Non-profit organisations I love
There are a lot of excellent non-profit oranisation worldwide but here are some of my favorites
Leprosy Mission
http://www.leprosymission.org.nz/
Leprosy Mission New Zealand is a Christian development organisation that works with leprosy-affected families and their communities. In the last 25 years more than 15 million leprosy-affected people have received medical care and been empowered to stand up for their rights. Today, 5 million families still urgently need our support.Will you join ‘us’ in the final push?
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
http://www.nzbcf.org.nz/
The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) is a not-for-profit, non- government-funded charitable trust and is totally reliant on grants and donations. Grants and donations to The NZBCF are received from:
- Trusts and Foundations
- Corporate Sponsors
- Donations from the New Zealand public
- Community events held nationwide
- NZBCF fundraising initiatives and special events including the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal
Trade Aid
https://www.tradeaid.org.nz/
Trade Aid supports disadvantaged producers to improve their lives through trade
TEAR fund
http://tearfund.org.nz/
Change the life of a child forever
TWLOHA
http://www.twloha.com/
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery
Oxfam
http://www.oxfam.org.nz
Oxfam exists for a very simple reason – because poverty and injustice are unacceptable.
Oxfam New Zealand is part of a global organisation that has been dedicated to working with poor communities for over 60 years.
We believe in the power of people to change the world. Together we can address the root causes of inequality and injustice and help people lift themselves out of poverty.
World Vision
http://www.worldvision.org.nz
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome extreme poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
Cancer Society NZ
http://www.cancernz.org.nz/
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand.
We are the leading cancer patient advocate in New Zealand, providing a voice on all kinds of issues including cancer detection and treatment. We have a National Office located in Wellington, six regional offices and 15 centres, all involved in raising their own funds and providing local support services.
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer