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Alliance For Smiles
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- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 32 reviews
argasdoc wrote:
I volunteered as an anesthesiologist for this organization on a recent trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh. I was impressed with the dedication of the staff and volunteers to provide repairs to cleft lips and palates that the children of Dhaka. The quality of care... more »
Health
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UniversalGiving®
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85644 stars 202 reviews
UniversalGivi wrote:
"Through Universal Giving, I identified two extremely worthwhile non profit organizations to support. Universal Giving's evaluation model helps provide the assurance that contributions will be put to good use. Andre, Individual Donor" more »
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Survival International USA
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94737 stars 19 reviews
szarrella wrote:
Survival sheds light on the problems facing tribal peoples in a way that no other organization does. They give a voice to an extremely under-represented group of people. It is overall an amazing organization! more »
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Tangible Hope Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.91667 stars 24 reviews
Blisa wrote:
I met Lily, the founder of Tangible Hope Foundation five years ago. I was so inspired by herpassion and commitment to educate and empower young girls in her birth village of Kofele, Ethiopia that I was compelled to join her on this mission.Now,... more »
International
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Jai Bhim International
- Location:
- San Francisco,
5 stars 16 reviews
Writer wrote:
Jai Bhim is an incredible organization that is truly dedicated to empowering communities who identify as Dalit through education, to encouraging creativity and mindfulness, promoting social chance and creating a safe and nurturing environment for its... more »
International
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Room To Read
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94595 stars 74 reviews
alchaikin wrote:
Great group of people, very mission driven and work insanely long hours. They often have parties for their volunteers, mostly just consisting of food and chats with other volunteers. One of those meetings led meet to meet a good friend of mine. more »
Education
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Kiva.org: Loans that Change Lives
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.15789 stars 38 reviews
kiva wrote:
Kiva.org is a wonderful organization that has really been revolutionary in the field of microfinance by allowing someone to lift an entrepreneur in the developing world out of poverty with as small as $25. My experience has been very positive because... more »
International
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Ayusa International
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Carrottop68 wrote:
I have hosted with AYUSA for the last 4 yours and they have been absolutely wonderful. We have hosted with other companies, as well, but find AYUSA to be the most supportive with being there when needed to answer questions and take care of any situations... more »
Education
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Global Fund for Women
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.81482 stars 27 reviews
Mal W. wrote:
My fundraising agency has served the Global Fund for Women for at least a decade, and I was personally involved in the work during the first several years. For an organization of such modest size, the Fund's reach is truly global. As the website says,... more »
Civil Rights
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Global Aids Interfaith Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
eskridgee wrote:
This organization was founded in 2000 in an effort to prevent Mother to Child transmission of HIV in resource poor countries. Since that time GAIA has focused on efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Malawi, a small sub-Saharan country which is one of the poorest... more »
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GIVE2ASIA
- Location:
- San Francisco, 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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ORAM Organization for Refuge Asylum & Migration
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.44444 stars 9 reviews
anonymous94111 wrote:
The mission and purpose of this organization is much needed around the world. Unfortunately, ORAM is not equipped to achieve its mission and purpose. With such tremendous staff turnover, institutional knowledge is lacking and inefficiency prevails. ... more »
Civil Rights
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VIVIENDASLEON
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Nathaniel2013 wrote:
Worked on multiple architectural projects with them and travelled to Nicaragua to participate in the construction of these projects. Wonderful experience and great people. more »
International
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Samasource
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
ssboardmember wrote:
I'm on Samasource's Board of Directors. I'm thrilled to see the kind of impact they're making. Their management took $35K in initial funding and turned it into $130K in work for small businesses in Africa. As a board member, it's satisfying to see a... more »
International
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OneMama Organization
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Robissimo wrote:
OneMama is a wonderful organization headed up by a passionate woman who believe in changing the world to be a better place. OneMama is helping build clinics for impoverished woman in Uganda, proving them not only clean facilities for mid-wives but education,... more »
International
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One Heart World-Wide
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
MikeDraper wrote:
I've been with this non-profit for over 10 years, first serving as a volunteer to teach about pregnancy complications and how people living in rural Tibet could recognize and treat some of these major complications. I was asked to be on the board, agreed,... more »
Health
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Stefan Lyon Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
garyb wrote:
I love this foundation. The idea came from a 9 years old boy, Stefan Lyon, who struggles with the side affects of Tourettes Syndrome. Having struggled with so many challenges he has developed an empathy for other children who are struggling. He... more »
International
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NESsT
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
indiakw wrote:
It was a privilege to attend the SEWF 2012 conference hosted by NESst as well as moderate the panel. They created a memorable event. I've recently published an article on the SEWF 2012 for Queen's Business School blog. I thought you'd be interested.... more »
International
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Global Exchange
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 5 reviews
Peter H wrote:
Global Exchange is the organization I count on to be on the frontlines of the struggle for justice and human rights. Their tenacious campaigns - whether it is promoting Fair Trade or taking on Big Oil - are informative and inspiring. I am honored to... more »
International
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TEACH WITH AFRICA
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Big Gene wrote:
I had a desire to visit South Africa after the abolishment of apartheid to determine for myself how a relatively peaceful political transition was achieved between the Whites and Blacks. The opportunity came in 2009; I received an email message from... more »
International
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Kids International Dental Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
CATHYSAL wrote:
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE VOLUNTEERED WITH THIS ORGANIZATION 4 TIMES SO FAR. KIDS TREATS UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THE POOREST AREAS WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO BASIC DENTAL CARE. THE CLINICS NORMALLY RUN 2 WEEKS, AND TREAT AN AVERAGE OF 150 TO 200 CHILDREN... more »
International
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International Museum Of Women
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.75 stars 4 reviews
Leander S. B. wrote:
Um... what does this group actually do besides suck money out of philanthropy to pay for their own online play pen? Utter rubbish. more »
Civil Rights
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Committee For Ciudad De Los Ninos De Salamanca Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 1 review
DeeEB wrote:
I attended a fund raiser event for this organization. I was happy to support it after hearing about the various orphanages they support in Latin America. They started with the main one in Salamanca, Mexico and have expanded to help a few more in Central... more »
International
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Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Of The San Francisco Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
DeeEB wrote:
I served as a volunteer interpreter for their Political Asylum Program and was very impressed with the level of organization and service the LCCR provides. I worked on many different cases and every time the dedication of all staff involved, including... more »
Civil Rights
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World Savvy Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Halle wrote:
I volunteered at the World Affairs Challenge in 2008, put on by World Savvy. The event was extremely organized, from volunteer training to execution. I believe the students truly benefited from the event, and it opened my eyes to the inequities of our... more »
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