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Associacao Viva a Vida's mission is the empowerment of adolescents and young people within a context of social risk so that they can make healthy choices and develop self-esteem, autonomy and control over their lives; the work focuses on educational, artistic, cultural, socio-environmental, sport and leisure activities, and community mobilization for the prevention of drug abuse, to combat violence and guarantee Human Rights.

Our mission is to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; the recognition of environmental, cultural, social and economic values; and the improvement of the quality of life of Guatemalan ethnic groups, through applied research, participation, consensus processes and integral conservation and social development programs under a democratic framework of equity, justice, solidarity, transparency and respect of human rights. Our vision focuses on being a leading transdisciplinary organization whose participatory approaches and efforts generate positive and significant impacts on the conservation of biological and cultural wealth and the social development of Guatemalan communities and human groups in the short, medium and long term.

Fundacion Crea Tu Espacio (FCTE) is a civil organization that works to help in the comprehensive support and systematic of migrant children and families in order to create a more humane society. We contribute to the construction of a culture of peace, evidenced by the defense, protection, promotion, and restitution of the rights of children, adolescents, and their families in migratory situations. We encourage the inclusion, participation, and interexchange of knowledge that promotes and strengthens the leadership of children and adolescents.

Mission Statement: APDO believes in making tangible contributions towards Peace, Development and Community Empowerment for All through undertaking innovative initiatives in the following sectors in South Darfur - Sudan; Peace Building, conflict resolution and Civic Education Protection (Gender Based Violence, Child Protection and General Protection) & Human Rights Education Gender Equality& Women empowerment. Sustainable Development

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI human rights around the globe. We support brilliant and brave grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge oppression and seed change. We work for racial, economic, social, and gender justice, because we all deserve to live our lives freely, without fear, and with dignity.

ZanaAfrica Foundation supports adolescent girls in Kenya to stay in school by delivering reproductive health education and sanitary pads. We envision a world where girls in East Africa live healthy, safe, educated lives while defining their own purpose- a world in which Menstrual Health is recognized as a human right, and the onset of puberty as the most effective way to engage girls in a range of personal health decisions.

Action Works Nepal (AWON) is an organization dedicated to addressing extreme poverty and human rights issues through its "Miteri Gaun-Let's Live Together Campaign." AWON firmly believes that an individual's place of birth should not determine their worth and that discrimination should have no place in society. Our mission is guided by the principle that everyone, regardless of their background, has the right to live together harmoniously, and everyone is responsible for contributing to this collective effort. AWON operates with an integrated approach, focusing on various aspects of social justice and empowerment. We strive to uplift vulnerable, marginalized, and socially excluded communities through partnerships, human rights movements, and result-driven programs. AWON's ultimate vision is to create a prosperous and healthy society, not just within Nepal but also beyond its borders. We believe in the philosophy of "living together irrespective of differences. The organization's primary goal is To empower communities so that they can overcome poverty, illiteracy, and access to health services, and help them live in a just and peaceful manner. Objective of organization is: To improve the livelihoods of communities through humanitarian, educational, and vocational result-driven programs around political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental empowerment and help communities to embrace peace, growth, and sustainable development

To ensure the effectiveness of rights for the population of the 16 favelas of Mare.

Formed in September 2009, Move to Amend is a coalition of hundreds of organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals committed to social and economic justice, ending corporate rule, and building a vibrant democracy that is genuinely accountable to the people, not corporate interests. We are calling for an amendment to the US Constitution to unequivocally state that inalienable rights belong to human beings only, and that money is not a form of protected free speech under the First Amendment and can be regulated in political campaigns.

To collaborate with partners in addressing the needs of vulnerable children while promoting their rights

JFCU advocates for and supports the rights and needs of children affected by all forms of violence and/or whose right to education has been denied. Special attention is given to children heading households and those affected by child marriage and armed conflict.

The Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) is working to build a youth, family and prisoner-led movement to challenge race, gender and class inequality in Los Angeles County's and California's juvenile injustice system. The YJC is working to transform a system that has ensured the massive lock-up of people of color; widespread police violence, corruption and distrust between police and communities; disregard of youth and communities' Constitutional and human rights; the construction of a school-to-jail track; and the build-up of the world's largest prison system.