NOT FOR PROFITS
UEnd
empowers you to give a new kind of gift - one that helps eradicate extreme poverty and changes the way we think about giving through the redirection of a small portion of your gift spending.
UEnd: launched on Nov. 5, 2007 under the name ChristmasFuture. We changed our name but kept the same great mission on October 1, 2009. Our website makes it easy for people to refocus a portion of their gift giving budget towards the eradication of extreme poverty. Gift givers send an online gift card to friends and family. The gift recipient chooses from a database of poverty-eradication projects and then allocates their gift towards a project that interests them. This new way to give puts the power of change into everyone's hands.
UEnd: is about change - fundamental, meaningful, planet-shifting change. We're the bridge through which everyone can participate in eradicating poverty by leveraging the goodwill of a powerful, passionate group: You, you choose, you change the world, for good. Together we can end extreme poverty.
UEnd: exists to inspire and empower North Americans to refocus a portion of their gift giving budget towards strategic and sustainable projects in the developing world to help them eradicate poverty.
We want to create a legacy of change that will, in turn, renew North Americans' experience of giving (and receiving). We want to bring the poorest of the poor in on our reasons to celebrate. In communities of the developing world, projects related to health, education, economy, agriculture, infrastructure, gender, water and sanitation, and community development will be funded - giving people opportunity to achieve economically sustainable lives and a real vision for their future. The gifts we give today play a fundamental role in creating opportunity; the opportunity to see the end of extreme poverty in our lifetime.
Light Up The World Foundation (LUTW)
is the first humanitarian organization to utilize renewable energy and solid-state lighting technologies to bring affordable, safe, healthy, efficient, and environmentally responsible illumination to people who do not have access to power for adequate lighting. LUTW remains the world's leader in this endeavor: globally active and setting standards in the field. Read more...
Fig Tree Foundation (FTF)
is a Calgary-based group dedicated to helping disadvantaged populations around the world by raising funds for international organizations delivering aid and development programs in the field. More than a charity, FTF is a business: a business with a social objective to help people get out of poverty. Become a steward or inquire about donating securities to offset capital gains. Read more...
Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
provides technical training and consulting services, and acts as a catalyst to make clean water and sanitation projects a reality for the poorest people in the developing world. While the debate continues over large-scale water privatization in developing countries, simple technologies are gaining momentum as appropriate solutions. Learn how to make a bio-sand filter or volunteer to start a project overseas. Read more...
MEDITATION | PROVEN PATHS FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
Self-Realization Fellowship
For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda. Through their worldwide service, they seek to foster a spirit of greater understanding and goodwill among the diverse people and nations of our global family, and to help those of all cultures and creeds to realize and express more fully in their lives the beauty, nobility, and divinity of the human spirit. SRF was founded by Pharmahansa Yogananda in 1920 for the purpose of disseminating the spiritual principles and meditation techniques of Kriya Yoga. To fully realize that all the knowledge, creativity, love, joy and peace we are looking for are already within us is what Self-Realization is all about. Learn more...
The Art of Living Foundation
Started by Shri Shri Ravi Shankar in 1982, today The Art of Living Foundation is a multi-faceted Non-Governmental Organization with a presence in over 140 countries. Inspired to create a wave of intense inner transformation, The Art of Living has touched millions across the globe, transcending all barriers of caste, race, nationality, and religion. Focused on globalizing spirituality, The Art of Living teachings emphasize a foundation in spirituality, spreading happiness, joy in service, the highest identity and a journey for Peace and Wisdom. The Art of Living conducts several self-development and stress elimination programmes that empower people to face life's challenges gracefully. These workshops equip the participants with skills and techniques that enhance the quality of their lives. Dedicated first and foremost to service, The Art of Living has become one of the largest volunteer organizations in the world. Learn More...
3HO: Healthy, Happy, Holy Organization
The 3HO Foundation is a Global Community of people who practice and share the teachings of Yogi Bhajan so that they may serve, inspire, and empower humanity to be healthy, happy, and holy. 3HO's Global Community is comprised of people who are dedicated to living a life that uplifts and inspires. Over the past 40 years, 3HO has become a vibrant, dynamic community of leaders, teachers, students, and seekers practicing the time-proven technology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan grounded and centered in a philosophy of compassion and kindness. People from all walks of life and on every continent share this technology and are experiencing their potential, realizing peace in their inner world, and participating in a healthful lifestyle. Learn More...
ENVIRONMENT | GIVING BACK
The David Suzuki Foundation works through science and education to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life, now and for the future. With a goal of achieving sustainability within a generation, the Foundation collaborates with scientists, business and industry, academia, government and non-governmental organizations. We seek the best research to provide innovative solutions that will help build a clean, competitive economy that does not threaten the natural services that support all life. An independent charity, the Foundation does not accept government grants and is supported with the help of some 40,000 individual supporters across Canada and around the world. Learn More
THE BODY | SPIRITUAL NUTRITION
Body Mind Nutrition
Form a new understanding that nutrition encompasses all that you are, experience, and are surrounded by - your relationships, personal passions, and all of life. You replace billions of cells each day, not only do you need to supply the right amount of "building material" for them, you will also need to re-imprint them with new, supportive and empowering beliefs. If you don't change your thoughts, emotions and beliefs surrounding health, wellness, food and your results, these will ultimately battle you to the very end, and will most likely win. To create a lifetime system of eating, not only do you need to understand what food supports your various physical states, but also how to create a new "Wellness Blueprint" for success! Learn More...
Harmonic Medicine
Harmonic Medicine is dedicated to healing in every aspect of your being, which encompasses your 4 bodies - Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. Harmonic Medicine is energy medicine to integrate, harmonize and stabilize each body, as each modality of healing serves to create wholeness. Expertly facilitated by Michele and Lambert, they look forward to assisting you heal in the aspects of your 4 bodies that your inner knowing is seeking... Learn More
LIFE CHANGING | SPIRITUAL RETREATS
Ayahuasca-Wasi: Holding the Space for Transformation
The Ayahuasca-Wasi team has extensive experience in traditional Ayahuasca shamanic practices. In the Ayahuasca Workshops, they offer a stimulating, responsible and safe experience based on the Ritual Ceremony of Ayahuasca. Ayahuasca workshops are for those looking for an authentic way to pursue their personal quest for expanded awareness and the opportunity for deep personal growth, reflection and holistic cleansing. Learn More