Northern Ireland Council For Ethnic Minorities
IrelandHuman Rights
The initial idea for NICEM developed from the linkage and working relationship between the Chinese, Indian and the Traveling communities, which together with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), have been at the forefront in the campaign for the race relations legislation in Northern Ireland since 1991. We promote good race relations and to endeavour to achieve the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of racial equality. Our vision is of a society where equality and diversity are respected, valued and embraced, a society free from all forms of racism, sectarianism, discrimination and social exclusion; where human rights are guaranteed. NICEM works in partnership, to bring about social change through partnership and alliance building, and to achieve equality of outcome and full participation in society.
Northern Ireland Council For Voluntary Action
IrelandCommunity/Family
NICVA, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, is a membership and representative umbrella body for the entire voluntary and community sector of Northern Ireland. Its membership reflects the make up of the sector in terms of both thematic and geographical representation. NICVA offers a range of services including advice (governance and charity advice, HR), fundraising, research, policy and lobbying, training and consultancy.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
IrelandHuman Rights
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission works vigorously and independently to ensure that the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland are fully and firmly protected in law, policy and practice. To that end the Commission measures law, policy and practice in Northern Ireland against internationally accepted rules and principles for the protection of human rights and ensures that they are promoted, adopted and applied throughout Northern Ireland.
Northland Emergency Services Trust
New ZealandHealth/Medical
The Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST) is a charitable trust established to provide a dedicated rescue helicopter service for the people in Northland. When the people of Northland decided to set up a helicopter service back in 1988, they aimed to provide one that was wholly community-owned and supported. NEST has achieved this and aims to retain its foundations within the community it serves. It also intends to continue to provide the people of Northland with an excellent, safe, effective and efficient service, and will do so by maintaining its present course-one of providing first class flight crews aboard top class aircraft. NEST has successfully completed several thousand missions, rescued many Northlanders and visitors to Northland and saved precious lives.
Northwestern University
United StatesChildren/Education
Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. In 1853 the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming the surrounding town Evanston in honor of one of the University's founders, John Evans. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. Northwestern has approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members.
Norton Museum of Art
United StatesArts/Culture
The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida. The Museum is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. Provenance Research is an on-going activity of the Curatorial staff. From its founding the Norton has been famous for its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting and sculpture by European artists such as Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso and by Americans such as Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. View special exhibitions and attend lectures and exhibition programs for both children and adults.
Norwegian Afghanistan Committee
NorwayResearch/Dev
NAC is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization working for Afghan peoples’ right to independence, promote democracy and support re-building and development in Afghanistan. NAC has its head office in Oslo and country office in Kabul. In addition, there are field offices in Ghazni and Badakhshan province in Afghanistan. This entire program works on a multi-pronged strategy which includes creating awareness in Norway through various information programs and subsequently raising funds for development work in Afghanistan targeting most vulnerable groups in remote areas of Afghanistan, especially women and children.
Norwegian Cancer Society
NorwayHealth/Medical
Founded in 1938, the Norwegian Cancer Society is the country's peak not-for-profit, non-government organization addressing the challenges of cancer. The Society is the largest non-government, not-for-profit sponsor of independent cancer research in Norway.
Norwegian Church Aid
NorwayHumanitarian Aid
Norwegian Church Aid began in 1947 as a small fundraising drive by Norwegian churches. Today, it is one of the Nordic countries’ largest aid organisations. Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a diakonal organisation working for global justice. The work is carried out with no intention of influencing people's religious affiliation.
Norwegian Humanist Association
NorwayHuman Rights
The Norwegian Humanist Association is an organization for people who base their ethics on human values. Our members are agnostics or atheists. We support the following statement of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU): "Humanism is a democratic, non-theistic and ethical life stance which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their lives and therefore reject supernatural views of reality." Our views on what is right and wrong, good and evil, spring from our sense of empathy and mutuality.
Norwegian People's Aid
NorwayHumanitarian Aid
Norwegian People's Aid is a humanitarian organization rooted in the Norwegian Labour Movement. Norwegian People's Aid has about 12 000 members organized in local branches all over Norway. First Aid, Mountain Rescue Service and emergency aid are important components in their work. Other focus areas are the running of receptions centers for refugees, voluntary activities for elderly and disabled, as well as work against racism. On an international level, Norwegian People's aid has commitments in more than 30 countries. Local competence is the key for sustainable projects. That is why we always work through local partners and with local authorities. Norwegian People's Aid is one of the leading organizations worldwide in humanitarian mine action. We have been actively promoting an international ban on landmines.
Norwegian Red Cross
NorwayHumanitarian Aid
The Norwegian Red Cross is a modern, nationwide organisation which, in recent years, has about 170.000 members. The relief work carried out is comprehensive, ranging from caring for the elderly, sick and lonely to providing a prison visitor service, mountain rescue service, working with Aids and an emergency telephone helpline for children and the young. Central to the work of the Norwegian Red Cross is its caring approach. By this, we mean that members of the Red Cross focus on care and compassion in the community, both nationally and internationally. By showing that it cares, the Red Cross takes on a responsibility, demonstrates practical care and acts as a problem-solver.
Norwegian Refugee Council
NorwayHumanitarian Aid
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) was established in 1946 under the name Aid to Europe, to assist refugees in Europe after World War II. Today NRC is organised as an independent, private foundation. We cooperate closely with the UN and other organisations, around the world as well as in Norway. NRC promotes and protects the rights of people who have been forced to flee their countries, or their homes within their countries. It is the only Norwegian organisation that specialises in international efforts aimed at this target group.
Norwood
United KingdomDisability
Every year Norwood enables thousands of people to change their lives, one by one. Norwood supports people with learning disabilities and children and families in need. We believe people should live the life they choose and we work with individuals to change their lives and achieve their goals. We provide vital, personalised services to the Jewish community and to people in the wider community in London and the South East. Delivered by 1200 staff and supported by 800 dedicated volunteers, these services are divided into Children and Family Services and Adult Services.
Nouvelle Planète
SwitzerlandResearch/Dev
Nouvelle Planète is a non-profit organization founded on Albert Schweizer's example and ethic, strictly neutral in religion and politics, it supports small practical projects in Southern countries and sets up direct relations between people in the North and the South. We work in favor of underprivileged southern populations and of the environment through concrete projects led by local partners (peasants and women's groups, ethnical minorities, etc) in more than 20 countries from Africa and Latin America. We organize camps for young and adult-senior volunteers in southern countries. Nouvelle Planète encourages the creation of direct North-South relations between communities, groups, trade associations, and school classes.
Nova Southeastern University
United StatesChildren/Education
Years from now, historians will look back and discover that the future officially began in 1964. The Beatles arrived and changed the face of music. The first Ford Mustang rolled out of Detroit. And, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a tiny college was born, with a handful of students and some revolutionary ideas. That college grew up to become Nova Southeastern University, and the rest is history. Today, NSU is the nation's sixth largest independent university, with more than 26,000 students; 110,000 alumni; a sprawling, 300-acre Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus; and a presence in nine countries around the world. Through five decades of explosive growth, our reputation for academic excellence and innovation continues to flourish.
Nowzad Dogs
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The life of Afghan and Iraqi animals is not one of comfort at the best of times; most of the day is spent hunting for scraps of food or hiding from the hot desert sun during the summer or the freezing cold of a desert winter night. There is definitely no pampered pet status in Afghanistan or Iraq. The Nowzad Dogs charity has been formed to do something positive for the cats, dogs and other animals of Afghanistan and Iraq that have no hope and nobody to care for them. We realise we cannot transport all of the stray dogs of Afghanistan and Iraq to loving homes, but we will do our best to promote animal welfare and to assist in vital animal aid work that is so desperately needed in Afghanistan and Iraq. All money donated goes directly to helping the animals of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nrityanjali Academy
IndiaArts/Culture
With dual roles of Socio-Cultural Activities the organisation has been able to develop & promote innovative approaches like Training Programmes, Film Production, IEC/BCC material & awareness shows, making Nrityanjali a distinct a Socio-Cultural Organisation in India. Nrityanjali has been performing in International Folk Festivals/ Programmes all over the world. Whatever be the theme, Nrityanjali has something unique to offer. We offer full-length performances, dance-dramas, lectures demonstrations, classes, workshops and cultural festivals on the folk theatre
NSPCC
United KingdomChildren/Education
The NSPCC protects children across the UK. We run a wide range of services for both children and adults, including national helplines and local projects. The NSPCC is inspired by a belief that we can make a difference for all children. When we have an idea we think will reduce harm to children, we test it. We measure it carefully to ensure that it works. If it does we tell others, in order to make sure that these new ideas and services are taken up by them to help other children.
NSVRC
United StatesHuman Rights
NSVRC believes that through collaboration, prevention, and research-based resources, we are making the world safer and healthier. Philosophy: NSVRC understands sexual violence to be an overarching term that includes an array of behaviors, both physical and non-physical, that constitute unwanted or age-inappropriate sexual activity that can impact people of any age or gender. We believe that sexual violence is rooted in power inequities and is connected to other forms of oppression including ableism, adultism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, racism, religism, sexism and other constructs that value certain people or groups over others. NSVRC uses its national leadership position to promote dialogue and understanding of sexual violence and its prevention. Prevention: NSVRC believes that sexual violence is preventable. We understand sexual violence to be a social justice, public health, criminal justice, and human rights issue and we bring the tools, research, and resources of each of those areas of expertise to promote a coordinated movement. We believe that open and factual conversations, education about healthy relationships, engaging and informing bystanders, and similar strategies contribute to positive and sustainable societal changes. We believe that efforts should simultaneously address the needs of those who have been victimized; treat, manage and successfully reintegrate individuals who sexually offend; and build the capacity of individuals, groups and families, organizations, and communities to prevent sexual violence before any harm occurs. Response: NSVRC believes that it is imperative to improve responses to those who have been victimized by sexual violence in order to ensure that they are believed, helped, and supported throughout their recovery process. We recognize that survivors are resilient and often find strength at individual, relationship, community, and societal levels following sexual violence. We understand that survivors are unique in how they experience sexual violence and what outcomes they desire in terms of justice, services, and support. We promote responses that are informed by the strengths and needs of survivors and that honor their voices, cultures, choices, and priorities. The quality of response to survivors by loved ones, professionals, social systems, the media, and organizations impacts their healing and also signals other survivors and potential offenders about our societal values and commitment to safety and respect.