Environment

Environment

Environmental issues are a major concern worldwide, with climate change being one of the most pressing issues. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global temperatures ha...

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Environmental issues are a major concern worldwide, with climate change being one of the most pressing issues. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global temperatures have already risen by 1.1°C since pre-industrial times, and we are currently on track for a 3°C temperature rise by the end of the century. This will lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, floods, droughts, and wildfires, resulting in severe economic and social impacts. In addition to climate change, other environmental issues include air and water pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and plastic pollution. It is estimated that 9 million people die each year due to pollution-related causes, and up to 12 million hectares of forest are lost annually. These issues require urgent action from individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide to mitigate their impact and preserve the planet for future generations.

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KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION

KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION

*KISORO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION (KCVA) *Who we Are* *KCVA* is a local, volunteer-driven NGO/CBO based in *Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda*. Started in the early 2000s by Kisoro residents who wanted to tackle poverty, HIV/AIDS, and poor farming yields in their own communities. *What we Do* KCVA *utilizes* local volunteers, international volunteers and partnerships to run programs in 5 main areas: 1. *Farming & Food Security* Trains small holder farmers on improved potato, beans, and vegetable farming. Teaches post-harvest handling, kitchen gardens, and links groups to markets. 2. *Women & Youth Empowerment* Forms Village Savings groups + SACCOs. Teaches record keeping, bargaining, and business skills. Helps women speak up in community meetings. 3. *Health Support* Community education on malaria, nutrition, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Home visits for vulnerable families. Supports school fees for orphans. 4. *Environment* Tree planting and soil conservation on Kisoro’s steep hills. Works to reduce conflict between farmers and wildlife near Mgahinga Gorilla Park. 5. *Education* Back-to-school drives for girls, adult literacy circles, and scholastic materials for vulnerable kids. *How we Work* -Volunteer model : Trained local volunteers mobilize communities and follow up weekly. Keeps costs low, trust high. - *Partnership model*: KCVA doesn’t work alone. It partners with INGOs in Kisoro District and abroad for extension staff and volunteers Founded Early 2000s Status Registered CBO/NGO with Kisoro District & NGO Bureau Based, Kisoro District Uganda **Beneficiaries** Small holder farmers, women, youth, vulnerable children

Rocky Mountain Wild

Rocky Mountain Wild

Rocky Mountain Wild protects, connects and restores wildlife and wild lands in the Southern Rockies.

Denver, Colorado
Sierra Nevada Alliance

Sierra Nevada Alliance

The Sierra Nevada Alliance is a hub for stewardship of the Sierra Nevada. We unite people by empowering and collaborating with our partners and Sierra communities. We work together to ensure that every ecosystem and community is healthy, resilient, and collectively cared for as a legacy for future generations.

South Lake Tahoe, California
SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION

SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION

Seattle Parks Foundation works with volunteers, donors, and community leaders to build and sustain a thriving, accessible, and connected system of public spaces for all people.

Seattle, Washington

Trees Atlanta Inc

Trees Atlanta is a nationally-recognized non-profit citizens' group that protects and improves Atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving and educating. Trees Atlanta serves the Metro Atlanta area, focusing primarily on those communities within the City's outerbelt, although we are intentionally expanding our service area each year.

Atlanta, Georgia
Deep Well Ventures

Deep Well Ventures

Deep Well Ventures is a for-profit business focusing on developing clothing and accessories with great design and quality craftsmanship.

GLEN ELLYN, Illinois
SALEM FRIENDS OF FELINES

SALEM FRIENDS OF FELINES

We are a limited admissions rescue that believes in helping every kitty we can, by ensuring it will not reproduce an unwanted litter of kittens and by also helping those that are abandoned, unwanted and homeless find a loving forever family home. Every life matters! The ASPCA estimates that approximately 2.7 million healthy, and perfectly adoptable pets are euthanized each year. Of that number 70% are kittens and cats. With your help, we can prevent this from happening by helping reduce these numbers.

Salem, Oregon
Recovery Outreach

Recovery Outreach

Recovery Outreach Inc is a service-based organization that responds to individuals and families that have been affected by national catastrophes. Recovery Outreach provides manpower to these families and individuals by effectively performing services including but not limited to property clean up, demolition, and providing central relief locations to families in need.

Santa Ynez, California
Intercultural Center For The Study of Deserts and Oceans

Intercultural Center For The Study of Deserts and Oceans

CEDO fosters vibrant communities and resilient ecosystems in the northern Gulf of California and the Sonoran Desert by bringing together people, knowledge and solutions.

Tucson, Arizona
Project WET Foundation

Project WET Foundation

Project WET: Water Education Today. Advancing water education to understand global challenges and inspire local solutions.

Bozeman, Montana
Long Way Home

Long Way Home

Long Way Home's mission as a registered US 501(c)3 is to mobilize people to actively participate in democracy and create innovative pathways to economic and environmental justice, through green building, employment, and education. We envision communities equipped to innovate and act responsibly in the face of local and global challenges.

Culpeper, Virginia
Evergreen Animal Protective League

Evergreen Animal Protective League

EAPL is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing aid to lost, abandoned and suffering animals through rescue, shelter and education. Since our inception in April 1981, we have provided a better life for thousands of animals.

Evergreen, Colorado

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