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.
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
World Vision provides hope and assistance to approximately 100 million people in nearly 100 countries. In communities around the world, we join with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of poor children and families.
TOMS SHOES: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need. The TOMS mission of giving shoes has attracted other brands, resulting in unique and successful collaborations. Ralph Lauren sold co-branded Polo Rugby TOMS, giving a matched pair with every pair sold. Element Skateboards has issued limited edition TOMS + Element shoes as well as a One for One skateboard. With every skateboard purchased, one will be given to a child at the Indigo Skate Camp in Durban, South Africa. It is TOMS’ hope that as our One for One movement continues to grow, more and more companies will look to incorporate giving into what they do.
(RED) is a simple idea that transforms our incredible collective powers as consumers into a finical force to help others in need. (RED) works with some of the world's most iconic brands-including American Express, Apple, Bugaboo, Converse, Emporio Armani, Dell, Gap, Hallmark, Nike, Penguin, StarBucks- to make unique (RED) products and giving 50 percent of their profits to the Global Funds to invest in HIV and AIDS programs in Africa.
Falling Whistles gives a small window into our world’s largest war. Originally just a journal written about boys sent to the front lines of war armed with only a whistle, readers forwarded it with the same kind of urgency in which it was written and demanded to know –
what can we do? The Falling Whistles campaign launched with a simple response – make their weapon your voice and be a whistle blower for peace in Congo. Read the story and buy the whistle. Proceeds go to rehabilitate and advocate for war-affected children. Share their story and speak up for them.
Together, we’ll become the voice of a growing coalition for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Art Feeds is dedicated to empowering children through creativity. Art Feeds uses music, art, writing, and performing arts for the development and creative expression of children. We are here to help children explore their love of Art and better express themselves through art and imagination. We strive to live by the lessons the children of Art Feeds teach us. These are to- Love Naively. Give Generously. Be Foolishly Compassionate.
Through music, art, writing, photography, dance and performing arts, Art Feeds teaches children how to express themselves in a positive and uplifting manner. The focus is to make a difference in each child’s life through art, mentorship and community. Our goal is to create a Community Art Center open to children for daily mentorship and access to all supplies needed. The Art Center will be dedicated to the positive expression of children, development of creative passions and encouragement of active participation in all mediums of Art.
International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.
Invisible Children uses film, creativity, and social action to end the use of child solders in Joseph Kony's rebel war and restore Northern Uganda to peace and prosperity. We use the power of media to inspire young people to help end the longest running war in Africa. Our model has proven effective, and hundreds of thousands of people have been called to action through our films and the volunteers that tour them.We are made up of a tireless staff, hundreds of full time volunteers, and thousands of students and supporters. We are young, we are citizens of the world, we are artists, activists, and entrepreneurs. This fall, we are using our voice to ask President Obama to spearhead efforts to bring peace to Northern Uganda. We are mobilizing a generation to capture the attention of the international community, and make a stand for justice in the wake of genocide.
I should learn to love a little stronger, like black coffee with no sugar.
One day, I'm going to own a coffee shop fourished with red, yellow, black, and white hand prints. In this shop, I will support all non-profit organizations. This is what I want in life. Everyone who visits will dip their hands in paint and leave their handprint against the stone wall, leaving their mark. Make your mark.
