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Vision & Mission

Mission

To contribute toward its vision for the world, WEDO’s mission is to ensure that women’s rights; social, economic and environmental justice; and sustainable development principles-as well as the linkages between them-are at the heart of global and national policies, programs and practices.

Approach

WEDO views strong and diverse partnerships as integral to meeting its goals. It allies with women’s organizations; environmental, development and human rights organizations; governments; and intergovernmental organizations, including the United Nations, to achieve its mission. WEDO’s core competency has been high-level advocacy in international arenas, while building bridges among a range of stakeholders.

Goals

WEDO works on a range of cross-cutting issues—from climate change and natural resource management, to global governance and finance and UN reform—toward three interlinked goals.Research and raising awareness, fostering and facilitating networks and campaigns, and building capacity and training—with women and women’s organizations, gender advocates, government and UN actors, and many others—comprise strategies to meet WEDO’s goals. While WEDO works at the international level primarily, it supports regional and national stakeholders, networks and governments to turn policy commitments on gender equality into action—striving to improve the lives of women and men around the world.

Our Focus Areas
Our thematic focus areas have changed over the years in response to emerging global issues and we are constantly working to stay on top of the world’s most pressing issues facing women. WEDO is currently working on the broad themes of:

Climate Change
Biodiversity
Peace, Conflict and Natural Resources
Disaster Risk Reduction
Sustainable Cities and Transport
International Finance and Trade

Our Programs
From on the ground mobilization of women activists to building women’s leadership to ensuring safe space and participation opportunities for women’s civil society to advocacy on international legal agreements, WEDO programs work to support and build a movement at all levels that can shift behavior, change global and local systems and promote justice for all. We do this through training advocates and activists, building capacity via knowledge products, raising awareness through communications and outreach, directly influencing climate policy, supporting decentralized mobilization and more.

It doesn’t say anything about a volunteer program but it does say join team. So there are open positions and there is an option to donate on the website.

WHY WORK WITH WEDO?
Support women and girls’ rights, leadership, and movement building
Learn more about our focus areas: climate change, biodiversity, peace conflict & natural resources, disaster risk reduction, sustainable cities & transport, international finance & trade
Contribute to our programs: Gender-Responsive Policy, Participation is Power, Empower Women – Benefit All, Mobilizing Women for Climate Justice, Women’s Leadership
Engage in interesting events, workshops, trainings, and conferences
Connect with partner organizations, experts, and feminist activists from around the world
Develop practical skills and join a team of committed, knowledgeable individuals
WEDO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

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Organization Name:
SAARTHAK Initiatives of Relevance

English class at Kathpuli Nagar

Mission:
We envision a society in which women and girls are valued, have a profound sense of worth and equal opportunities to unleash their potential.
Mission:
Saarthak aims to be a credible nonprofit organization facilitating initiatives of relevance for girls and women in quality education, capacity building and empowerment. We aim to continuously develop our international network of supporters through efficient, transparent and accountable functions to ensure the sustainability of our initiatives.

Locations/Phone Numbers:
A-14-A Indrapuri Colony, Near Apex mall, Lal Kothi Jaipur, India
 +91 99834 69760
 apandey@saarthakindia.org

Website Link: http://www.saarthakindia.org/index.html
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/saarthakindia/about/?ref=page_internal

Volunteer Activist Opportunities:

• Volunteer
• Donate

Saarthak facilitates initiatives in three areas: Education, Child Care and Women Empowerment.

1. Education:
   • Volunteers offer much needed support to local teachers. Class sizes in India can be extremely large and under staffed. Volunteers add to the children’s’ educational experience by instructing classes while helping to develop students’ positive attitudes about personal hygiene and school attendance.
   • Working in local schools gives volunteers a chance to meet regularly with local children and their families.
   • When schools are not in session, volunteers utilize resources provided by Idex and the community to run independent classes in English and Math.
   • For those volunteers with a professional interest in education, teaching gives them a chance to hone their skills in a very different environment.
2. Child Care:
   • Volunteers assist in local pre-school child-care centers, known as “Anganwadi”. The concept of “preschool” child care is new for India, where the joint family system has long provided ample child care providers.
   • Unlike Western countries, where child-care facilities exist primarily to free women to work, the Anganwadi’s main purpose is to serve pregnant women and provide a safe, healthy, and hygienic space for young children who would not be able to receive proper care at home.
   • Unfortunately, Anganwadis suffer from under funding and mismanagement. Volunteers share the work load with regular staff and help bring a level of professionalism, dedication and the community’s attention to these important institutions.
3. Empowerment:
   • As in many countries around the world, Indian women often suffer from disproportionate educational and employment opportunities. In order to help redress this gender gap, volunteers instruct conversational English, computer, and vocational classes for local adolescent girls and grown up women.
   • Volunteers’ presence alone helps motivate women and young girls. Teaching and mentoring efforts help improve their confidence and self-esteem, increasing their sense of independence and personal fulfillment, while improving their educational and employment opportunities.

General Information: Founded in 2007 by Dr. Kusum Sharma, founder and Chairman of IDEX (Indian Network for Development Exchange, a volunteer and travel agency providing various opportunities to volunteer in India.

Organization Name:  Afya Foundation

Mission:

Afya’s Vision

Afya aims to provide an environmentally responsible solution to the dire shortage of healthcare supplies in underserved communities globally.

Locations/phone numbers:

140 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10701

+1 (914) 920-5081

FAX: +1 (914) 920-5082

Website link:

http://afyafoundation.org/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheAfyaFoundation

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AfyaFoundation

There are many ways to get involved with Afya Foundation for the Haiti Rehab Project

• Donating to support our rehab medicine program

• Sponsoring a container shipment of rehab supplies

• Volunteering at the warehouse to sort and pack supplies

• To get involved with Afya Foundation:
• Financial donation
• Medical supplies donation
• Volunteering
• Internships
• Fellowships

Organization Name: Council on American-Islamic Relations

CAIR: Who we are

The Council on American-Islamic Relations as defined by it’s actions and statements over 15 years of community service.

Introduction

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was created as an “organization that challenges stereotypes of Islam and Muslims” (CAIR letter to Vice President Gore, 10/06/1995), a “Washington-based Islamic advocacy group” (Press release, 8/28/1995) and an “organization dedicated to providing an Islamic perspective on issues of importance to the American public” (Press release, 12/13/1995). Prior to establishing CAIR, its founders observed that “the core challenge [in America], that of stereotyping and defamation, was having a devastating effect on our children and paralyzing adults from taking their due roles in civic affairs” (“The Link,” a newsletter published by Americans for Middle East Understanding, February-March 2000). Within that understanding, they formed CAIR to challenge anti-Muslim discrimination nationwide.

Address:453 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 488-8787

Fax: (202) 488-0833

Website Link: https://www.cair.com/index.php

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNewYork/

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

As a grassroots organization, our volunteers here at CAIR play a critical role in connecting our civil rights and civic engagement work with the community.  Here at our national headquarters in Washington, DC., we are looking for a team of dedicated volunteers to promote justice and mutual understanding within the Muslim community and beyond.  Submit your application today and join the CAIR Volunteer Action Network! Please note that if you live outside of the DC metropolitan area and are not interested in joining our social media team, your application will be redirected to the nearest CAIR chapter for local in-person volunteer opportunities.

Here’s the process for becoming a CAIR volunteer: 

1. Fill out the application below
2. Once we review your application, you will get a confirmation email –
3. RSVP for the next Info Session, as outlined in the email: At the info session, we can get to know you and help match you up with the best opportunity to fit your availability, skills, and interests.
4. Depending on the type of role you wish to play, you may be asked to come in for additional training!
5. You’ll be added to our monthly volunteer email list for regular updates on opportunities and next steps for action.

https://www.cair.com/about-us/volunteer-with-us.html

Support CAIR today and help us fight for your civil rights

https://www.cair.com/donations/general-donation/campaign/#/donation

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