National humanitarian organizations involved in providing aid such as provision of food, shelter, medical relief, disaster relief, and training for these services.
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A volunteer-run organization working to educate underprivileged children in India. Site includes organizational information, projects funded, and contact information.
A registered charity that organizes volunteer-led book clubs within federal penitentiaries across Canada.
Charities Aid Foundation of Canada, working to expand the culture of giving by making it easy, reliable and effective for Canadians to give both internationally and domestically.
Allows visitors to donate to any Canadian charity online, with no fees to either donor or charity, as well as find volunteer positions and read philanthropy-related news.
A development and human rights organization whose projects include building schools, rehabilitating child soldiers and former slaves, and promoting gender equality.
Works with community partners to reduce the impact of poverty on children in Africa, Bolivia, Haiti and Canada by implementing education, nutrition, health and livelihood programs.
Relief and development programs with a holistic approach in alleviating poverty.
A non-profit organization which raises money to provide scholarships for poor, bright high school girls in Africa. Overview, sponsors, agents, newsletter and contact information.
News, jobs, resources, articles, training opportunities and links for the Canadian nonprofit community.
Reaches out around the world to children in need, families and communities of all faiths to demonstrate Christ's love. Previously known as Christian Children's Fund of Canada.
Invests in human and social capital, through programs including research grants and scholarships. Lists current programs and information for donors and people proposing investments.
An international development agency that works through volunteers, together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Offers newsletter, profile, history and information on getting involved.
Funding organizations undertaking public policy research and education; international affairs and development projects, land and wildlife conservation, organizations delivering social services, and medical research, arts and culture, and other projects.
Dedicated to helping children with disabilities in developing countries, through education and by producing and distributing assistive technology such as wheelchairs, walkers and communication devices.
A charitable Christian organization dedicated to upholding and strengthening the family unit. Offers parenting tips, webcasts and advice on common issues.
A registered Christian charitable organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide. Outlines their programs and provides donation information.
Caring for orphaned and abandoned children in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1954.
Works to alleviate poverty in less developed communities outside Canada through fundraising for international agencies such as UNICEF, World Vision, CARE and the Red Cross.
Helps people build affordable housing at sites across the country, and lists information about volunteering, local affiliates and chapters, and case stories.
Distributes medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry to people in developing countries.
A non-profit charitable development organization that funds and operates education, health, nutrition and literacy programs to help people of Peru.
Works in Latin America, Asia and Africa to achieve a sustainable end to world hunger.
A national charitable organization that supports charities and nonprofits so they can support Canadians and communities they serve. Includes annual reports, programs details and membership information.
Charitable women's organization dedicated to the support of children, students, women, veterans, and others in need. Offers list of programs and membership information.
Encourages Canadians to purposefully include kindness in their daily lives, support charitable causes and the well-being of others.
A registered Canadian charity established by The KRG Insurance Group whose mission is to help children who have been affected by illness, poverty, disability and misfortune.
Bilingual site provides an introduction to L'Arche, the story of its beginning and a short biography of founder Jean Vanier.
A national charitable foundation to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them dog guides at no cost. Created by the Lions of Canada.
Grants a favorite wish for children afflicted with a high risk, life-threatening illness.
A Canadian private foundation that supports a variety of registered Canadian charities. Profiles its namesake and outlines its programs, and outlines the process of applying for consideration.
Provides assistance to victims of terror in Israel and raises money through an annual Sea-to-Sea Hike; a journey through the upper Galilee region.
Oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars in under-served countries.
Canadian charitable organization dedicated to research and education into conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Includes a list of case studies and papers, as well as funding information.
Helps children and families in Africa, Asia and Central and South America build brighter futures for themselves through community development.
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. Previously known as The Rick Hansen Institute.
Ontario real estate industry charity that supports shelter-based organizations across Ontario.
A non-profit organization providing computer hardware, training and technical support to charities, non-profits and people with limited access to technology.
Accelerating the discovery of a cure for spinal cord injury and improving quality of life, through fundraising and facilitating research. Learn about the Rick Hansen Foundation, its programs, special events, and donations.
Offers funding to registered Canadian charities to provide equipment to improve the quality of life for children with serious or chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Partners with the Canadian Women's Foundation in helping women and children fleeing violence and abuse.
An international Christian church, this office serves Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northern Territories. Contains news, events, FAQ and locations details.
A non-denominational evangelical Christian international relief agency that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
A national charity to improve the health and well being of Canadian children and youth through collaboration, public education and evidence-based policy development.
Assists families with seriously ill children. Lists national and community events, FAQs, information about Sandra and how to volunteer.
SCAW raises funds to provide bedkits to the neediest of children in underdeveloped and developing countries.
Non-governmental granting agency investing in child healthcare in Canada, inspiring donations to charities for children's health and research.
Canadian branch of an international charity building homes and villages for orphaned and abandoned children, with SOS-Mothers to help care for them.
A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events.
A private charitable foundation established in 1969 with a gift from the founder, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Meighen of New Brunswick. Provides granting information and criteria.
A charitable organization of people in the telecommunications industry. Lists community and national programs as well as provincial chapters.
Offers programs and services to amputees, their families and all Canadians. [English and French]
Dedicated to providing urgently needed humanitarian assistance to war-affected children. Works closely with the music industry to help build awareness among Canadian youth.
An annual walk-a-thon held in several cities across Canada to raise money and awareness to fight global poverty. An initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Non-profit organization helping impoverished and malnourished children around the world.
A national animal protection charity established to protect wildlife in captivity and in the wild. Importance placed on animals in captivity including zoo and performing animals.
Funding organizations undertaking public policy research and education; international affairs and development projects, land and wildlife conservation, organizations delivering social services, and medical research, arts and culture, and other projects.
Charities Aid Foundation of Canada, working to expand the culture of giving by making it easy, reliable and effective for Canadians to give both internationally and domestically.
News, jobs, resources, articles, training opportunities and links for the Canadian nonprofit community.
A development and human rights organization whose projects include building schools, rehabilitating child soldiers and former slaves, and promoting gender equality.
Dedicated to helping children with disabilities in developing countries, through education and by producing and distributing assistive technology such as wheelchairs, walkers and communication devices.
Grants a favorite wish for children afflicted with a high risk, life-threatening illness.
Bilingual site provides an introduction to L'Arche, the story of its beginning and a short biography of founder Jean Vanier.
Invests in human and social capital, through programs including research grants and scholarships. Lists current programs and information for donors and people proposing investments.
Works with community partners to reduce the impact of poverty on children in Africa, Bolivia, Haiti and Canada by implementing education, nutrition, health and livelihood programs.
Offers funding to registered Canadian charities to provide equipment to improve the quality of life for children with serious or chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars in under-served countries.
A non-denominational evangelical Christian international relief agency that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
Encourages Canadians to purposefully include kindness in their daily lives, support charitable causes and the well-being of others.
Caring for orphaned and abandoned children in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1954.
Reaches out around the world to children in need, families and communities of all faiths to demonstrate Christ's love. Previously known as Christian Children's Fund of Canada.
A volunteer-run organization working to educate underprivileged children in India. Site includes organizational information, projects funded, and contact information.
A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events.
Relief and development programs with a holistic approach in alleviating poverty.
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. Previously known as The Rick Hansen Institute.
Accelerating the discovery of a cure for spinal cord injury and improving quality of life, through fundraising and facilitating research. Learn about the Rick Hansen Foundation, its programs, special events, and donations.
A registered Canadian charity established by The KRG Insurance Group whose mission is to help children who have been affected by illness, poverty, disability and misfortune.
A national charitable foundation to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them dog guides at no cost. Created by the Lions of Canada.
A national charity to improve the health and well being of Canadian children and youth through collaboration, public education and evidence-based policy development.
A registered charity that organizes volunteer-led book clubs within federal penitentiaries across Canada.
Partners with the Canadian Women's Foundation in helping women and children fleeing violence and abuse.
Charitable women's organization dedicated to the support of children, students, women, veterans, and others in need. Offers list of programs and membership information.
A registered Christian charitable organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide. Outlines their programs and provides donation information.
Provides assistance to victims of terror in Israel and raises money through an annual Sea-to-Sea Hike; a journey through the upper Galilee region.
An international development agency that works through volunteers, together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. Offers newsletter, profile, history and information on getting involved.
An international Christian church, this office serves Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northern Territories. Contains news, events, FAQ and locations details.
A national charitable organization that supports charities and nonprofits so they can support Canadians and communities they serve. Includes annual reports, programs details and membership information.
Non-governmental granting agency investing in child healthcare in Canada, inspiring donations to charities for children's health and research.
A charitable Christian organization dedicated to upholding and strengthening the family unit. Offers parenting tips, webcasts and advice on common issues.
Assists families with seriously ill children. Lists national and community events, FAQs, information about Sandra and how to volunteer.
Ontario real estate industry charity that supports shelter-based organizations across Ontario.
Helps children and families in Africa, Asia and Central and South America build brighter futures for themselves through community development.
Canadian branch of an international charity building homes and villages for orphaned and abandoned children, with SOS-Mothers to help care for them.
A non-profit organization providing computer hardware, training and technical support to charities, non-profits and people with limited access to technology.
A national animal protection charity established to protect wildlife in captivity and in the wild. Importance placed on animals in captivity including zoo and performing animals.
An annual walk-a-thon held in several cities across Canada to raise money and awareness to fight global poverty. An initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
Works to alleviate poverty in less developed communities outside Canada through fundraising for international agencies such as UNICEF, World Vision, CARE and the Red Cross.
A charitable organization of people in the telecommunications industry. Lists community and national programs as well as provincial chapters.
A private charitable foundation established in 1969 with a gift from the founder, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Meighen of New Brunswick. Provides granting information and criteria.
A non-profit organization which raises money to provide scholarships for poor, bright high school girls in Africa. Overview, sponsors, agents, newsletter and contact information.
Dedicated to providing urgently needed humanitarian assistance to war-affected children. Works closely with the music industry to help build awareness among Canadian youth.
Works in Latin America, Asia and Africa to achieve a sustainable end to world hunger.
A non-profit charitable development organization that funds and operates education, health, nutrition and literacy programs to help people of Peru.
Canadian charitable organization dedicated to research and education into conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Includes a list of case studies and papers, as well as funding information.
Helps people build affordable housing at sites across the country, and lists information about volunteering, local affiliates and chapters, and case stories.
Offers programs and services to amputees, their families and all Canadians. [English and French]
A Canadian private foundation that supports a variety of registered Canadian charities. Profiles its namesake and outlines its programs, and outlines the process of applying for consideration.
Distributes medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry to people in developing countries.
Allows visitors to donate to any Canadian charity online, with no fees to either donor or charity, as well as find volunteer positions and read philanthropy-related news.
Non-profit organization helping impoverished and malnourished children around the world.
SCAW raises funds to provide bedkits to the neediest of children in underdeveloped and developing countries.
