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: South Asia
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 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”
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)”
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”
Interpreting Freedom Foundation
The Interpreting Freedom Foundation (IFF) supports Afghan interpreters, allies and families living in the United States. Founded in 2013 by a small group of Afghan interpreters struggling with resettlement in the US, IFF provides services such as financial support, counselling services, employment resources, help with special immigrant visa applications, and advocating for veteran’s benefits. HowContinue reading “Interpreting Freedom Foundation”
Climate Cardinals
Climate Cardinals is a non-profit working to make the climate movement, and information about climate change, accessible to non-English speakers. A youth-led organisation based in the USA, Climate Cardinals works in over 40 countries. A team of 6,000-plus volunteers translate information and resources into over 100 languages, often aimed at people living in nations andContinue reading “Climate Cardinals”
Namati
Namati is a global network of grassroots legal advocates, seeking to give legal empowerment to poorer communities. Founded in 2012, Natami supports communities around the world with securing their legal rights in matters of citizenship, health, and land and the environment. Namati works with partners at a grassroots level to train community paralegals, and itsContinue reading “Namati”
Afghanistan World Foundation
Afghanistan World Foundation is a charity dedicated to increasing public awareness of the critical needs in Afghanistan, and the need to develop effective solutions. Founded in 2002, Afghanistan World Foundation (AWF) provides support at the grass roots level to high priority survival needs in Afghanistan such as education, economic development and emergency health services, hospitals,Continue reading “Afghanistan World Foundation”
The Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organisation aiming to combat climate change, deforestation, poverty and human rights abuses. The Rainforest Alliance is building an alliance of farmers, businesses, consumers and forest communities. It aims to break the cycle of rural poverty, protect forests and tackle climate change. It promotes responsible consumerism and business practicesContinue reading “The Rainforest Alliance”
Feeding The World
Feeding the World is a London-based charity supporting homeless people in the UK and also those facing war and poverty abroad, especially refugees and migrants. Feeding the World supports homeless people in the UK through shelters and soup kitchens. It also supports international aid efforts to alleviate food and water poverty through donations and helpContinue reading “Feeding The World”
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