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Institute for Global Communications with further links to Peace Net, Eco Net, Women's Net and Anti Racism Net.

Stephen Lewis Foundation "Our purpose is threefold; 1) to provide care at community level to women who are dying, so that their last weeks, days, hours are free from pain, humiliation and indignity; 2) to assist orphans and other AIDS-affected children, in every possible way, from the payment of school fees to the provision of food; 3) to support associations of people living with HIV/AIDS, so that the courageous men and women who have openly declared their status can educate themselves and share information with the broader community on prevention, treatment, care and the elimination of stigma."

Free the Children "Free the Children is an international network of children helping children at a local, national and international level through representation, leadership and action. It was founded by Craig Kielburger in 1995, when he was 12 years old. The primary goal of the organization is not only to free children from poverty and exploitation, but to also free children and young people from the idea that they are powerless to bring about positive social change and to improve the lives of their peers."

Amnesty International Canada International Human Rights Organization

K.I.D.S. "Our mission is to spread awareness of humanitarian issues affecting children by working in conjunction with the University of Toronto community and existing international organizations, such as UNICEF, Care Canada, and Doctors Without Borders."

Jamaican Self Help "Jamaican Self-Help is an organization of Canadians working in solidarity to foster the development of healthy Jamaican communities through partnership based on mutual respect, understanding and a shared vision of self-determination; and foster an understanding of global forces North and South and their interconnectedness."

Global Fund for Women "A grant making foundation supporting women's human rights organizations around the world working to address critical issues such as gaining economic independence and increasing girls' access to education..."

Wings of Hope "...is located in the mountains above Petionville, some twenty miles from Port du Prince. It is home to approximately 30 children, ages 2 to adult, half of whom have some kind of physical or mental disability. The children at St. Joseph's Home for Boys and Wings of Hope consider themselves part of the same family and there is much interaction between the two homes. The director and the assistant director of Wings of Hope are both graduates of the St. Joseph's Home for Boys program."

Operation Restoration "The mission of Operation Restoration is to educate, nurture, mobilize and empower inner-city Jamaican youths of low social and economic status to become productive, law-abiding citizens. Our goal is to restore dignity and pride through life-enhancing experiences, educational opportunities, the arts and life skills development."

Trench Town Reading Centre "...was founded in December 1993 - a non-profit, secular, community based, and developed initiative - from the roots up. Library, School, and Community Cornerstone. A place where life is enriched by reading and learning. Emphasizing the exchange of ideas, critical thinking, literacy, education and life skills. Developed to encourage a broad range of educational activities and provide a place for community activities."

Unicef United Nations Children's Fund

World Vision "...is a Christian relief and development organization working for the well being of all people, especially children. Through emergency relief, education, health care, economic development and promotion of justice, World Vision helps communities help themselves."

Water Partners International "...is committed to providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries. Working in partnership with donors and those in need of safe water, we have helped thousands of people develop accessible, sustainable, community-level water supplies"

CIDA Canadian International Development Agency

Missionaries of the Poor "(MOP) was founded by Father Richard HoLung, a Catholic priest, in 1981, in Kingston, Jamaica. Father HoLung's involvement in the lives and struggles of the poor and social rejects began some years before he actually founded the MOP."

WFP United Nations World Food Program

Second Harvest "In just 25 years, our Network has blossomed from the vision of one man and a single food bank into an intricate Network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations serving all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Moreover, the Network has collectively served nearly 16 billion meals to more than 250 million people."

CFHI "Canadian Food for the Hungry International (CFHI) is a registered, Christian, charitable organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide."

CARE "CARE Canada's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility."

Doctors without Borders "Founded in 1991, MSF Canada's mandate is to recruit medical and logistical personnel; to raise public awareness of the plight of the populations we treat and care for..."

Clowns without Borders "Acrobats, jugglers, musicians, actors, dancers, Clowns of all sorts, go meet the children wherever they are : in war areas, in refugee camps, in the streets, in schools, in hospitals, in countries trying to resume normal life after a conflict or a cataclysm, almost anywhere, where children badly need psychological and moral support."

CIRQUE DU MONDE "Cirque du Soleil holds circus workshops for youth at risk, in close collaboration with community organizations working with these young people. Cirque du Monde is a means to reach out to young people and promote the personal and social development of youth in difficulty."

MEDICO "Since its founding in 1990, MEDICO has provided basic services to people in need. Founders Lynda and Norm Peters, Jim Durham, and Marian and David Flowers experienced the joy of serving others and wanted to continue giving to those less fortunate. They created MEDICO, an independent organization not tied to a religious or government organization."

Mennonite Central Committee "(MCC) is a relief, service, and peace agency of the North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches."

USC Canada "...(originally known as the Unitarian Service Committee) was founded in 1945 by Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova. From its inception, the core goal of USC has been to aid those most in need. Dr. Lotta founded the organization in a desire to help the starving, displaced children of Europe whose lives had been devastated by World War II. What began as a relief agency offering emergency assistance of various types, including clothing and food drives, has now grown into a development agency that attacks poverty at its roots."

Yonge Street Mission "...is called to demonstrate God's love, peace and justice to people living in economic, social and spiritual poverty in Toronto."

Kids Help Phone "Every day, Kids Help Phone and Parent Help Line counsellors answer calls and online questions from across Canada. No matter what the problem or concern, our counsellors are there to provide immediate and caring support, information and, if necessary, referral to a local community or social service agency."

Habitat for Humanity Canada "It's about families moving into their first decent, affordable home. "One house and one family at a time".

Greenpeace "...is an independently funded organization that works to protect the environment."

United Way "...build upon the strength of volunteers and voluntary action by engaging the whole community for the benefit of the whole community."