True Volunteer Foundation
United KingdomHumanitarian Aid
True Volunteer Foundation (TVF) is an International Non-Governmental Organisation, founded in 2004 by Michael Padmanathan. The Foundation's ultimate goal is to reducing extreme poverty in the developing world. The Foundation has 5 charitable brands; LifeCycle (children), GreenCycle (environmental), PhoneCycle (rurally disenfranchised), AnimalCycle (animals) and SeniorCycle (senior citizens). An experienced organisation also manages a complex value chain where small charities are carefully selected and legally bound to meet pre-defined criteria to maximise the benefit to each ultimate beneficiary.
Trust for Africa's Orphans - TAO
United KingdomResearch/Dev
TAO has since 1995 focussed on the delivery of aid projects funded by European and Australian donor organisations. We work only on projects which allow orphans, and the families who care for them, to remain in their local enviroment. We understand the basic African spirit of community and family land ownership and do not seek to displace children or villages. As part of our programme of expansion we aim to recruit a team of 'TAO Volunteers' who we hope will be willing to dedicate their time, skills and commitment on an ad-hoc basis to assist us with fund-raising and administrative projects.
Trust for Public Land
United StatesEnvironment
The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit organization working to protect land as parks and open space. TPL is not a government agency, although we sometimes work with agencies to protect land. TPL helps communities and government agencies identify land for protection. We help identify funds that might be used to protect that land, and we sometimes help raise those funds through charitable campaigns and legislative or voter initiatives. Finally, TPL's real estate and legal staff help complete the transaction itself-often optioning or purchasing a property temporarily until it can be permanently protected by a government or community land trust.
Trust PA
United KingdomDisability
Trust PA is a registered charity raising funds to help end spinal cord injury paralysis. We do this by helping to fund the vital pre-clinical studies to provide safe new ground breaking treatments which are being designed to end the permanence of spinal cord injury paralysis. We do this in the memory of Paul-André Blundell (known to his friends as P-A).
Tsogang Water & Sanitation
South AfricaResearch/Dev
Tsogang Water & Sanitation is a non governmental organisation established in 1995 to assist in the development struggle of South Africa. Tsogang's mandate is to ensure that South Africa achives her place among nations; that previousily disadvantaged populations reach the standards of the Millennium Development Goal set by United Nations; and to contribute to the achievement of a better life for all.
Tuberculosis Research Center
IndiaResearch/Dev
The Tuberculosis Research Centre (TRC), a permanent institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is an internationally recognized institution for Tuberculosis (TB) research. In the last 50 years at TRC, more than 100000 TB patients have been screened and 15,000 patients enrolled to various clinical trials, supported by the Centre's strong statistics department. The Centre is also recognized for post-graduate training leading to the Ph.D. degrees in bacteriology, biochemistry, immunology and statistics by the Madras University and by the Inter-University Board of India and Sri Lanka. The fight against tuberculosis continues relentlessly and the last word has not been said so far. It is expected that the efforts of the Centre would continue to throw light on the changing principles of chemotherapy and allied aspects of tuberculosis such as immunology.
Tufts University
United StatesChildren/Education
We are known for our international perspective. Seventy years ago, the Fletcher School was founded. During his visit to campus a few years ago, President Clinton remarked on the foresight of Tufts to found the first school of international relations in the country, at a time of great isolationism in the U.S. Over time Fletcher has infected the rest of the university in a very healthy way. If you look at how each of our schools describes itself, each takes pride in the fact that among its peers, it is international in orientation. Certainly, that is manifested in Arts and Sciences, where International Relations is one of our most popular majors. Also, a significant number of our undergraduates study abroad, and our professional schools engage in international activities. For two out of the last three years, Tufts has led the nation in the number of Peace Corps volunteers. Our international dimension positions us well in this time of global interdependence.
Tukae
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Tukae is based near Amani in the East Usambara Mountains in the Tanga region of northern Tanzania, East Africa. Tukae is a Tanzanian-initiated project led by personnel from the UK, we are involved in work that is wanted by local people and for which there is a clearly identified need. We are very much community based and needs driven. The underpinning philosophy is that by equipping people with appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities, opportunities and decision-making processes are enhanced and peoples' abilities to make choices are improved. When both the range and quality of choice is enhanced then the opportunity to move out of poverty is significantly reinforced.
Tulane University
United StatesChildren/Education
Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 63 universities with "pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research". Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine. Tulane strives to connect its values and mission to the needs of the city of New Orleans, the state, and the nation. Community involvement is now more important than ever as the university participates in the rebirth of New Orleans. Faculty and staff lend their expertise to rebuilding efforts and students gain real-world experience while putting their skills to use in the community.
Turquoise Harmony Institute
South AfricaHuman Rights
Turquoise Harmony Institute was established in 2006 in order to foster relations among different faith and cultural traditions to contribute to the well being of humanity. We encourage and facilitate exchange of views and experiences between different parts of the society and engage in activities that are aimed at stimulating critical thinking and analysis of affairs affecting the lives all people. We engaged in many activities in our short history such as conferences, seminars, iftaar dinners, intercultural trips, dialogue awards, etc. The aim of these activities is to promote dialogue, tolerance and understanding among peoples of South Africa and the world by contributing to the universal values such as love, tolerance, democracy, human rights and justice.
Tusk Trust
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Tusk Trust is a dynamic organisation, which has 20 years experience initiating and funding conservation and community development programmes right across Africa. Since its formation in 1990 by Charles Mayhew MBE and Sir Timothy Ackroyd Bt., Tusk has earned a reputation for being non-bureaucratic and for maximising donor funds (on average 80% of net funds) reaching the field. The charity has supported more than 100 projects and invested over £10 million into the field. Tusk’s current portfolio of 40 field projects spread across 17 African countries is designed not only to protect wildlife, particularly endangered species, but to help alleviate poverty and encourage sustainable development and education amongst many poor rural communities who live alongside wildlife.
Tuskegee University
United StatesChildren/Education
Welcome to Tuskegee University - "The pride of the swift, growing south." Tuskegee University is an independent and state-related institution of higher education. Its programs serve a student body that is coeducational as well as racially, ethnically and religiously diverse. With a strong orientation toward disciplines which highlight the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas.
Twilight Children
South AfricaChildren/Education
Twilight Children was formed in 1983 as a direct response to the situation street children were experiencing. Based on the work of a number of volunteers what was originally a soup kitchen was extended to become a shelter. Other additional elements (e.g. training) have been added over the years. Support from local and international donors has enabled the organisation to function. The organisation operates a shelter providing accommodation to around +- 90 boys of between 8 and 20 years of age. Accommodation is provided on a full time basis and the boys are enrolled in local schools, are involved in training or undertake some kind of employment. In addition an outreach programme provides support services to boys who remain on the street while a pottery and other projects operate to provide training and exposure to the boys.
Two Sisters
South AfricaCommunity/Family
Two Sisters is an established care centre for children orphaned through the AIDS pandemic. Our aim is to continue to develop and expand the drop-inn centre established in 1999, making it a flagship in the Mganduzweni Trust Area and to set standards for others to follow. We delivery day to day care of orphans, whose parent(s) have died of HIV/AIDS or related illnesses, and the provision of foster homes where necessary. We endeavor to care for children as soon as they become vulnerable.
Two Wings Network
AustriaResearch/Dev
In the understanding of TwoWings, to release the potential of the people is the basis for every sustained development. The philosophy TwoWings is committed to, is to enable a future through education – releasing human potential. This idea serves as central theme in regard to all projects that TwoWings supports world-wide. Because only if the people whom we want to support, are not permanently dependent on our assistance but understand the support as impulse to become active themselves in changing and improving their situation, can this assistance be of lasting benefit. Education is thereby the key to success.
TY HAFAN
United KingdomDisability
Tŷ Hafan was established in 1999 to provide respite, palliative and end of life care to the children in Wales who suffer from life-limiting conditions. Life limiting conditions are those which mean that the child or young person is not expected to reach nineteen years of age. Some children are diagnosed at birth; others receive no diagnosis or at some point treatment is abandoned. Children and their families might receive our support for many years or just for a few days at the end of life. Either way, Tŷ Hafan provides love, care and support for the children and their families absolutely free of charge.
UAF
KenyaWomen
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights (UAF) is a global women's fund that exists to protect, strengthen and sustain women human rights defenders at critical moments in time. By intervening quickly when defenders are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work, UAF provides an efficient and effective model of strategic philanthropy. Designed and led by women activists, UAF's core programs strengthen and inform one another.
Ubuntu
South AfricaCommunity/Family
A small grassroots project has become an organisation with a strategic plan for long-term, sustainable development. We began in a small storage place in an elementary school. Our new centrally located 2500 square foot headquarters in Zwide Township is a symbol of hope. Today Ubuntu is reaching over 40,000 children with life-saving health and educational resources and services. We are proud of the numbers, but most of all we are proud of our staff and the children who are taking advantage of being the first generation of free South Africans. Our first strategy was to hold meetings amongst community members and listen to their ideas.
UCF United Children' s Fund
United StatesChildren/Education
We are committed to using your gift to the fullest possible extent in helping those in need. UCF is a registered charity with the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency, and all Canadian donations are tax deductible for Canadian income tax purposes as provided by law. United Children's Fund, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization with the US Internal Revenue Service, and all US donations are tax deductible for US income tax purposes. Norman McKinney, Executive Director of United Children's Fund, volunteered in Kampala, Uganda in East Africa in 1994 and 1995. While there, he helped at a residential facility for adults with severe mental and physical challenges. In addition, Mr. McKinney worked tirelessly with HIV/AIDS patients. He also worked extensively in remote villages in southern Uganda with AIDS orphans, school children and mothers. Upon his return to the United States in 1995, he founded United Children's Fund, Inc. (UFC).
UCRC
KenyaCommunity/Family
UCRC is a community development NGO located in Western Kenya. We serve the area of Siaya District and neighboring communities to promote sustainable development, and empower communities through increasing access to information. We work towards a community that is sustainable, equitable and empowered. Through each of our programs we empower participants by improving access to information that can positively impact the community. We use extension workers and resource people to reach out to the community and share information and skills. By training resource people and encouraging them to train others, we create an environment where information reaches many.