Secours Populaire Français

Born in 1945, Secours populaire is a non-profit association declared to be a great National cause. In France, the SPF is particularly concerned with problems of exclusion: in the short term, through emergency aid based on food, and clothing. Emergency housing and referral to a support structure also remain at the heart of the concerns of Secours populaire. The SPF also supports individuals and families over the long term in their rights and lives: access to housing, health, holidays, culture and leisure, sport and professional integration. Secours populaire is a movement which allows everyone of goodwill to personally invest in the practice of showing solidarity.

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Secret World Wildlife Rescue

In each year approximately 4,000 wild animals are cared for by Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Together with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we continue to care for all manner of creatures, from the tiniest harvest mice and bats to badgers, swans, foxes, deer and of course otters. Secret World Wildlife Rescue is now the only 24/7 wildlife rescue centre in the South West, annually caring for over 4000 sick, injured and orphaned animals. The aim of our rescue and rehabilitation work is always to return the animals to the wild whenever possible, and believes in always giving an animal the best possible care. This includes the employment of trained animal carers and a commitment to provide medication, veterinary care, and time to recover as required. We are also lucky to have a team of around 400 dedicated volunteers who assist in a number of ways.

SECTION27

SECTION27 was established in May 2010. It incorporates the AIDS Law Project, one of South Africa’s most successful post-apartheid human rights organisations. SECTION27 is a public interest law centre that seeks to influence, develop and use the law to protect, promote and advance human rights. Our activities include research, advocacy and legal action to change the socio-economic conditions that undermine human dignity and development, prevent poor people from reaching their full potential and lead to the spread of diseases that have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable and marginalised people.

SEED Foundation

SEED Foundation works in underprivileged regions for the food security by supporting and implementing actions whose aim is to develop sustainable agricultural activities. By being involved in this universal cause that the international community recognized to be a priority, SEED Foundation sows development seeds that will promote the African economic development.

Seed International Fund Trust

SIFT is a Christian charity based in the UK committed to helping the poor of Nicaragua, Central America. Nicaragua is one of the poorest nations in the Americas and has suffered from both natural disasters and civil war (1979 – 1989). We have been working in Nicaragua since 2000 (becoming a registered charity in 2002), helping the young population of Nicaragua to find their own way out of poverty.

SEEDS

Nesakkaram-SEEDS (Street Elfins Education and Development Society) is a child-care organization in Chennai. We are working for and with the street children for over eighteen years. We provide them food and shelter, opportunities to learn and grow, opportunities to dream and the means to achieve them. Nesakkaram recognizes the fact that much of the problems which children face are dependent on their family and parents. Therefore we began to motivate the mothers and making them realise the need for their children's education and development. Thus we formed Women's Groups. Encouraged by the positive effects of reaching out to people in distress, Nesakkaram began lending a helping hand to people who were affected by natural or manmade disasters like fire,flood and earthquake. One of such major activities was in 2004 when we adopted six coastal villages traumatized by tsunami.

SEEDS - India

SEEDS is a non-profit voluntary organization working to make vulnerable communities resilient to disasters. SEEDS adopts a multi hazard locally based approach seeking to empower communities through awareness, training and education. Founded in 1994, by a group of students and pedagogues of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, SEEDS comprises young professionals drawn from various development related fields. It is governed and advised by a board of eminent academicians and practitioners from international organizations. SEEDS with its small team if committed individuals have reached out to families affected by earthquakes, floods, cyclones: restored schools and homes and invariably put faith on education to build long term resilience. SEEDS continue to advocate and involve with communities across Asia to ensure safer and sustainable world.

Seeds Of Light

Seeds of Light South Africa is a Non Profit Organisation, comprised of a group of volunteers who receive no payment for the work done. Our aim is to support orphans and vulnerable children. Our main focus is education not only of children of all ages but also of the caregivers. It is our intention to build a trust that will facilitate giving the children a platform allowing them to successfully enter main stream employment. It is the vision of SOLSA to facilitate and be part of the transformation of the current HIV/Aids pandemic in South Africa and its socio-economic effects, in particular on children, into a society where the values of dignity, self-respect, of our rich heritage and the constitution of our country are promoted and entrenched.

Seeds of Peace

Founded in 1993 by journalist John Wallach, Seeds of Peace is dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence. Over the last 18 years, Seeds of Peace has intensified its impact, dramatically increasing the number of participants, represented nations and programs. Seeds of Peace's internationally-recognized program begins at its summer Camp in Maine and continues through year-round regional initiatives. These include ongoing dialogue meetings, conferences, workshops, educational and professional opportunities, and an adult educators program. This sustained engagement allows participants to develop lasting empathy, respect, and confidence, and equips them with the communication and negotiation skills necessary to advance peace.

Self Enhancement, Inc.

Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a nonprofit organization supporting at-risk urban youth. In 29 years, SEI has grown from a 1-week summer basketball camp to a flourishing agency serving thousands of students each year in the greater Portland, Oregon area, with plans to replicate across the country. Whereas others see only statistics, we see strong individuals, tomorrow’s business owners and leaders, teachers and citizens. We help our students see themselves and their potential the same way. Then we help them find their strengths, ignite their passion and identify the plan that will move them in the direction of their dream. And we stay with them every step of the way, 24/7, 365 days a year from age eight through 25. Simply stated, we’re closing the achievement gap. In addition to 100% graduation rates, more than 85% of graduates continue on to pursue higher education or occupational training — many being the first in their families to do so. Amazing results, despite the fact that almost all the young people in our program are faced with significant social, academic and economic obstacles.

Self Help Africa

Self Help Africa was formed in 2008 from a merger between two like-minded charities: UK NGO Harvest Help and Irish agency Self Help Development International. The combined skills and complimentary experiences of 25 years of learning have been pooled together to form a strong, dynamic, and forward thinking new organisation. We now have the potential to have a greater impact overseas in improving the lives and circumstances of Africa’s rural poor. Both charities were founded in mid-1980s in response to the catastrophic Ethiopian famine and the droughts that plagued many central African countries. From the outset the vision was to help people manage their own futures with confidence. Year upon year operations have extended across communities. Self Help Africa is committed to helping rural communities become self-reliant; encouraging participation of the poor at every stage of the development process.

Semper Fi Fund

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit set up to provide immediate financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. We direct urgently needed resources to post 9-11 service members within 24–72 hours of request. Our program provides support in a variety of ways including: Service Member and Family Support, Specialized & Adaptive Equipment, Adaptive Housing, Adaptive Transportation, Education and Career Transition Assistance, PTSD and TBI Support and Team Semper Fi. Our streamlined structure keeps overhead very low – less than 6% – because we realize every dollar saved can be put to better use elsewhere. The American Institute of Philanthropy has given us an "A+" rating and Charity Navigator has given us their "Four Star" rating, the highest rating for each organization. The basic ideal that drives our efforts is simple: as much as these American heroes have sacrificed, they deserve the best care and support available in their hour of need. Injuries are often severe, and the road to recovery or rehabilitation can be long and costly. Since establishing this fund in 2004, we've issued more than 48,000 grants totaling more than $66 million to over 8,300 of our heroes and their families. Clearly, the program is working. But our challenges are actually increasing, especially due to the level of severe trauma sustained in areas like Afghanistan and Iraq.

Send A Cow

Send a Cow helps African farmers grow enough food to feed their families, sell produce and develop small businesses that last. Inspired by our Christian values, we provide training, livestock, seeds and ongoing support; and help families to make the most of the land and resources they already have. Each year we help thousands of families in Africa grow enough food to eat, sell their produce and develop small businesses that last. We provide training, livestock, seeds and ongoing support. We also help families make the most of the resources they already have. Africa can feed itself.

Senior Friendship Centers

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc., established in 1973, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity and independence in Sarasota, Desoto, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties. Funded in part by State and Federal agencies, and support from private foundations and individuals, Senior Friendship Centers serves more than 10,000 older adults annually.

Sense International (India)

Sense International (India) supports local organisations to develop sustainable services for deafblind people. Today we work with 40 partners in 19 states providing services to almost 32,000 deafblind people. We offer a range of services and activities to address deafblindness throughout India and support the partner organisations. This includes the circulation of information about deafblindness, the organisation of training activities, for professionals, deafblind people, their families and partners on management and fundraising, promotion of networking activities among teachers, families and deafblind people.

Sensory Trust

Established in 1989 as a national charity, the Sensory Trust grew out of multi-disciplinary consultation whereby a wide network of disability and environmental organisations came together to identify a national role for the Sensory Trust. The Sensory Trust advises on issues, influences policy, assists professional practice, showcases good practice, organises user-testing by disabled people, provides training and education and develops design and management projects. We work with organisations in the UK and internationally to try out new ideas, share knowledge, create on-the-ground examples of best practice and evaluate the success of different techniques. The Sensory Trust considers that building social capital contributes to enhanced self reliance, collective action and collective decision-making within a community. It can therefore strengthen the capacity of a community to identify areas of interest around local opportunities and to respond to ongoing and existing development processes. Together these elements help to build sustainable and resilient rural communities.

Sentebale

Sentebale was founded in response to the plight of the neediest of Lesotho's people - its orphans and vulnerable children. Sentebale targets particular support to the most vulnerable of vulnerable children - the abused, disabled, ill, abandoned and neglected. In March 2007 we moved our main operating base to Lesotho where we are committed to the long term funding of small but dynamic community organisations as well as backing new initiatives by those dedicated to solving their community's problems We are a new charity with a new approach. We aim to combine thoughtful aid giving with effective businesslike methods.

SERUDS

Sai Educational Rural and Urban Development Society (SERUDS) is a non-governmental, non-profit social service organization working for an integrated development of women and children of vulnerable segment of the population. SERUDS was registered in the year 2003 under A.P Societies Registration Act, 35 of 2001 (under Act.XXI of 1860). SERUDS works for the elevation of under privileged Children, Women and Youth using holistic approach that addresses the physical, educational, environmental and economic welfare of the community. By working in this approach, SERUDS aims to facilitate the self-sufficiency of families and whole communities. Ultimately, SERUDS visualizes global transformation through local change.

Service Civil International

Service Civil International (SCI) is one of the world's largest international volunteering organisations with more then ninety years of experience in coordinating international voluntary projects. Through these projects we help break down barriers and prejudices between people of different social, cultural and national backgrounds and promote a culture of peace. SCI offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to people, such as short and long term projects, but also the possibility to become active for a local branch or participate in a seminar or training.