Members
Action International Ministries
ACTION is an evangelical, nondenominational missionary-sending agency that works in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. They currently have over 225 missionaries in 22 countries. ACTION missionaries run programs that specialize in reaching the poor to provide spiritual and practical needs-based resources.
3015 A 21st Street NE,
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7T1
Tel: 403.204.1421
Toll Free: 1-888-443-2221
Web: http://www.actionintl.org
Aga Khan University (AKU)
Aga Khan University’s objective is to promote human welfare in general and the welfare of the people of Pakistan in particular, by disseminating knowledge and providing training, research and service in the health sciences, education and such other branches of learning as the University may determine. AKU is an international University with 11 teaching sites spread over 8 countries – Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Syria and Egypt.
300, 508 – 24th Avenue
Calgary, AB
T2E 7T1
Tel: 403.204.1421
Web: [www.aku.edu][2]
Web: http://www.aku.edu
Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG)
The Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) is a student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and action in the public interest. APIRG provides students with resources to be active citizens. They also facilitate opportunities for skill development through internships, educational events, public campaigns and partnerships with community organizations.
9111-112 Street,
Edmonton AB
T6G 2C5
Tel: 780.492.0615
Web: http://www.apirg.org
Altamas for Peace and Development
Altamas for Peace and Development Association is a non profit association that started its operation in November of 2006. Its mission is to bring together tribes and communities in the Altamas Region, through medication, peace building and development projects. Altamas is the area between South Kurdofan and Northern Baher-algazal in Sudan.
23, 401 Grier Ave NE
Calgary, AB
T2K 5S7
Tel: 403.274.5568
Bishop Budka Charitable Society
The Bishop Budka Charitable Society is an organization based in Edmonton, Alberta that provides economic, cultural, and environmental assistance to countries in need, such as Brazil and Ukraine.
11717-97 Street,
Edmonton, AB
T5G 1Y3
Tel: 780.71.4477
Web: http://www.bishopbudka.ca
Bridges of Hope International Network of Development Agencies
Bridges of Hope exists to promote poverty relief and community empowerment amongst the poorest nations on earth. This work is done through enhancing the capabilities and productivity of indigenous organizations, leadership and through people who are committed to poverty relief and community empowerment.
Box 81 Stn Main,
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 3Y3
Tel: 403. 380.3844
Web: http://www.bridgesofhope.ca
Canada World Youth
CWY provides young people from Canada and around the world with the opportunity to travel, live and work in different communities, to learn about local and international development, and to gain important job skills for the future. CWY’s mission is to increase the ability of people, and especially youth, to participate actively in the development of just, harmonious and sustainable societies.
2330 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest,
Montreal PQ
H3J 1N4
Tel: 1.800.605.3526
Canadian Aid for Fire Services Abroad
Canadian Aid for Fire Services Abroad (CAFSA) is a volunteer, non-profit, international, and non-governmental humanitarian aid foundation. CAFSA collects used personal protective equipment and supplies from Canadian Fire Departments and redistributes that equipment to developing countries. They also assist in training and educating fire fighters and communities to increase safety and awareness during emergencies.
46 Montcalm Crescent,
St. Alberta, AB
T8N 2C9
Tel: 780.458.7917
Web: http://www.cafsa.net
Canadian Association for Participatory Development
CAPD was founded in 2002 to facilitate inclusion of people with disabilities in Latin America by strengthening their organizations and their connections within their communities. We use participatory methods to accomplish our goals mindful that we are playing a supportive and not a leadership role in the process of community development. Our work with our community partners focuses on helping them develop the skills required to advocate for people with disabilities in their own communities. Through experience-based learning, leadership skills are enhanced, creativity is unleashed and self confidence is augmented. Our long-term relationships with our partners are based on trust and mutual learning.
44 Scanlon Place NW
Calgary, AB
T3L 1V8
Web: http://www.capdcalgary.org
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP)
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis. It is a membership-based organization founded in 1967 by Canada's bishops, laity and clergy to fight poverty in the countries of the South, and to promote greater international justice. During the past 40 years, Development and Peace has provided $500 million to finance 15,000 projects in 70 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America; $92 million of this amount has been allocated in emergency aid.
8421 – 101 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6A 0L1
Tel: 780.424.1557
Web: http://www.devp.org
Canadian Crossroads International
Canadian Crossroads International is an international non-profit organization that works to create a more equitable and sustainable world by engaging and strengthening individuals, organizations and communities through mutual learning, solidarity and collective action.
49 Bathurst Street, Suite 201,
Toronto, ON
M5V 2F2
Tel: 416.967.1611
Web: http://www.cciorg.ca
Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief
The mission of Canadian Humanitarian is to provide the basic necessities of life such as nutrition, shelter, health care, and education to disadvantaged children everywhere. They work toward this goal through community development and orphan rescue.
476-4 Street SE,
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 0K6
Tel: 403.527.2741
Web: http://www.canadianhumanitarian.com
Canadian Moravian Mission
The Canadian Moravian Mission Society was established in Alberat to promote the mission work of the Moravian Church and foster outreach and connection within the Moravian congregations. As part of the Worldwide Moravian Unity it works to support work in Central America, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, India, Nepal, Peru and Sierra Leone.
8008-161 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5R 2K6
Tel: 780.486.2283
Canadian Peacemakers International
The vision of Canadian Peacemakers International is to develop and demonstrate a model of peacemaking and peacebuilding that can be emulated by others to address the structural causes of conflict in Central America (CA). The ultimate goal is to reduce the likelihood of more war in CA.
8107-44 Ave,
Edmonton, AB
T6K 0Z3
Tel: 780.462.6234
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.
9931-106 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 1E2
Tel: 780.423.2680
Fax: 780.428.7092
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan)
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) is a volunteer solidarity network founded in 1996. CW4WAfghan began as a small volunteer network of women in Canada committed to supporting the empowerment of Afghan women and girls. There are now fourteen volunteer chapters and affiliated groups working in solidarity across Canada to support rights and opportunities for Afghan women and girls.
Marda Loop Box 86016,
Calgary, AB
T2T 6B7
Tel: 403.244.5625
Caro-Canadians Reaching out to the World’s Children Foundation
This foundation is dedicated to partnering with international communities in need for the improvement of the lives of impoverished, disabled and abandoned children, their families and communities.
231 Ross Glen Road,
Medicine Hat AB
T1B 3C5
Email: caro@carocanada.ca
CAUSE Canada
Founded in 1984, CAUSE Canada is an International Relief and Development Organization which strives to empower communities and individuals in disadvantaged regions to overcome poverty and improve quality of life. Working in West Africa and Central America, the development priorities of CAUSE include: Primary health care; water and sanitation; reforestation; gender-specific development initiatives (women’s projects); and micro-enterprise projects.
Box 8100
Canmore, AB
T1W 2T8
Tel: 403.678.3332
Web: http://www.cause.ca
Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
The mission of CAWST is to provide technical training and support in water and sanitation services for those who serve the poor in developing countries. In particular, CAWST is the centre of expertise and distribution for the Biosand concrete water filtration technology, a low-cost water treatment technology specially designed for use by the poor in developing countries. These household filters are made by local people using materials commonly found in most parts of the world.
Bay 12, 2916 5th Avenue NE,
Calgary, AB
T2A 6K4
Tel: 403.243.3285
Web: http://www.cawst.org
Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Research
The Center for Global Citizenship and Research is an initiative of the Department of Educational Policy Studies that seeks to link research, teaching and social action through creating collaborative partnerships that serve the public and the education community. The Center is active in developing a critical research culture of collaboration, creativity, and compassion by bringing together local and global researchers, higher education practitioners, in-service and pre-service teachers, and community educators to work towards social change and justice.
7-104 Education North, UofA
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2G5
Change for Children Association (CFCA)
Change for Children promotes action for systemic change and sustainable development through solidarity and partnership, by nurturing community, and by maintaining an integral, vital and stable organization. CFCA’s mandate is to support the poor in their own process of organizing to achieve an increased, active role in promoting peace, democracy, human rights, and improved living conditions, accomplished through: growth in understanding of unfair structures and the growing popular resistance to those structures; learning from people with whom we partner to accompany them in the struggle for justice; and acting in development with a sense of urgency and commitment.
2nd Floor, 10808 – 124 Street,
Edmonton, AB
T5M 0H3
Tel: 780.448.1505
Web: http://www.changeforchildren.org
CHF
CHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling poor rural communities in developing countries to attain sustainable livelihoods. Their goal to deliver effective, sustainable and transformational development solutions is being realized via the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach. In over 40 years, CHF has implemented over 800 projects in more than 40 countries.
323 Chapel Street,
Ottawa ON
K1N 7Z2
Tel: 613.237.0180
Web: http://www.chf-partners.ca
Covenant International Ministry
Covenant International is a faith based multifaceted development organization. It was established to facilitate and inspire transformation in its fullest extent in the nation of Ethiopia and in due time in other countries at the community level.
PO Box 744, STN Main,
Calgary AB
T2P 2J3
Tel: 403.923.2987
Web: http://www.covenantint.org
CUSO-VSO
CUSO-Voluntary Service Overseas is the North American member of the VSO Federation. The Federation is a worldwide partnership of Voluntary Service Organizations based in the U.K., the Netherlands, Kenya and the Philippines, as well as Canada. Volunteers are also recruited from the United States, India, Ireland, Australia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and from within many countries with VSO programs. These VSO agencies make up the world's largest non-governmental, international development organization that works through volunteers. CUSO-VSO works in 43 countries on Education, HIV and AIDS, Disability, Health and Social Well-being, Secure Livelihoods, Participation and Governance,Environment and Natural Resource Management.
1825 West 13th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
V6J-2H4
Tel: 604.566.3368
Edzimkulu
Edzimkulu is an Edmonton-based charity dedicated to providing support to children impacted by HIV/AIDS in Ndawana, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
10649-69 Street,
Edmonton, AB
T6A2S9
Tel: 780.908.1149
Four Worlds Centre for Development Learning
The Four Worlds Centre for Development emerged out of Indigenous peoples’ community healing and development efforts in North America in the early 1980s. Since then, the Four Worlds Centre has worked extensively in rural and urban settings in every corner of North America, as well as in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, the former Soviet Union and Latin America. It is well known for its culturally based approach to development work, for its participatory and trans-disciplinary approach, and for its down-to-earth articulation of principles and models to guide human and community transformation.
Box 395
Cochrane, AB
T4C 1A6
Tel: 403-932-0882
Ghost River Rediscovery
Drawing on the strengths of Indigenous culture, the wisdom of the Elders, with the philosophy of love and respect for the Earth and all peoples, Ghost River Rediscovery aims at empowering people of all ages and cultures to discover the natural world, the worlds between cultures and the worlds within themselves.
Suite 164, 3359-27 Street NE
Calgary, AB
T1Y 5E4
Tel: 403.270.9351
Web: http://www.ghostriverrediscovery.com
Global Visions Film Festival
The Global Visions Film Festival (GVFF) is an annual, one of a kind, Edmonton based festival which celebrates the work of passionate, accomplished documentarians from Canada and around the world. Through the work of Canadian and international filmmakers, GVFF celebrates the passion of film and the diversity, joy, and responsibility of being a global citizen.
301, 9664 - 106 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 0N4
Tel: 780.414.1052
Web: http://www.globalvisionsfestival.com/
Global, Environmental, and Outdoor Educators Council
Global Environmental and Outdoor Educators Council is one of 23 specialist Councils of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Their mission is to promote quality professional development for teachers in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education.
c/o ATA
11010-142 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5N 2R1
Tel: 800.232.7208
Web: http://www.geoec.org
H.E.L.P
Established in 1995, HELP seeks to address poverty, dispossession and injustice faced by social groups who have been marginalized by the process of modernization.
3251-27 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T6T 1P8
Tel: 780.434.5513
Helping Youth through Educational Scholarships (HYTES)
Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships (HYTES) is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that has no affiliation with any government or religion. They raise funds in Canada to provide scholarships in developing nations. Their current focus is on paying for secondary tuition costs for community minded and financially challenged students in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Guatemala.
4676 Quentin Street
Calgary AB
T2T 6E1
Tel: 403.291.9812
Web: http://www.hytes.org
HIV Network of Edmonton
HIV Edmonton works with the whole community, in a global context ensuring that there are no new HIV infections, that people with HIV live longer, healthier lives, free from stigma and that everyone affected by HIV gets the services they need without barriers or discrimination.
300, 11456- Jasper Ave,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5K 0M1
Tel: 780.488.5742
Web: http://www.hivedmonton.com/
Human Development Foundation
Human Development Foundation provides primary Education,Primary Health and Community development by Social Mobilization in remote rural areas of Pakistan. We believe in the motto of SELF HELP and practice it with full participation of communities we serve.
4208 Ramsey Road
Edmonton, AB
T6H 5R2
Tel: 780.430.6994
John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) is a non-profit organization located in Edmonton, Alberta, named after the principal drafter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With a vision of a world manifesting in a culture of peace and human rights in which the dignity of every person is respected, valued and celebrated, the JHC’s mission is to advance that culture through education programs and activities, community collaboration and relationship building guided by the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The JHC undertakes initiatives such as public events, conferences and training programs, including our popular Rights in the Sun summer camp program, to facilitate community building and human rights learning.
7723-85 Street,
Edmonton, AB
T6C 3B4
Tel: 780.453.2638
Keiskamma Canada Foundation
Keiskamma is a non-profit that is dedicated to supporting the work of the Keiskamma Trust in South Africa by raising awareness and funds for their health and art projects. They have a long-term commitment to building relationships in efforts to restore lives devastated by the AIDS pandemic.
14027-106 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 1B3
Tel: 780.454.2474
Web: http://www.keiskammacanada.com
Leprosy Mission
The Leprosy Mission Canada was formed in Guelph in 1892. Since then, they have supported those affected by this terrible disease. In 1892 there was no cure - our work consisted of prayer and support. When a cure was found, the work became diagnosing and bringing the cure to as many as possible. The Leprosy Mission's work now still includes these things - and so much more. It includes rehabilitation, small business loans, training, running self help groups and teaching people to live with the effects of leprosy.
100, 100 Mural Street,
Richmond Hill, ON
L4B 1J3
Tel: 1.888.537.7679
Lifeline Malawi
Lifeline Malawi Association is an independent Canadian humanitarian medical relief an development organization headquartered in Calgary. It is dedicated to proving medical aid without discrimination to the people of developing countries. It works to provide excellence and leadership in health care through community based health centres, outreach programs, partnerships and capacity building initiatives.
210, 1289 Highfield Cres SE,
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 5M2
Tel: 403.214.7780
Web: http://www.lifelinemalawi.com
Light Up the World
Light Up The World provides affordable, renewable energy and highly efficient lighting systems to our world’s most underserved communities who lack access to these essential tools for opportunity and development. Since inception, LUTW has facilitated the installation of over 26,000 lights in homes, schools and health centers. More than 900,000 people in 51 countries have benefited from Light Up The World’s renewable energy and lighting programs.
224 13 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2R 0K2
Tel: 403.266.5004
Web: http://www.lutw.org
Maharasthra Seva Samiti Organization
MSSO was established in 1984 by immigrants from the Maharashtra State in India. It is a volunteer based registered charity which helps grassroots volunteer groups in India implement projects that are locally deemed appropriate to better the lives of the people there. MSSO assistance priorities are in vocational training, health care and family planning, water and sanitation, and sound environmental development.
4 Strathbury Circle SW,
Calgary, AB
T3H 1P7
Tel: 403.288.0048
Web: http://www.mssoonline.org
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival
The Marda Loop Justice Film Festival is a documentary film festival and a hub of global citizen engagement promoting understanding of justice issues and advocating for the well being of local and global neighbours. It's goals include, fostering awareness and understanding of injustices and indignities suffered by many in our world and tell stories of hope in action, facilitating conversations around justice, views of the world, essential questions, and the greater common good. Through the festival it offers opportunities to get involved in the issues raised, primarily through the activities of local advocacy groups and non-government international development organizations.The Festival collaborates with other justice film festivals, community institutions of learning, civil society, faith, media, government and business to establish projects that achieve shared goals of justice awareness and public engagement.
56 Glenview Dr. SW,
Calgary, Alberta
T3E 4H5
Tel: 403.240.2975
Web: http://www.justicefilmfestival.ca
Mennonite Central Committee - Alberta
Mennonite Central Committee – Alberta is an NGO that works with national and international programs for relief, development, peace and education.
210, 2946 – 32 Street NE,
Calgary, AB
T1Y 6J7
Tel: 403.275.6935
Fax: 403.275.3711
Web: http://www.mcc.org/alberta
Micah Centre at King’s University College
The Micah Center at King’s University College advances student awareness of justice issues and creates opportunities for experiential learning opportunities around the world through internships.
9125-50th Street
Edmonton, AB
T6B 2H3
Tel: 780.465.3500 Ext. 8070
Web: http://www.micahcentre.ca
One Child’s Village
One Child’s Village is a non-governmental, non-religious, not-for-profit Society of volunteers who are united in values and who seek to enhance the quality of life for all members of the global community, especially those who are poor, suffering or are otherwise disadvantaged. The emphasis in their work is placed on supporting orphans affected by or infected by HIV/AIDS. They are currently working with a partner in Kenya to support the needs of HIV/AIDS orphans in the Western Busia District.
7954-84th Avenue,
Edmonton, AB
T6C 1C5
Tel: 780.433.3342
Web: http://www.onechildsvillage.org
Operation Eyesight Universal
Operation Eyesight is an international development organization dedicated to treating and preventing blindness in the developing world. Since 1963, their programs have restored sight to more than two million people and treated 33 million others for a variety of potentially blinding eye problems.
4 Parkdale Crescent
Calgary, AB
T2N 3T8
Tel: 403.283.6323
Web: http://www.operationeyesight.com
Optometry Giving Sight
Optometry Giving Sight is an initiative that specifically targets the prevention of blindness and impaired vision due to uncorrected refractive error – the need for eye glasses to see. At least 670 million people around the world are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to an eye examination and a pair of glasses. Optometry Giving Sight funds the solution by supporting programs that offer not only eye exams and glasses in countries with little or no access to them, but that establish the infrastructure and human resources required for sustainable, quality vision care. 85% of every tax receiptable donation goes directly to primary eye care programs in the developing world. Optometry Giving Sight currently operates in Australia, the UK, USA, Canada, and Norway.
4 Parkdale Cresc NW,
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 3T8
Tel: 403.670.2619
Web: http://www.givingsight.org
Plan Canada
Plan is one of the world’s largest international, child-centered development organizations. They work in more than 45 developing countries where, worldwide, their long-term community programs benefit 1.5 million children and impact the lives of 15 million people. Plan has no religious, political or government affiliations.
1001-95 St. Clair Avenue West,
Toronto, ON
M4V 3B5
Tel: 416.920.1654
Project Shelter Wakadogo
Project Shelter Wakadogo is trying to raise awareness for the plight of the children of northern Uganda. Since its creation it has grown and evolved into an internationally recognized charitable organization. We call it Project Shelter Wakadogo, which means “for the little ones” in Swahili.
36, 9520-174 street nW,
Edmonton, Alberta
T5T 5Z3
Tel: 780.930.2101
Web: http://shelterwakadogo.org
Rainbow for the Future
Rainbow for the Future is a Canadian development agency dedicated to the organization and integration of sustainable relief efforts throughout Africa. Some of their current projects include literacy programs for girls in Ethiopia and irrigation projects.
10712 – 101 Street
Westlock, AB
T7P 1H7
Tel: 780.349.5631
Web: http://www.rainbowftf.org
Rainbow of Hope for Children (ROHFC)
Rainbow of Hope for Children is an Alberta-based NGO working for human development in Brazil, Central America, the Philippines, and Africa. ROHFC works with their international partners in the areas of education, political awareness, health and wellness, life skills, women’s capacity building, land reform, agriculture, and marketing techniques. At home, they provide education services to schools, communities and church groups through experienced speakers and their publication, NEXUS.
PO Box 2883
Wainright, AB
T9W 1S7
Tel: 780.842.6091
Web: http://www.rainbowofhopeforchildren.ca
Results Canada
RESULTS CANADA is a national network of volunteers. We are committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty in Canada and around the world, and to demonstrating that individuals do make a difference.
103, 153 Chapel Street,
Ottawa, ON
K1N 1H5
Tel: 613.798.7477
Web: http://results-resultats.ca/
Sahakarini
Sahakarini exists to promote, encourage and assist international aid and development and to assist, encourage and foster development education activity.
PO Box 1685,
Camrose, AB
T4V 1X6
Tel: 780.672.8222
Web: http://www.sahakarini.org
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
20 Hopewell Way NE,
Calgary, AB
T3J 5H5
Tel: 403.250.6565
Web: http://www.samaritanspurse.ca
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is a unique binational organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada. To achieve this goal, the Institute funds a variety of academic activities and exchanges between these partner countries.
1402 Education Tower 2500 University Drive,
Calgary AB
T2N 1N4
Tel: 403.220.7467
Web: http://www.sici.org
Somali Canadian Education and Rural Development Organization (SCERDO)
SCERDO is committed to promote crucial education and development needs for Somalis at home and around the world. SCERDO is currently working to promote education for peace and sustainable development in primary schools in some parts of Northern Somalia. They have also launched a campaign to promote the importance of education and rural development for Somalia’s future development.
Plaza 120, 12052 Fort Road
Edmonton, AB
T5B 4H1
Tel: 780.491.0233
Fax: 491.0212
Sombrilla Refugee Support Society
Sombrilla is an Edmonton based NGO supporting development projects in South and Central America. Sombrilla works in partnership and solidarity with our partners in the South. We presently have projects in Peru and Guatemalla with a focus on clean water, education and food security. We are also partnering with local youth such as Scouts and High School students to further awareness of global issues and to raise funds for our projects.
11424-77 Ave,
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 0L8
Tel: 780.988.2976
Tamaraneh Society for Community Development and Support
The Tamaraneh Society for Community Development and Support exists to support the basic human needs development of Ro-Mano Village in Sierra Leone, West Africa, which was ravaged by civil war and is currently in the position of having to rebuild. Their work is focused on the education of children and youth, clean water and the basic health needs of the community.
Box 78170 RPO Callingwood
Edmonton, AB
T5T 6A1
780.993.1062
The Water School
The Water School is an international non-profit agency that focuses on clean water issues in the developing world. It empowers communities in Africa and other continents with education on proper health and sanitation practices combined with the SODIS water purification system. The process is easily understood, affordable and adopted by local communities. The Water School accomplishes its goals through appropriate partnerships with local and international organizations. Clean Water Changes Everything.
112 Lakeside Views
Strathmore, AB
T1P 1Z7
Web: http://www.thewaterschool.org
Tools for Schools Africa
Tools for Schools Africa works to improve the quality of life in the Northern Region of Ghana by enhancing educational opportunity for girls.
4757-56 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4N 2K2
Web: http://www.tfs-africa.org
UEnd:poverty
UEnd: empowers you to give a new kind of gift—one that helps eradicate extreme poverty and changes the way we think about giving through the redirection of a small portion of your gift spending.
4007-11 street SE
Calgary, AB T2G 3H1
Tel: 866.629.0516
Web: http://www.uend.org/
UNICEF
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF in Alberta is involved in both advocacy and fundraising. Advocacy activities include volunteer speakers, curriculum based educational resources for teachers and promotion of UNICEF programs through the media.
301 – 14th Street NW, Suite 140,
Calgary AB
T2N 2A1
Tel: (403) 270-2857
Web: http://www.unicef.ca
Unisphere Global Resource Centre
Established in 1975 as one of the Global Learner Centres, the Unisphere Global Resource Centre is a community-based charity dedicated to global issues such as poverty, famine, and human rights issues. Unisphere educates individuals about global issues as well as issues that affect them locally. Unisphere works in local partnership with many organiztions such as Amnesty International, KAIROS, and World Food day, along with many other organizations. Unisphere maintains a library of resources for the use of their members and educators.
mmunzgue@telusplanet.net
101 – 6th Street SE,
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A 1G7
Tel: 403.529.2656
Web: http://nonprofit.memlane.com/unisphere
United Nations Association in Canada (Edmonton Branch)
The Edmonton Branch of UNAC is part of a nation-wide group of voluntary, non-partisan United Nations organizations concerned with global affairs. It is comprised of interested Canadians in the greater-Edmonton area who seek solutions to world problems through the effective use of the UN, its specialized agencies, and other multilateral institutions. This branch is committed to promoting awareness of critical issues such as the environment, human rights, disarmament, and development.
MacEwan University,
10700 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Web: http://www.edmonton.unac.org
United Nations Association in Canada - Calgary Branch
The United Nations Association in Canada engages the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which affect us all. We, the Calgary Branch, involve the Calgary community through volunteerism, raising awareness, and encouraging community partnerships.
Po Box 6593 Stn D
Calgary, AB
T2Z 2M3
Web: http://www.calgary.unac.org
Wildrose Global Poverty Funds Society
The Wildrose Global Poverty Funds Society's objective is to relieve poverty and benefit communities in need in the country of Pakistan. They do this by offering assistance to the poor, regardless of religion, race, or ethnicity. These goals include providing financial and material relief, medicine, medical equipment and services.
Suite 316, 919 Centre Street NW
Calgary, AB T2E 2P6
Tel: 403.471.0943
Fax: 403.276.1877
Web: http://www.wildroseglobalpovertyfunds.com
Women’s Empowerment International Foundation
WEIF’s mission is to alleviate poverty in Central and South Asia, particularly among women and children. Our programs focus on four core social issues: education, infrastructure, economic development and health care.
132 Bainbridge Crescent NW
Edmonton, AB
T5T 6B4
Tel: 780.486.3005
Web: http://www.weif.org
World Fit for Children
World Fit For Children (WFFC) is a non-governmental, non-ectarian, international children’s organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. WFFC believes strongly that as a children’s organisation, the only way to help children is to ask them directly, as it is the children themselves who can best tell us what they need. Consisting of a group of volunteers, the Alberta Chapter advocates and organizes fundraising events for projects that take place in the developing world.
10715-76 Ave
Edmonton, AB
T6E 1L8
Tel: 780-690-1492
Web: http://www.wffcalberta.com/
World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
WUSC is a network of individuals and postsecondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world. Our mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.
1404 Scott Street
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4M8
Tel: 613.798.7477
Web: http://www.wusc.ca
