Despite ongoing challenges, there have been significant positive developments in human rights worldwide. For example, the number of people living in extreme poverty has declined from 1.9 billion in 1990 to 689 million in 2019, with many countries making significant progress in reducing poverty and increasing access to education and healthcare. The global literacy rate has also increased from 77% in 1980 to 86% in 2016, with significant gains made in countries such as China and India. In addition, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of human rights, with many countries adopting new laws and policies to protect the rights of marginalized communities. For example, in 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal, while around the same time, India decriminalized homosexuality. These positive developments indicate that progress is being made in advancing human rights worldwide, although there is still much work to be done to ensure that all people are able to live with dignity and freedom.

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Life Center Ethiopia

To equip orphans and vulnerable children for transformational life and stable livelihood by providing their basic needs, educational facility, psychological, and other supports to help reach their goals in life. To empower widows for independence through private business models by providing skill development, training, and financial loans.

Littleton, Colorado

MISSING PERSONS FOUN DATION

History- Each year millions of people throughout the world are reported as missing. Many run away or are forced out from homes where there is neglect, abuse, or intolerable circumstances. Others are abducted for sexual, political or criminal purposes. Many people attempting to avoid child support, contract payments, or legal proceedings elect to voluntarily join the ranks of the missing. A missing person is defined as any person of any age whose whereabouts are unknown to that person’s immediate family, legal guardian, spouse, friends, business associates, or anyone else with a special interest in that person. The Missing Persons Foundation was founded in 1989 to address the needs of missing persons and their families. The entire Management team and Board of Directors are volunteers and do not receive compensation. Since the inception of Missing Persons Foundation, over 550 clients have been served. Services are provided to needy clients free of charge. The Need - Most state and local law enforcement agencies do not have the staff and resources to pursue missing persons cases beyond the initial investigative stages. As a result, many affected families only option is to hire a private investigator which may be beyond their financial means. Some missing persons cases require investigative work outside US borders. The Missing Persons Foundation has offices and field agents worldwide to pursue domestic and international investigations. Most people are unaware of the staggering number of abductions that occur each year. As a result, many people lack the educational training to protect themselves and their children from these tragedies. Also, most parents do not maintain the necessary information about themselves and their children authorities need if a emergency situation arises. As a result, authorities waste valuable time in emergency situations collecting personal data. Programs and Services- • Location and Retrieval of Missing Persons MPF uses modern electronic and informational tracking technology and experienced field investigators to locate, recover, and reunite missing persons with their parents, family, or appropriate legal guardians. • Preventative Education Creation of national and international awareness of missing persons problems by developing community outreach programs to inform, educate and train adults and children how to avoid abductions and personal abuse. One of MPF’s educational programs is its Child Safety Kit. This kit enables parents to record their child’s vital information (height, weight, hair sample, photos etc.) to present to authorities in case of a medical emergency or abduction, saving authorities valuable time. MPF distributes over 300,000 kits to the public each year. • Counseling Services for Recovered Victims Rehabilitation programs and referrals for recovered victims and their families, who have been missing or abused. Why we need your support- The incidents of missing children and adolescents are increasing at an alarming rate. The proliferation of the internet has enabled predators to gain access to unsuspecting children globally and provided a platform to connect Traffickers of children and teens for prostitution with clients. Many of these children and teens lack the education and training to detect an on-line predator or a situation that draws them into an abduction. In addition, many parents lack awareness of the dangers of abductions for Trafficking and the computer skills to truly keep their children protected while they are on-line. As a result; MPF has expanded its educational programs and investigative services. The Missing Persons Foundation is launching a capital campaign in 2021 to establish a 5 “Safe Houses” located across the US. The purpose of the Safe Houses will be to provide a safe facility where at risk, abused or recovered children and adolescents can stay until they can be reunited with their family or returned to a safe environment. Your gift to the Missing Persons Foundation will help fund new and ongoing searches for missing people and directly support program expenses such as; Field investigators Electronic search fees Counselors Volunteer training and development Creation and distribution of educational materials (Child Safety Kits) Safe House program What You Can Do- Your contribution will greatly enhance MPF’s ability to provide continuing support to missing people and their families.

LAGUNA HILLS, California

Heart of America Japan-America Society

Our mission is to further understanding between the peoples of Japan and the greater Kansas City area by promoting social, cultural and educational exchanges.

Kansas City, Missouri

THERE IS HOPE FOR ME INC

We provide survivor peer mentoring and support to survivors of human trafficking and domestic abuse. We conduct awareness talks and outreach to vulnerable populations and at risk youth.

Miami, Florida

Operation Meraki

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Columbus, Ohio

Arise Foundation

Arise is an anti-slavery NGO. Our mission is to build the strength, sustainability and direct impact of frontline groups working to prevent slavery and human trafficking. We push power out to local groups and their networks – often hugely powerful, but marginalised and underdeveloped, actors in the global fight against exploitation.

New York, New York

Crossroads AntiRacism Organizing & Training

Crossroads provides antiracism organizing, training and consultation services to institutions desiring to dismantle systemic racism. We offer a power analysis that identifies barriers to authentic multicultural diversity, and create antiracist/anti-oppressive policies and practices by developing antiracism teams trained to meet the distinct needs of their institution. Central to our work is creating structures of accountability to People and Communities of Color.

Matteson, Illinois

Global Transgender Safety Tasks Force USA Inc

Global Transgender Safety Tasks Force USA Inc. Is strictly Dedicated to the safety, security, Protection, International gender equality, Targeted Violence and hate crimes prevention of our most vulnerable Transgender Community within the USA and Around the world, based In Sacramento, California. USA

SAN fRANCISCO, California

Youth Co-Op, Inc.

Refugee Program provides tutoring and academic activities to recently arrived refugee students.

MIAMI, Florida

The Grand Rapids Red Project

Reducing risk, improving health, and preventing HIV. Red Project works to prevent HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and Accidental Drug Overdose via Harm Reduction.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Remerg

Remerg is a 501(c)3 founded in 2017 to break down the barriers to re-entry and stop the revolving door of recidivism, one resource at a time. We believe that by enabling justice-involved populations to connect with housing, employment, and other community resources, we can empower those individuals to take ownership over their future, turn their lives around, and never return to incarceration. Since our inception, we have successfully helped thousands of formerly incarcerated and justice-involved populations – regardless of race, age, gender or type of offense – connect with critical re-entry resources.

Denver, Colorado