Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is an independent charity which provides free information, advice and support to people affected by medical accidents through a national helpline, casework and support service and works with government agencies and health providers to improve safety and make systems for investigation and redress fairer.

Aegis believes that genocide is preventable. Aegis supports survivors, protects those at greatest risk, educates about genocide and holds perpetrators to account.

Amicus is a human rights charity working to draw attention to the iniquities of the death penalty. Its mission is to promote the relief of suffering and distress of those awaiting capital punishment, and to provide legal or other assistance to ensure the preservation of those individuals' rights.

We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness freedom and truth are denied.

Amos is an international human rights organisation that works with local partners. These inspirational partner projects are: creating a future for street children in South Africa, working toward peace and reconciliation in Palestine and Israel, promoting human rights for Dalits in India and establishing education programmes in Nicaragua.

The mission of the Foundation is to promote equality and diversity through education, sport and arts events and to support law enforcement agencies and local communities to reduce hate crime and build safe cohesive communities.

Anti-Slavery International supports today's fight for tomorrow's freedom by exposing current cases of slavery and campaigning for their eradication, supporting the initiatives of local organisations to release people, and pressing for more effective implementation of international laws against slavery.

The relief of those who are seeking refuge and are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The advancement of the education of the public, and organisations (statutory and voluntary) to assist the inclusion of such inhabitants into the wider community

The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps to find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. Pro bono assistance is only available to those who cannot afford to pay and who cannot obtain public funding (Legal Aid).

Birmingham Law Centre fights for social justice by providing in-depth legal advice and representation for people who are desperate for advice but cannot pay for a lawyer. It helps homeless people, people in debt as well as people not getting the right benefits or services that they are entitled to.

The Southern Africa Resource Centre runs the Bristol Link with Beira, Mozambique- one of the poorest countries in the world. Started in 1990, BLB focus has been on: education, health, gender, young people, disability, and culture.

The Body Shop Foundation supports innovative global projects working in the areas of human & civil rights and environmental & animal protection. We are The Body Shop International Plc's charitable trust funded by annual donations from the company and through various fundraising initiatives.

Celebrating the achievements of those whose scientific exploration in Antarctica has led to a new understanding of our planet, and to honour those who have lost their lives. We aim is to inspire a broader interest in Antarctica, the fragility of our environment and the interdependence of our world.

The BDA is the largest Deaf organisation in the UK that is run by Deaf people. The BDA is campaigning for the legislation of BSL. The BDA also wants to see an end to discrimination against Sign Language users, both Deaf and hearing.

With its bilingual and bicultural primary school and Conflict Resolution and Pluralistic Spiritual Centres, Neve Shalom ~ Wahat al-Salam, an Oasis of Peace where Israeli Jews and Arabs have chosen to live together, demonstrates that peace and cooperation is possible. British Friends of NSWaS supports its educational aims and institutions.

The British Humanist Association represents the interests of the large and growing population of ethically concerned but non-religious people in the UK. Our Vision is a world where people are free to live good lives on the basis of reason, experience and shared human values.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre brings to international attention the social and environmental impacts (positive and negative) of 5000 companies worldwide. The Centre's researchers are based in Hong Kong, India, Senegal, South Africa, UK, Ukraine and USA. They work to promote transparency, accountability, and protection of victims.

CARA is an independent international charity, which main activities include:<br> <br> 1. HIV/AIDS: prevention, care and support for those affected;<br> 2. Health: striving to reduce premature deaths; especially, childhood death and illness;<br> 3. Education: providing quality basic education for all, especially girls;<br> 4. Water and sanitation: provision of clean water and adequate sanitation;<br> 5. Protection for people affected by conflict, natural disaster and exploitation;<br> 6. Translation &amp; Interpretation in French, Portuguese, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Swahili &amp; English;<br> 7. Legal: helping the poor to know, understand and achieve their rights;<br> <br> To continue the work that CARA provides in the UK and Africa, we rely on people like you. Please consider helping us with a monthly gift or you can make a one-off donation to our work.<br>

CASA IS A NORTH LONDON AGENCY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALCOHOL &amp; DRUGS PROBLEMS. WE HELP OUR CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FREE FROM ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG MISUSE.

Casa Alianza provides care, rehabilitation and legal aid services for over 10,000 street children each year in Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico. <p> Services include, outreach, crisis centres that are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, full time residential <p> Programmes and community support and family reintegration.

Chacolinks supports the indigenous Wichi of northern Argentina in their struggles to protect their forests and to press for their rights to their ancestral lands.

The Changemakers Foundation exists to discover, inspire, develop and connect young people who lead positive change in their world. We also clear their path in the world by influencing the culture of organisations and the direction of policy.

Child Soldiers International is a human rights research and advocacy organization working to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is a human rights organisation which specialises in religious freedom, works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs and promotes religious liberty for all.

The Citizens Advice service is a network of independent, local charities that help people resolve their legal, money, employment, consumer and other problems. It provides information and advice to everyone who needs it and influences government and organisations to bring about change in policies and laws that affect people's lives.

The Civil Liberties Trust funds the charitable work of Liberty - to protect civil liberties and promote human rights. Liberty raises awareness through the media, helps thousands of people each year with free legal advice and information, influences policy and takes on key legal cases.

Comber Foundation has worked since 1992 to improve the lives of Romanias most vulnerable citizens-young people with disabilities living in poor conditions in institutional care. Comber works tirelessly to provide family type homes for these young people and to support their inclusion in society.

Community Albums is about giving people a voice and being heard It's about building better communities through music and media

The Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the leading international member-based network dedicated to advocating, promoting and campaigning for the rights of street-involved children. We are committed to creating a better and sustainable future for some of the most disadvantaged and stigmatised children by working together to inform and inspire research and action that influences policy and best practice worldwide.

The Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the leading international member-based network dedicated to advocating, promoting and campaigning for the rights of street-involved children. We are committed to creating a better and sustainable future for some of the most disadvantaged and stigmatised children by working together to inform and inspire research and action that influences policy and best practice worldwide.

Giving refuge and suport to women and children fleeing domestic abuse

Dalit Freedom Network UK brings freedom, hope and justice by preventing the human trafficking and slavery of India's Dalits (untouchables). We do this through advocacy and raising awareness in the UK and through education, economic empowerment, healthcare, legal action and refuge shelters in India.

DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.

Dochas (Gaelic for Hope) exists to advance individuals through education, training and learning. Meantime it is concentrating on the Nsanje District of Malawi providing education at various levels to teachers, community and church leaders.

The Donald Woods Foundation is dedicated to fighting poverty through education, health and community-building programmes in South Africa. Current programmes include screening over 1,000 people a month for HIV, supporting and caring for those who are HIV positive and an orphans and vulnerable children programme. The new 100 schools programme is designed to address any and every aspect of a school's development in deeply impoverished, rural communities, working in partnership with the Dept of Education.

Earth Partners links people, initiatives & communities at the crux of environment, social justice & wellbeing. It has created "Bike the Earth" http://www.biketheearth.net - a two year expedition drawing attention to new sustainable solutions & ideas in the run up to UN Earth Summit 2012, Brazil.

EJF is an environmental and human rights charity that empowers local communities in the developing world to protect their own environment. EJF tackles critical problems that are often ignored bringing beneficial social and environmental change to some of the world’s largest industries such as cotton and illegal pirate fishing

ENABLE is Scotland's leading organisation for children and adults with learning disabilities. It campaigns for a socially inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are regarded and treated as full and equal citizens. ENABLE provides innovative community-based services which help people with learning disabilities to live, attend school, work and enjoy meaningful participation in their local community.

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice.

The Equality Network works for equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. Every penny you donate helps make Scotland a place in which everyone can live free from prejudice and discrimination. http://www.equality-network.org

It helps to educate young people about the futility of violence in our streets. We produce education packs and resources to encourage positive and responsible behaviour among young adults.

We support disadvantaged women by providing them with support, skills and training and a dignified income. We help: - Victims of Human Trafficking - Victims of Domestic Violence - Women who have experienced social exclusion - Unemployed and low-skilled women - Victims of Forced Marriages

Fair Trials International (FTI) helps vulnerable people detained far from home to uphold their right to a fair trial. Our mission: to work for fair trials based on internationally recognised standards of justice and defend the rights of those facing charges in a country other than their own.

Forest Peoples Programme supports the rights of peoples who live in forests and depend on them for their livelihoods. We work to create political space for forest peoples to secure rights, control their lands and decide their own futures.

Free Word is where reading, writing and free speech come together. A centre for innovation, collaboration and activism, Free Word offers meeting space, a lively cafe, and a diverse programme of events, lectures, debates and performances.

The Green Belt Movement (GBM) was founded by Wangari Maathai in 1977. It uses tree planting as an entry point for communities to take action on issues of land rights, environment and livelihoods. GBM works on climate change policy on forests on behalf of rural communities internationally.

IACD is a volunteer led, not-for-profit, non governmental organisation committed to building a global network of people and organisations working toward social justice through a community development approach.

iceandfire explores human rights stories through performance. Through active involvement with human rights themes we creatively respond to key issues affecting our society and the world beyond.

Inclusive Church believes the Gospel is good news for all people regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and ability. It aims especially to celebrate and maintain the breadth and diversity of the Church of England. Supporters come from differing traditions and differing locations but are united in their desire to make sure that the church is inclusive and welcoming.

INQUEST is a charity that provides a free independent advice service to bereaved people on contentious deaths and their investigation with a particular focus on deaths in custody.

IWPR builds peace and democracy through free and fair media, undertaking training, reporting and institution-building programmes for local media in crisis areas around the world, and strengthening women's, human-rights and other local NGOs. Our website, www.iwpr.net, is an award-winning platform for local voices at the frontlines of conflict and change.

Just Christmas is a simple concept that can have a profound impact. We want to refocus on Christmas as God intended: to worship our Father who gave so much; to step back and consider our own approach to Christmas; to give to one another in fresh and relational ways; to share what we have with others who have nothing. Let’s dare to believe that together we can make a real and lasting difference.

Justice and Care recues victims of trafficking and other forms of injustice, supporting governments in their efforts to prevent these crimes, protect the victims and prosecute those who exploit them.

Working in prisons, shelters, embassies and businesses, The KC is an educational charity, teaching a deep spiritual practice encompassing study and personal growth. Helps individuals of all backgrounds achieve their potential across all levels of society.

It provides advice, information and suppot to Migrant Domestic Workers in the UK, whilst also campaigning with the workers to protect their rights. Migrant domestic workers are typically housekeepers and nannies who can be vulnerable to forced labour and exploitation due to their multiple dependencies on their employers.

We are a local mental health charity

The KHRP has a vision for a future based on justice, equality, and the rule of law. It pioneers the upholding of human rights for all people in the Kurdish regions and beyond through raising awareness of the situation of the Kurds in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, the Caucasus and elsewhere and bring an end to the violation of the rights of Kurds and others in these countries.

Lambeth Law Centre provides free and independent specialist legal advice and assistance to the community and promotes access to legal advice and equality of opportunity. The main areas of our work are housing, immigration, welfare rights, debt and employment discrimination

The LGBT Excellence Center Wales is a social enterprise and charity who supports people, organizations and businesses with issues concerning sexual orientation and gender identity.

LGBT Youth Scotland is the only national organisation in Scotland providing dedicated support services for young and vulnerable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. We provide a lifeline to thousands of young people ‘coming out’ and ‘staying out’, exchanging fear and isolation for friends,support and a new start in life. We passionately believe that every LGBT young person should have a voice and we strive to ensure that all LGBT young people feel included in the life of Scotland. However, there are still thousands of vulnerable young people in need of our support, who we don't yet reach. Your kind donation and support will enable us to transform and extend our services into rural and deprived areas of Scotland, ensuring that all LGBT young people are reached and given the support they deserve.

Since inception in 1974, The Lipman-Miliband Trust has allocated over &#163;350,000 in Grants, supporting a wide range of projects committed to socialist and radical ideas in research and education, and helping movement activities by giving small but much-needed grants to minority causes in the production of books, research work, campaigns, films, conferences and cultural exchanges.

Manchester menap the learning disability charity is not funded by National Mencap. We provide advocacy, and physical activities for people to socialise - keeping it local ! Please back us

MDAC-UK seeks to help children and adults with psycho-social and intellectual disabilities, to promote access to healthcare, social integration and education, and to promote the human rights of people with such disabilities.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.

Medical Justice is a voluntary network of medics, lawyers, ex-detainees and others which challenges medical abuse in immigration detention and facilitates access to legal representation. Independent medics visit detainees and document their scars of torture and/or other medical conditions.

MK-ACT is the domestic violence charity in Milton Keynes. March 2011 sees the launch of a fundraising appeal to furnish a new refuge opening this summer. The refuge will provide vital support and protection for vulnerable families at a crucial time in their lives. www.mk-act.org

Montessori Education for Autism (MEfA) helps answer local and global needs of children, young people and adults with Autism, and conditions related to Autism, through Montessori methods of teaching and learning.

Is a Liverpool grown charity dedicated to promoting social inclusion. It helps people with a learning disability to make choices and move on with their lives. It seeks to create opportunities for disabled people to have their voices heard and opinions recognised through a person centred approach.

NKLC provides specialist legal advice & representation services across housing, welfare benefits, community care, education, immigration and employment law.

Thank you for choosing to support openDemocracy. Your donations allow us to make our independent, incisive commentary available to all regardless of geographical or economic boundaries. Donations made here to the Open Trust are used, at the discretion of its trustees, to support openDemocracy.

Outsiders is a national, safe club for people with social and physical disabilities to find partners. We campaign for disabled people to be accepted as sexual partners, run the Sex and Disability Helpline and are producing the Sexual Respect Tool Kit . The stigma of our work makes funding difficult.

Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of dedicated people fighting poverty. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042).

PACE is London’s leading charity promoting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We help people deal with distress and build a healthy, positive self-acceptance. We also do research into mental health inequalities experienced by LGBT people.

Peace Brigades International (PBI) protects human rights in areas of conflict around the world through the provision of unarmed protection by international volunteers to individuals and groups who are under threat. Please see http://www.peacebrigades.org.uk for more information about our work.

Peace Direct supports local action against conflict. We have a network of trusted and effective peacebuilders in Africa and Asia, people who are everyday saving lives, and bringing hope to their communities.

The Phoenix Foundation - helping the victims of paedophile crimes

Policy Exchange is an independent think tank whose mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas which will foster a free society based on strong communities, personal freedom, limited government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture.

We provide advice and support to minority ethnic\refugee communities experiencing homelessness, destitution, poverty & discrimination. In 2010, we provided food & shelter for 356 destitute women, young people, disabled & elderly. We depend on the generosity of individuals to continue this vital work

REDRESS is a human rights organisation based in London that works to combat torture and to support survivors. We take legal challenges on behalf of victims to help them seek remedies and to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted. Please visit our website for more information: www.redress.org

Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law providing free and confidential specialist advice to the public and professionals. Release also campaigns for changes to UK drug policy to bring about a fairer and more compassionate legal framework to manage drug use in our society.

reunite is the leading charity specialising in international parental child abduction. It operates an advice line offering practical, impartial advice and information to parents whose child has been abducted, or those parents who fear abduction. It also offers advice and information to parents who may have abducted their child.

The Roddick Foundation makes grants to those engaged in results-orientated work in the areas of social, labour and environmental justice and human rights. It is dedicated to supporting those who change the world for the better.

The Rory Peck Trust supports freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need and promotes their welfare and safety. More information at www.rorypecktrust.org

The Save Chechnya Campaign is a UK based non-profit organisation dedicated to highlighting the humanitarian plight of Chechnya and advocating for an immediate, just and lasting end to the genocidal War. The Campaign intends to work toward this goal through a diverse range of public awareness and advocacy activities.

To assist black and minority ethnic communities to overcome inequality, get out of poverty and social deprivation through advice and assistance. We also aims to assist members of the communities to become equal citizens through obtaining citizenship and nationality.

Working to achieve justice for the thousands of Sikhs, who have been illegally imprisoned and tortured in India. SOPW provides monthly welfare for the prisoners including basic amenities such as clothing and food, as well as support for their families. All SOPW Members are volunteers (unpaid).

Skills for Developments objective is in the development of skills as a means of empowering disempowered people and alleviating poverty. We believe in grass root empowerment and that for any sustainable solution, the solution and resolution must originate from the community itself.

The aims are : *To create a lasting legacy to Sophie. *To provide educational group-works that will challenge the prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures. *To campaign to have the UK Hate Crime legislation extended to include people from “alternative subcultures”

STAR4Africa is a UK based charity dedicated to providing opportunities and support for children in Sub-Saharan Africa. We believe that every child has the right to the full enjoyment of basic rights such as education, clean water and health.

Stars in the Sky is a dating and friendship service for adults with learning difficulties.

People trafficking - buying & selling people - is the world's fastest growing crime. Whether it's in the products you buy, eat and wear or your local sex industry - it is something affecting every community worldwide. STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement fighting to PREVENT the sale of people, PROTECT the victims and PROSECUTE the traffickers.

It supports people and their families carers in the local area with life limiting or terminal illness . This is by home visits, day care, hospital transport, equipment loan and bereavement support.

This Charity is dedicated to the memory of Alan Charles Senitt, murdered in Washington DC on 9th July 2006 whilst defending a friend. The core purpose is to be a testimony to and the perpetuation of the life, work and aspirations of Alan for the benefit of future generations.

TIBET WATCH PROMOTES THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE TIBETAN PEOPLE BY MONITORING ABUSES OF TIBETAN PEOPLES' HUMAN RIGHTS, RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AFFECTING THE TIBETAN PEOPLE, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF TIBETAN PEOPLE AND RAISING AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AFFECTING THE TIBETAN PEOPLE.

It provides sustainable inclusion to disadvantaged communities,advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving their conditions of life

Over a lifetime we touch many other lives. Why not decide to affect 1000 lives for the better, and have that as an aim. Touch1000Lives helps the &#39;Untouchable&#39; tribal people of India to avoid selling children into slavery through water aid and economic development to self sufficiency

Tourism Concern’s vision is of a future in which all parties involved in tourism benefit equally; in which relationships between industry, tourists and host communities are based on trust and respect. We have been the voice for ethical tourism for 21 years..

Transparency International fights corruption worldwide. In the UK it campaigns for better national and international laws to help stamp out corruption and raises awareness about the damage corruption causes. Your donation will help us fight corruption at home and abroad.</p> Become a Supporter for £25 a year and receive our publications and invitations to events - or just make a donation. If you want to become a Supporter, the pages that follow allow you to pay £25 today. We will send you a reminder after a year, so you can decide if you want to renew your support.

Working globally to promote the mental, physical, sexual and emotional health of Pakistani men and women, to promote equal opportunities. To advance the education of Pakistani women.

UNITED SIKHS is a UN-affiliated, international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian relief, human development and advocacy organization, aimed at empowering those in need, especially disadvantaged and minority communities across the world.

We are committed to raising aspirations and releasing potential of children and young people by supporting a team of Children's Workers, two Youth Centres, Out of School Clubs and a Community Cafe. Our intention is to build healthy communities that care for the young - body, mind and spirit.

Our Vauxhall Community Centre has been at the heart of child care provision since 1985 providing a lifeline for over 100 vulnerable families who desperately need our support to continue working or studying. Help us to maintain these services, Vauxhall Community Centre cannot exist without your help!

Revolutionising the fight for human rights

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland's leading national independent advocacy organisation working with children and young people (up to age 25) in care in Scotland. We provide a wide range of services to young people including advocacy, advice, information and support. We also consult and listen to young people, campaign for positive change, help policy makers hear the views of young people, bring young people together and include them in the governance of the organisation. By selecting Who Cares? Scotland you are helping us to continue to make a positive change to the lives of Scotland's young people who are or have been looked after and accommodated away from home. 'It's hard to speak out on your own but by working together we will have a stronger voice'.