Charities That Deserve Our Attention
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BioRegional - UK. An entrepreneurial organisation developing practical sustainability projects.
Breast Cancer Fund - In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies and advocates for elimination of the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease.
Children’s Health Environmental Coalition - Amy Brenneman, Laura Dern, & Meryl Streep are on the advisory board of this organization who’s mission is to inform parents and all those concerned with the welfare of children about preventable health and development problems caused by exposures to toxic substances in homes, schools and communities and to encourage the public to take action to protect children against these toxic threats.
Clothes Off Our Back - Hosts charity auctions showcasing today’s hottest celebrity attire. Items are put up for bid to the public with proceeds going to benefit children’s charities. Clothes Off Our Back was founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford.
DMD Fund - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Fund
Dogwood Alliance - Dogwood Alliance brings together the voices of thousands of individuals, local and regional grassroots partners, and national and international organizations. We bring skilled negotiators into corporate boardrooms to pursue win-win solutions that ensure the future of natural and native Southern forests.
Farm Sanctuary - Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of industrialized farming and to encourage a new awareness and understanding about “farm animals.” At Farm Sanctuary, these animals are our friends, not our food.
Fount of Mercy - Fount of Mercy works to connect Western organizations with Africa Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Africa who are caring for orphans and vulnerable children.
Gere Foundation - Established by Richard Gere, the goal of the Gere Foundation is to alleviate suffering and help to restore autonomy to the people of Tibet.
The Green World - We started the Green World Campaign with the seed of a question:
“What could we accomplish together if we really put our minds to it?”
The answer (with your help): Just about anything.
The Humane Society of the United States
Kiva - Creating monumental change in developing countries, one loan at a time.
Martra - We are a unique group in that we are an international 501 © 3 non-profit organization working solely to protect the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS) is the second largest reef system in the world, extending from the southern half of the Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands of Honduras. The MBRS is one of 830 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in light of its well-documented ecological and socio-economic significance.
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Oceana - Oceana is the largest international organization working solely to protect the oceans. Our teams of scientists, economists and policy experts work to protect ocean creatures and their habitats from destructive fishing and pollution. We work with various celebrities as well including Ted Danson and Sam Waterston who are on our board, and Pierce Brosnan and other celebrities on our Ocean Council. We also recently became a partner of Discovery Channel’s Planet Green.
One Buck For The Planet - One Buck for the Planet is an independent nonprofit organization based in San Diego, California, USA. Our idea is simple. Let’s provide a fun, low-cost, and innovative way for individuals and businesses to make a huge difference for our planet. Instead of pricey annual memberships or time-consuming volunteer commitments, we’re asking for just One Buck (US$1) and for you to convince all the people you know to join your ripple.
Pacific Environment - Protecting the living environment of the Pacific Rim
PANNA (Pesticide Action Network North America)
PeaceJam - The mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create a new generation of young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates.
PETA - Animal rights organization that has numerous celebrity backing; including Pamela Anderson, Pink, James Cromwell, and others.
Pies Descalzos Foundation - a Colombian non-governmental organization created by internationally acclaimed artist Shakira.
PlayPumps International - Jay-Z donated one of these during his Water for Life tour! The PlayPump systems are innovative, sustainable, patented water pumps powered by children at play. Installed near schools, the PlayPump system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children.
Raising Malawi - a grassroots organization supported by Madonna that offers lasting solutions to the children of Malawi.
The Student Conservation Association - a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who annually commit nearly 2 million combined hours of service to national parks, forests, refuges and urban green spaces throughout all 50 states. SCA’s active, hands-on approach to conservation has helped to develop a new generation of conservation leaders, inspire lifelong stewardship, and save our planet.
Sustainable South Bronx - Founded in 2001 by life-long Hunts Point resident, Majora Carter, SSB also addresses land-use, energy, transportation, water and waste policy, and education in order to advance the environmental and economic rebirth of the South Bronx, and to inspire solutions in areas like it across the nation and around the world.
Sustainable Style Foundation - an international, member-supported nonprofit organization created to provide information, resources and innovative programs that promote sustainable living and sustainable design.
Wellness in the Schools - a grassroots organization that promotes children’s environmental health, nutrition and fitness within the New York City public schools.
The William Holden Wildlife Foundation - Founded to carry on his important efforts and to meet the ever-increasing demand for alternatives to extinction. The foundation’s education program currently serves over 10,000 students per year.
WWF, the global conservation organization
WSPA - Works with more than 660 member organizations in over 140 countries to raise the standards of animal welfare throughout the world.
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