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Pet Assistance, Inc.
Pet Assistance is an amazing organization that helped us save the life of our beloved German Shepherd, Severus. Without the help of people Ruth and organizations like this one, we never would have been... more
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Oakland International Nonprofits and Charities
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Child Family Health International
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.68023 stars 172 reviews
johndkonz@gmail.com wrote:
CFHI offers its participants a unique experience. In its intent it seeks to educate med students, pre-meds, PAs, nursing students, etc. on aspects of global health, as well as provide a firsthand opportunity to be immersed in the medical world in a variety... more »
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Medical Education Cooperation With Cuba
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.88889 stars 90 reviews
jsouers wrote:
I am a student at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in Cuba, a full scholarship program that graduates over 10,000 students a year to work in uderserved communities. I am so grateful to MEDICC for their work with the students. They help us... more »
International
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The Freedom Story
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.96429 stars 84 reviews
cclouie wrote:
The SOLD Project is an inspiration to families and children in both Thailand and the United States. As a volunteer, I have had to opportunity to travel to Thailand and work alongside SOLD and am continually impressed with their efforts. Within a year,... more »
Children & Youth
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Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.69492 stars 59 reviews
J. Sparks wrote:
As the current world food crisis amply demonstrates, humanity at large and the Western world in particular really needs the knowledge and wisdom of this group! Reading "Diet for a Small Planet" and "Food First" as a teenager changed my life, making me... more »
Food
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Congo Education Partners
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
ariel4congo wrote:
I've been working with Congo Education Partners for over a year now. The team in the US is dedicated, professional and very knowledgeable, and the team in the DR Congo is just amazing!! Led by an incredible Congolese advocate for the environment and the... more »
Education
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Pacific Institute for Studies in Development Environment and Securi
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 18 reviews
chris1234567809 wrote:
With water shortages becoming more prevalent in developing areas, it has become crucial to find real-world solutions to these issues. Pacific Institute has already helped reduce water stress in low-income communities and has become a key part of leading... more »
Environment
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Catholic Charities of the East Bay
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
bowerman wrote:
This agency serves not just Catholics and it does not just do charity! They reach out and provide services that help clients help themselves: immigrants, families experiencing violence and death in Oakland, and those in need of education and training... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
s5601 wrote:
Great organization that teaches communication skills to foster greater connection and compassion in the world. It was a honor to volunteer there. Everyone on staff walks the talk and displays skill and integrity in their dealings with the public and with... more »
International
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Hands To Hearts International
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Linda wrote:
Because choosing a non-profit organization to support is a difficult decision to make, I spend a lot of time closely examining their work and mission, their impact and passion. I want to believe that what I am able to give is really being used to greatest... more »
Children & Youth
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Asylum Access
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
brigitte wrote:
Pregnant with my 3rd child, I took refuge from the Rwandan genocide in the Congo. I found a job working for an American nonprofit, but was arrested and torturred by Congolese authorities after being suspected of being a U.S. spy. When I was released,... more »
Civil Rights
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Transfair Usa
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
ChrisLizLyser wrote:
Being donors and advocates of Fair Trade USA fits perfectly into our world view. Through travel to a variety of countries in the global South, we have gained an understanding of the devastating effects of the status-quo global trade model. We feel passionate... more »
Food
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Wokai
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Virginia S wrote:
This is a wonderful organization. I've been impressed with how this group is trying to make a difference in rural China. I'm so glad that they are giving women opportunities to be self sufficient and help their families. Wokai is run by an impressive... more »
International
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Give2Asia
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Thura A. wrote:
Give2Asia works closely with donors to steward philanthropic interests and directs funding to the most effective and impactful groups doing charitable work in 23 Asian countries as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan . Give2Asia has staff in every country it... more »
International
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Good World Solutions Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
martha p wrote:
The Fair Wage Guide is currently one of the most important initiatives in the fair trade craft movement. The Guide provides a framework for ensuring the successful growth of the movement, both in terms of increased market penetration and increased social... more »
International
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PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
MaryPittman wrote:
PHI is an incredible resource to people who want to make a difference in public health, equity, and social justice. Whether its teaching advocacy skills to farmworker families or helping low income families and communities get access to healthy foods,... more »
Health
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NISGUA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
akistler wrote:
Ten years ago, I spent two years working as a human rights accompanier in Guatemala with NISGUA, with the goal of using international presence to provide a measure security to human rights defenders who were daring to challenge the repressive status quo.... more »
International
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Peaceroots Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
stevegb wrote:
if they could get a lot of money they could replace the opium crop with fruit producing trees that would bring even more money to a hurting country more »
International
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Emerge Global Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Raffaela W. wrote:
Emerge Global's mission is to empower young women who have survived abuse with the financial, social and personal resources to support themselves and their families, and to solve the most challenging problems facing their communities. Emerge... more »
Arts & Culture
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Omega Psi Phi Sigma Iota Scholarship Fund Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
It is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. Phi Sigma Iota has initiated over 50,000 members since its... more »
Education
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Central American Womens Fund
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Advancing women's rights in central america more »
Civil Rights
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International
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Global Healing
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Global healing works across a number of medical specialties, including cardiac surgery, pediatrics and blood safety, coordinating... more »
International
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International
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Reach Vietnam
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Coordinating and providing funds for the construction of facilities vital to the educational and health infrastructure of vietnam.... more »
International
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