Organizations We Love!

NOTHING BUT NETS

http://nothingbutnets.net/
"Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding to fight malaria, a leading cause of death among children in Africa. Nothing But Nets provides everyone – students to CEOs, bishops to basketball players – the opportunity to join the fight against malaria by giving $10 to send a net and save a life."

Pretty awesome, right? Thank so much for your interest in them!

Safe Passage

http://www.safepassage.org/
Hope. Education. Opportunity
"Safe Passage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in Guatemala City to bring hope, education, and opportunity to the children and families living in extreme poverty around the City's garbage dump. Our program includes approximately 550 children, ranging in age from 2 to 21 years, coming from nearly 300 families in the surrounding neighborhoods."

Truly amazing work being done by them!


Alliance for Childhood
http://www.allianceforchildhood.org/
he Alliance for Childhood promotes policies and practices that support children’s healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living. Our public education campaigns bring to light both the promise and the vulnerability of childhood. We act for the sake of the children themselves and for a more just, democratic, and ecologically responsible future. 
We encourage all visitors with an interest in our work to register with the Alliance. We'll keep you posted on our activities as well as issues of concern.

A much needed voice for our children!

Ryan's Well

http://www.ryanswell.ca/

 he Ryan’s Well Foundation grew from the commitment of one boy, Ryan Hreljac, who learned of the great need for clean and safe water in developing countries in his 1st grade class. With the support of friends, family and the community, Ryan raised enough money to build a well in Africa. In 1999, at age seven, Ryan's first well was built at Angolo Primary School in northern Uganda. To this day, the well continues to serve the community.

Although Ryan started raising money for water projects in 1998, the Foundation was not formed until 2001. Since then, Ryan’s Well has helped build over 700 wells and 900 latrines bringing safe water and improved sanitation to over 750,900 people.

Here is a quick glance of what we’re all about:

• The Ryan’s Well Foundation is a Canadian registered charity (charitable registration # 88858 7110 RR0001)

• On average, 80-85 cents of every dollar donated directly supports our charitable programs.
• The Foundation has helped build 713 water projects and 911 latrines  bringing safe water and improved sanitation to 750,991people.
• Over the years, we've involved over 650 schools in 30 countries in our fundraising activities. Each year, we share our message with over 120,000 people, mainly youth, through various speaking engagements.

Now, the work of Ryan’s Well has become the story of countless people, young and old, from across the world who are inspired to take responsibility and make a difference either in their own communities, or like Ryan, in faraway places. Ryan’s story has made people realize that anyone, even kids in Grade 1, can make a difference.
We work very hard to keep our administrative costs as low as possible. An average of 80-85 cents of every dollar donated directly supports our charitable programs.
Our financial statements are audited annually by McCay Duff LLP Chartered Accountants.

Fantastic 

 

Water.Org

www.water.org

The water and sanitation problem in the developing world is far too big for charity alone. We are driving the water sector for new solutions, new financing models, greater transparency, and real partnerships to create lasting change. Our vision: the day when everyone in the world can take a safe drink of water.
Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation.
Water.org traces its roots back to the founding of WaterPartners in 1990. In July 2009, WaterPartners merged with H2O Africa, resulting in the launch of Water.org. Water.org works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector.

 Water.org is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We hold a four-star rating from Charity Navigator as well as the Independent Charities of America’s “Best in America” seal of excellence. We also meet the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Standards for Charitable Solicitations. We believe in transparency, ethical accounting, and donor stewardship. Below you will find our annual fiscal reporting including our Annual Reports, IRS Form 990s, and audited Financial Statements.
Our fiscal year runs Oct-Sept and we post our audited financials and Annual Report as early as February each year.

 Amazing work!

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