Barth Syndrome Foundation Of Canada
CanadaResearch/Dev
Barth syndrome is a rare but serious x-linked genetic disorder, primarily affecting males. It is caused by a mutation in the tafazzin gene resulting in an inborn error of lipid metabolism. Barth Syndrome Foundation Of Canada's major focuses are to provide hope for the future through funding research grants into the cause, treatments and a cure for the disease, and hope for today through our services and programs that assist both Canadian families and physicians. We also work with other Canadian charities where we have common goals for our member groups.
Barts and The London Charity
United KingdomResearch/Dev
We are an independent charity, governed by a highly qualified board of trustees and advisors. The Charity is dedicated to supporting the patients treated at Barts and The London NHS Trust. The Charity only supports innovative projects that would not be funded by the NHS. This year, in addition to our historical commitment, we have allocated a further £7 million to new projects. However, we receive requests for at least twice this amount, which is why we seek partnerships with external donors. Over the past nine years, we have provided more than £150 million via grants and fundraising.
Basel Agency For Sustainable Energy - Base
SwitzerlandEnvironment
The world needs significant investment to cover the growing demand for energy. In the interest of the global climate, the local environment, and energy security, investment in energy must be steered towards energy options with less carbon, less fuel and fuel-price risk, and more and better access for the poor. The business and finance sectors have a key role to play in promoting the shift to a sustainable energy future. BASE provides information, develops tools, and builds networks with the goal of increasing investment in sustainable energy. BASE is a Collaborating Centre of the United Nations Environment Programme.
Basic Health International Foundation
CanadaResearch/Dev
Basic Health International Foundation was set up as a result of many years of traveling in some of these high altitude areas and seeing some of the large medical needs of some of these communities. Being remote and isolated many of these communities are often off the "radar screen" of national health programs. Remoteness, transportation, infrastructure, geography, weather are often barriers to adequate health care to these communities. People living at such altitudes have to cope with a harsh climate and often marginalized crop potential. Access to good nutrition, good education and medical care is often compromised in many of these communities.
Basically Babies
CanadaCommunity/Family
Basically Babies is a registered charity that works to provide for the basic outfitting needs of newborn babies born to families in extreme need in the greater Edmonton area. We offer the gift of a complete first year's wardrobe for these infants in the form of a beautiful color-coordinated basket filled with clothing, outerwear, blankets, toys, storybooks, sleepers, undershirts, footwear and other baby essentials. We call these packaged gifts "layettes". The layettes we provide contain 90 to 110 items which, if purchased new, would cost well in excess of $1,100. While some of our items are new, we utilize a significant amount of gently-used clothing and baby items donated to us in excellent and "like-new" condition for this purpose. Our full year wardrobes are delivered to the recipient families through a variety of charitable organizations, non-profit groups, social service agencies and health care agencies who are working with these families on a long-term basis to develop and build life skills.
BasicNeeds
United KingdomDisability
BasicNeeds works to bring about a lasting change in the lives of mentally ill people around the world. Mental illness is a problem that is often ignored and this is especially the case in the poorest countries in the world. With an often complete lack of locally available, free mental health care, desperately poor mentally ill people stand little hope of recovery. Working with mentally ill people, rather than just for them, we have built an innovative approach to the problem that tackles mentally ill peoples' poverty, as well as their illness. Using the Model for Mental Health and Development, we help mentally ill people start to earn a living after they have been given access to regular, community-based treatment. We also work with communities to overcome stigma and abuse. At the heart of our work is consultation with mentally ill people and the drive to work with them to help them solve their problems. So far we have helped transform the lives of tens of thousands of mentally ill people.
Basics Plus
United KingdomDisability
Basics Plus was formed in 1990 to provide training and work experience for people with special needs. Over the years the organisation has developed projects which not only benefit people with learning disabilities but, provides valued and much needed services to the local community. Through a range of activities Basics Plus is making a significant contribution to the region's rapidly expanding social economy.
Bat Conservation International, Inc.
United StatesAnimals/Wildlife
Based in Austin, Texas, BCI is devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve. It was founded in 1982, as scientists around the world became concerned that bats essential to the balance of nature and human economies were in alarming decline. Under the founding guidance of Dr. Merlin Tuttle, an internationally recognized authority on bats, the organization has achieved unprecedented progress by emphasizing sustainable uses of natural resources that benefit both bats and people. BCI now employs a staff of more than 30 biologists, educators, and administrators, supported by members in 65 countries. Its pioneering accomplishments have been featured on all major news networks in the United States, international wildlife documentaries, and in numerous prestigious books, magazines, newspapers, and websites worldwide, educating millions of people to appreciate bats as invaluable allies.
Bat Conservation Ireland
IrelandAnimals/Wildlife
Bat Conservation Ireland is a Charity dedicated to the conservation of Ireland's bats. We promote conservation of bats by disseminating educational materials, giving talks and leading bat walks, carrying out nationwide surveys and monitoring of bats, acting as an umbrella group for the local bat groups and providing a central repository for bat records. In order to ensure Irish bats are being conserved it is important to know roughly how many bats there are in the first place, and to find out how their populations are doing. Regular monitoring is the key to picking up any declining (or increasing) trends, which are in turn, important in forming conservation policy and management on a nationwide and EU level.
Bat Conservation Trust
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
The Bat Conservation Trust was formed in 1990/91 as an umbrella organisation for the rapidly growing network of bat groups, providing support, training and advice. BCT now acts as the national voice for bat conservation. BCT is the only national organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats in the UK. Its vision is a world where bats and people live in harmony. BCT has grown significantly since its formation, and runs a diverse range of projects aimed at conserving our bat populations.
Bates College
United StatesChildren/Education
When founded in 1855, Bates was the first coeducational college in New England, admitting students without regard to race, religion, national origin, or sex. Bates prizes both the inherent values of a demanding education and the profound usefulness of learning, teaching, and understanding.
Bath Preservation Trust
United KingdomArts/Culture
The Bath Preservation Trust was founded in 1934 as a small pressure group, with the object of protecting the city's unique architectural heritage. Its first action was to fight plans to pull down parts of the picturesque Georgian city of Bath, in England, to make way for a new road. The road was never built. Since this victory, the Trust has saved hundreds more listed buildings from demolition, and has successfully confronted many similar threats to the City. Today the Trust has approximately 1,400 subscribing members from the UK and overseas supporting its work.
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
United StatesCommunity/Family
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a community foundation with $530 million in assets, provides two essential functions for the capital region. One, the Foundation connects philanthropists with capable nonprofits to make sure the needs of our communities are met. Two, the Foundation invests in and manages pivotal projects that can change the community.
Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation
CanadaCommunity/Family
Batshaw Centres intervenes with children and families in situations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and when youth have serious behaviour problems. Services are provided in the child's own family, in foster homes or adoptive homes, or in residential treatment programs. The foundation’s goal is to provide "pillars" on which futures can be built for youth and families.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has a long history. It was founded in 1860 by Mrs Mary Tealby and moved to its present location in 1871. Cats began to be accepted in 1883. The Home has enjoyed royal patronage since 1884 and many of its staff and animals served in the World Wars. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been a part of southwest London for as long as people can remember. In a world where things are constantly changing the organisation stands for altruism and simplicity, old fashioned values that represent a welcome constant in people's lives. Every year the Home cares for over 10,600 dogs and cats.
Battle Harbour Historic Trust INC
CanadaArts/Culture
Situated on a small, near-shore island, Battle Harbour was for two centuries the economic and social centre of the southeastern Labrador coast. Eclipsed in recent decades by changing economies and settlement patterns, the former glory of Battle Harbour has now been revived. Six years of research and painstaking architectural restoration has breathed new life into this unique, historic place. Through the efforts of Battle Harbour Historic Trust Inc., a not-for profit registered Canadian charity, the village of Battle Harbour is now a living commemoration of the life and society created there by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Numerous historic structures, walkways and work areas have been restored or reinstated, and a collection of more than 500 artifacts related to the fishery and everyday life are on display and there is a special exhibit on the Labrador Fisheries. Today, the historic premises at Battle Harbour are open to the general public, tour groups and workshop participants from mid June through to mid September. Discover this island, take a tour and stay on site to experience this fascinating era of Labrador history.
Bavubuka Foundation
CanadaArts/Culture
Was created by Silas Balabyekkubo (aka Babaluku), an award-winning musician, producer, community youth activist and social entrepreneur. His unique and powerful style of positive Hip Hop music has inspired youth in Uganda to embrace and celebrate their native languages, culture and tradition. Silas is dedicated to changing lives and giving hope to young people; from the ghetto slums of Kampala to war torn Northern Uganda. Each Bavubuka project incorporates reconciliation and peace building activities by using transformative art to cultivate personal empowerment within a united communal effort. Bavubuka provides Ugandan youth with the opportunity to gain new skills, bring their own creations to life and develop relationships that connect them to their immediate community.
BAWSO
United KingdomWomen
Established in 1995 BAWSO is an all Wales, voluntary organisation, providing specialist holistic services to Black and Minority Ethnic women and children, who are, or are about to be made homeless through a threat of domestic abuse, suffering or fleeing domestic abuse in Wales. It is affiliated to Welsh Women's Aid and works closely and in partnership with other women's aid organisations. Since opening its doors, BAWSO has supported thousands of women and children to rebuild their lives away from fear and abuse.
Bay Area Rescue Mission
United StatesCommunity/Family
For more than forty years, the Bay Area Rescue Mission, a Christian organization, has been changing lives for a brighter tomorrow through emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, spiritual counseling, education, job skills training, transitional services, youth intervention, food pantry, resource distribution, and mobile outreach.
Bay Area Restoration Council
CanadaCommunity/Family
The Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) is a community not-for-profit group that assesses and promotes clean-up projects in Hamilton Harbour and its watershed. BARC works with all levels of government and the private sector to keep harbour restoration issues at the forefront of community discussions and decision-making. BARC strives to create a multi-use harbour that balances vibrant and diverse ecosystems with opportunities for public recreation and economic growth.