Enterprise Community Partners
United StatesCommunity/Family
We are a national nonprofit with 25 years of experience in the community development and affordable housing field. We are the leading provider of capital and expertise for affordable housing and community development. Central to our mission is Enterprise's fundamental commitment to give people living in poverty an opportunity to move up and out. We believe that these opportunities are best provided in communities with a diverse mix of affordable and market housing options, access to jobs and social supports, and a strong commitment to the environment and civic participation.
Entertainment Industry Foundation
United StatesCommunity/Family
Created in 1942 by Hollywood stars like Humprhey Bogart, James Cagney, and the Warner brothers, the Entertainment Industry Foundation was established on the belief that the entertainment industry was in a unique position to truly help others. The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), as a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, harnesses the collective power of the entire industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation. EIF has mobilized the entire entertainment community around a multi- year service initiative, called iParticipate, designed to encourage more Americans to volunteer and serve in their communities. EIF advances thoughtful and effective philanthropy in the industry by offering high caliber professional charitable services.
Entrepreneurs of the World
FranceMicrofinance
Entrepreneurs du Monde, a French organisation created in 1998, intervene with populations in developing countries. The association enables an expanding number of particularly underprivileged men and women to create and develop an income-generating activity and to give them an access to credit, savings and training programs leading to a qualification. After 10 years of operations, Entrepreneurs of the World is active in 9 countries worldwide.
Environclean Community Group
United KingdomEnvironment
Environclean is a small non-for-profit social entreprise that emphasis on sustainable waste management through recycling diverting material way from landfull creating new employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
Environment Northeast
United StatesEnvironment
ENE (Environment Northeast) is a non-profit organization that researches and advocates innovative policies that tackle our environmental challenges while promoting sustainable economies. ENE is at the forefront of efforts to combat global warming with solutions that promote clean energy, clean air and healthy forests. We use policy analysis, collaborative problem solving, and advocacy to advance the environmental and economic sustainability of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada.
Environmental Alert - EA
UgandaEnvironment
Environmental Alert (EA) is a Non Governmental development Organization born out of the need to address the alarmingly low levels of agricultural productivity in the country, high levels of food insecurity and low incomes in both rural and urban poor communities, in addition to protecting against rapid degradation of natural resources on which community livelihood depends. With more than fifteen years of grassroots level involvement with resource poor communities, capacity building of Intermediary institutions and Civil Society Organizations in Environment & Natural Resources management policies and practices, Environmental Alert has maintained a multi-level policy engagement. Environmental Alert is also a 1st prize winner of one of the most prestigious awards for environmental sustainability in the world, The Energy Globe Award.
Environmental Awareness Group of Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and BarbudaEnvironment
The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) is a national, voluntary, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization. Members of the Historical and Archaeological Society (HAS), a support group of the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda had concerns about the pressures on Antigua- Barbuda's natural environment. On June 9, 1988, the Museum hosted a meeting on environmental issues, highlighting environmental abuse in Antigua-Barbuda. The group joined the Caribbean Conservation Association to promote greater awareness in the Caribbean of the importance of environmental conservation. Subsequent meetings held by members of HAS led to the creation of the Concerned Citizens Conservation Committee, and in 1989 this was formally constituted as an organisation under the Friendly Societies Act and renamed the EAG, the oldest, largest, and most collaborative organization in the nation whose purpose is to promote and protect the local environment through education, outreach, hands on programs, and awareness.
Environmental Defence Society
New ZealandEnvironment
The Environmental Defence Society is a not-for-profit environmental advocacy organisation, comprised of resource management professionals who are committed to improving environmental outcomes within New Zealand. EDS was established in 1971 by a group of law students and scientists. The idea behind EDS was to bring together the disciplines of science, law and planning to advocate for the environment. Since its inception, EDS has had a long and largely successful history of litigating environmentally significant cases. More recently EDS has become increasingly involved in providing support and capacity building for individuals, community organisations and councils; in undertaking research and policy analysis on key environmental issues; and in profiling key issues through seminars and conferences.
Environmental Defense Fund
United StatesEnvironment
Environmental Defense Fund is a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 700,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems. Environmental Defense Fund believes that a sustainable environment will require economic and social systems that are equitable and just. We affirm our commitment to the environmental rights of the poor and people of color. As an American organization, Environmental Defense Fund will always pay special attention to American environmental problems and to America's role in both causing and solving global environmental problems.
Environmental Education Centre Of New Zealand
New ZealandEnvironment
Located in the Craigieburn Forest Park the centre provides a perfect setting to explore personal and social responsibility in addressing New Zealand’s environmental issues. Students, staff and parents are accommodated in the Centre's extensive modern facilities. Korimako Lodge - the main building of the facility - can comfortably accommodate 36 students and five adults, provides an expansive kitchen, large main room, and four separate bunkrooms.
Environmental Law & Policy Center
United StatesEnvironment
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest's leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC's multidisciplinary staff of talented and experienced public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, public policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our Midwestern communities.
Environmental Monitoring Group
South AfricaEnvironment
We believe that society's relationship with the natural environment is inextricably bound to our relationships with each other, and that sustainable use of the planet's resources is not possible without political, economic and social justice. Our focus is thus on building democratic, fair and sustainable decision-making processes that relate to the use and management of natural resources. Through our work, we hope to encourage the development of environmental policies, practices and actions that lead to a deeper, more human and more sustainable relationship with each other and the natural environment.
Environmental Rights Action
NigeriaEnvironment
Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth, Nigeria is a Nigerian advocacy group dedicated to the defence of the Human ecosystem in terms of human rights. ERA/FoEN is the Nigerian chapter of the Friends of the Earth International (FoEI). ERA is also the coordinating NGO for the Oilwatch International as well as the host of the secretariat of the Africa Tobacco Control Regional Initiative (ATCRI).ERA coordinates NGO for the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA). The organization's committed struggles for environmental human rights has won it recognition through awards such as Sophie Prize (1998) for excellence and courage in the struggle for environmental Justice and the Bloomberg Award for Tobacco control activism.
Environmental Traveling Companions
United StatesEnvironment
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs. Every year over 2,000 people of all abilities join us to raft whitewater rivers, ski across alpine meadows, sea kayak the waters of the Golden Gate and sleep beneath the open sky. ETC trips enable participants to access the wilderness, gain environmental awareness, and share the adventure. We invite you to join us on a trip. Groups and individuals of all abilities are welcome to participate in our sea kayaking, rafting and cross-country skiing programs.
Enviroschools Foundation Taranaki
New ZealandChildren/Education
The kaupapa of Enviroschools/Kura Taiao is about the well-being of the whole school, community and eco-system. It's about working out how to live so that our society and economy nourishes the natural systems that give us life. Enviroschools gives young people an opportunity to explore real life challenges and to apply their abundance of energy and ideas. The approach is to build a network of schools/kura committed to environmental learning, action and creating sustainable communities.
Envision
United KingdomCommunity/Family
Envision programmes help young people to design their own local community projects tackling issues ranging from street crime to climate change. Our programmes seek to provide individuals with a powerful and rewarding experience of making a positive difference. Thereby inspired by their experience, these people will be both willing and able to continue acting as effective role models for their communities wherever they are building powerful legacies of their own.
Envision Charitable Foundation
CanadaCommunity/Family
The First West Foundation was established in 1996 by the management and Board of Directors of First West Credit Union. The First West Foundation provides much-needed funding to community organizations working diligently to lend a helping hand to people living in our communities. By being responsible trustees and working to grow our endowment funds, we're helping ensure that the Foundation is a sustainable source of funding for the community for years to come. Grants from the Foundation have helped make a variety of community dreams a reality. Since inception, we've distributed over $1.6 million in grants to worthwhile community projects.
Enviu
NetherlandsResearch/Dev
Enviu develops sustainable and social innovations and brings them to the market. We work together with a large group of young entrepreneurial people, senior executives, corporate partners and universities to co-create these innovative businesses. Enviu scouts and generates ideas and makes them happen. We foster innovative, sustainable solutions for environmental or social issues, that have a business case, that are scalable, and challenging for young people to get involved. Enviu is based in The Netherlands but has an international network of young entrepreneurs, creatives, young professionals and students; the decision makers of the near future who share their networks, expertise and time in order to work towards an economy that creates value for people and planet.
Epic Change
United StatesResearch/Dev
Epic Change was registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in September 2007. We believe that epic change can only be created through passionate commitment from local individuals who have demonstrated successful leadership within their communities. While we provide access to global resources and global ideas, we use those only to empower local leaders to make critical decisions based on their understanding of and a deep respect for their own culture and people. Epic Change amplifies the voices and impact of grassroots changemakers and social entrepreneurs.
Epilepsy Action
AustraliaDisability
134,000 Australians experience the unpredictable and often debilitating effect of epilepsy. More still have seizures provoked by triggers like sudden high fever or concussion. Meeting their needs is the principle aim of national not-for-profit organisation Epilepsy Action. Epilepsy Action provides education and support services to children and adults with epilepsy or other seizure disorders across Australia. Our vision is that all Australians affected by seizures will have the opportunity to live confident lives. Our team of highly qualified registered nurses and educators is equipped with a rich base of technical expertise, built up during five decades of services to the community.