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Outreach Uganda is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado and dedicated to helping empower Ugandans, especially women and children, to rise out of poverty. To do this, we work with village groups in Uganda to bring hope and improve lives, especially in the areas of education, women's empowerment, and self-sufficiency through job creation. Initially, our village groups help support themselves and their families through sales of paper beaded jewelry and other craft items. The beaders save money from their bead sales so they can then start own group or individual businesses to supplement their income and eventually we hope it will be their main source of income. Micro-credit loans from their group's internal revolving loan fund provides additional help for the ladies to either start businesses or further expand their existing businesses to a level that will help them rise above poverty. As an organization, we emphasize to both our donors and our clients that we believe in truly empowering those we help. In everything we do, we seek to be a partner with those we serve so that they do not become dependent on us, and so that we do not take away their spirit of wanting to help themselves. We believe that income-generation of the women, and education of the children is the way that families can truly become empowered. But it is essential to take a holistic approach and focus on multiple areas, all of which impact the woman's income-generation potential. For instance, a woman must be relatively healthy to be a successful business owner. Therefore, we must also help a woman address issues of health. For many of our women in northern Uganda, agriculture and the raising of cash crops will be key to their income generation potential. Therefore, agricultural issues, water issues and even land access and rights become important areas to address.

The Appropriate Technology Collaborative creates sustainable technologies that promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for low income people worldwide. We design, develop, demonstrate, and distribute affordable technologies. Working in collaboration with local talent and other nonprofits (NGOs) we create solutions that are culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible and locally repairable in order to improve the quality of life and reduce adverse impacts on the environment.

Fresh Start Women's Foundation empowers women to transform their lives through engagement and education.

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Our multi-pronged approach offers a comprehensive support system that includes culinary skill-building activities, college and career advising and placement, a robust scholarship fund, alumni counseling, and professional development for high school culinary teachers.

Our mission directs us to promote, encourage, and foster programs and activities designed to improve the quality of life.

To educate and empower individuals to maximize their potentiality while inspiring them to develop a synergistic lifestyle.

Founded in 1974 Every Citizen has Opportunities' mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of personal, social and economic success. ECHO offers vocational training, community integration, and comprehensive, individualized employment to individuals in the program. ECHO is located in Leesburg, Virginia, had performs work on-site at businesses throughout Northern Virginia.

THE FAMILY FOOTPRINT PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY. TARGETED PROGRAMMING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY HELPS TO REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF POVERTY AND ENSURES FAMILIES HAVE THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED.

The mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired is to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity.>We serve anyone with vision loss from partially sighted to fully blind. >Regardless of age or income level, CVI has four programs to suit the needs at each life-stage.>Operate an onsite retail store with a wide assortment of aids for the visually impaired.>Central, convenient location in Midtown Atlanta.

Founded in 2008, The Encouraging Place creates environments of support and encouragement for women, families & the community. We do so through our summer camp for women, the creative arts ministry, the Pride for Parents Christmas Store and Safehouse (a safe place for conversations & forums for the purpose of racial understanding, equality and reconciliation).

Empower and teach veterans how to be socially responsible entrepreneurs.

The mission of Brain Injury Services, Inc. is to improve the lives of people who are affected by brain injury through community-based services, education and advocacy. The purpose of adapt clubhouse is to encourage an atmosphere of many possibilities and provide an environment where members work together supporting and encouraging each other. Members gain vocation skills, increase their level of independence, and social skills. Staff and members work together in a cooperative work ordered day experience.