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KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION
*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters is not your typical organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn’t do any of it without you.
San Francisco, California
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine creates communities of hope and healing. We have the world’s largest, most effective, evidence-based program for healing population-wide psychological trauma and stress. We bring together a variety of techniques drawn from the world’s healing traditions as well as modern medicine to help whole populations learn to heal themselves.
Washington, District Of ColumbiaPLEDGE TO HUMANITY
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
ALAMO, CaliforniaOpen Door Ch. Of The Lord
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
Bellport, New York
CENTRAL JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES INC
Central Jersey Legal Services provides free legal assistance in civil matters to very low income residents of Union, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey.
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey
Missouri Cures Education Foundation
The Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide nonprofit public education and advocacy alliance working to promote and protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Founded in 2005 as the Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures by The Late James Stowers and Dr. William Danforth, today Missouri Cures is an organization comprised of the original 501(c)4 legislative advocacy organization, along with the 501(c) 3 non-profit Educational Foundation. We are independent of any research organization, and welcome donors, volunteers, and collaborative partners from all areas of the state to support our mission.
St. Louis, Missouri
Edify
To improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally.
Boston, Massachusetts
Shalom Ministries International
To contribute to a prosperous Karamoja through supporting the education, empowerment, and creative expression of youth in Kotido District.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
TEXAS GOLF HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
The mission of The Texas Golf Hall of Fame is to celebrate the rich and diverse history of golf in the great State of Texas by honoring its golfers, golf personalities and supporters, golf courses and golf events for the education and awareness of the citizens of Texas and other people of diverse ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds. The Texas Golf Hall of Fame will always endeavor to serve the citizens of Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Apostolic Fellowship International Revival Ministries Inc
Apostolic Fellowship International Revival Ministries (AFIRM) seeks to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and implement His powerful Kingdom, for all creation. We believe such is accomplished as we affirm the gifts, abilities, and endowments of Kingdom leaders, through practical training, edification, and spiritual empowerment. By building upon our foundations of love, grace, covenant, renewal, service, and unity, we are able to create spiritual communities, churches, and ministries designed to thrive with God, growth, and grace. It is our very heart to create apostolic community: where spirituality is a practical, applicable part of everyday life; to establish doctrinal foundation and apostolic leadership; to fellowship and engage as true family; to embody Christ-like character, as we let all humanity know the Kingdom of God is within, among, and around them as they are empowered through divine change, and turning toward the fullness of truth.
Gastonia, North Carolina
SHARED SCIENCE
Our mission is “to build on children’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experiences through constructive, creative, and playful programs while fostering learning communities.”
Long Beach, California