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FREDAfrica
http://fredafrica.orgFoundation for Relief and Development of Africa (FREDAfrica) is a community based charity working in rural areas of Uganda. FREDAfrica provides education to orphans and vulnerable children, with have mentorship programs for youths and activities aimed at empowering them economically and socially. The charity also provides educational services on public health plus village mobile clinics for free to many needy people in rural areas of Uganda.
Ten Gav
http://www.tengav.orgTen Gav provides the platform and the access for everyday people to contribute to real needs that have been verified by professional social workers and thereby allows donors to give confidently, knowing that their dollars are making a real difference in someone’s life. No single need listed exceeds $1,500, so even relatively modest donations represent a meaningful portion of that item.
Support the Girls
http://isupportthegirls.orgSupport the Girls is a global clearinghouse that provides guidelines, resources, and support to individuals and organizations to assist in collecting bras and feminine hygiene products to donate to homeless shelters for women in need. Additionally, Support the Girls, through its national platform and infrastructure leverages its network of affiliates and partners to raise awareness of the need for these important feminine issues.
Shop Us Forward
http://www.shopusforward.comShop Us Forward is marketplace dedicated solely to social enterprises. Social enterprises can create shops on the marketplace and sell products directly to consumers. Consumers can shop by product, by purpose, or both. They can even shop by seller. Every product sold directly benefits at least one of nine different causes and all help someone in need. Shop Us Forward is also a social enterprise in addition to promoting them. We donate 25% of our profits to three organizations that change and rotate annually.
Mission Hammocks
http://www.missionhammocks.comMission Hammocks helps support social integration programs in Nicaragua by making 100% handmade hammocks. Each of our hammocks, hammock chairs, and baby furniture is made with organic cotton and helps to support persons with disabilities.
Sword & Plough
http://www.swordandplough.comSword & Plough is a socially conscious fashion brand that works with American manufacturers who employ veterans. The company recycles military surplus, incorporates that fabric into stylish bags and donates 10% of profits back to veteran organizations.
Patriot Threads
http://www.patriotthreads.orgPatriot Threads was founded by a 17 year-old student named Brady Fernandes. Raised in the South, Brady saw a need in the marketplace for high-quality classic Southern style clothing with a patriotic flair. It was really very simple: he wanted to take all the modern design elements of today’s youthful trends and tie these in with his love of Country, Southern tradition and an outgoing lifestyle to create an iconic brand that you would be proud to wear. This became the brand Patriot Threads. Brady also has a passion for helping others and was inspired to donate a portion of all sales to charities that support wounded veterans who have sacrificed so much when serving our country.
International Relief Teams
http://irteams.orgInternational Relief Teams works to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and disaster around the globe, from the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, by sending volunteer teams and medical supplies to improve the lives who suffer most.
Sovo
http://www.sovocollection.comSovo was founded with the vision of revolutionizing the way people shop online, and making a significant difference in the lives of those in need. For each dress purchase, Sovo provides 21 meals + 14 snacks + 7 glasses of milk to an orphaned child - an entire week of healthy meals.
Kutoa
http://www.kutoa.orgKutoa is about people everywhere helping people everywhere, because people everywhere matter. Through the pooling of micro-donations ($1/month), Kutoa members get a vote for where all the money collected should go each month. It’s easy, affordable and together Kutoa members are making a difference.
BridgingApps
http://www.BridgingApps.orgBridgingApps.org is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides resources, education, and information on apps and mobile devices to help people with disabilities target and improve skills and reach their highest levels of physical, social, and cognitive development. Given the rising number of apps on the market and the diverse skills of children and adults with special needs, their goal is to provide caregivers and professionals with the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for people with disabilities and sharing their successes with others.
In collaboration with speech language pathologists and occupational therapists, they created an app review system that focuses on skills rather than age, diagnosis or developmental level to help improve outcomes for a person with a disability. BridgingApps relies on professionals who work with people with disabilities as well as crowdsource user experiences to constantly review and update their database of over 3,500 apps.
Abofra Foundation
http://www.abofra.orgAbofra Foundation is a registered, local non-profit organization in Ghana seeking to improve the socio-economic well being of vulnerable and orphaned children.
Queens of Africa Dolls
http://www.queensofafricadolls.comThe Queens of Africa Dolls is a global initiative aimed at helping African girls develop a positive self-image and self-esteem. Their mission is to make dolls, books, comics, songs and other products that help empower little black girls around the world to embrace their beautiful, natural selves. They aim to act as an agent of cultural diversity, sensitivity and awareness for ALL girls.
Cycle Kids
http://www.cyclekids.orgCycle Kids promotes healthy lifestyle choices by introducing kids to the joy of bicycling and educating them about bike safety and nutrition. We empower children to develop positive, safe, and active lifelong habits.
iSpiice
http://www.volunteerindiaispiice.comiSpiice is a humanitarian organization supported by volunteers across the world that builds partnerships between international volunteers and Indian communities. iSpiice offers the opportunity to make a real difference while traveling, to give back to the global community and enjoy a meaningful travel experience.
