Health is a fundamental human right, and there are many positive developments in global health that offer hope for a healthier and more equitable world. According to the World Health Organization, global life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years since 1950, and maternal and child mortality rates have declined significantly in many countries. There have also been major advances in medical research and technology, with new treatments and cures being developed for a range of diseases and conditions. In addition, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of preventative health, with many countries implementing public health campaigns and policies to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. These positive trends indicate that progress is being made in improving global health outcomes, and that there is hope for a future where all people have access to the health care and support they need to thrive.

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WILLY ALEXANDER THOMAS SUICIDE PREVENTION FUND

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Yardley, Pennsylvania

TheHopeLine / Dawson McAllister Association

TheHopeLine is the Rescue arm of the Dawson McAllister Association. Our vision is to see people released from despair. We reach our audience through radio programming and our website, www.thehopeline.com. As we engage them we strive to rescue them from despair induced by circumstances. In our interactions we attempt to perform spiritual, physical and emotional triage, thereby understanding how best to serve them. We hope to be a moral GPS providing clear thinking and right values to those we serve. Aiding them in making the next right decision. Finally, through our partner organizations, we seek to restore them by connecting them with services designed to meet their need.

Spring Hill, Tennessee

Hero's Bridge

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Midland, Virginia

This Star Won't Go Out

Our mission is to support families facing childhood cancer, helping to lighten their burden through the giving of financial grants and community involvement. Caring for a seriously ill child creates tremendous stress for the family system, and through our partnerships with local hospitals and community members, we aim to be a source of strength and encouragement. These gifts help with expenses not covered by insurance, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and travel costs.

Quincy, Massachusetts

The FaithX Project

We help congregations survive and thrive in turbulent times by understanding and engaging the stories of the communities they serve.

Germantown, Maryland

Global Vision Over Haiti Today (GVOHT)

MISSION STATEMENT Global is a charitable / nonprofit organization which gave itself the mission to support the poor and quake victims, in particular the world underserved populations .Global has been providing ,leadership training, free education to adults and children (orphans) delivering food and supplies to reduce starvation; creates shelters and support for the homeless. Global aims to build a Medical Center, allowing medical aids and supplies to be readily accessible to everyone. In order for Global to reach its vision and transport its mission towards reality, Global is in great needs of an international organization fiscal sponsorship, grant, and donations products from various companies, international agencies donors and voluntary organizations (individual volunteers are encouraged to provide support and services to Global). This wealth of support and encouragement will seriously aid Global organization in making a sincere difference to the conditions of people lives in the world.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Heartbeat Movement

Our mission is to provide an outlet for creative expression through the medium of dance and the performing arts. It exists to motivate students of all ages with physical and mental challenges, aiding in physical coordination, creating connections to the mind and body, and inspiring confidence. The participation in classes and performances builds friendships and creates positive relationships with all members of the community.

Sherman Oaks, California

Go Austin Vamos Austin

GAVA organizes and mobilizes community power to reduce barriers to health while increasing institutional capacity to respond to the people most impacted by historic inequities.

Austin, Texas

Baru Sahib Charities of North America

Building Gurukuls of Modern India, creating a web of 500 Low-cost quality-oriented English-medium schools, imparting Value-Based education.

Plano, Texas

Indiana Council on Problem Gambling

The ICPG works with all of the groups involved with gambling in Indiana. These include those State government entities involved with gambling including the State Legislature, Gamblers Anonymous, Gam-Anon, problem gambling treatment providers and all of the businesses providing legal gambling in Indiana. The ICPG works to ensure that state funded quality treatment for problem gambling exists and to ensure that those providing treatment are among the best trained therapists in the country by providing approximately 30 hours of training each year by the best presenters in North America. We offer help for gambling problems 24/7. This help includes direct referral to individuals and organizations involved with assisting problem gamblers and their family members and friends. Our other activities focus on raising the awareness of the issue of problem gambling in Indiana. The ICPG works with our sister organizations in the surrounding seven states via the Midcentral Alliance on Problem Gambling which the ICPG founded. This organization exists to share resources via joint activities so as to leverage our collective knowledge and other resources.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Healing Companions, Inc.

Through the benefits of psychiatric service dogs, Healing Companions, Inc. is dedicated in our mission to assist individuals severely limited in their ability to function due to mental illness so that they can lead lives with dignity, productivity, freedom and self-reliance. Healing Companions, Inc. is committed to creating a greater awareness of the healing benefits of psychiatric service dogs and incorporating shelter and rescue dogs whenever possible in its program.

Oberlin, Ohio