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KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION
*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children
Mukti Mission US
Mukti Mission US provides avenues for our Partners to bring Hope, Healing, and Life for Indian Women and Children!
High Bridge, New JerseyStable Value Investment Assn
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
Washington, District Of Columbia
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK
The West Seattle Food Bank is committed to providing food security and community connections to our neighbors in need
Seattle, WashingtonASOCIACION DE ALZHEIMER DE PUERTO RICO
Nuestra misión es educar para lograr la detección temprana y proveer servicios de apoyo para ayudar a las personas afectadas, sus familiares y cuidadores a manejar adecuadamente los retos del Alzheimer en sus diferentes etapas en pos de su calidad de vida y dignidad.
SAN JUAN, Puerto RicoCOURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF TRAVIS COUNTY
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
AUSTIN, Texas
Word Rocks Project
The world needs more love. More connection. Let's do it.
California
Catalina LOVY Foundation, Inc. EIN 92-0801010
Our mission is to create opportunities for low-income, underserved populations, and people with disabilities with medical equipment, goods, training, and therapy they need to be inserted in their communities.
SMITHFIELD, Utah
Ecotrust Canada
We bring our diverse platforms of expertise to bear on community-led projects, large and small.
Vancouver, British Columbia
INTERFAITH FOOD CENTER
Mission Statement: Interfaith Food Center ‘s mission is to provide nutritious food to our neighbors in need in an environment that nurtures dignity and respect. Value Statement: IFC is a community of compassionate people who believe that all people deserve access to nutritious food. Vision Statement: We envision a community in which everyone has access to sufficient nutritious food.
SANTA FE SPGS, California
Future Generations University
Future Generations promotes research, learning, and action toward inclusive and sustainable community change worldwide.
Franklin, West Virginia
DOLLS FOR DAUGHTERS AND KENZIS KIDZ
Dolls for Daughters and Kenzi's Kidz works to support underprivileged children and their families in Colorado.
Denver, Colorado