No Sweat
United KingdomHuman Rights
No Sweat is an activist, campaigning organisation, fighting sweatshop bosses, in solidarity with workers, worldwide. Sweatshop labour is modern, global capitalism stripped bare. From the small, backstreet sweatshop to some of the biggest corporations in the world - child labour, forced overtime, poverty wages, unsafe conditions, harassment of women workers and intimidation of trade unionists are commonplace. All workers, in every country, deserve and need these rights. In order to enforce these rights, they need to be free to organise - the stronger the union, the safer the workplace.
Noah's Ark
United StatesChildren/Education
Noah's Ark was founded by Jama Hedgecoth, the daughter of an itinerant preacher who spent much of her childhood on the road. As a child, Hedgecoth cared for injured and unwanted animals, nursing them back to health and then finding homes for them. Hedgecoth and her husband, Charlie, opened the original Noah’s Ark in 1978 in Ellenwood. The idea for the name stemmed from the fact that an ark is a vessel of safety in the midst of danger, and Hedgecoth’s facility was built to shield children and animals from today’s floods of abuse and neglect. The site consisted of 250 acres that eventually would hold the animal rehabilitation center, a long-term residential care children‘s home, a training and administration building, natural habits for the animals and nature trails.
Noah's Lost Ark
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
Noah's Lost Ark Believes in educating the public about the plight of exotic and endangered animals in our society. That's why we are one of the few sanctuaries federally and state licensed that offers educational guided tours. If we do not take the time to educate people they will just go on without knowing they CAN make a difference. We at Noah's Lost Ark know we will make a difference. Our facility is dedicated to providing a permanent safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic animals. We are a NO-KILL facility that allows these magnificent animals the opportunity to live out the rest of their lives in a safe and caring environment. We provide a second chance to many of these animals, as they are innocent victims born into a captive world. They do not deserve to suffer or die because they get "too large" or "too expensive" to care for.
Noble and Greenough School
United StatesChildren/Education
The Nobles of today is a coeducational, nonsectarian day and boarding school for students in grades seven through twelve. It is located on a 187-acre campus in Dedham, Massachusetts. The current enrollment of 567 includes a balance of boys and girls; 50 are weekly boarders who go home for weekends. Twenty-three percent of our student body are people of color. The majority of students are from Massachusetts, neighboring states and occasionally from abroad. After graduation, virtually all members of the senior class go on to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
NOH8 Campaign
United StatesHuman Rights
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest. Seven years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 55,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more from across the globe. While inspired by the passage of Prop 8 and the fight for marriage equality, the scope of the NOH8 Campaign has grown to stand against discrimination and bullying of all kinds. The message of 'No Hate' can be interpreted and applied broadly, and everyone can relate to the message of NOH8 in their own way.
Noistar Thai Animal Rescue Foundation
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The Foundation takes its name from two dogs - Noi & Star rescued from the island of Koh Tao, Thailand. In 2002 the Foundation helped to fund a temporary clinic on the island, run by veterinarian Beata Chodakowska. In July 2004 we opened the first permanent vet clinic on the island and have to date treated over 5,000 animals. On Koh Tao there is no RSPC, no PDSA, no animal's shelters, no sanctuaries, and before our clinic virtually no medical care of any kind for the animal population. Ravaged by mange, hungry and often abused, many of them didn't survive. With your help we are changing this.
Nonviolent Peaceforce
BelgiumHumanitarian Aid
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a nonpartisan unarmed peacekeeping force composed of trained civilians from around the world. Nonviolent Peaceforce brings together over 60 Member Organisations from five continents and over 100 supporting organisations. Member Organisations work within their constituencies and communities to enlist support and raise awareness about Nonviolent Peaceforce activities.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
United StatesArts/Culture
Norfolk Botanical Garden is a non-profit museum for plants, it is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. In 1938 a WPA grant paid 220 African-American workers to clear 30 acres of dense vegetation, sowing the seeds for what is now one of the largest collections of azaleas, camellias, roses and rhododendrons on the East Coast. The 155 acre garden is home to 30 distinctive themed gardens, 95 species of birds and 30 kinds of butterflies. Our latest garden is World of Wonders – A Children’s Adventure Garden – a 3-acre garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment – all while having fun!
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. The purchase of 400 acres of marsh at Cley on the north Norfolk coast in 1926 to be held ‘in perpetuity as a bird breeding sanctuary' provided a blue print for nature conservation which has now been replicated across the UK. NWT has come a long way in 84 years. From humble beginnings we now care for over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites, have over 35,500 members, over 100 corporate members and eight thriving local members groups. We provide conservation advice to a wide variety of organisations and individuals, and provide education services for over 6,000 young people on school and university field trips each year.
NORML
United StatesHealth/Medical
Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest advocacy group, NORML represents the interests of the tens of millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly. NORML supports the right of adults to use marijuana responsibly, whether for medical or personal purposes. All penalties, both civil and criminal, should be eliminated for responsible use. Further, to eliminate the crime, corruption and violence associated with any "black market," a legally regulated market should be established where consumers could buy marijuana in a safe and secure environment. NORML also supports the legalization of hemp (non-psychoactive marijuana) for industrial use.
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
With the graduation of its first class in 1985, the CVM is one of the younger veterinary programs in the country. Despite its relative youth, the College has gained international recognition on the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 5th among the nation's 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey. Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health & Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization. More than 20,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by clinicians in the CVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a major referral center for veterinarians from throughout the Southeast. These patients are often seriously ill and require the best that veterinary medicine offers. This quality care is delivered with the utmost compassion for patient and owner, a hallmark of the hospital. The patient caseload also allows for instruction and the opportunity for clinical trials that advance animal health and well being.
North Carolina Zoological Society
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
The North Carolina Zoological Society is a private, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization that supports the North Carolina Zoological Park. The Society raises funds from private individuals, corporations, and foundations through its membership programs (for individuals, families, and businesses); annual, capital, and planned-giving campaigns; gift shop sales; grant requests; special events and travel; adoption; and other programs. The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro exhibits more than 1,100 animals from 250 species. These native African and North American species live in natural habitats scattered through 500 acres of Piedmont woodlands.
North Dakota State Fair Foundation
United StatesCommunity/Family
The North Dakota State Fair Foundation exists to preserve and enhance the North Dakota State Fair, and all that it encompasses, for posterity. With your support we can continue to offer and improve upon the programs, facilities, rich tradition, and therefore experiences, that only the North Dakota State Fair can offer. The ND State Fair Foundation will be developing several campaigns to help the State Fair with needed projects and programming for the youth of the State Fair.
North Dakota Trauma Foundation
United StatesHealth/Medical
The foundation goes back to 1995, when federal funding for the North Dakota trauma system ceased to exist. At that point, six urban hospitals, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association donated money in an attempt to fund the Trauma Coordinator position. In 1996, the state health department allocated funding, and now supports the State Trauma Coordinator through the statewide trauma system. The donations originally intended for the Coordinator position were reallocated to be managed by the NDTF. A working committee began soliciting memberships in order to form the foundation. The North Dakota Trauma Foundation was officially formed in October 1998. A board of directors was elected. The NDTF Board of Directors consists of a surgeon, emergency room physician, emergency registered nurse, registered nurse, trauma coordinator, hospital administrator, pre-hospital providers, and laypersons. As this is a statewide organization, members of the board represent various geographical areas of the state.
North East Medical Services
United StatesHealth/Medical
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved Asian population. Based in San Francisco, the non-profit community health center offers comprehensive health care services to a variety of patients, a majority of whom are uninsured or low-income. NEMS offers linguistically-competent and culturally-sensitive health care services in many languages and dialects, including Cantonese, Mandarin, Toishan, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, French, and Hindi. NEMS operates seven clinics throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, with the main clinic located at 1520 Stockton Street in Chinatown/North Beach; four additional clinics in San Francisco's Portola, Visitacion Valley, and Sunset districts; as well as satellite sites in Daly City and San Jose. NEMS has over 60 health care providers who offer a range of medical specialties, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dentistry, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Radiology. In addition, ancillary services such as mental health, podiatry, nutrition, pharmacy, laboratory and social services strengthen the quality of care that patients receive. The unique multilingual and culturally-sensitive direct service staff allows patients to adequately express themselves in a familiar environment to increase the relevancy and excellence of care they receive. Health education programs, many of which bridge the gap between Western and Asian medical practices, are available at the clinic and through weekly radio broadcasts on local Chinese media. The programs address preventative health care education and practices as it relates to the cultural needs of the community.
North Shore Animal League America
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
North Shore Animal League America, headquartered in Port Washington, NY, is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. Since 1944, The League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives. Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes. To date, the League has placed close to 1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes. One of the first animal rescue agencies on the ground in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the League rescued more than 1400 pets from the region.
North Shore Heart Research Foundation
AustraliaResearch/Dev
North Shore Heart Research Foundation raises funds for research into the treatment and prevention of heart disease and associated medical conditions. The North Shore Heart Research Foundation supports cardiac researchers who are fighting heart disease at the very limits of current knowledge. Their work is exacting and expensive. But it offers possibilities that would have sounded like science fiction just a few years ago. For example, repairing heart muscle with stem cells. There's also exciting progress on a new treatment for heart failure.
North Texas Food Bank
United StatesCommunity/Family
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of 1,146 feeding programs in 13 North Texas counties. We have 260 Member Agencies which consists of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and social service centers. The NTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Northeastern University
United StatesChildren/Education
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.
Northern Ireland Anti-poverty Network
IrelandCommunity/Family
The Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network was established in 1991 to create a focus on poverty. It is an interactive network with over 300 members drawn from the voluntary and community sectors, public and statutory bodies. NIAPN provides newsletters, organise seminars, meetings and conferences, undertakes research and disseminates information on poverty and social exclusion. We are one of 25 members of the European Anti-Poverty Network. EAPN monitor and analyse EU policies, which have an impact on people in poverty. The Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network works in partnership with sister anti-poverty networks in Scotland, England, Wales and the South of Ireland.