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”
Category Archives: South America
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”
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”
United Through Sport
United Through Sport is a charity working to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged communities using the power of sport. United Through Sport works around the world to further the holistic development of young people between the ages of 5-35 through organised sports. They focus on their health, education and personal development, withContinue reading “United Through Sport “
El Puma Ecological Park
El Puma Ecological Park is an animal breeding and rehabilitation centre in Argentina. Based in Candelaria in Argentina, El Puma aims to promote the welfare and preservation of native wild animals. The organisation helps sick or injured animals and works to raise the numbers of native species by breeding them while in captivity. How YouContinue reading “El Puma Ecological Park “
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”
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”
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”
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