Canadian AIDS Society
CanadaCommunity/Family
Registered as a charity since 1988, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of over 120 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada. We are dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society, and to enriching the lives of people and communities living with HIV/AIDS. We advocate on behalf of people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, facilitate the development of programs, services and resources for our member groups, and provide a national framework for community-based participation in Canada's response to AIDS.
Canadian Animal Assistance Team - CAAT
CanadaAnimals/Wildlife
The Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a group of veterinary technologists, veterinary assistants, veterinarians and concerned animal welfare members dedicated to providing veterinary medicine and humane education for needy animals worldwide. Founded by Vancouver-registered Animal Health Technologist Donna Lasser in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, CAAT sent 82 Veterinarians and Technologists to Louisiana in September and October 2005. While in Louisiana, CAAT members aided in the rescue, medical and husbandry needs of thousands of animals displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Canadian Art Foundation
CanadaArts/Culture
Since its establishment in 1991, the Canadian Art Foundation has grown to deliver numerous educational programs in addition to the publication of Canadian Art magazine. This diversity now makes the Canadian Art Foundation the ultimate portal for the exposure of visual arts in Canada. All our efforts are dedicated to providing a destination for artists and art enthusiasts to connect and be inspired by art, in turn creating greater local, national and global visibility for the extraordinary artistic talent in Canada.
Canadian Artists for the Poor
CanadaResearch/Dev
Canadian artists for the poor is an innovative way to help those living in extreme poverty. Canadian artists - painters, sculptures and photographers - donate an item of their works. We put on the event inviting the public to meet the local artists and bid on their art pieces. It's a win-win situation. The artists get more exposure; the attendees have an enjoyable afternoon and take home a beautiful art piece - often an original. Canadian artists for the poor is able to raise money for individuals living in hopeless conditions - partnering with non-profits working at the ground level. We are a non-profit organization supporting artists and their art. Funding is given to charities working in the poorest areas of the world; specifically in the areas of nutrition, water, medical services and protection services for children.
Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
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ADS - ALBERTA is the provincial chapter (or Division) of The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS). A volunteer based organization having as it's main objective, assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding. CADS is a national organization with 1130 disabled members and 1900 abled-bodied volunteers from all regions of Canada, committed to the idea that "SKIING IS FUN FOR EVERYONE". The CADS organization has touched thousands of individuals, both on and off the slopes in its over 30 year history. CADS also supports the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) which states that parties recognize that a mentally or physically disabled child should enjoy a full and decent life, in conditions which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and facilitate the child's active participation in the community.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
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Founded in 1940 by the three regional associations of the Deaf, the CAD is the national consumer organization of Canada’s 300,000 Deaf citizens. The CAD provides consultation and information on Deaf needs and interests to the public, business, media, educators, governments and others. We conduct research and collect data regarding Deaf issues; issue reports on these studies; and provide expertise on them; develop and implement pilot programs. We offer assistance to Deaf organizations and service agencies across the country, and also provide a major library and resource centre on deafness at our office in Ottawa, Ontario.
Canadian Blood Services
CanadaHealth/Medical
We collect approximately 850,000 units of blood annually and processes it into the components and products that are administered to thousands of patients each year. We also manage the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network whose mission is to secure, in an expeditious way, donors for Canadian bone marrow transplant patients and for patients abroad. We screen every donor and tests each unit of blood or blood product collected for a variety of transmissible diseases, ensuring that Canadian transfusion medicine research and development remains at the cutting edge. Canadian Blood Services is committed to blood safety. In addition to the effective screening and testing processes, this pursuit of safety is reflected in every branch of its organizational structure and in each management and operational decision that is made.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
CanadaResearch/Dev
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) is a survivor-directed, national network of organizations and individuals. CBCN is a national link between all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, and represents the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk. The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is the only national survivor-driven and survivor-focused breast cancer organization in Canada. We are survivor advocates and promote improvements in diagnosis, treatment and services as strong supporters for access to optimal care for breast cancer patients. We are "someone to turn to" for patients, survivors and families.
Canadian Burn Foundation
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Before 1980, few serious burn victims survived their accidents. Medical advances have made it possible, even for a person with over 90% of their body burned, to survive. CBF continues to work with burn survivors and their families to enable them to live life as best they can under their challenging circumstances. CBF provides new or refurbished computers to adult and child burn survivors, enabling them to access the internet to connect with friends and other burn survivors. We also provide financial support to make it possible for adult and child burn survivors to attend burn camps, retreats and conferences. CBF is actively engaged in international development, sharing our knowledge and assisting countries including South Africa and China in developing successful support programs. Through our international efforts, we aim to make the world a better place for burn survivors.
Canadian Cancer Society
CanadaHealth/Medical
We are a community-based organization, with volunteers and staff working to make cancer history at the grassroots level in your local community. Their efforts include organizing awareness and fundraising events, collecting donations, supporting advocacy campaigns, providing programs and services such as emotional support to patients and their families, and many other activities which support the Canadian Cancer Society's mission. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the work of our volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in cancer control to actively prevent, cure or manage cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society takes the role as steward of donor dollars very seriously and makes every effort to allocate these dollars where they will make the most difference in making cancer history.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection
CanadaChildren/Education
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Our goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to Canadians. We do this through public awareness activities, our personal safety education program, our national tipline to report online sexual abuse of children, and our program to help organizations prevent child sexual abuse.
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
CanadaArts/Culture
The CCGG is recognized nationally for its critically acclaimed exhibitions, lectures, conferences, classes, workshops, tours, and specialized library, archive, and research centre. It is home to an extensive and ever expanding collection of historical and contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass and enamel art which conserves and promotes a rich and active component of our Canadian cultural heritage. The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery features a year-round program of educational opportunities for professionals, schools and members of community at large.
Canadian Crossroads International
CanadaResearch/Dev
Canadian Crossroads International (CCI) is an international development organization that is reducing poverty and increasing women’s rights around the world. Working with local partners in 28 projects, in eight countries and supported by hundreds of volunteers each year, Crossroads leverages expertise and resources, North and South, required to help people overcome poverty and assert their human rights. Crossroads works with local organizations in West Africa, Southern Africa and South America. With CCI’s support, partners in developing countries select Canadian partner organizations working on similar issues that can help them develop their programs and meet their development goals. The exchange of skilled volunteers and staff is central to the partnerships. Each year CCI brings partners from developing countries to work with partners in Canada, sends Canadians to work with partners in the South and facilitates staff and volunteer exchanges between Southern partner organizations.
Canadian Feed The Children
CanadaResearch/Dev
Canadian Feed The Children is the bridge between caring Canadians who want to reach out to help and the precious children we support together. We are an independent, registered Canadian charity that exists to reduce the impact of poverty on children. We work with local partners in Canada and around the world to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities. All we do at Canadian Feed The Children we do for the healthy development of children. We proudly partner with community-based groups in Canada and six other countries around the world to fulfill our mission. We have been helping children thrive in Canada and around the world for more than 20 years.
Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR)
CanadaHealth/Medical
The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) is a registered charitable foundation that provides grants for research in dietetics and nutrition. This research supports quality advice, programs, resources and service delivery—based on credible scientific evidence—that ultimately enhances the health of Canadians. Our work is made possible through the support of corporations, dietitians, individuals and other organizations who share our concern for the nutritional wellbeing of Canadians. As part of our contribution to advancing nutrition research in Canada, CFDR also encourages and assists researchers. Through our Morgan Medal program, we recognize dietetic students and interns for their research work; our New Researcher competition encourages those just entering the dietetics profession to include research in their practice; and we provide resources to help researchers to write successful grant applications.
Canadian Gene Cure Foundation
CanadaResearch/Dev
The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation (CGCF) is a registered Canadian charitable organization. It was formed in 1999 by a group of dedicated visionaries and members of the Canadian Genetic Diseases Network (CGDN) who strongly believe more funding is needed for medical genetics research in Canada. The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is dedicated to its four programs: Research Grants, Scriver MD/PhD Scholarships, the Canadian Human Genetics Conference, and Gene Researcher for a Week. These programs were developed specifically to address the growth of human genetics research in Canada. The Research Grants are awarded every year to scientists studying various genetic disorders.
Canadian Humanitarian
CanadaResearch/Dev
Canadian Humanitarian began operations in 1995 under the name Canadian Advocate for African Children, which sought to alleviate the plight of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through international adoption and humanitarian aid. It became necessary to separate our humanitarian activities from the adoption program, so a separate organization called Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief was founded in 2003.
Canadian International Learning Foundation
CanadaChildren/Education
The Canadian International Learning Foundation (CanILF) is an Ottawa-based, volunteer-run charity which provides and promotes employment-oriented education in areas of the world affected by poverty, war and disease epidemics. The Learning Foundation provides financial and administrative support to a school in Kandahar (the Afghan-Canadian Community Center) as part of our Afghan School Project (ASP). Through the Afghan School Project, we have helped hundreds of students obtain high-paying employment that allows them to provide a living for themselves and their families while participating in the reconstruction of Afghanistan. The Learning Foundation also provides support to St. Paul’s Kabira Adult Attention and School of Orphans (KAASO) via the Uganda Literacy and Education Program (ULEP). KAASO is a primary school, orphanage, and adult education centre in the rural district of Rakai, Uganda.
Canadian International Peace Project - CIPP
CanadaHuman Rights
The Canadian International Peace Project is an independent, non-partisan organization made up of organizations and individuals of diverse backgrounds dedicated to promoting peace, development and security locally, nationally and internationally. The Project was launched in December, 2001, in response to the tragic events of September, 2001 and the resulting consequences in our communities. The Canadian International Peace Project provides credible and critical leadership on issues as the organization deals with issues employing holistic and inclusive approaches. Our Organization has already attracted unprecedented attention because of our approach to issues, our philosophy and our accomplishments to date. Already we have been able to provide not only critical education, but tangible assistance and support to the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and other communities.
Canadian International Relief Foundation
CanadaResearch/Dev
We are a NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE organization committed to helping the unfortunate people devastated by war and natural disasters such as hurricanes, famines and floods. There are many such tragedies that just recently happened in our world such as the tsunami in Asia also the suffering from the war in Iraq not to mention the on going famine and wars in several countries in Africa. Tens of thousands of these suffering people along with so many orphaned children, HIV, are living outside their home alone without a father or mother without adequate clothing, and no place to sleep. Canadian International Relief Foundation is committed to restoring hope to the Survivors of Natural Disasters and War of this World.