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May 2013 – Young in Prison (YIP)

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The donation of May 2013 goes to:

Young In Prison - logoYoung in Prison (YIP)

Worldwide, there are many children in prison living in terrible conditions. Especially in developing countries, they are a forgotten group, and this is a major problem because these children often lack a social safety net and recidivism is incredibly high. YIP believes in real and constructive solutions to help these forgotten children participate in and give back to society in a positive way.

Young in Prison (YiP) is a worldwide initiative to give these children in prison a voice and a chance to make a sustainable change in their lives!

YIP is currently active in Colombia, Malawi and South Africa. Within each country, a local and independent organization coordinates and implements YiP’s projects. While in prison YIP offers a reintegration program in which YIP encourages self development through creativity and self expression. Our project is done in cooperation with the communities and children themselves, which ensures that our projects are relevant to the local context; and YIP works with local youth acting as role models who the children can identify with.

In the Netherlands, YiP is active in facilitating fundraising, capacity building and exchange. Under the name YiPART, YIP organizes various artistic events and benefits in order to raise funds for our projects. Artists and art lovers understand the immense value and potential impact that creative expression can have!
Support this neglected group of children and give them a voice and a chance to have a better future! A small contribution for you may make a big difference for them. Support YiP in any way you can!

April 2013 – Abaraka

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The donation of April 2013 goes to:

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Abaraka Foundation

Abaraka is committed to helping (handicapped) children in the Gambia.

“Abaraka” means “thank you” in Mandinka.

Abaraka helps with:

  • tools available to disabled children, raising money for surgery
  • relief funds for schools
  • help children with school fees, clothes and toys
  • distribute relief goods sick houses and clinics

The foundation aims to further develop and expand these activities.

Abarake supports the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as set by the UN.

March 2013 – Commonwealth Cancer Association (CCA)

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The donation of March 2013 goes to:

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Commonwealth Cancer Association (CCA)

The Commonwealth Cancer Association (CCA) is a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting cancer awareness and prevention, providing patient support services, and serving as the liasion and advocate for cancer issues in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the region.

Began as a coalition of volunteers who are committed to reducing the burden of cancer in the Northern Mariana Islands. These volunteers serve on the CCA Board, help raise funds, and participate in training, outreach, and patient support programs.

Seven volunteers serve on CCA’s board of directors, including one nonvoting senior advisor, and one nonvoting legal advisor. These individuals represent the diversity of the CNMI. The board engages in strategic planning and program and policy development, and retains the services of one manager to coordinate CCA programs, and one accounting consultant to prepare CCA’s financial reports.

The CCA’s programs are fully supported by contributions from corporations, families, and individuals.

February 2013 – Mission East

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The donation of February 2013 goes to:

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Mission East / Mission Øst

Mission East began its work in North Korea in 2011 in response to a series of dramatic weather incidents which damaged the previous harvest and led to cuts in government food rations for the population to only one-third of the daily energy requirements.

Since 2011, Mission East has carried out three food assistance interventions for almost 50,000 young children through kindergartens, nurseries, orphanages and paediatric hospitals in North Pyongan, Kangwon and South Hwanghae Provinces. This aid provided a more balanced diet for young children who are at a critical stage for growth. Inadequate nutrition at this age can cause stunted physical growth or psychological problems which can last a lifetime. It is estimated that more than one third of all children in North Korea under five years old are chronically malnourished, resulting in stunted growth.

In 2012, Mission East is also responding to the devastating damage caused by flooding and typhoons stronger than have been experienced in most North Koreans’ lifetime. Mission East is re-building homes for those made homeless and wish to assist with the reconstruction of damaged water systems.

Looking to the future, Mission East is looking for opportunities to begin long-term projects which help to address some of the root-causes of food insecurity in North Korea. We also hope to bring our expertise in providing clean water and improving sanitation and hygiene conditions to the North Korean context.

January 2013 – Central Okanagan Hospice Association

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The donation of January 2013 goes to:

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Central Okanagan Hospice Association

Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) is committed to community outreach and to meeting the needs of the terminally ill and their families by providing compassionate care and supportive assistance through resources, trained volunteers and professional counselling.

Donation made in memory of Eric Michiel Cleton.

December 2012 – Cherished Feet

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Cherished Feet

Cherished Feet is a non-profit organization, which provides footwear to underprivileged families. Our team travels to the poorest parts of developing countries, and in the US to provide footwear, and offer hope.

6 billion people live in conditions inconceivable. There are numerous diseases that infect millions of poor people in developing countries, yet we rarely hear about them. A leading cause of disease in these countries are parasites. They are found in soil-transmitted helminthes (a type of parasitic worm), which can penetrate the skin through bare feet.

Parasites enter the body through ingestion or bare feet. Impoverished people have so few resources, they generally live in areas where trash and human waste have made the soil a breeding ground for a variety of lethal organisms. Due to these circumstances, unfortunate children spend their entire day walking barefoot in garbage dumps.

The majority of the world’s poor must walk where they go. A good pair of sandals or sneakers would provide help in a already difficult situation. Any kind of footwear would protect these unfortunate children against soil parasites, cuts, abrasions and infection. Wearing shoes can help prevent diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause. Footwear will allow poor families to walk the extra mile where they can obtain food, water, shelter or medical help.

Cherished Feet purpose is to provide impoverished children and families with a first step, path, towards a brighter future.

[This month's donation is inspired by Lawrence DePrimo]

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