ACF is formed in the spirit of bringing communities together, raising resources for the long-term future, nurturing relationships and connections that build a sense of community. The ACF hopes to inspire people and communities to build funds and resources and distribute the same in the spirit of community for good and forever. With Volunteering and Philanthropy as a means, ACF seeks to act as a bridge between NGOs, Corporate Sector, Trusts and Foundations, Volunteers and the rest of civil society and achieve the greater end of fruitful engagement between different sectors of the civil society.

Our history goes back to 1945, when the late Bishop Trevor Huddleston started soup kitchens in winter for hungry children in Alexandra and Soweto. The needs of the communities we serve have increased significantly in recent years; firstly, as a result of the scourge of HIV and AIDS which has left many families without breadwinners and – more recently – the global economic recession which has led to the loss of some 35 000 jobs nation wide every month. Against this background, the African Children's Feeding Scheme works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for those hardest hit – in particular orphans and vulnerable children, child-headed households and those in the care of elderly grandmothers.

We believe that education attacks the root causes of poverty in under-developed countries. Through education, we hope to give these children the opportunity to reach their full potential, lead better lives, and inspire future generations. AIA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides the resources needed for children in Africa to make the full use of their education and choose their own path in life. We strive to give these children the building blocks they need to succeed in the rest of their lives.

Since our founding in 1940, we've earned a reputation for excellence in helping children with a wide range of disabilities lead productive lives through customized therapies, education and childcare programs, camping and recreation opportunities, nationally-recognized autism programs and family support services. Over the years, the specific disabilities have changed. But the Achievement Centers’ strong commitment to children with disabilities and their families has remained constant. The agency has always fulfilled that commitment by providing services, of the highest quality, that support families and enable children to be as independent as possible.

Achilles Canada is a non-profit organization that provides people with various disabilities an opportunity to receive the physical, psychological, and communal benefits of running. The club offers training and support by able-bodied members to its Achilles athletes of all ability levels. Guide runners and volunteers are always needed, and sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Achilles Canada welcomes people with all disabilities such as visual, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, arthritis, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, amputation, cystic fibrosis, or those who suffer from stroke, cancer, traumatic head injury, and many others. Runners participate with crutches, in wheelchairs, on prostheses, and without aid.

The ACLT was established in June 1996 by Beverley De-Gale and Orin Lewis, the parents of Daniel 'Playzo' De-Gale. When the charity was initially set up, Daniel had already been suffering from Leukaemia for 3 years. Daniel's parents were informed that his only hope of survival was to receive a bone marrow transplant. Due to the fact that bone marrow contains racially specific characteristics, the compatible donor for Daniel could only be found within the black or mixed race population. Daniel finally won his battle against Leukaemia when on 16th June 1999 at the age of 12 he received a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated American donor, Doreene Carney, at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The charity raises awareness which enables potential donors to come forward at the ACLT registration drives to be involved in the process of offering hope and a healthy future to someone whose disorder may otherwise prove fatal. The ACLT has raised the numbers of potential Black/Mixed Race donors from 550 to approx. 33,000 and many lives have been saved in the process.

Established in 1988, Acorns Children's Hospice Trust is a registered charity offering a network of care for life limited and life threatened children and young people, and their families, across the heart of England. These children and young people are not expected to reach adulthood and require specialist care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Acorns is currently supporting nearly 600 children and 800 families, including those who are bereaved. Acorns is the only organisation that provides this level of care to these vulnerable youngsters whilst offering a range of support services to the whole family to help them cope at every stage of their child's life and beyond into bereavement. We provide tailored nursing care for each child; short breaks, emergency and end of life care at each of our three hospices.

The Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada is a patient-headed, peer support group. Many individuals who face and undergo removal of acoustic neuromas have questions, concerns and physical and emotional adjustments. Our purpose is to provide support and information to individuals who have experienced acoustic neuromas, and educate the public regarding symptoms suggestive of acoustic neuromas, thus promoting early diagnosis and consequent successful treatment. We offer information on patient rehabilitation to physicians and health care personnel interested in the treatment of benign tumors and the alleviation of post-surgical problems and promote and facilitate research into the causes and treatment of acoustic neuroma.

ACROSS is a recognised charity created specifically to provide the pilgrimage of a lifetime by Jumbulance to the Christian Marian Shrine of Lourdes in SW France for those who are sick and disabled (whom we call our VIPs). The Jumbulance is a unique vehicle with ambulance status, specially constructed to carry our VIPs accompanied by able bodied nurses, doctors and helpers. Priority is given to those in terminal illness, those with progressive diseases and those whose medical conditions make it impossible or impractical to use conventional means of transport. The aim of all volunteer carers is to allow our VIPs to enjoy a truly memorable religious pilgrimage, but at the same time to do so in a holiday atmosphere which provides the best of both worlds for everyone. The perfect balance of this holiday with Our Lady is sure to bring lasting memories and spiritual fulfillment for everyone.

ACT began in May 2003 as a community response to the great need throughout British Columbia for a wide-range of training opportunities on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Since our inception, we have been responding to this need by providing workshops and offering training opportunities to parents, para-professionals and professionals. We offer families (and professionals) a wide range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up programs for their children.

Acterra was formed in 2000 by the merger of two of the region's most respected and effective environmental organizations: the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (founded in 1970) and Bay Area Action (formed in 1990). Our long history of innovation and partnership enables us to draw on the wisdom and experience of two generations of environmental leaders.

Acting Up Stage is a unique Toronto theatre company fiercely committed to celebrating the power of musical theatre. Filling a gap in the artistic landscape, we tell provocative musical stories in intimate spaces with a company of outstanding Canadian artists. Since 2005, the stellar casts and productions of Acting Up Stage have been heralded with rave reviews, sold-out performances and 13 Dora Award nominations. Our unique theatrical demographic is primarily made up of audiences under the age of 35, looking for modern, interesting products and experiences.

Action International Ministries (ACTION) is a global mission agency committed to sending multi-national missionaries who treasure Jesus Christ and minister His Gospel in word and deed, primarily to the poor. Our three-prong strategy for urban ministry can be defined under three headings: evangelism, discipleship, and development. Committed to fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ as given in Matthew 28:18-20, ACTION works in cooperation with local churches and other national organizations to reach people for Christ, train them in Christian living, and assist them in their physical and economic needs.

One of the world's largest private organizations dedicated to helping hungry and hurting people, delivers food, medicine, clothing, and other goods to children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disaster. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by using our expertise in nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. By integrating our programs with local and national systems we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions.

Action Against Hunger/Action Contre la Faim (ACF) was founded in France in 1979 to seek a less deferential role for humanitarian actors. We were looking for a brand of humanitarian politics that could influence political actors and outcomes, not just mitigate atrocities on the ground. While hunger had been addressed in general campaigns against poverty and poor public health, Action Against Hunger was established specifically to combat hunger worldwide, leading the way in defining the terrain, developing appropriate strategies, conducting vital field research, and delivering life-saving programs. ACF International has pursued its vision of a world without hunger for nearly three decades, combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity. Our 6,000 field staff — seasoned professionals and technical experts in the fields of water and sanitation, food security, public health, and nutrition — work in over 40 countries to restore dignity, self-sufficiency, and independence to vulnerable populations around the world.

Founded 30 years ago, ACF International Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 40 countries benefitting five million people each year.

ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. 25 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans. The organisation started programming with service delivery, especially assistance to orphans and poor children to assess primary education. Now, we utilise Rights-based Approach in our works. ActionAid works with the poor and excluded, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. Our works are defined in Five thematic areas of Reproductive Sexual Health and Rights (HIV/AIDS); Education; Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies and the integrated Partnerships Against Poverty, building on the experiences and lessons learnt from the initial work, and where appropriate creating linkages with existing thematic areas. Promoting good governance and Gender & Women's Rights are cross-cutting themes which apply across the whole programme, but also have stand alone initiatives.

Action Alpha - Literacy in Action (LIA) oversees a number of community-based programs aimed at improving reading and writing abilities, encouraging family literacy, engaging volunteers in literacy activities and increasing public awareness. We also provide resources, training, space, computers, and teaching materials to members and partnering organizations. In Quebec, 16% of the population aged 16 to 65 has very limited reading ability. These adults benefit from tutor-assisted learning. LIA helps an adult receive tutoring, and enables families to receive learning resources.

Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious, non-profit organisation. It was established in France in 1979 to deliver aid in countries throughout the world. The aim of Action against Hunger is to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable children, women, and men. Action against Hunger is now recognised as one of the leading organisations in the fight against hunger worldwide. There are multiple causes of hunger : natural catastrophes, conflicts, epidemics or poverty. Our objective is to combat this scourge on every front: with emergency operations, meeting the vital needs of the most vulnerable, and with post-emergency programmes to promote people’s autonomy. Action contre la Faim brings assistance either during the crisis itself through emergency interventions, or afterwards through rehabilitation and sustainable development programmes. Action contre la Faim also intervenes to prevent certain high-risk situations.

Action Deafness works with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafened and Deafblind children, young people, adults and older people across Leicester, Leicestershire and the East Midlands. We provide effective communication and improve access to services. We increase the status and participation of deaf and hard of hearing people from diverse backgrounds. We also provide specialist support, learning and community services. AD Communications provides Sign Language Interpreting as well as other forms of communication support for Deaf, hard of hearing, deafened and deafblind communities.