Pax Christi USA Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society.
Democrats for LifeDemocrats for Life of America, Inc. is a national organization for pro-life members of the Democratic party. Democrats for Life of America exists to foster respect for life, from the beginning of life to natural death. This includes, but is not limited to, opposition to abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia.
NetworkNetworkA progressive voice within the Catholic community that has been influencing Congress in favor of peace and justice for more than 30 years. Through lobbying and legislative advocacy, we strive to close the gap betwee rich and poor and to dismantle policies rooted in racism, greed and violence.
Franciscans InternationalFranciscans International is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with General Consultative status at the UN, uniting the voices of Franciscan brothers and sisters from around the world. Franciscans around the world run schools, hospitals, Justice and Peace offices, shelters, and specialise in many services for the poor. Our programmes at FI bring grassroots Franciscans to the United Nations forums in New York and Geneva, influencing international human rights standards and bringing witness to human rights violations.
Catholic Alliance for the Common GoodA non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the fullness of the Catholic Social Tradition in the public square. Founded in 2004, our mission is to provide information to Catholics about Church social teaching as it relates to public participation in our society, and to advance the prophetic voice of the Catholic social tradition.
Poverty USAWe invest in the dignity of people living below the poverty line. Our programs support self-sufficient and self-determination for people who are working to bring permanent change to their communities. Our philosophy emphasies empowerment and participation for those in poverty. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives and communities, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty.
Catholic Relief Services Our mission is to assist the poor and disadvantaged,leveraging the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christto alleviate human suffering, promote development of all people, and to foster charity and justice throughout the world. We aid the poor by first providing direct assistance where needed, then encouraging people to help with their own development. Together, these approaches foster secure, productive, just communities that enable people to realize their potential.
The Center for Great Apes The Center for Great Apes' mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary in a safe and enriching environment for orangutans and chimpanzees in need of permanent lifetime care. The Center maintains these animals in a safe and enriching habitat in accordance with state and federal regulations and in fact exceeds state requirements. The Center also provides a resource center for students of primatology, anthropology, zoology, and other related subjects; as well as education programs for the public. These programs inform the community about these endangered primates and their need for conservation in the wild as well as their need for protection in captivity.
The Jane Goodall Institute We advances thepower of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment of all livingthings.
