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”
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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)”
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”
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”
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, international, is a medical humanitarian organisation working in more than 70 countries around the world. MSF act fast to save people’s lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics, going where we are needed most. MSF are committed to independence, neutrality and impartiality in theContinue reading “Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders”
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is the British branch of the Red Cross, a humanitarian network providing crisis relief in the UK and globally. Internationally, the British Red Cross provides support for those caught up in conflict, famine, natural disasters and those living in refugee camps. In the UK, they provide help for refugees and asylumContinue reading “British Red Cross”
Elephant Nature Park
The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre. The Elephant Nature Park have been involved in dozens of rescues which have created a thriving elephant herd. The park in Thailand provides a natural environment for elephants, dogs, cats, buffaloes and many other animals under their care. There areContinue reading “Elephant Nature Park”