Our Members
Organizational Members 241 - Individual Members 70 - Countries Represented 53
OR.M 0195
- Arusha, Tanzania
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Indigenous Women Development Affairs (IWDA) is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering indigenous and pastoralist communities in Tanzania, with a particular focus on Longido and Ngorongoro districts. Formed to address the socio-economic, environmental, and gender-based challenges facing these communities, IWDA promotes human rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Grounded in its constitution, IWDA aims to improve quality of life for indigenous people through advocacy for land rights, digital literacy programs, vocational training, and economic empowerment initiatives. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern resources, IWDA supports women, youth, and marginalized groups in achieving sustainable self-reliance and resilience within their communities.
This foundation is evident in IWDA’s core values of justice, fairness, accountability, and community solidarity. Through its diverse programs, IWDA strives to equip indigenous communities with the tools and knowledge to overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges while preserving their cultural heritage.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Research
OR.M 0196
- Eastern Uganda, Uganda
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YWOU is a NGO, non-profit organization in the Teso region of Eastern Uganda. YWOU was created to provide support for the weakest social groups in Uganda in an effort to release them from economic and social poverty and enable them to live responsible and fulfilled lives while having good health and educational opportunities.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
OR.M 0197
Rescousse Universelle
- Democratic Republic of Congo, Ville de Kinshasa
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The UNIVERSAL RESCUE is a humanitarian organization established on August 20, 2018, by Mr. Alain NDUWA ILUNGA, specifically in the city of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where its headquarters are located. It is important to note that its mission and vision focus on humanitarian well-being, following various objectives outlined below:
– Promotion of Human Rights
– Advocacy for equitable justice for all
– Fighting against social inequalities
– Combating gender-based violence
– Protection of children’s rights
– Promotion of women’s rights
– Supporting access to quality education and appropriate healthcare for all
– Advocating for access to safe drinking water for everyone
– Providing assistance to victims of torture…
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning
- Northern Uganda, Uganda
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Reliable Refugee Storytellers Association is a Nonprofit and non-Governmental Organization Reliable Refugee Storytellers Association is a Dynamic community-based organization dedicated to promoting access to open knowledge, economic empowerment, environmental protection and peacebuilding initiatives in displacement settings. By fostering holistic approach to development Reliable Refugee Storytellers Association aims to create resilient, knowledgeable and economically vibrant communities that live harmoniously and sustainable
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Education in Emergencies, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
OR.M 0199
- Banadir, Somalia
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An independent non-governmental organization committed to empowering minority and marginalized communities through education, livelihood support, and inclusive development. The organization promotes sustainable solutions to overcome poverty, exclusion, and unemployment by expanding access to quality education, enhancing skills, and fostering self-reliance. Through its programs, it seeks to create equal opportunities and enable communities to achieve lasting social and economic progress.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education in Emergencies, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Research
OR.M 0200
- Ghana, Western Region
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Social Action for Minorities Empowerment (SAME) of Ghana was founded in 2017 as a Community-Based Organization in the Western Region. We work exclusively for charitable purposes to empower communities and individuals considered to be marginalized due to the circumstance of their lives. Our focus thus on empowering communities and individuals through skill development, media advocacy and awareness creation. We are committed to improving the lives of communities and individuals we serve.
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- 2SLGBTQI+, Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality
OR.M 0201
- Central Equatoria, South Sudan
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Women Relief Aid (WRA) is registered women-led National NGO to provide supports to vulnerable women/ girls and children suffering in South Sudan. The organization aims to response to needs, and protection of women/ girls and children in the war zone of South Sudan. The organization was established by dedicated group of young girls to address outstanding challenges facing women/ girls and children due to prolonged and continue fighting coupled with current global crisis. The organization’s focus is not kept limited either in terms of geographical or sector. We operate in different states of South Sudan. WRA carry a range of interventions such as; promotion of women/girls and children rights, advocacy, girl child education, health & hygiene, WASH, women empowerment, sports and games, emergency response & preparedness, governance, free legal aid, human rights, etc.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education in Emergencies, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Transformative Education
- Bujumbura, Burundi
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The Collective of Women’s Associations and NGOs of Burundi, CAFOB for short, is a non-profit non-governmental organization, created in 1994 on the initiative of seven women’s associations and with the Canadian Center for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) at the height of the crisis that shook Burundi. It was registered with the Ministry of the Interior on January 20, 1997 under number 530/044. CAFOB is the oldest and largest collective of women’s associations and non-governmental organizations in Burundian civil society, which today has 72 functional associations.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Research, Transformative Education
OR.M 0203
- Mogadishu, Somalia
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DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS)- is a non-profit women-led organization registered in Somalia under the Ministry of Interior and Internal Affairs, with reference to Registration No. MoIFA/NGOD/0518. DIGNITY FIRST SOMALIA (DFS) was established on 15th May 2017 to contribute to efforts to find solutions to challenges facing marginalized, Minority, and vulnerable populations in Somalia through promoting Human Dignity and Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance to help local them rebuild their lives following decades of internal conflict, strife, and climatic shocks
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education Financing, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Research, Transformative Education
OR.M 0204
- Banadir, Somalia
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Integrated Community Action Network (ICAN) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable development programs. ICAN focuses on education, health, livelihood support, child protection, and community empowerment, working collaboratively with local partners to promote resilience, inclusion, and lasting positive change in underserved areas.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education Financing, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Transformative Education
OR.M 0205
- Albania, Elbasan
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Youth Roma and Egyptian Movement (YREM) is an organization that has been working closely on the ground with the Roma and Egyptian communities in the Municipality of Elbasan, Albania, for over 10 years. Over the years, we have built a strong and trusting relationship with the community, empowering its members to raise and address issues that concern them at the local, national, and international levels.
Our organization promotes and supports a community empowerment model that enables Roma and Egyptian individuals to actively influence the allocation of public resources in line with their rights and needs. We focus on protecting and guaranteeing equal access to public services particularly in the areas of education, housing, employment, and anti-discrimination, while also working to preserve and promote the unique cultural identity and heritage of the Roma and Egyptian populations.
Our mission is to advocate for the equal treatment of Roma and Egyptian minorities in terms of human rights and public services, support educational and career development, increase civic participation, conduct research on cultural heritage, and foster intercultural dialogue and friendship both within Albania and internationally.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
OR.M 0206
- Lagos, Nigeria
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Renevlyn Development Initiative is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation that works with diverse groups to expose and challenge corporate impunity and human rights violations.
The RDI staff come from a background of environment activism, media advocacy and legislative engagement with decades of experience holding government to account and amplifying local voices.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Gender Equity & Equality, Research
- Cairo, Egypt
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The National Association for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms is an independent Egyptian human rights organization holding special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC. It works to promote and protect human rights, uphold justice, equality, and human dignity, and supports the rule of law through monitoring, documentation, and legal advocacy.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Research
OR.M 0208
- London, United Kingdom
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Appleton Private University is a private higher education institution dedicated to fostering education as a fundamental public good and a social right. We prioritize equitable access and inclusion, ensuring that brilliant minds from diverse social backgrounds are welcomed and valued. Our commitment to the public interest drives our efforts toward social and gender equality, moral pluralism, and the welfare of our community members, underpinned by transparency and integrity. We emphasize high-quality teaching, research, and outreach, all while maintaining a strong sense of social responsibility. Our academic environment encourages the unrestricted exploration of scientific, humanistic, artistic, and technological disciplines, facilitating essential inter- and transdisciplinary dialogues. We champion freedom of thought, dialogue, and diversity, fully respecting and promoting human rights. Moreover, we strive for the integral formation of individuals, empowering them to realize their full potential as active contributors to a socially committed community enriched by participation in democratic life.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education Financing, Education in Emergencies, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Research, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Transformative Education
- Somalia, South West State
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Agency for Minority Rights and Development is a Somali minority-led NGO advancing inclusive humanitarian and development solutions. Operating across Bay, Bakool, Gedo, and Hirshabelle, AMARD delivers multi-sectoral programs in Protection, WASH, Education, Shelter/NFI, and Cash Assistance, with a strong focus on community-driven impact and minority rights advocacy.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Education in Emergencies, Equality and Non-Discrimination