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I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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UniversalGiving®
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85909 stars 220 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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Nepal Youth Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93293 stars 164 reviews
FriendOfNepal wrote:
NYOF is an excellent organization. They're making a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in Nepal by providing them with health care, education, and human rights. Because of the low cost of living in Nepal, and because NYOF implements... more »
Education
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Room To Read
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94667 stars 75 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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Tangible Hope Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94872 stars 39 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 »
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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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Alliance For Smiles
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 33 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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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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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 »
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 »
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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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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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World Savvy Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 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 »
Arts & Culture
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Center for Justice & Accountability
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Tauny026 wrote:
My experience with the Center for Justice &Accountability;(CJA) was very eye-opening and personally full-filling. CJA's work in this relatively novel area of law is extremely important for the international human rights movement and U.S. citizens who... more »
International
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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 »
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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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Equal Access International
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 2 reviews
martha p wrote:
Equal Access' mission to bridge the digital divide by increased access to information as a means to alleviate economic and social conditions is very valuable. Let me bring to your attention a quote from a recent Op/Ed article in The New York Times by... more »
Arts & Culture
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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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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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Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Kermit wrote:
Camfed USA is an organization that helps African girls receive an education. Education is key to stopping the spread of disease such as HIV/AIDS and discontinuing the horrible cycle of poverty. Education gives people hope for a better future, and the... more »
Children & Youth
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European Studies Association
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3 stars 1 review
Carsten B. wrote:
got a lot of usable info and great response from members more »
International
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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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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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Educate Girls Globally
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
larry biehl wrote:
Educating Girls Globally (EGG)works to enroll young girls in schools in Rashistan, India. Having completed a 50 school pilot project, EGG is expanding to 500 schools in this traditionally under developed region in India. Educated girls contribute more... more »
Education
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Friends Of Phystech
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
jasminecc4 wrote:
As the region’s leading wildlife and pest control firm, Critter Control specializes in solving and preventing an array of pest & wildlife problems. Our services include animal trapping, dead animal removal, nuisance wild animal control, animal capture... more »
Children & Youth
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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 »
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