Nature Conservation Foundation
IndiaAnimals/Wildlife
Our highly-qualified and motivated conservation scientists work in a range of wildlife habitats, from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to the high mountains of the Himalaya. Here, we strive to understand the survival needs of highly endangered species such as snow leopards and elephants as well as equally fascinating but lesser-known wildlife such as corals and spiders. Our research also addresses human resource-use and its impacts on wild species and ecosystems. Using this knowledge of wildlife ecology and human society, we design conservation strategies that are locally-appropriate. These are implemented in collaboration with local communities who depend the most on natural resources, and the governments that manage them. While promoting wildlife conservation, our programmes also strive to safeguard livelihood and development options for local communities.
Nature Foundation India
IndiaEnvironment
Nature Foundation (India) is a non-government organization dedicated towards environmental and ecological concerns. The biggest challenges that India faces on her development roadmap is the issue of environmental sustainability in the likes of pollution, deforestation, climate change, water shortage, natural disasters, soil depletion, drought waste piling and wildlife trade among others. We work towards raising these concerns and sensitizing the society as a whole. We are a team of young volunteers with an aim to create a sustainable world seeking solutions to these environmental problems and implementing them. We are working towards a goal with the hope to create a better environment to live in free from pollution for present and future generations.
Nature Uganda
UgandaEnvironment
NatureUganda (NU) is the operational name of the East Africa Natural History Society (EANHS) in Uganda. EANHS is the oldest conservation NGO in East Africa, which was set up in 1909 as a scientific Organization with the aim of documenting the diversity of wildlife in East Africa. Over the past years, the activities of NU have diversified. Today the main activities include identification of areas important for conservation, biodiversity research, monitoring, and development of appropriate action plans, management of species, sites and habitats. NU works with all stakeholders including local communities in the implementation of these plans. The overall goal of NU is to contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management in East Africa.
NatureServe Canada
CanadaAnimals/Wildlife
NatureServe Canada provides scientific information about Canada's species and ecosystems to help guide effective conservation action and natural resource management. A part of the international NatureServe network, it is a leading source for reliable information and analysis on the distribution and conservation status of Canada's plants, animals, and ecological communities. NatureServe Canada works in close partnership with key federal and provincial agencies as well as international and multi-lateral initiatives concerned with environmental protection.
Natuurmonumenten
NetherlandsEnvironment
Natuurmonumenten was founded in 1905 by the two founding fathers of nature conservation in the Netherlands, Jac. P. Thijsse and Eli Heijmans. Their aim was to improve the quality of life in the Netherlands by preserving nature, landscape and cultural history. Over the last century, the society has continued this work through its permanent staff and volunteers. By acquiring natural areas, the society can protect animals and plants which are native to this country and enable people to enjoy the countryside by providing footpaths, cycle paths, observation points and excursions.
NAVCA
United KingdomCommunity/Family
NAVCA is the national voice of local third sector infrastructure in England. We aim to ensure communities are well served by the local third sector by supporting our members and their work with over 160,000 local groups and organisations. NAVCA believes that local voluntary and community action is vital for healthy and inclusive communities. We provide our members with networking opportunities, specialist advice, support, policy information and training. NAVCA is a vital bridge between local groups and national government. Our specialist teams take a lead on the issues that matter most to local third sector infrastructure organisations. We influence national and local government policy to promote local voluntary and community action.
Navdanya
IndiaEnvironment
Navdanya is a network of seed keepers and organic producers spread across 16 states in India. Navdanya has helped set up 54 community seed banks across the country, trained over 500,000 farmers in seed sovereignty, food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture over the past two decades, and helped setup the largest direct marketing, fair trade organic network in the country. Navdanya has also set up a learning center, Bija Vidyapeeth (School of the Seed) on its biodiversity conservation and organic farm in Doon Valley, Uttranchal, north India. Navdanya is actively involved in the rejuvenation of indigenous knowledge and culture. It has created awareness on the hazards of genetic engineering, defended people's knowledge from biopiracy and food rights in the face of globalisation and climate change.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
United StatesCommunity/Family
Founded in 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private non-profit charitable organization. It is sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world. The Society was incorporated in the District of Columbia and has its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. It is managed by a Board of Directors whose members are active duty or retired members of the Naval Services, or spouses of active duty or retired members of the Naval Services.
NBCC
United StatesResearch/Dev
NBCC has been revolutionizing the breast cancer community since its inception in 1991. As an organization, we have separated ourselves from the pack with our mission to eradicate breast cancer, our determination to make the disease a priority for our government, our sense of urgency, our courage to ask hard questions, our thoughtfulness as we reject popular thinking and our integrity to stand up and challenge the status quo. NBCC encourages all those concerned about this disease to become advocates for action and change. The Coalition informs, trains and directs patients and others in effective advocacy efforts. Nationwide, women and men are increasing the awareness of breast cancer public policy by participating in legislative, scientific and regulatory decisions, promoting positive media coverage and actively working to raise public awareness.
Ncduluntu Sanctuary Trust
South AfricaChildren/Education
In 2001 Mama Lumka began providing residential care for 16 disabled and able-bodied children in her own home in Nomzamo, Somerset West. Some of the children she cared for were disabled, some of them were HIV+ and some of them were AIDS orphans. All of them had been abused, neglected, abandoned and/or left by their parents. All of them had nowhere else to go. Having experienced “home” with Mama Lumka, none of them wanted to go anywhere else. What began as a seed in Mama Lumka’s heart is growing into a project beyond her wildest expectations to embrace the lives of so many children and consequently the future of our wonderful country.
NCFL
United StatesCommunity/Family
We are always working to strengthen and broaden our approaches to family literacy, building on advancements in education and technology as well as the changing needs of families. Our dedication to working with community partners is at the heart of NCFL’s mission. We have developed model programs and innovative laboratories that have become recognized as leaders in advancing family literacy. NCFL continually develops new approaches to family literacy, building on advancements in education and the changing needs of families.
NCMI
United StatesHumanitarian Aid
NCMI is a non-profit corporation as well as a support organization registered in the State of Missouri. NCMI collaborates with NCM and its network of 30 international non-government organizations (NGOs) in 150 countries around the world and in the United States with over 170 faith-based organizations (FBOs) developing humanitarian projects to address poverty issues. NCMI is an intermediary, bringing human needs and resources together to advance the relief and development mission of the Church of the Nazarene through NCM.
NCSBS
United StatesChildren/Education
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) is a nonprofit organization and is the only worldwide organization that is dedicated solely to the prevention of this form of child abuse. The National Center began offering SBS prevention programs in 1990 and incorporated as a legal entity in 2000. The NCSBS has been providing leadership in the development of prevention programs, training courses and public education campaigns. Every year, the National Center's ongoing training efforts reach thousands of medical, legal, child protection and law enforcement professionals worldwide. The prevention and awareness programs also teach thousands of parents, students and caregivers throughout the world.
NCSU Student Aid Association, Inc.
United StatesChildren/Education
Wolfpack Club members are a diverse group united by a common bond. We are alumni, fans, former student-athletes, students and a host of generous individuals who recognize the importance of our contributions. All of the activities of the Association are done with the highest integrity for academic and athletic excellence and within the guidelines established by the University, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Near East Foundation
United StatesResearch/Dev
For 95 years, the Near East Foundation (NEF) has helped the most vulnerable communities in the Middle East and Africa improve their conditions in the face of chronic poverty, conflict, migration and environmental hazards. As the United States' oldest nonsectarian international development NGO, NEF played a crucial role in establishing the American philanthropic tradition, and pioneered many of the strategies employed by the world’s leading development organizations today.
NECT
KenyaResearch/Dev
NECT is a UK charity working in partnership with Mbaruk Field Studies Centre in Nakuru, Kenya, and works to promote agricultural practices which are supportive of the environment and sustainable food production. In the UK we work to encourage young people to engage with their environment and across cultures.
NEDECO
NetherlandsResearch/Dev
Created in 1951 NEDECO is an independent non-profit foundation that promotes Dutch consultancy know-how and skills in the area of land & water, transport, infra-structures and environment. In close co-operation with the Dutch government NEDECO initiates pre-competitive strategies for projects and technical assistance in sustainable development and infrastructure projects in countries around the world.
Neem Foundation
IndiaEnvironment
Neem Foundation is a voluntary, independent, non-profit organization. More importantly, it is a people's movement - an initiative that involves ordinary citizens of the world. The Neem Foundation is a forum for individuals and institutions who would like to make a difference. It is a platform for people, who would like to see the world return to nature for answers; who would like to lend their mite to fight poisoning of our soil, pollution of air and ground water and desertification. The Neem Foundation strives to popularize simple, natural solutions and help people raise their voices till the authorities respond to stop the exploitation of the earth by commercial interests.
Neighbourhood Trust
New ZealandCommunity/Family
Neighbourhood Trust (NHT) was established in 1999 by the people of St Albans Baptist Church (SABC) to enrich the lives of the immediate community and further afield. The Trust uses a strengths-based approach to community development, believing each person has God-given potential, seeking to bring this out and enhance the resources existing in the community. The Trust works mainly with families and the elderly, providing a wide range of activities and services focussed on empowering and strengthening the community. NHT works with other groups and organisations to benefit the community. It participates in various events and is represented at inter-agency meetings within the Shirley/Papanui Ward.
Neil Sachse Foundation
AustraliaResearch/Dev
The Neil Sachse Foundation was founded in 1995 by Neil Sachse, CEO following a sporting injury that left him a quadriplegic. During this time, the Neil Sachse Foundation has achieved a great deal. It has raised in excess of $2 million, which was directed into a research project at Flinders University. This research centred on nerve growth and nerve regrowth. Two research papers were published - one describing stimulating nerve fibres to grow past the site of the spinal cord injury and the second on a new method of identifying new nerve growth. This research is groundbreaking in the field of spinal cord injury research and has resulted in a treatment for spinal cord injury which encourages nerve fibres to grow past the site of the injury.