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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Uruguay

FAO was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for...

Access for Action Uganda (ACFA Uganda)

Access for Action Uganda (ACFA Uganda) is an NGO working with and for marginalised and vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities. ACFA aims to combat the social and economic exclusion and impoverishment of marginalized groups in Uganda, and to accelerate the inclusion of...

Unitarian Service Committee (USC) - Mali

Founded in 1945, Unitarian Service Committee (USC) Canada is a non-governmental organisation that supports sustainable development through community projects in Africa, Asia and Central America. In the Douentza district of Mali, USC improves health and nutrition by establishing market gardens and...

Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture

Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture assists poor rural communities in arid areas through sustainable innovation in agriculture. The Foundation works with partners in developing countries and emerging markets. Our aim is to help small farmers become more professional growers. We do...

Alpha Communities

Alpha Communities is an international, charitable organization established in 1994 to support new beginnings for communities affected by poverty in Asia. Alpha Communities assists local initiatives and promotes community based responses that impact poverty through education (e.g. sponsoring...

World Food Programme (WFP) - Syria

World Food Programme (WFP) - Syria, a country office of the World Food Programme, provides food assistance to Syria through development and emergency operations. The projects target the poorest rural communities in marginalised areas, primarily small subsistence farmers, herders and rural women....

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program - Tanzania

The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program - Tanzania, operated by the Global Service Corps, offers participants opportunities to learn about and teach organic farming methods while living with local families. Volunteers work with Tanzanian community groups, farmers and non-governmental...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Albania

Farmers' Center

Farmers' Center provides assistance to local farmers in developing more efficient use of land and effective methods of farming. The Center also helped children of a local orphanage set up a vegetable garden, which is now maintained by the orphans themselves

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. - Tajikistan

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. - Tajikistan, an initiative of Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V., conducts projects with local partners focussing on agriculture, the environment, water supplies, and strengthening local humanitarian organisations with the aim of overcoming hunger.

Pro Children Foundation of Darien

The Pro Children Foundation of Darien is a non-profit organisation with a main mission to improve the nutritional situation of “Darienita” children -- through well-balanced nutrition and other complementary support in health, education and training in self-sustainable agricultural production. This...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Niue

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. It has been present in Niue since 1999. FAO's main programme in Niue is Food Security and Sustainable...

Crimson Outreach

Crimson Outreach is an American NGO that serves northern and western Honduras. The organisation aims to enable under-privileged people in Honduras to break free of poverty by providing them with the skills they need to create successful families and businesses. Crimson Outreach aims to train...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Syria

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Syria, a country office of the Food and Agriculture Organization, assists in developing the food and agriculture sector in a way that meets Syria long term plans in human and economic development. FAO assistance is provided upon official Government requests...

United Way Worldwide

The United Way Worldwide is a global network of nonprofit organisations operating in 45 countries. They gather money, goods and volunteer services from donors and distributes them to the strongest local projects and charitable organisations. United Way Worldwide also work closely with companies,...

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a non-profit institution.The mission of Stone Barns Center is to create a healthy and sustainable food system that benefits us all. They operate an 80-acre four-season farm and work to:Increase public awareness of healthy, seasonal and sustainable...

Lutheran World Relief (LWR)

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is an international nonprofit organization specializing in International Development and Disaster Relief. LWR responds to emergencies worldwide, seeks lasting solutions to rural poverty, and works for peace and justice for all. It works with small-scale farmers to...

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and its predecessors have helped countries around the world meet their economic, social and environmental challenges for more than 50 years.UNDESA’s mission - to promote development for all - reflects a fundamental concern for...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Yemen

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was founded in 1945 with a global mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Mauritania

FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. In crisis situations, FAO works in conjunction with the World Food Programme and other humanitarian agencies to help people rebuild their...