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Sense International (India)'s vision is of a world in which all deafblind children and adults can be full and active members of society. Our purpose is to work in partnership with others - deafblind people, their families, carers and professionals - to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, opportunities and support. Our goal is that no deafblind person and their families will travel more than a day to receive the need based quality services in 35 states and Union Territories. Our values guide all that we do: The worth of individuals We embrace diversity and respond to individual need. Self-determination We promote the rights of individuals and will provide support for this where necessary. Personal fulfilment We promote opportunities for all individuals to develop and achieve their potential. Openness and honesty Our interactions are transparent, open to scrutiny and built on trust and accountability. Learning and improving We continuously improve the quality of what we do by consulting and reflecting on our actions

LOKA HITHAM MAMA KARANEEYAM (little for self, everything else for society) Hindu Seva Pratishthana (HSP) is committed to the upliftment of the under-served and the people with special needs without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed or religion. Through service HSP aims to bring about a transformation in the society where people and communities will be self-reliant. The instruments of this change are Sevavratis - young men and women volunteers - many of whom dedicate their lives fully to the noble cause of serving the society in this area. Sevavratis, in the course of their training at HSP, realize, imbibe qualities like patriotism, perseverance and humility, and acquire the skills in working areas like Rural Development, Eradication of untouchability, Drive against alcoholism, Literacy, Child Education, Common Health Education, Individual and Family Counselling, Propagating Yoga and Spoken Samskruta language, Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded and Physically handicapped and Street Children, and Environmental protection. Since its inception in 1980, HSP has been constantly expanding its activities, covering more people in towns and villages, and ensuring the co-operation and participation of local people so that the services are effective and benefits are long lasting.

SBT aims to provide a sensitive and caring environment to street & working children and other children on the margins of society. It seeks to dissolve the barriers that rob children of the opportunity to realize their rights.

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency situation they find themselves in. It is an effort to help people in great need - worldwide, regardless of their colour, religion and nationality.

The ICPCN promotes palliative care for children globally through advocacy, education, research, networking and communication

to favour access to education and vocational training in developing countries, with local communities' involvement and particiaption. to develop a social awareness of the young through experiences of condivision, work in favour of the needy. our goals are: make families aware of the importance of their children's school education; set up infrastructions to satisfy primary needs and facilitate school attendance; provide adequate training for teachers; favour local employement through vocational courses; favour the participation to experiences of voluntary work; build network of volunteers' groups.

Gruppo Aleimar is a non-profit voluntary organization that deals with children and families in need both in Italy and abroad, through the Distance Support, projects of development and awareness-raising and human development activities on the Italian territory. The main areas of our development projects are: 1. Education: taking charge of children in family (natural or adoptive), in foster homes and shelters, schooling and vocational training. 2. Health and hygiene awareness: support to clinics and / or hospitals, funding of surgical operations, seminars for young mothers. 3. Women promotion: start-up of agriculture and livestock, creation of production cooperatives, micro-credit financing. 4. Rural villages' development: water well, kindergarten, solar energy for light and water pumps. 5. Women' refuge and social housing for families in temporary need. The Aleimar Group is active today in 12 countries (Benin, Brazil, Colombia, D.R. Congo, Eritrea, India, Italy, Malawi, Palestine, Kenya, Lebanon, Zambia) with more than 50 projects and takes care directly of 600 children (what we call distance support) and, indirectly, of other 2,500 children that we follow within our projects. The Group comprises Aleimar for overseas project; Tuendelee for Italian projects and Prema, a cooperative for mentally disabled youth. The Group hires five people and relays on the voluntary service of 140 people. Its annual turnover is abt.1,2 million euro and overhead cost is less than 10%. Its balance sheet is checked and approved by internal auditors. We have been granted a seal of quality "Donare con fiducia" by the Istituto Italiano Donazione. Its web sites are: www.aleimar.it and www.tuendelee.net. In 30 years of activity the Group has helped more than 10.000 children/families, has built more than 100 foster homes, orphanages, schools and water wells.

TOLFA's mission is to develop and provide vital healthcare and support for sick, injured and neglected animals, to save lives and protect communities through the provision of preventative measures such as rabies vaccination and to nurture empowerment and hope in those communities by creating inclusive opportunities for education, training and employment.

The Mustard Seed Mission, Taiwan is the 1st registered local social welfare organization and served Taiwanese needs more than 60 years. *Our Vision: The mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, when it grows, it becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. (From the Bible) *Our Mission: Based on the faith and hope of the mustard seed, the Mustard Seed Mission (MSM) provides child care service, holistic youth development and supportive family service network, in order to restore family functions, so that love and righteousness can be passed down from generation to generation. Core Value Gospel & Social Welfare Services To help needed to share the love of Jesus Christ To collaborate with local churches for evangelism To provide needed social welfare services

Mission To encourage girls of any age of any background to consider and pursue math and science-related studies and careers by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways Objectives To increase the number of women in math and science occupations (science, math, engineering & technology = STEM) To create a network of girls so that they meet one another and form future friendships that will encourage them to reach their potential To create a link between girls and real scientists and mathematicians so they can explore dreams and possibilities for the future To provide an outlet for professionals, with particular emphasis on females in math, science and technology fields, to work together, meet one another and contribute to this worthy mission To booster self-confidence of girls and women, especially those who may not have positive influences or economic advantages Vision We envision a balanced world where girls from any nation, any background and of any age know they have the possibility and choice to enter the world of math, science and technology and to realise that their future is full of possibilities

Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation was established in 1981 by a group of individuals committed to improving the lives of burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement. Sunshine Foundation has for mission to provide an extensive range of services for burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement in order to assist them in their physical, psychological and social rehabilitation, as well as uphold their human rights and dignity.

"Every child & woman has the right to lead a life, free from discrimination, inequality and exploitation. This is the key to our nation building" Dr Girish Kulkarni founder of Snehalaya. Snehalaya means 'Home of Love' and its just that for many marginalised women and children in Maharashtra, India, who have no one else to turn to. The goal is simple to combat poverty and exploitation of all people adversely affected by the commercial sex industry in India. To strive for the basic human rights of its clients through offering pathfinding and practical support methods. To continue to provide rescue, shelter and care for their vulnerable clients to find their way to a better empowered life. Snehalaya also is dedicated to giving support and operating without any religious or political agenda.