PPMD
United StatesResearch/Dev
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is the largest nonprofit organization in the United States focused entirely on Duchenne. We take a comprehensive approach in the fight against Duchenne—funding research, raising awareness, promoting advocacy, connecting the community, and broadening treatment options. PPMD continues to support the clinical trials of PTC124, a new small-molecule drug that could potentially treat Duchenne patients with premature stop codons. Because PPMD believes that every family that contacts us should have access to all of the information and help available, we do not have an automated phone system. Instead, every person who calls speaks with someone who can answer questions.
Practica Foundation
NetherlandsResearch/Dev
Despite the huge need, the technological means that can help the rural poor to improve their own livelihoods are not available or simply non-existent. It is against this background that PRACTICA foundation was established. PRACTICA foundation aims to facilitate research, development and commercial application of technology in the field of water and energy in developing countries. Practica has become a valued partner in large development projects that include the introduction and dissemination of appropriate technologies as manual well drilling and rope pumps. Within these projects, Practica supports the technology components and implements training courses and capacity building for the public and private sector.
Practical Action
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Practical Action is a development charity with a difference. We know the simplest ideas can have the most profound, life-changing effect on poor people across the world. This is why, for over 40 years, we have been working closely with some of the worlds poorest people using simple technology to fight poverty and transform their lives for the better. Practical Action has a unique approach to development – we don't start with technology, but with people. The tools may be simple or sophisticated – but to provide long-term, appropriate and practical answers, they must be firmly in the hands of local people: people who shape technology and control it for themselves.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
United StatesHealth/Medical
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is the most common known genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children. Organized in 1975 to provide a resource for education and information about Prader-Willi syndrome and support for families, professionals and other interested citizens, PWSA (USA) provides information, education, and support services to its members. PWSA offers a toll-free telephone number for information and referrals, a nationwide network of local chapters, parents, and professionals, and it funds research to expand knowledge and treatment options.
Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc.
CanadaAnimals/Wildlife
To maximize survival rates and ensure integration once in the wildlife population, PWRC uses effective and state of the art rehabilitation techniques, such as integrative medical therapies, including both conventional and homeopathic medications, as well as attention to environmental enrichment techniques. The PWRC also takes an active role in public education regarding wildlife issues as well as research activities including tracking released animals and documenting the success of natural treatments to assist other wildlife rehabilitation organizations.
Prakruthi
IndiaResearch/Dev
Prakruthi is an international not-for-profit organisation working in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Prakruthi’s programmes support the poor and the marginalized in various hard to reach sectors such as tea, coffee, sugarcane, cotton and garments. Our activities touch the life of more than 50.000 families. We envision that linking corporate social responsibility of companies can address poverty issues and sustainable development in trying to achieve our stated mission. Enabling sustainable production practices and close cooperation between different stakeholders is an essential part of our efforts to alleviate poverty and preserve the environment.
Pramacare
United KingdomCommunity/Family
Pramacare is a Dorset-based domiciliary care charity, which provides a range of professional home care services to local individuals. Established in 1982, Pramacare has grown to support hundreds of people who, through illness, disability or old age, need practical help and care so that they can continue living independently at home. Each Pramacare Care Attendant is trained to National Care Legislation Standards. And because we understand that each person we support is an individual with individual needs, we seek to provide compassionate help, just as though they were one of the family.
Praxis Care
IrelandHealth/Medical
Praxis Care is a major provider of services for adults and children with a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury and for older people, including people with dementia. The group was established in 2002 by the merging of 3 well established charities in Northern Ireland. Praxis Care provides a range of supported living services to people experiencing mental ill health. as well as home response domiciliary care. We provide provides supported living services for older people, including people with dementia. We assist adults and children with a learning disability or acquired brain injury to live in appropriate community settings, through offering a holistic range of care and diversional activity.
Praxis UK
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Praxis UK is a not-for-profit NGO specialising in participatory approaches to international development. We are part of the Praxis international alliance with partner organisations throughout Asia and Africa. As a development NGO originating from India, we bring the Southern perspective on development policy and practice to the North. Our vision is a world without poverty in which every person has a right to participate in decisions, which affect their lives.
PRBO Conservation Science
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO) is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory. PRBO does bird ecology research, creates management tools, leads field science training programs, and develops and delivers bird science education programs to advance biodiversity conservation in the west on land and at sea. PRBO scientists study birds because they are excellent indicators of environmental health: they are top predators, relatively inexpensive to monitor and widely distributed.
Prem Rawat Foundation
United StatesResearch/Dev
Founded in 2001, TPRF works to extend the outreach of Prem Rawat's message of peace throughout the world. TPRF also provides aid for people in urgent need of life-sustaining resources, especially in areas where funds from larger foundations may not be available. Prem Rawat has traveled internationally for more than forty years from large cities to remote villages, speaking to audiences of all sizes. TPRF also provides essential aid such as nutritious food, clean water, and eye care to people who need help to emerge from the downward cycle of poverty or who have been affected by natural disasters.
Prep for Prep
United StatesChildren/Education
Founded by South Bronx school teacher Gary Simons with the support of Columbia University's Teachers College, Prep for Prep opened its doors in 1978 with 25 students and three teachers. Eleven independent schools committed places in their seventh-grade classes that first year, and 22 Prep students matriculated at those schools in September 1979. Today, the Prep Community includes over 3,800 students and alumni. Prep offers support and opportunities to ensure the academic accomplishment and personal growth of each one of our students. Our students, who come from modest backgrounds, succeed at the best independent schools in New York City, the top boarding schools in the country, and the most prestigious colleges and universities in the world.
Prevent Blindness America
United StatesHealth/Medical
We screen. We check the eyes of millions of children and adults each year.We educate. We get the word out on better eye health through brochures, fact sheets, public service announcements, newsletters, media campaigns, special events and the web. Every year more than 120 million people read, hear or see our messages about early detection of eye disease and prevention of accidents that can cause permanent loss of sight. We advocate. We work with government officials at the state, local and national levels - building grassroots advocacy movements that will improve our nation's public health policies. We support groundbreaking vision research. We support the work of scientists who will find tomorrow's cures for the eye diseases that threaten Americans with vision loss and blindness.
Prevent Blindness Foundation
AustraliaResearch/Dev
The life of the Prevent Blindness Foundation began in 1965 when the Australian Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (Queensland Division) was incorporated. We established the Queensland Eye Institute, which was the realisation of a dream shared by many people who wanted to see world-class eye research take place right here in Queensland. The institute, now located at the Mater Hospital in South Brisbane, houses the clinical rooms, the research laboratories, the medical library, the professional training centre and auditorium and the administration offices of the Prevent Blindness Foundation.
Prevent Cancer Foundation
United StatesResearch/Dev
The Prevent Cancer Foundation empowers people to prevent cancer. We envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures. The Foundation focuses its energies and resources on those cancers–including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin, oral and testicular–that can be prevented through lifestyle changes or detection and treatment in their early stages.
Primate Rescue Center
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
We alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs by providing sanctuary or referral to appropriate facilities, and by working to end the trade of primates both in the United States and abroad. We also educate the public to the plight of primates caught in the breeder/dealer cycle, and assist researchers and zoo personnel in finding appropriate placement for surplus primates. We encourage compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and animal welfare statutes. We currently provide lifetime care for 11 chimpanzees and over 40 monkeys who have found a safe haven at the Primate Rescue Center.
Primrose Hospice Centre of Care
United KingdomHealth/Medical
Primrose Hospice Centre of Care is an independent charity, offering advice and support to patients living with life limiting illnesses and their families in the North Worcestershire area. We support patients in Bromsgrove, Redditch, Rubery, Studley, Wythall and the surrounding areas and also contribute to palliative care for in-patients at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital in Bromsgrove - (known as ‘Primrose at the Princess'), in partnership with Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. Our Day Hospice at St Godwalds Road is open 4 days a week to patients. The Hospice could not function without our dedicated team of volunteers, who offer their time in a variety of areas. As an independent charity, we rely on donations and fundraising events by individuals and businesses in order to maintain and develop our high standards of care.
Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
United KingdomCommunity/Family
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice exists to help our patients achieve the best quality of life possible in whatever time remains for them. Where it may not be possible to add days to lives, we aim to add life to days and as a registered charity, our care is free of charge. We take a holistic approach, recognising our patients' emotional, social and spiritual needs as well as practising advanced pain and symptom control. We treat the person, not the disease - and also offer practical and emotional support to families and carers in this most difficult of times.
Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
AustraliaResearch/Dev
Prince Henry's Institute is Australia's leading centre for hormones and reproductive medicine research. Research at PHI includes fundamental laboratory research understanding human biology, translational studies focussed upon developing better diagnostics and new treatments and clinical programs to improve patient care.
Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
AustraliaResearch/Dev
Unlike many of our other organs and systems, our brain and nervous system and the disorders that affect them are still very much a mystery. Our goal is to find out what causes these diseases and to discover treatments – and ultimately cures. We are based in Sydney, Australia and currently total over 260 researchers. Previously known as the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, we launched our new identity on 1 June 2010. We believe our work is crucial because brain and nervous system diseases and injuries affect many Australians – more than you probably think.