across 52 nations. Based in the UK but operating across the globe, Sal’s Shoes collects and redistributes unwanted children’s shoes. Shoes are difficult to recycle and many children living in poverty do not have access to safe, well fitting footwear. Sal’s Shoes collects pre-wornContinue reading “Sal’s Shoes”
Serengeti Foundation
The Serengeti Foundation creates and supports initiatives for the protection, freedom, and sanctuary of animals, habitats and humans. Founded in 1997, the Serengeti Foundation facilitates projects around the globe that are dedicated to standing beside animals, preserving and restoring natural habitats, and connecting humans to nature. How You Can Help Time: Various Volunteers are acceptedContinue reading “Serengeti Foundation”
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