Intress
SpainCommunity/Family
INTRESS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of social welfare. It was founded in Barcelona in 1984, operates now in all Spain and has permanent branches in Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca and Santiago de Compostela. The aim of INTRESS is to provide services with a high degree of technical and human quality both with regard to its organization and the care of users. In order to reach these objectives, a constant effort is undertaken to adapt the operations to the different cultural realities existing in Spain.
Invisible Children
United KingdomChildren/Education
We are story tellers. We make documentaries about war-affected children in east Africa and tour them around the world. We use the power of media to inspire young people to help end the longest running war in Africa. Our model has proven effective, and hundreds of thousands of people have been called to action through our films and the volunteers that tour them. We are made up of a tireless staff, hundreds of full time volunteers, and thousands of students and supporters. We are young, we are citizens of the world, we are artists, activists, and entrepreneurs.
IPA
SwitzerlandResearch/Dev
IPA is engaged in transitional and developing countries with focus on learning and education. IPA offers help for self-help through projects in the fields of food production and water supply as well as the issuance of micro credits. The unique aspect of the IPA brand is the integration of youth in the implementation of projects. This gives Swiss students the opportunity to gain formative experiences. School classes and junior-teams define, plan and execute their projects independently but are supervised by experienced IPA staff. All projects are inspected by IPA on location, and once completed, are checked over again. This way all donors have the guaranty that their money is being used in exactly the right places and that people are really getting the help they need.
IPACC
South AfricaHuman Rights
The Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC) is a network of 150 indigenous peoples’ organisations in 20 African countries. IPACC’s view is that all peoples in Africa should be able to contribute to the economy and governance of our countries. There was a time when indigenous peoples were respected for their advanced spiritual and technical knowledge of the forests, savannah and deserts. However, due to their marginalisation under colonialism, indigenous peoples are sometimes ignored by African states or are seen as anachronistic and ‘backwards’. The cultures and economies of many indigenous peoples are at risk due to policies and practices that do not take their needs and knowledge into account.
IPPNW
United StatesHuman Rights
IPPNW is a non-partisan federation of national medical organizations in 63 countries, representing thousands of doctors, medical students, health workers, and concerned citizens who are united behind the goal of creating a more peaceful and secure world freed from the threat of nuclear annihilation. Founded in 1980 and recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, IPPNW is the only international medical organization dedicated to preventing nuclear war and abolishing nuclear weapons. We recognize that the catastrophic health and environmental consequences of a nuclear war are at the extreme end of a continuum of armed violence that undermines health and security. IPPNW is committed to ending war and advancing understanding of the causes of armed conflict from a public health perspective.
Iran Heritage Foundation
United KingdomArts/Culture
The objectives of the Foundation are pursued by organising, on a worldwide basis, diverse activities of cultural or scholarly merit. IHF programmes include academic research, publishing and fellowships at top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, and Exeter and at museums in the United Kingdom and abroad. IHF initiates a wide range of activities intended to facilitate the study of Iran's history and culture, both among academics and the wider community. By forging ties with most of the major museums and universities around the world, the Foundation has succeeded in bringing the highest level of expertise to its programmes, making IHF the partner of choice for many of these institutions.
Iraqi Orphan Care Organisation - IOCO
United KingdomChildren/Education
Iraqi Orphan Care Organisation (IOCO) is a non-governmental organisation, dedicated to provide shelter, food, health and education to underprivileged children. IOCO helps the most vulnerable orphaned children of Iraq. Our porpose is to transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
IRCT
DenmarkHuman Rights
IRCT is a health-based umbrella organisation that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture worldwide. Our members comprise more than 140 independent organisations in over 70 countries. Today, we are the largest membership-based civil society organisation to work in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention.
Ird Kiltimagh Ltd.
IrelandCommunity/Family
Since its inception in 1988, IRD Kiltimagh Ltd. has worked to develop the Kiltimagh area in a way, which benefits the whole community. Through this work, the company formed by the Local Community, has gone forth to become one of the foremost Community Development Organisations in Western Europe.
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
IrelandHuman Rights
We are an independent, non-party political organisation, run by volunteers all committed to a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. The IPSC was set up in late 2001 by a group of established Irish human rights and community activists, academics and journalists who were deeply concerned with the current situation in the Occupied Territories. In partnership with Palestinians now living in Ireland the IPSC was formed to provide a voice for Palestine in Ireland.
IRIS
SwitzerlandHealth/Medical
Since its creation, IRIS' support has been extended to eye care development programs in Nepal and Laos and more recently Sri Lanka. Serving as trustees of IRIS are two highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists who advise on all medical matters and who have themselves made significant personal contributions to the improvement of eye care services in developing countries. International Resources for the Improvement of Sight is a small, independent, highly effective charitable organization, established in 1997, which specializes in prevention of blindness and restoration of sight.
Irish Anti-vivisection Society
IrelandAnimals/Wildlife
We believe it is morally wrong to deliberately inflict pain, suffering, emotional harm and death on animals for whatever purpose. Animal experiments, by definition, cannot be separated from some degree of pain and suffering. Using animals as substitutes for human beings in research and testing is scientifically questionable and experimental results are unreliable due to the numerous species differences between animals and ourselves. A ban on all experiments on animals is unlikely to be won in the short term due to the powerful prevailing views of science, industry and governments worldwide. It is therefore vital that the IAVS strongly opposes animal experiments on both moral and scientific grounds while promoting scientific research and testing methods that do not involve animals.
Irish Char Conservation Society
IrelandAnimals/Wildlife
The Irish Char Conservation Group was founded in the year 2000 to focus attention on the plight of Arctic char in Ireland. It is dedicated to the protection and conservation of the few remaining populations of arctic char in Ireland. A further goal of the Irish Char Conservation Group is to promote public awarness of other threatened and unique fish species in Ireland. These include shad, pollan, and some of the trout sub-species or races such as Ferox, Gillaroo, Sonaghan and Croneen.
Irish Council Against Blood Sports
IrelandAnimals/Wildlife
The Irish Council Against Blood Sports is campaigning for an end to fox hunting, hare coursing and mink hunting (these cruel activities all take place in Ireland). We also support the international campaign against bullfighting.
Irish Council For Social Housing
IrelandCommunity/Family
The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) was formed in 1982 by housing and hostel organisations in Ireland to act as a national representative, promotional, information and advisory federation. We are committed to assisting our members in the provision of social housing and housing related services through the range of services we provide. These services include education and training courses, a group insurance scheme for housing associations, a legal registration service to assist newly formed associations and an advisory service on all aspects of social housing development and management.
Irish Deaf Society
IrelandDisability
The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) is the national representative organisation of Deaf and hard of hearing people, serving the interest and welfare of the Deaf community. The Irish Deaf Society, wants to see a society where Deaf people have full and unrestricted access to all walks of life thus becoming equal citizens, contributing and participating freely. The IDS represents the Irish Deaf community on an international level through its membership of the World Federation of the Deaf and the European Union of the Deaf.
Irish Family Planning Association
IrelandCommunity/Family
Since 1969 the IFPA has been at the forefront of sexual and reproductive healthcare provision. Today we offer a comprehensive range of services which promote sexual health and support reproductive choice on a not-for-profit basis. We work with people of all ages, genders, nationalities and sexual orientations. You can trust us to provide you with unbiased, professional advice and a non judgemental service. We promote and defend the right of all persons, including young people, to decide freely the number and spacing of their children (if any), so that every child is a wanted child. We are committed to obtaining equal rights for women and young people, and to their empowerment in obtaining full participation in, and benefit from, social, political and economic development.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
IrelandDisability
Founded in 1976, by the late Mary Dunlop and our current President, Jim Dennehy, we are a unique organisation dedicated to providing services which bring mobility and independence to blind and visually impaired people as well as people with other disabilities. Our services include guide dog training, long cane training, courses in independent living skills and child mobility programme. We also provide Assistance Dogs for families of children with Autism – a first for Europe. All our services are provided free of charge. We rely heavily on volunteers to support us through fundraising, the raising of our dogs and in many other ways.
Irish Heart Foundation
IrelandResearch/Dev
The Irish Heart Foundation is the national charity fighting stroke and heart disease, funded up to 90 per cent by public and corporate donations. Our vision is that every person living in Ireland will live a long, active and healthy life free from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. We provide information on heart health to the public and media, support patients in managing heart disease and stroke, and provide heart health programmes in schools and workplaces.
Irish Peatland Conservation Council
IrelandAnimals/Wildlife
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) was founded in 1982. Our activities include: education and publicity, promoting environmental awareness, providing information and encouraging the protection and conservation of our national heritage for the common good. We own and manage three peatlands for conservation in Counties Kildare and Waterford, we own and run the Bog of Allen Nature Centre which is open to visitors and school groups and we provide an extensive information service.