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The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and the Continuing Fight Against the Big “C”

Posted by Charity Watcher on Friday, June 27, 2014, In : Health

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is an organization established to advocate for women with ovarian cancer in the US. To further the goals of the organization, national-level advocacy is promoted to boost research funding for early detection tests, improve heathcare practices, and bolster life-saving treatments, alongside education efforts for healthcare professionals and the public.

As a non-profit organization, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance was established in 1997 after leaders fr...

Friends of the Earth International and the Challenge of Caring for the Environment

Posted by Charity Watcher on Friday, June 20, 2014, In : Environment

Friends of the Earth International is a global network of environmental groups spanning 74 countries. Friends of the Earth began in 1969 as a group against nuclear energy, founded by Robert O Andersen, David Brower, Jerry Mander, and Donald Aitken. Anderson had contributed $200,000 of his own money to launch the organization, which began working with other groups in an international scale in 1971 when representatives from the UK, France, Sweden, and the US met. A small secretariat supports th...

The Productive Initiatives of International SeaKeepers Society

Posted by Charity Watcher on Friday, May 2, 2014, In : Environment

International SeaKeepers Society encourages business and yachting executives to be more conscientious of their undertakings, and to work together in protecting the already deteriorating state of the world’s oceans. The organization, founded by Paul Allen and other yacht owners in 1998, is not a mere blind advocate of the marine cause. The small but strong membership of International Seakeepers Society is composed of business men, yacht clubs, marine scientists, divers, government bodies, va...

Human Appeal International: Fighting Poverty, Social Injustice, and Natural Disasters

Posted by Charity Watcher on Friday, March 21, 2014, In : human rights

In 1991, in Manchester, a relief charity was created to help fight against poverty. Established to help the advancement of education, protection of good health, and relief of sickness, Human Appeal International works as a British international development organization.

The organization is focused primarily on impoverished countries like Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Mauritania and Sudan. As a non-profit institution, it has a presence in 24 countries in the continents of Asia, Africa and Eur...

FIAN International: Advancing People’s Right to Food

Posted by Charity Watcher on Saturday, March 1, 2014, In : human rights

FIAN International, formerly known as Food First Information and Action Network, is a human rights organization that has been advocating for the realization of the right to food. The international organization has been working on its mission for over 25 years, consisting of national sections and individual members across 50 countries worldwide. It is classified as non-profit, with no religious or political affiliation. It also maintains consultative status to the United Nations.

The organizati...

MAP International: Christians Helping the World

Posted by Charity Watcher on Wednesday, November 6, 2013,

MAP International is a charitable organization that provides assistance to any place or communities around the world that requires help. The group of global Christian organizations work by distributing collected donations to poverty stricken areas or communities under calamity in an effort to save the lives of millions of human beings.

The charitable institution is one of the highest placed charities in the world at the moment. In fact, they’re considered to be a 4-star charity. The missio...

National Coalition for the Homeless: Fighting Homelessness in a National Scale

Posted by Charity Watcher on Tuesday, October 29, 2013,

The National Coalition for the Homeless is a network of people who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness, as well as advocates and activists, community and faith-based service providers, and other individuals and groups who are committed to the single mission of ending homelessness.

NCH’s history can be traced back to 1981 when founder Robert Hayes filed a lawsuit on behalf of a homeless man in New York City. The case was settled out of court and from then on, people su...

Compassion International Gives Children in Poverty Hope

Posted by Charity Watcher on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, In : Foundation

“Sponsoring children in need is breaking the cycle of poverty.” Such is the message of children’s charity Compassion International. This Christian child advocacy ministry has helped more than 1.2 million children in 26 countries, making sure that each child’s needs – may it be spiritual, economic, social, or physical – is provided for.

Compassion International was founded by the Rev. Everett Swanson, as a response to the needs of orphans during 1952’s Korean War. Together with...

Refugees International

Posted by Charity Watcher on Friday, November 11, 2011, In : human rights

It is estimated that there are almost 42 million individuals who have been displaced from their homes. The reasons for their plight are varied; it can be caused by natural disasters, political repression, poverty, or war. Refugees International is an organization that aims to provide assistance for refugees. The organization helps bring stability to areas threatened by crises.

Refugees International also works as an advocate by communicating with relevant government agencies, bringing in othe...
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STOP International

Posted by Charity Watcher on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, In : human rights

Human trafficking is a global problem with deep roots. The tales can often sound familiar: a recruiter in a victim's home country – posing as a job agent – offers the desperate job-seeker a job in another country, promising a secure future. However, once the victim agrees, they are traumatized and forced to work for little or no pay, or as sex slaves – or both. The work of organizations like STOP International plays an important role in saving lives.

STOP International has a three-pron...

Pathfinder International

Posted by Charity Watcher on Monday, November 7, 2011,

Reproductive health is a sensitive issue in many parts of the world – especially where religion, culture, and traditions are involved. However, there is no denying that it is important to empower women to make proper choices for themselves and their family. Pathfinder International is an organization that believes that controlling one’s reproductive health leads to healthier families and better communities.

The organization has led projects in Africa, South America, and Asia. Their commu...
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