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We live in a time when plastic pollution poses one of the most urgent threats to our oceans, our ecosystems, and ultimately our own health. Faced with this environmental crisis, we at PlasticFREEwave believe that action must begin not just with clean-up efforts, but with education, awareness, and personal responsibility. Our mission is rooted in the conviction that lasting change happens when people understand their connection to nature - and to each other. We argue that the problem is not only the overuse of plastic, but also a widespread lack of awareness about its impact. That's why we focus on engaging people of all ages through workshops, talks, school programs, and beach clean-ups. We create spaces where individuals can learn, reflect, and take action - because only through informed minds and inspired hearts can we shift habits and rebuild our relationship with the planet. Our mission also goes deeper than environmental activism. We believe that the journey toward a plastic-free world is also a path of personal growth. As we learn to care for our environment, we also learn to care for ourselves. It is in this intersection - between sustainability and self-awareness - that true transformation begins. In short, we see our work as both practical and philosophical. We clean natural spaces, but we also challenge mindsets. We reduce waste, but we also raise consciousness. And above all, we believe that a plastic-free future is possible - if we each choose to become part of the wave.

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.

La investigacion, la denuncia, la intervencion social y la prevencion de todas las formas de violencia contra las mujeres, ya sean adultas, jovenes, inmigrantes, o de cualquier clase socioeconomica, cultura y religion. - La informacion, asesoramiento e intervencion dirigida a las mujeres que sufran o tengan amenazas de agresiones fisicas, psicologicas, sexuales y economicas. - La intervencion integral, incluyendo aspectos sociales, psicologicos, familiares, de acogida y necesidades basicas, juridicos -con la iniciacion y seguimiento de las actuaciones judiciales y extrajudiciales que dichas situaciones conlleven-, etc., dirigida a las mujeres que sufran violencia de genero o tengan amenazas de agresiones fisicas, psicologicas, sexuales y economicas. - Iniciacion y seguimiento de las actuaciones judiciales y extrajudiciales que dichas situaciones conlleven. - Fomentar el intercambio de informacion y de todas aquellas actividades que contribuyan a una mayor difusion de la problematica que afecta a las mujeres, asi como el estudio de las situaciones en las que pudiera encontrarse particular o colectivamente mediante la organizacion de encuentros, cursos monograficos, edicion de libros y en general cualquier tipo de actividad encaminada a dichos fines. - Fomentar la sensibilizacion social y el conocimiento de los factores que intervienen en todas las formas de violencia de genero -incluyendo la violencia contra la mujer y los hijos e hijas en el ambito familiar, la prostitucion y la trata de mujeres con fines de explotacion sexual etc., a traves de intercambio de informacion y coordinaciones en mesas tematicas, encuentros de profesionales, cursos monograficos, investigaciones, publicaciones, seminarios, acciones formativas para mujeres y jovenes, centros educativos, etc. - Realizacion de acciones formativas destinadas a colectivos de profesionales, a las mujeres y a la sociedad en general. - Creacion y/o seguimiento del desarrollo de las actividades realizadas en centros de acogida de mujeres que se encuentren en situacion de inseguridad, asi como de los/as hijos/as menores de las mismas. - Diseno y ejecucion de programas de intervencion dirigidos a la prevencion y erradicacion de todas las formas de violencia de genero, las agresiones sexuales, la prostitucion, la trata y trafico ilegal de mujeres y menores, etc., bien en proyectos integrales o especifico s, especialmente con colectivos de mujeres en especial situacion de vulnerabilidad social como la mujeres inmigrantes, las jovenes y menores de edad, las mujeres con cargas familiares y/o escasez de medios economicos, etc. - Realizacion de programas de prevencion, formacion e intervencion en materia de violencia de genero, igualdad de oportunidades y no discriminacion dirigidos a mujeres, jovenes y menores. - Realizacion de programas internacionales que contribuyan a los objetivos y los fines de esta Asociacion. - Cooperacion internacional de desarrollo, especialmente a traves de la mejora de la posicion social de las mujeres y la puesta en marcha de programas y politicas que contribuyan a la igualdad de oportunidades, a la erradicacion de la violencia de genero, prostitucion, trafico de mujeres con fines de explotacion sexual y a facilitar el acceso de las mujeres a los beneficios del desarrollo y crecimiento economico. - En general, todo cuanto tienda a fomentar la mayor participacion de las mujeres en todos los ambitos de la sociedad, erradicando cualquier tipo de desigualdad y especialmente la violencia de genero.

Zahana in Madagascar is dedicated to participatory rural development, education, revitalization of traditional Malagasy medicine, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It is Zahana's philosophy that participatory development must be based on local needs and solutions proposed by local people. It means asking communities what they need and working with them collaboratively so they can achieve their goals. Each community's own needs are unique and require a tailor -made response

MISSION To eradicate extreme poverty in rural areas of southern India. To improve the living conditions of India's most disadvantaged groups, enhance their dignity and self-esteem, and help them achieve the necessary means to combat poverty. To ensure sustainable development with the active involvement and leadership of the communities. To reach as many poor people as possible and help organize them both individually and as community-based organizations, affording them strength, confidence, and the ability to lead their own development. To transform the semi-desert land through a holistic approach involving land, water, vegetation, and livestock development and to ensure the people live in harmony with natural resources. To sensitize men and women to the inherent discrimination and violence against women in both family and society, and to develop appropriate support systems and networks to fight such discrimination. To help people with disabilities gain equal rights and opportunities in every area of development, as well as access to all resources and services related to health, education, livelihood, and rehabilitation, helping them live a dignified life. To build a dynamic and creative organization that strives to participate in all development efforts and is spiritual in its motivation, based on knowledge and skills, shares the aspirations and struggles of the poor, and, though permanent in time, adapts to the changing times and needs. To raise public awareness about the living conditions of the rural and urban poor and to promote a more caring society. VISION For everyone from poor and oppressed communities to live with justice, dignity, and socioeconomic equality, and for all people to live in peace and harmony with one another. For people to live in harmony with nature, on land capable of sustaining its population. VALUES Permanence: We are a long-term project. Respect: We respect the people's culture and customs. Participation: We encourage the active participation and leadership of our stakeholders. Action: We have an action-based work philosophy. Accountability: We believe in efficient and accountable program and financial management. Humanism: We are strong believers in people and their capacity to help others. OUR PRINCIPLES RDT-Vicente Ferrer believes that people are the main actors in their development process and ensures their active involvement and leadership in the programs. The organization endorses a multi-sectoral approach with a view to enhancing people's overall progress. As a result, RDT addresses all major areas of development, including access to quality education, improved livelihoods, ecologyand the environment, equal opportunities for people with disabilities, women's development and empowerment, and access to healthcare. We organize, at a grassroots level, women, men, andpeople with disabilities into groups to enhance their strength, confidence, and ability to resolve their own issues and problems. An important RDT-Vicente Ferrer approach is the continuous sharing of knowledge, skills, and awareness about all aspects of life. Collaboration with the government and other NGOs to draw maximum benefits from development. To raise people's awareness and support their use of government schemes and resources. Though the organization has a special program forwomen's development, it believes that women's progress should be a factor in every area of work and life, including education, where emphasis is placed on young girls, and healthcare, for the overall well-being of women and girls. We believe in continuous training and orientation for staff members and people. We also have an HR department that regularly organizes internal and external training sessions for staff members of all levels and people on leadership, group building, problem solving, and gender-related matters, among others. To create an efficient human organization capable of acting regardless of where the need arises, even in emergencies. We believe that we must have a strong organization focused on community development, yet flexible and able to accommodate the changing needs of the people. RDT-Vicente Ferrer also stresses continuous dialogue with people and seeks to ensure its programs are useful and practical. An empathetic approach to helping individuals in severe distress due to chronic or acute illness, abandonment, or abuse of any kind.

Protection and promotion of health and life; social inclusion; Prevention and emergency response; Promotion of International Humanitarian Law and International Cooperation; Youth development and culture of active citizenship.

That Athletes With An Intellectual Impairment Across The World Have The Opportunity To Achieve Excellence In Sport And High-Level Competition

Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL) is a nonprofit organizations based on voluntary and aims to recover surplus food in our society and redistribution to the needy, avoiding any waste or misuse. The food banks do not deliver food to the needy but to charities and social assistance have recognized officials in close contact with the collective need. They are officially recognized organizations. In the case of Spain, fifty four Food Banks are integrated into the Spanish Federation of Food Banks.

Contribute to the project to improve the quality of life of each person with intellectual disability (or risk of suffering) and their families, providing support and opportunities within a framework of inclusion and standardization to promote the exercise of their rights and duties.

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to mobilise its members to reintroduce sustainable Sport for All and physical activity practices into everyday lives, using the Designed to Move physical activity platform.

to provide support to the most vulnerable children and youth - through sports and values - with the goal to contributing to a more egualitarian and inclusive society