Help the 3rd World
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.
We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.
We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future.
We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children.
We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness.
We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
We involve everyone in creating protective environments for children. We are present to relieve suffering during emergencies, and wherever children are threatened, because no child should be exposed to violence, abuse or exploitation.
UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We work to assure equality for those who are discriminated against, girls and women in particular. We work for the Millennium Development Goals and for the progress promised in the United Nations Charter. We strive for peace and security. We work to hold everyone accountable to the promises made for children.
We are part of the Global Movement for Children – a broad coalition dedicated to improving the life of every child. Through this movement, and events such as the United Nations Special Session on Children, we encourage young people to speak out and participate in the decisions that affect their lives.
We work in 190 countries through country programmes and National Committees. We are UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Oxfam International believes that the growing causes and effects of poverty require a global response. The Oxfam International Advocacy office coordinates the development of joint strategies and policies for all its members and for partners in the Southern Countries.
Heifer envisions…
A world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.
Heifer’s mission is…
To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth.
Heifer’s strategy is…
To “Pass on the Gift.” As people share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources, and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.
Heifer’s History
This simple idea of giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief caught on and has continued for over 65 years. Today, millions of families in 128 countries have been given the gifts of self-reliance and hope.
There has never been a more critical time in Sudan’s history or a more acute opportunity for the U.S. to boldly lead the international community toward peace. Sudan Now is a campaign led by a group of prominent anti-genocide and human rights advocacy organizations committed to bringing meaningful and lasting peace to Sudan and encouraging strong American leadership and action to achieve this goal. The campaign challenges President Barack Obama and top U.S. administration officials to live up to their promises to take strong and immediate action to help end the international crisis in Sudan and bring a lasting peace to the people of that country.
We invite you to join us on this site and through Twitter and Facebook to learn more about the campaign, spread the word and show your support. Tell the President that he must live up to his promises on Sudan and ensure that those who deny peace to the people of Sudan face immediate consequences.
Educating Africa is an entity operating within The Saville Foundation that supports education initiatives that use innovative and relevant models to help students and where possible whole communities to uplift and educate themselves. Our intention is to find new ways to meet the current challenges of education – and at the same time address the vital aspects of social and holistic support required to produce students who are better prepared to face the challenges of life.
We currently support projects ranging from Rural pre-primary and primary schools through to programs at Colleges and Universities. We also aim to encourage and assist them to look for means to focus on and become more self-sustainable wherever possible. EA also funds Africa wide competitions to seek out, acknowledge, and support innovative models of sustainable education – and in conjunction with TeachaMantoFish provide a common platform through which projects can share stories and experiences with other initiatives.
Students Against Genocide Website
Students Against Genocide (SAG) is led by a committee of students and alumni from the Claremont Colleges in southern California. Founded in 2004, SAG’s primary focus has been raising awareness and funds for victims of genocide in Darfur, Sudan. To date, over 60,000 “Stop Genocide in Sudan” t-shirts have been sold, raising an estimated $200,000 in charitable donations for Darfur-related organizations. SAG has also led and participated in numerous local and national events to raise awareness and advocate for an end to the Darfur genocide.
Leave a Review