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Founded in 2018, the ITTF Foundation was created by the International Table Tennis Federation as an independent nonprofit organization. The Foundation aims to create positive impacts through table tennis in communities worldwide. The ITTF Foundation operates through five programs to foster development through table tennis, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The team tirelessly designs and implements initiatives that promote inclusivity, education, and empowerment, ensuring that the sport becomes a catalyst for positive social change. As a nonprofit organization we collaborate closely with local project implementation partners while we assist with planning, financial support, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, we connect with the Parkinson's community globally to promote the use of table tennis for enhancing well-being and health, particularly against neurodegenerative diseases.

SOS MEDITERRANEE is an international humanitarian and maritime organization dedicated to saving lives at sea founded in 2015 in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Central Mediterranean - one of the world's deadliest migration routes. Our mission is urgent and clear: to conduct life-saving search and rescue operations at sea, providing immediate relief to those in distress and ensuring their safety, health, and protection until they reach a place of safety. Since 2016, reflecting our commitment to humanity and solidarity, we have rescued more than 41,000 people from over 50 countries - more than 10,000 of whom were children.

The organisation reflects its members' shared concern for the future of humanity and the planet. The association sees its task as acting as an independent, global catalyst for change. The objectives of the Association are therefore: to identify the key issues that are critical to the future of humanity; to evaluate alternative scenarios for the future and assess risks, choices and opportunities through integrated and forward-looking analyses; to develop and propose practical solutions to the identified challenges; to communicate new insights and knowledge from these analyses to decision-makers in the public and private sectors, as well as to the wider public; to stimulate public debate and effective action to improve the prospects for the future of humanity and the planet. The Association's activities are guided by the following three complementary principles: 1. the need to adopt a global, systems-oriented perspective in analysing the problems facing the modern world, recognising that the increasing interdependence of nations and the globalisation of previously local problems create challenges that are beyond the capacity of individual countries. 2. the need for a comprehensive, holistic approach in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and interconnectedness of both current problems and practical solutions, in political, social, economic, technological, environmental, psychological and cultural terms, which the association refers to as the 'world problematique'. 3. the need to emphasise transdisciplinary and long-term perspectives, which are all too often neglected by governments and other decision-makers, and to focus on those decisions, strategies and measures that will determine the fate of present and future generations. The aim is to arouse public interest and provide responsible decision-makers with a solid basis for formulating and implementing future-oriented measures. The association does not pursue any commercial purposes and does not seek to make a profit.

KNE Sustainability Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global sustainable thinking and action. Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of sustainability knowledge through modern media and e-learning. We are funded through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with organizations committed to sustainability and regeneration. Our key initiatives include the Global Goals Compass, a tool that provides guidance on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ReGen.rocks, an interactive social learning platform designed to educate young people on sustainability, connect them in a social network and match them with regenerative projects. Additionally, we connect researchers in the field of sustainable development, create innovative e-learning programs, and support companies and organizations in effectively implementing sustainability and regeneration strategies. Our major project is www.ReGen4futures.org

MISSION VISION VALUES The Fundacion Oceanografic has its main offices at the Oceanografic itself. The marine centre is the institution that provides the infrastructures, personnel and the species to conduct scientific research, and conservation and awareness raising projects on the importance of protecting marine biodiversity. However, the work of the Fundacion Oceanografic extends beyond the borders of the aquarium, operating in many regions of the planet, from the Mediterranean Sea to the freezing waters of Antarctica. Connect society to the marine world and promote the conservation of biodiversity. Be an engine for social transformation that contributes to protecting the oceans. Commitment to animal well-being Environmental, social and economic sustainability Collaboration Passion Commitment Equality Hospitality Since it opened in 2003, it has been envisioned as a homage to the planet's main seas and oceans, and their biodiversity. From the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to the Mediterranean Sea, to the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans, and the wetland ecosystems. The Oceanografic is much more than just an aquarium, as it is also a research and conservation centre committed to protecting marine life and to imparting environmental education. Actions carried out through the Fundacion Oceanografic. Through educational programmes, and conservation and research projects, the Oceanografic and its Foundation work tirelessly to raise the awareness of its nearly two million annual visitors on the importance of oceans and incorporating sustainable practices to protect them. Its objective is to provide knowledge, undertake direct actions favouring conservation, and inform and raise awareness of society as a whole to ensure the protection of species and their habitat. To this end, the Foundation is upheld by three independent pillars, but which are all interrelated: research, conservation and education-dissemination. Through these three pillars, it currently implements both scientific and conservation activities, as well as programmes to raise the awareness of society, enabling the academic and social worlds to join forces to conserve and protect nature. The management and activity of the Oceanografic and its Foundation have the absolute priority of complying with the highest standards of animal well-being of the living beings under their care, and of the individuals who are part of their research and conservation programmes. Under the motto 'The Sea in Your Hands', the Oceanografic's mission is to educate and inform the greatest number of people possible about the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems through enriching learning experiences, which are also employed as a tool to raise awareness to encourage respect towards nature. The foundation of the aquarium's activity is to care for our animal family, prioritising their well-being and sustainable management practices. Along with the Fundacion Oceanografic, its raison d'etre is the preservation of our natural heritage, which is brought to life through joint work dedicated to: research, the execution of direct conservation actions, and the dissemination of knowledge, with the aim of adding influencers among society as a whole who promote and encourage the protection of the ocean and its inhabitants. The Oceanografic is not only one of the main Spanish and international tourist destinations, but it also works hard to become a world-renowned research and conservation centre for species. This commitment to protection is clear from the second visitors enter the Oceanografic. Through educational presentations, experiences and awareness raising activities, it wants to involve the public to create awareness and change behaviours towards the sea environment and its inhabitants. The Oceanografic is certified by several globally recognised organisations and is the hub for meetings and congresses of renowned international institutions that work for animal well-being. Further, since 2022 the Oceanografic has been part of the IUCN Spanish Committee as an observer member, taking part in the conservationist strategy of the IUCN in the regions of Europe, Latin America, the Mediterranean and North Africa. This committee coordinates the meeting and debate between diverse organisations involved in conserving biodiversity in Spain, which include NGOs, public administrations, and scientific institutions. The path of the Fundacion Oceanografic is centred on the important role of aquariums as hubs of knowledge, education and conservation. The Oceanografic works to become established as a driving force for new strategies dedicated to creating opportunities and solutions for the protection of the ocean and its inhabitants, and providing its visitors with a unique and enriching experience in knowledge and emotional inspiration. Committed aquariums The Oceanografic and its Foundation as speakers for the oceans How do we do this? 01 Creating knowledge through research These actions translate into a transfer of knowledge to society to create influencers who can help to safeguard natural heritage. 02 Implementing species conservation and ecosystem restoration projects 03 Promoting educational programmes and collaborating with a wide range of organisations to strengthen environmental awareness Scientific research of the marine environment is crucial for understanding and protecting our environment. The goal of scientific research is to conserve aquatic ecosystems, centring both on the species the Oceanografic houses and wild species and ecosystems, with a special emphasis on those classified under any threatened or endangered category that requires greater knowledge for their recovery and protection. Research programmes: 1. Physiology of Marine Vertebrates Studying the adaptations of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems of pulmonate (with lungs) marine vertebrates that let them dive to extreme depths for extended immersion periods. 2. Marine Health Evaluating the causes of mortality and states of health of the wild populations of different marine species in the Mediterranean through the Beaching Network of the Comunitat Valenciana, made up of the Government of Valencia's Regional Ministry of Environment, Water, Infrastructures and Territory, the Universitat de Valencia and the Fundacion Oceanografic. 3. Conservation based research The application of methodologies that enables the exploration of remote ecosystems, monitoring the populations, and compiling information on their behaviour, health status, and physiology of species in the natural environment. 4. Animal Well-being Nourishing and advancing in the Oceanografic's animal well-being strategy and developing innovative tools that allow for monitoring their well-being in nature. 5. Biodiversity and Society Evaluating the positive impact produced by visiting the Oceanografic and participating in educational activities. Conservation programmes: 1. Marine Animal Recovery Centre (ARCA del Mar) Caring for sick or injured marine animals represents one of the main direct-action programmes. The goal is to rescue and recover species and strengthen visitors' connection to them through visits, workshops and courses with the recovering animals that will later be released into the sea. The recovery centre primarily attends to marine animals such as cetaceans, sharks, rays and sea turtles, although other species like coral and seahorses are also included within the recovery programme. 2. Reintroduction and reinforcement Controlled breeding seeks to increase both the number of individuals in declining populations and the survival of new generations after hatching, keeping the babies during their initial stages of life and reintroducing them once they have grown to a size that favours their survival in the wild. This programme centres its efforts on species of populations that are extremely vulnerable, and also contributes knowledge on the development of species during their earliest stages of life. 3. Controlled breeding of local endangered species. Strengthening the wild populations that are extremely vulnerable through the breeding and/or maintenance of the babies during their first months of life to ensure their survival and reintroduce them into the wild environment. 4. Surveillance, monitoring and restoration The different ecosystem and particular areas of interest are evaluated to establish their conservation status to be able to apply the measures required to restore their original balance. 5. Training of professionals and knowledge transmission Knowledge is shared nationally with entities such as the Ministry of Ecological Transition and internationally, collaborating closely with conservation teams in countries such as Pakistan, Colombia, India, and Thailand. Additionally, collaboration is carried out in the creation of stranding networks and recovery centers in places like the Galapagos Islands and Cabo Verde, offering advice and logistical support to strengthen conservation programs. 6. Sustainability The Oceanografic is moving towards sustainability through new programs for breeding species in controlled environments to preserve the future of its biological collections. 7. Generation of a discussion and knowledge forum The main objective is to position the Oceanografic as a driver of change, growth, and expansion of marine conservation actions to facilitate decision-making that leads to a more sustainable marine future. Dissemination programmes: 01 - Environmental volunteer work 02 - Awareness raising actions 03 - Scientific propagation and campaigns 04 - Projects with students and services for vulnerable groups

EHEES, Elephant Haven, European elephant sanctuary, is a sanctuary/retirement home for elephants from European zoos and circuses, which answers a legal need and requests from private owners. EHEES is a care center which offers the elephants a place for life and where their natural needs are respected and their diet is appropriate. It enables them to be re-socialized and rehabilitated in a protected environment. This is the true story of Gandhi and Delhi, Asian elephants, our two first retired residents in EHEES, the only elephant sanctuary in Europe. Indeed, in recent years, it has become both appropriate and necessary to create elephant placement centers in Europe. Private elephant owners, animal parks, zoos and other organizations may need a place for their elephant(s) to live. Almost all European countries ban wild animals from circuses, including France, where EHEES is situated. Bringing them back to their country of origin is not always possible. There was no place for housing the elephants in Europe. Retired elephants from zoos and circuses, like Gandhi and Delhi, our 2 first residents, have now a place for life. They, and the future other residents of Elephant Haven, need a lot of attention. Elephant Haven is expanding to be able to offer more elephants a place for life. Informative programmes about elephants and their behavior, in captivity and in the wild, will be organized to have a better understanding of elephants, as well as local fauna and flora. All this encourages a re-connection with nature and with all her creatures, to raise awareness and respect for the environment.

Rise Against Hunger is an ever-growing global movement with the goal of ending world hunger and poverty by empowering communities and responding quickly to emergencies.

The Association is established for the non-profit pursuit, of civic, solidarity and social utility purposes, aimed at meeting the most pressing social challenges operating in favor of underprivileged subjects, with special attention paid to minors suffering from psychological, social, economic, physical and family disorders, through the use of sports, recreational physical activity as a means of integration, inclusion, psycho-physical wellbeing, growth and affirmation of human rights, as well as prevention of social deviance phenomena, by promoting sport projects linked to social development, cooperation and peace.

he World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international non-governmental organisation representing and promoting approximately 70 million deaf people's human rights worldwide. The WFD is a federation of deaf organisations from 134 nations; its mission is to promote the human rights of deaf people and full, quality and equal access to all spheres of life, including self-determination, sign language, education, employment and community life. WFD has a consultative status in the United Nations and is a founding member of International Disability Alliance (IDA). At its recent World Congress in Jeju, South Korea, WFD members (136) approved the WFD strategic direction 2023-2030 and Action Plan 2023-2027. Important themes are covered in these 2 documents which strive to ensure that we create access for all deaf people to all ways of life in "a world where deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere" (vision). Furthermore, our mission is to work towards the full realisation of linguistic rights and human rights in all areas of life, with full recognition and implementation of these rights across local, national and international levels. To realise our mission and vision, the following are part of our Action Plan 2023-2027: Building Capacity across the Globe: ensuring increased participation of women, youth and underrepresented communities; provide effective capacity building projects to countries who are not yet members to assist them with creating their own national deaf associations so that they can represent themselves in their countries; Putting Deaf people on the Agenda: the WFD will continue to strive to put deaf human rights at the forefront of all representation internationally, including at the UN; we will effectively promote International Week of Deaf people and be ready to response to deaf people's needs in times of crises, disasters and war. Realising nothing about us without us: the WFD continues to be the leading authority for deaf people and sign languages and has committed to developing resources to assist deaf people raise awareness in their countries. Achieving Sign Language Rights for all: National sign languages are fundamental to achieving deaf people's human rights. We will aim to assist our member states in promoting the legal recognition of signed language in the country and advocate for early childhood language acquisition and inclusive multilingual education policies. Investing in a strong and sustainable organisation: to carry out our mission and vision we need greater investment in our secretariat and regional secretariat, expand our donor base, increase visibility and fundraising activities so that our organisation can carry on its important global work.

We are committed to a fair and sustainable future for all life on earth. To this end, we support philanthropists and social investors who want to make a lasting difference in protecting the planet for future generations.

Every day, lives are changed by a single, selfless act - the gift of organ donation. Among those waiting for transplants are 2 groups of people: those who die waiting and those who receive the gift of life. Our work raises awareness of the urgent need for organ and tissue donors while helping recipients who have overcome the impossible to live life to the fullest. These individuals have faced life's greatest challenges; they are advocates for the cause but need resources, education and community. Transplant recipients have a unique opportunity to advocate for organ donation and raise awareness. Physical activity plays a crucial role in the recovery and long-term health of recipients. When recipients compete in world events, they demonstrate to the world what can be achieved through the gift of organ donation. Additionally, our programs provide recipients with community, tools, and resources to address the many challenges they face, leading to an increased quality of life. The WTGF promotes amateur sport amongst recipients, living donors and donor families; promoting the study of transplantation; educating the public and raising awareness of the world shortage of donor organs; sharing new knowledge from biological/clinical studies; promotion of mental and moral improvement for recipients, living donors and donor families; fostering international friendship and relations.

By teaching, creating, performing and programming circus arts, the Palestinian Circus School strengthens the creative, social and physical potential of Palestinians, seeking to engage and empower them to become constructive actors in society and raises local and international awareness about the positive Palestinian potential and its different challenges.