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)”
Category Archives: India
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”
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”
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”
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an international non-governmental organisation focussed on promoting environmentalism and peace. Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group who set sail off the coast of Alaska to try and stop a US nuclear weapons test. Today, Greenpeace continues to use direct action to bring public attention to a wide range of environmentalContinue reading “Greenpeace”
Malala Fund
Founded in 2013 by Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai, the Malala Fund works to champion every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education. The Malala Fund invests in education activists and advocates who are driving solutions to barriers to girls’ education in their communities. They work around the world in regions where theContinue reading “Malala Fund”
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an American and international animal rights non-profit organisation. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organisation in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters. PETA operates through a mix of public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue,Continue reading “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)”
Pune Ploggers
Pune Ploggers are a community group based in Pune, India, that collects litter in their local area. Plogging is a Swedish term for picking up litter while one is jogging. Pune Plogging is a community group that ‘plogs’ regularly in different areas in Pune and sends what is collected for recycling and upcycling. How YouContinue reading “Pune Ploggers”
Plan International
Plan International is a global non-governmental organisation that advances the rights of children and equality for girls. Plan International works to advance the rights of children and girls across the world, operating in more than 75 countries. The organisation focuses particularly on education, youth activism, sexual health and rights, early childhood experiences, skills and work,Continue reading “Plan International”
Save the Children
Founded in 1919, Save the Children advocates for the rights of children across the world. Save the Children works in more than 120 countries to advocate for children in need of support. They provide emergency aid in times of conflict and natural disasters as well as working with local and regional organisations to provide vaccinations,Continue reading “Save the Children”
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