DePaul International is a charity working to combat homelessness in several nations. Founded in London in 1989, DePaul International is the parent charity of DePaul Group, a group of charities working in Europe and the USA. DePaul offers services including emergency housing, support for children and young people, ‘night stops,’ day centres, hot meals, communityContinue reading “DePaul International”
Category Archives: Children & Young People
3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)
Based in Bath and North East Somerset, 3SG is a membership network that supports the local charity, faith, volunteer and social enterprise sector (also known as the ‘third sector). A registered charity, 3SG promotes and runs events supporting local community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). It facilitates communication between different groups andContinue reading “3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)”
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions. The charity works in partnership with the NHS to help ensure that children and families have the care and support they need. This includes improving the healthcare outcomes and resilience of children and families, with aContinue reading “Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity”
Head Up!
Head Up! offers advice and support regarding higher education access to young people who are neurodivergent or live with disabilities, physical or mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties. Founded and run by university students, Head Up! offers information, resources and mentoring, aimed at improving higher education access, to young people living with disabilities, learningContinue reading “Head Up!”
The LUNA Project
Based in Glasgow, the LUNA Project is a charity that supports and raises awareness of young people with long-term health conditions and disabilities. ‘LUNA’ stands for ‘Learning to Understand Needs and Abilities.’ Founded in 2019 by young people for young people, The LUNA Project aims to facilitate support for those living with long term illnessesContinue reading “The LUNA 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”
Hearts of Hope
Hearts of Hope is a US charity offering support to families caring for critically ill children. Founded by a family who had lost a son at a young age, Hearts of Hope offers various programs to support families caring for a critically ill child. These initiatives include grants for everyday costs such as utilities, groceriesContinue reading “Hearts of Hope”
Human Rights House Foundation
The Human Rights House Foundation establishes, supports, and connects Human Rights Houses – coalitions of civil society organisations working to advance human rights. The Foundation currently consists of 16 Houses in 11 countries that are united together via an international network. The organisation advocates for the fundamental human rights that underpin independent civil society andContinue reading “Human Rights House Foundation “
Children in Need
Children in Need is a BBC charity working to improve the lives of Children in the UK. BBC Children in Need has hosted an annual fundraising telethon since 1980 in pursuit of its mission to help ensure every child in the UK is safe, happy, secure and has the opportunities they need to reach theirContinue reading “Children in Need”
Weexcel
Weexcel is a charity working to provide young people with a productive and fulfilling future. Weexcel works with communities to deliver a model of programs that educate, inspire, train and empower young people to address life’s challenges, while providing proactive solutions for employment and creating new opportunities for them. Weexcel holds seminars on career andContinue reading “Weexcel”
ActionAid UK
ActionAid UK (ActionAid) is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. ActionAid aims to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication by working with people living in poverty and exclusion, their communities, and other supporters. They focus on women and girls as their approach emphasises that the denial ofContinue reading “ActionAid UK “
UNHCR
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN Refugee Agency, established to safeguard the rights and well-being of those forced to flee their countries. Founded in 1950, the UNHCR works to support displaced peoples including refugees, returnees, stateless people, the internally displaced and asylum-seekers. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “UNHCR “
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