Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
United StatesChildren/Education
Founded in 1924 as Chicago’s College of Jewish Studies, Spertus Institute today offers an innovative, non-denominational array of specialized and public programming, grounded in Jewish thought, inspired by Jewish values, and resolutely relevant to people’s lives. Spertus offers accredited graduate-level degree programs in areas that are critical to the Jewish and wider communities—including Jewish studies, leadership training, and nonprofit management. Recognizing that learning is sparked by many points of entry, programming at Spertus also includes cultural and continuing education offerings, such as lectures, seminars, exhibits, concerts, and films. Partnerships and collaborative relationships in the Jewish, academic, philanthropic, and cultural arenas further allow Spertus to serve as a portal for diverse learning opportunities. The Institute cultivates an atmosphere of lively discourse. We often hear from students and participants that their experiences at Spertus are inspiring and even transformative. That is by design, because the Institute pursues cutting-edge best practice in everything it does. This results in meaningful, important opportunities for personal and professional growth for constituents and communities.
Spina Bifida Association
United StatesResearch/Dev
The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) serves adults and children who live with the challenges of Spina Bifida. Since 1973, SBA has been the only national voluntary health agency solely dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with Spina Bifida and those whose lives are touched by this challenging birth defect. Its tools are education, advocacy, research, and service.
Spinal Injuries Scotland
United KingdomDisability
Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends, along with those involved in the management, care and rehabilitation of the injury. SIS provides immediate support through the office based Information Service and operate a self-referral information line. We also provide a legal and welfare rights advisory service. In addition we liaise with other similar voluntary and professional organisations so that the issues surrounding spinal cord injury are recognised and understood.
Spine Alliance
GermanyHealth/Medical
Under the motto "helping people get on their feet again", the non-profit association Spine Alliance has been active in third world countries since 2008. The founding members and initiators are international doctors from the fields of orthopedics/spinal surgery/radiology, experts of medical technology and musicians. Among others, Spine Alliance has been involved in Zambia, southern Africa. In collaboration with the Health Ministry of Zambia, a surgery department is currently being established in Luska, capital of Zambia.
Sponsor a Nurse
United KingdomHealth/Medical
Sponsor a Nurse is a charity set up in 2000 to help Kisiizi Hospital in Uganda. One of the main problems the hospital has is finding enough money to meet its running costs each month. The main running cost is staff wages. It was therefore decided that the Charity would help to fund these running costs primarily by supporting the nurses' wage bill. We considered that as the hospital has problems with recruitment and retention, (due to the remote location and competition from government hospitals which can afford to pay higher wages) we would support any incentives which would specifically address these issues. We now fund a monthly food parcel which is given to all staff. The Ugandan government have allowed it to be a tax free benefit and the hospital can purchase these comodities economically by bulk buying.
Springboard
United KingdomCommunity/Family
For over 20 years, Springboard have been helping young, unemployed and disadvantaged people into careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism as well as being the industry’s natural partner in improving its image, attracting new talent and addressing skills shortages. Springboard manages to deliver a full range of programmes that reach out to literally millions of people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK.
Springside School
United StatesChildren/Education
Founded in 1879, Springside is the oldest school for girls in Philadelphia accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools (PAPAS). An Innovative Model of Education That Offers the Right Learning Environment at the Right Time : described as "the best of both worlds" by The Harvard Insider's Guide to Prep Schools, the sequenced educational program offered by Chestnut Hill Academy for boys and Springside School for girls enables each school to remain small, independent, and focused on its inherent strengths while offering older students the combined power of two Upper School faculties and resources, including access to over 100 courses; doubled academic, athletic, and arts facilities; and the largest independent school library collection in the area.
SPRRDO
United KingdomResearch/Dev
This charity was set up out of passion for the suffering of the Somali people in general, specially the elderly, children and women who are suffering but have little say of what is going on in Somalia. Somali Poverty Relief and Rural Development Organization (SPRRDO) believes that the problems in Somalia emanate from lack of education and information. Educating the children will inform the young generation that there are alternatives to war and destruction. Conveying this message to the current militia men and bandits terrorizing the people is quite difficult if not impossible. That is why we are targeting school age children in order to save the next generation. By education the young, we are also creating an educated work force which can develop the natural resources of the country.
SPW - Student Partnerships Worldwide
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Student Partnerships Worldwide, SPW is the global leader in engaging and supporting young people to address the urgent health, education, and environmental issues in their lives. SPW’s youth-led programmes reach more than 400,000 young people every week and are cited as an example of best practice by UNICEF, UNAIDS, and the World Bank for their unique methodology. We are an international development charity working in eight countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. SPW mobilises young people by recruiting and training 18-28 year olds to serve as Volunteer Peer Educators (VPEs). These VPEs live full-time in rural communities for 6-12 months and lead health, environmental and education programmes. SPW currently has almost 1,000 volunteers, 85% of whom are from the host programme countries, who work in partnership with volunteers from Europe, North America, and Australia. Youth to youth education is at the heart of SPW’s methodology. SPW Volunteer Peer Educators use interactive non-formal education methods, such as music, drama and dance to engage children and youth, and promote healthy living.
SSDP
United StatesHealth/Medical
SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in the political process, pushing for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future, while fighting back against counterproductive Drug War policies, particularly those that directly harm students and youth. SSDP neither condones nor condemns drug use, rather we respect the right of individuals to make decisions about their own health and well-being. We encourage honest conversation about the realities of the drug war. We promote youth civic engagement as a critical tool in reforming drug policy. SSDP respects the diverse experiences and identities of our constituents. We develop leaders who advocate for policy changes based on justice, liberty, compassion and reason.
SSI
SwitzerlandHuman Rights
The Swiss Foundation of the International Social Service (SSI), an NGO founded in 1932, is the Swiss chapter of an internationally active social service organization with branches in over 140 countries. SSI provides help on a transnational scale to children and families facing social and/or legal problems. Ever since the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed it has been one of our main goals to translate the spirit of the UCRC into support for children who live under difficult conditions in places far away from their country of origin.
St Ann's College Inc
AustraliaChildren/Education
St Ann's College provides a safe inspiring environment where opportunities for education, personal development and friendships are fostered. Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to contribute to a happy social atmosphere in which academic excellence, development of judgement, personal responsibility and consideration for others are high priorities.
St Anthony's Family Care
AustraliaCommunity/Family
St Anthony's Family Care provides services that support and care for children and families. We work in a range of services that include flexible Respite Service which provides respite to families of children with developmental disabilities and early Intervention Service which provides preschool programs to children with disabilities, predominantly autism. We also support Sudanese families & migrants. St Anthony’s is interested in developing new services in areas of identified need and in working in partnership with other agencies and organisations.
St Catherine
United KingdomDisability
St Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with speech, language and communication impairments. We absolutely believe all children and young people with communication impairments should fulfil their potential in life. Our holistic approach ensures each and every child has access to high-quality learning and personal development relevant to their needs, through our services, staff, volunteers and supporters.
St Edmund's School
AustraliaChildren/Education
St. Edmund's in Wahroonga is a Year 7-12 co-educational special high school for teenagers with a wide range of disabilities including sensory impairment, intellectual disability and autism. All students are catered for through an individual program which addresses academic, personal wellbeing and emotional spheres. High levels of technology support all aspects of the program. In addition there are many co-curricular opportunities such as dance, creative art, music and sport to ensure the school experience is both challenging and rich.
St Francis Animal Welfare
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
St Francis Animal Welfare was set up in 1953 by five supporters of the RSPCA, who felt there was a need for a more local animal welfare support group. They started by finding homes for unwanted pets and, when necessary, paying the veterinary fees. From our humble beginnings, and after many years of hard work and fundraising, we now have a shelter at Fair Oak, which has the capacity to house approximately 15 dogs, 50 cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and 30 resident cats. Also permanent residents at the shelter are a horse, a pony, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, deer, parrots and geese. As well as taking in unwanted domestic pets from members of the public, and stray dogs from the local council, we are regularly called out to rescue injured or orphaned wildlife, including deer and foxes. We release any wildlife after a period of treatment and rehabilitation, where possible.
St George's Crypt
United KingdomCommunity/Family
St George's Crypt has provided continuous care and support for thousands for over 78 years. The Crypt continues to demonstrate a capacity for change and innovation. Key strategic partnerships have been brokered with Leeds City Council to provide continuing services for rough sleepers and residents with alcohol dependency issues. Even though priorities obviously change - the focus now is much more on younger people with multiple needs including addiction and poor mental health - our core principles remain the same and that is to alleviate the considerable distress of many people who find themselves with next to nothing.
St Gregory's Foundation
United KingdomCommunity/Family
St Gregory's Foundation works in Russia and the former Soviet Union to tackle the social problems facing children, teenagers, parents and carers. Our projects address the root causes of disadvantage by putting families before institutions, strengthening a sense of responsibility in young and old alike and providing opportunities for vulnerable people to fulfill their potential. Our work makes our beneficiaries active participants in improving their own lives and encourages a more charitable society.
St John Ambulance
United KingdomHealth/Medical
Our volunteers are well known for the thousands of hours they spend each year ensuring public events are safe. We're also the leading first aid training provider in the UK and the third largest youth organisation. We've been providing first aid cover at major public events since Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. We respond to all kinds of emergencies, from major emergencies to car accidents, weather incidents and fires. Last year we trained 325,000 first aiders to cope with first aid emergencies both at work and in the home. Our Community First Responder volunteers are trained to attend emergency calls received by the ambulance service and provide care until the ambulance arrives. We provide a range of patient transport services, transferring patients to a wide range of non-emergency medical appointments such as admissions to and discharge from hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other medical facilities.
St John Hospice Antigua
Antigua and BarbudaHealth/Medical
The St John Hospice Antigua is a charitable not for profit organization based here in Antigua. We are under the Auspices of a worldwide organization The St. John Association dating back many years and we are able to provide a number of services to the people of Antigua. We currently operate from Gwenneth O'Rilley Ward at Holberton Hospital and we have a growing number of volunteers who give up their time to help us with providing the services that we offer. We are a charity funded body and as such we rely heavily of the generosity of businesses and individuals in the form of donations or sponsorship. We are always in need of equipment and supplies to better able us to serve the people and communities of Antigua and we would therefore be delighted to hear from anyone who could help us in this way.