Without knowing it, this sister/brotherhood has given me hope and joy. Semper Fi
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I stand with writers and actors and support staff!!

Ella Baker Center has long been doing the work of fighting the cycle of poverty and incarceration - especially at the interface of youth and prisons. They implement community programs to empower those most hurt by the criminal justice system, they police the police, they campaign for divestment from prisons, and they demand financial accountability from the Alameda Sheriff's Dept. They offer many modes of additional engagement, e.g. podcasts, educational events, book talks, and more, at an impressively high frequency. I'm new to following Ella Baker Center, and I'm inspired by the excellence, commitment, and reach, of this organization.

Empowering Palestinians since 1983 through education, culture and relief programs in Palestine and beyond. Together, we build hope

**Taawon (Welfare Association)** is a **non-profit**, **civic organization** launched in **Geneva** in the year **1983**, upon the initiative of a group of **Palestinian and Arab economists** and intellectuals.
**Taawon has become one of the largest organizations operating in Palestine and the diaspora camps in Lebanon**, whereby it touches the lives of **more than one million Palestinians** on an annual basis, with half of these beneficiaries being **women**.
**Since its establishment, Taawon has invested funds reaching nearly US $900 million, dedicated to development and relief programs.**

**Taawon’s record** over the past 40 years reflects a journey full of achievements reinforced by **strong partnerships**.
Taawon’s long and rich experience has enabled it to:

- Overcome **obstacles** and **difficult conditions** due to the **Israeli occupation**
- Find **innovative and creative solutions** to crises
- Remain responsive to needs despite **social and economic instability**

Taawon maintains a presence in:

- **Palestine**
- **Jordan**
- **Lebanon**
- **Switzerland**
- **Great Britain** (via its sister organization)

Its **interventions reinforce the steadfastness** of **Palestinian citizens** in **Palestine** and the **refugee camps in Lebanon**.

**Taawon aims to:**

- **Empower Palestinian individuals** and **civil society institutions**
- Strengthen **identity**, **freedom**, **democracy**, and **human values**
- Preserve **Palestinian cultural heritage**, highlighting its **unique position**
- Unleash the creative energies of **youth**, **women**, and **children**
- Provide **equal opportunities** for all segments of society
- Promote **creativity** and **excellence** despite the most difficult circumstances

**Taawon works in partnership** with civil society organizations through:

- Purposeful planning
- High-standard policies

Guided by:

- The **Universal Declaration of Human Rights**
- The **United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)**
- The **Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity**

🏅 *Awards & Recognition:*

- **Taawon Awards for Excellence & Creativity**, granted annually to those advancing **sustainable development in Palestine** 
- Recipient of the **Mahatma Award (2018–2020)** for **COVID‑19 humanitarian efforts** [taawon.org](https://www.taawon.org/en/content/awards-received?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

***Our Vision****:*

*“To envision the Palestinian people as citizens of an independent, free, democratic Arab Palestine, living in dignity, prosperity and self‑fulfillment.”*

Taawon (Welfare Association)

We empower veterans to cultivate purpose and belonging by growing food, community and each other. Your generosity fuels us!

Discover options for [business sponsorship](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fdbb1fec6c9177edb013647/t/67545979206d694fab82eb7e/1733581183202/GV+Sponsor+Tiers.pdf) and contact us to learn more.

Consider a [recurring "Give Monthly" donation](https://www.every.org/growing-veterans?suggestedAmounts=10%2C20%2C40%2C100%2C400&frequency=MONTHLY&utm_campaign=donate-link#/donate) to sustainably support us! Or, [start an online fundraiser](https://www.every.org/growing-veterans/fundraiser) for us!

[Learn more here](https://growingveterans.org/donations) about other meaningful ways to give.

Growing Veterans

National human services organization. Our mission is to foster stability and resiliency, and provide a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.

Founded in 1882, we serve all professionals—and not just actors—in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance through programs that address our community's unique and essential needs.

Employment in any division of the performing arts and entertainment industry is unpredictable. Work is erratic, security is fleeting and health insurance is often just a dream. For all of these reasons and many more, The Actors Fund is an indispensable and deeply significant part of the entire entertainment community.

As a national organization with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, we directly serve thousands of performing arts and entertainment professionals across the country every year, in person and via our online resources. Our programs are wide in scope, responsive in nature and produce significant results.

Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund)

Advancing racial and economic justice to ensure dignity and opportunity for low-income people and people of color.

EBC builds power with systems-impacted people to drive systems-change. Over its 27-year history, the families and communities EBC organizes with have collectively transformed the criminal justice system in California, from closing  abusive youth prisons to passing first-of-its-kind legislation to challenge racial discrimination in trials and sentencing. Building on the organizing approach of civil rights leader Ella Baker, EBC invests in the leadership of the people most impacted by racial oppression. EBC is led by systems-impacted people and implements solutions created from lived expertise. Recent California victories like the Racial Justice Act for All, the RISE Act, and the Access to Programming Act were pioneered at EBC and are poised to bring thousands home to their families. EBC also invests in leadership in its core base. For example, currently incarcerated people are most impacted – but least included – in policies for decarceration. Through EBC’s 9,000+ inside member network, currently incarcerated people weigh in on policy solutions, organize with their peers, speak out on issues impacting their lives, and get support to advocate for their freedom. Locally, in the Bay Area, EBC builds credible alternatives to prisons. Restore Oakland, EBC’s community center, models investments that return opportunity to over-criminalized neighborhoods. Here, EBC and partners offer resources like restorative justice circles, re-entry support, tenants rights tools, job training, and entrepreneurship funding that build a vibrant, prosperous community. Organizing for safety, power, freedom, and opportunity, EBC advances the self-determination of the people most impacted by the criminal justice system.

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

The TOVP Foundation is the U.S. fundraising arm of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium located in Mayapur, West Bengal, India.

TOVP Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Alachua, FL. which received its nonprofit status in 2016. It is the U.S. fundraising arm for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) now under construction in the heart of ISKCON Mayapur, the World Headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. ISKCON Mayapur is a 600-acre complex located in the heart of West Bengal, India, with a flourishing spiritual, educational, social, cultural and philanthropic community of 5000+ residents since 1972.

6 million people visit annually and that is expected to quadruple after the opening of the TOVP in 2026 during a three-month-long celebration until March, 2027. Current programs include 5 schools for the material and spiritual education of residents and the local Bengali community, free meal distribution to over 1300 people daily, the Tribal Care Initiative, a Community Hospital, regular cultural festivals, business opportunities for local artists and craftsmen, a local agricultural development program, and much more.

For more information about the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium and the TOVP Foundation, visit our TOVP website page:
https://tovp.org/tovp-foundation-and-the-temple-of-the-vedic-planetarium/ 

For information about the Mayapur Vedic City, visit the website page:
https://tovp.org/iskcon-mayapur-vedic-city/


You can contact us here:
Phone -  386-462-9000
Email -  tovpfoundation@gmail.com

TOVP Foundation

Promotes collaboration between French and American researchers to preserve and study Rosa Bonheur’s works.

Historical Background of the Organization

Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur, was founded following the purchase of the Château de Rosa Bonheur, also known as the Château de By, by the Brault family in 2017. The château, located in Thomery, France, served as Bonheur’s residence for the last 40 years of her life, and its acquisition marked the beginning of a new era in the preservation of the artist’s heritage. Upon acquiring the property, the Brault family discovered thousands of archival documents in the château’s attic, many of which had been untouched for over a century. These documents included personal letters, sketches, financial records, and other invaluable materials that shed light on Bonheur’s life, work, and influence.

Recognizing the importance of these discoveries, the Brault family and the organization sought to create an environment where scholars, particularly from the United States, could engage in rigorous research on these newly unearthed documents. The historical link between Rosa Bonheur and the United States, where many of her works are held in private collections or sold through auction houses, further motivated the establishment of the AFCRB. The organization’s founders recognized the need to bridge the gap between French and American art scholarship, encouraging transatlantic collaboration to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Bonheur’s artistic contributions.

Mission and Objectives

The core mission of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur is to preserve and promote the artistic legacy of Rosa Bonheur. As an organization, it seeks to raise awareness of Bonheur’s work, ensure her rightful place in art history, and foster greater public understanding of her contributions to the development of animal painting, realism, and the broader art community.

To achieve these goals, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur focuses on four key objectives:

1. Restoration: The organization is committed to restoring both Rosa Bonheur’s works and her former home, the Château de Rosa Bonheur, as her workshop, her study room and what makes up its museum. This involves the meticulous conservation of her paintings, drawings, and sculptures, as well as the preservation of the château itself, which stands as a testament to her life and creative process. Restoration efforts ensure that future generations can experience Bonheur’s work in its original context and condition.

2. Acquisition: One of the central aims of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur is to acquire as many of Bonheur’s works as possible, particularly those that have been sold by private collectors. Many of her pieces, including lesser-known works and studies, have appeared on the American art market in recent years. By acquiring these works, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur ensures they are properly authenticated, studied, and ultimately made available to the public. This also helps enrich the archives at the Château de Rosa Bonheur, creating a comprehensive collection that can support future exhibitions and research.

3. Research: Research is a fundamental aspect of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s mission. By hosting American research students and scholars at the château, the organization creates an environment conducive to academic exchange and the development of new perspectives on Bonheur’s work. The archival documents discovered in the château’s attic provide a wealth of material for scholars to explore, and the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur aims to facilitate and support this research by offering access to the château’s collections and resources. Additionally, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur supports efforts to compile a complete catalogue raisonné of Bonheur’s works, a critical tool for scholars, curators, and collectors from all over the world. 

4. Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation, in the context of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s mission, refers to the broader restoration and revitalization of Bonheur’s legacy. This involves not only physical restoration but also the intellectual and cultural rehabilitation of her place in art history. By promoting Bonheur’s work through conferences, exhibitions, scientific publications and public programs, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur seeks to ensure that her contributions are fully recognized and appreciated by contemporary audiences.

Past and Present Activities

Since its establishment, Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur, has been actively involved in a variety of projects aimed at fulfilling its mission. The organization has supported numerous research initiatives, allowing scholars to delve into the newly discovered archival materials at the château with the help of the French Heritage society. These documents have provided fresh insights into Bonheur’s life, including her relationships with contemporaries, her financial dealings, and her artistic process. This research has been instrumental in shaping the current understanding of Bonheur’s work and influence.

In addition to research, Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur has organized several exhibitions showcasing Bonheur’s work. These exhibitions have traveled between France and the United States, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries and introducing new audiences to Bonheur’s art. The organization has also been involved in organizing conferences and masterclasses, bringing together art historians, curators, and students to discuss Bonheur’s legacy and explore new avenues of research.

Restoration efforts have been another key focus of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s activities. The organization has overseen the restoration of several of Bonheur’s paintings, as well as the ongoing preservation of the Château de Rosa Bonheur. These efforts ensure that both the artist’s works and her living environment are preserved for future generations to study and appreciate.

Future Activities and Vision

Looking ahead, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur has ambitious plans to continue expanding its activities and reach. One of the organization’s primary goals is to complete the catalogue raisonné of Rosa Bonheur’s works, which will serve as a definitive reference for scholars and collectors alike. This project will require extensive research, as well as the acquisition and authentication of additional works by Bonheur.

The Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur also plans to expand its educational programming, with a particular focus on engaging younger audiences. This includes developing workshops and masterclasses for art students, as well as creating digital resources that make Bonheur’s work and legacy accessible to a global audience. The organization aims to leverage technology to create virtual exhibitions and online archives, allowing people from around the world to explore Bonheur’s art and the château’s collections.

Another important aspect of the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur’s future activities is the continued restoration of the Château de Rosa Bonheur. The organization is committed to preserving this historic site as a living museum, where visitors can experience the environment in which Bonheur lived and worked. In addition to physical restoration, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur plans to expand the château’s public programming, offering educational workshops, and artist residencies.

Finally, the Les Amis du Château de Rosa Bonheur will continue to promote transatlantic collaboration by hosting American scholars and artists at the château. This exchange of ideas will help foster a deeper understanding of Bonheur’s work and contribute to the ongoing study of her artistic legacy. The organization also plans to strengthen its partnerships with museums, universities, and cultural institutions in both France and the United States, creating new opportunities for collaboration and engagement.

Establishment of “American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (AFCRB)”

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (AFCRB) is a vital organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and expanding the legacy of the 19th-century artist Rosa Bonheur. Since its inception, the AFCRB has focused on fostering collaboration between American and French researchers to deepen the understanding of Bonheur’s work and ensure its continued appreciation on both sides of the Atlantic. The organization’s mission centers around four primary pillars: restoration, acquisition, research, and rehabilitation, all of which contribute to the broader goal of safeguarding the legacy of one of the most influential female artists of her time.

Conclusion

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the legacy of Rosa Bonheur. Through its focus on restoration, acquisition, research, and rehabilitation, the organization is ensuring that Bonheur’s contributions to the art world are recognized and appreciated by future generations. As the AFCRB continues to expand its activities, it remains committed to fostering transatlantic collaboration and ensuring that Bonheur’s work is accessible to a global audience. By supporting research, exhibitions, and educational programs, the AFCRB is helping to secure Rosa Bonheur’s place in art history and ensure that her legacy endures for centuries to come.

The American Friends of the Château de Rosa Bonheur

We connect Black students and entrepreneurs to global Black excellence. We repair the exclusion created by lack of access.


The Diaspora Salon is an initiative of Association Collectif Eclats de Lune which organizes cross-cultural events . This specific program is an annual convening of scholars, artists, cultural practitioners, financiers, technologists, and community builders from across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. It is designed as an intentional intervention: a space where students and entrepreneurs experience, often for the first time, what it means to belong to excellence—and to be seen, valued, and welcomed into it. 

Beyond inspiration the participants gain durable access to a global network that invests in their potential, mentors their ambitions, and walks alongside them over time. This is social capital made visible, transferable, and enduring. Most Black students and entrepreneurs remain structurally excluded from these global networks. Few have the opportunity to travel. Fewer still have direct relationships with Black leaders operating at the highest levels across sectors and geographies.

Philanthropic support for the Diaspora Salon directly addresses this gap. It ensures that proximity to excellence is not an accident of privilege, but a deliberate act of investment—one that creates lifelong networks, expands global possibility, and helps a new generation imagine, and access, futures previously out of reach.

Our past initiatives have shown that access to global networks and excellence creates permanent, life-changing impact.    

Our annual gathering unfolds in Marrakech, beginning on the final day of the Contemporary African Art Fair 1:54 — a moment when the city hums with creativity and the spirit of Black cultural imagination. The sponsored participants for most have never travelled. They are then immersed in a world where brilliance travels freely across continents, and art collectors from around the globe arrive to celebrate Black excellence in contemporary art.

For many who may not often step inside museums, it becomes a revelation — a doorway into the vast and powerful presence of Black artists shaping the global stage. Creativity is not simply seen. It is felt, shared, and honored as part of a living, breathing heritage. 

After discovering the international power of Black visual artists, participants are then immersed in four days of luminous conversations with leaders who look like them — voices of brilliance, achievement, and imagination. In their presence, possibility widens. Dreams feel nearer. And students begin to see that they, too, can aspire — and belong — at the very center of excellence.

As someone who understands the power of being in the right place at the right time, we invite you to give that opportunity to others. 

We invite you to support this singular initiative, building lasting pathways to success and changing lives for generations.

Association Collectif Eclats de Lune 

The largest cultural institution in Switzerland, enjoying a high reputation far beyond the country’s borders. 

With over 300 events annually – opera, ballet, classical concerts, recitals – the Zurich Opera House is one of the most productive and renowned cultural venues in Europe. Each season the Zurich Opera House features numerous opera and ballet (world) premieres such as classical concerts and attractive revivals presenting casts with the best singers from all over the world.

The Zurich Opera House is home of the Ballet Zurich and the Orchestra of the Zurich Opera.

Donations are critical to the AFZOH’s success in achieving its ambitious goals on behalf of the Zurich Opera House. This includes among others tours and guest performances in the US, young artist exchanges between Switzerland and the US and the support of young American artists in Switzerland (education program).

The AFZOH is a not-for-profit organization that raises visibility, expands appreciation and provides support for the Zurich Opera House.

American Friends of the Zurich Opera House (AFZOH)

MG Foundation empowers under represented youth through fitness apprenticeships, with guaranteed high income generating futures.

The Mallory Gaston Foundation is dedicated to empowering at-risk youth from Marin, San Francisco, and Alameda Counties through career exploration and internships in the health and fitness sector. Our mission is to create viable work opportunities and foster the development of responsible and engaged citizens through this transformative program. By providing education and purpose, we aim to bridge the gap between marginalized communities and the broader masses, instilling understanding, empathy, and empowerment.

Our Commitments:

1. Empowering At-Risk Youth: We are committed to providing underserved youth with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary to explore and pursue careers in the health and fitness sector. Through mentorship programs, internships, and hands-on experiences, we aim to instill confidence, passion, and a sense of purpose in each participant.
2. Creating Viable Work Opportunities: We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves access to meaningful and sustainable employment. By partnering with local businesses, organizations, and professionals in the health and fitness industry, we strive to create pathways to viable work opportunities for our program participants, ensuring a brighter future for them and their communities.
3. Fostering Responsible and Engaged Citizens: Our program goes beyond career exploration; we are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are actively involved in their communities. Through our comprehensive curriculum, we emphasize the importance of personal growth, leadership, and social responsibility, equipping our participants with the skills and mindset necessary to become compassionate and engaged citizens.
4. Bridging Communities and Instilling Understanding: We envision a society where everyone is valued and understood, regardless of their background or circumstances. By connecting youths from marginalized communities with the broader masses through our program, we aim to break down barriers, develop empathy, and create a sense of unity. We believe that education and purpose serve as the foundation for building bridges of understanding within our community.

Through our unwavering commitment to at-risk youths, viable work opportunities, responsible citizenship, and community bridge-building, The Mallory Gaston Foundation strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of our young people and the communities we serve. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.

The Mallory Gaston Foundation

ISHIDA transforms everyday being through meaning-filled, entertaining, thought-provoking, highest-caliber contemporary dance.

ISHIDA Dance Company prompts existential questions through timeless narrative dance that celebrates universal themes of our psyche—belonging, hubris, loss and love.

ISHIDA Dance presents original ISHIDA poetic narratives as well as works by exciting new choreographers working with some of the most sought-after dancers around the world (Houston Ballet, Ballet BC, English National Ballet, Tanzmainz, Nederlands Dans Theater, American Ballet Theatre). These unique works evoke self-empathy that lead to greater kindness within the community.

Center to the mission, beyond beautiful, community-centric arts, ISHIDA brings the healing power of dance directly to marginalized communities.

- ISHIDA provides free dance workshops to at-risk youth and disabled people in the community. Outreach partners include The Mary Lee Foundation, The ARC of the Capital Area, and Title One schools: Marshall Middle and Northside High School.
- We also provide complimentary tickets to economically disadvantaged youth and adults to attend performances.

Ishida Dance Company Inc

Rideback RISE is an accelerator—of talent, of community, of opportunity, of change.

RISE supports and empowers mid-career POC creators and artists to make commercial film and television across genres that reflects our multicultural society - to propel narrative change, advance racial equity, and create cultural impact.

We are reshaping majority opinions by ensuring that creators of all backgrounds can tell their stories and see themselves in popular culture.

Rideback RISE

We aim to advance the mental wellbeing of our South Asian community.

In 2021, during their freshman year of college, our founders Ravi Parekh and Aaron Pandian suffered the loss of their close friend and roommate, Farhan, in a tragic murder-suicide where he took the lives of himself and his family. 

Farhan was struggling with a variety of inadequately treated mental illnesses. However, like so many members of the South Asian-American community, his parents simply lacked the tools, resources, and education necessary for providing him the care he needed.

They recognized that, as an immigrant South Asian family, they lacked the tools, resources, and education necessary for providing Farhan the care he needed. The tragedy of Farhan and his family revealed that there are many mental health issues unique to the cultural characteristics of South Asians. Understanding that these environmental factors and structural barriers to effective care created the situation which led to this tragedy, we theorized a youth-led grass-roots advocacy and education initiative that equips South Asian youth and other interested parties with access to tools and resources to understand, process, and empower.

Grass-roots efforts are often inspired by lived experiences. Our passion and drive to bridge the gaps in mental health care for South Asian individuals stem from our lived experiences.

Knowledge is empowering, and part of understanding mental health is to both learn and express empathy for those affected who are unable to receive effective care. To learn not to fear mental illness as a sibling, parent, friend, significant other, or affected individual and employ newly acquired tools that work to connect with the resources they need. 

MHISA embodies these ideals and provides us an outlet to engage those around us with a shared goal: to enable South Asians struggling with mental illness to lead better and healthful lives.

Mental Health Initiative for South Asians

The Foundation's operations are mainly in Palestine and in the United Kingdom through the Mosaic Rooms.

We support children, teachers, and young artists in the fields of culture and education 
 
The A. M. Qattan Foundation (AMQF) is an independent, non-profit organization working in the fields of culture and education, with a focus on children, teachers, and young artists. Founded and registered as a charity in the United Kingdom in 1993, the Foundation operates mainly in Palestine, Lebanon and the UK. Our Vision   A just, free, enlightened, and tolerant society with an active global presence that embraces dialogue and produces knowledge, art, and literature Our Mission   Achieve a dynamic cultural environment that is conducive to the production of emancipatory thought and knowledge Our Values Rights and dignity for all; Freedom, pluralism, dialogue, and the production of knowledge; A spirit of collegial productivity; The courage to act justly and ethically. Strategic Goals 2020–2024 Develop and disseminate cultural output to a wide public, encouraging it to become more active and responsive; Strengthen existing cultural, artistic, and educational structures to make them more dynamic and capable of producing critical and emancipatory thought and knowledge; Work towards an ecosystem conducive to the Foundation's role and mission; Promote the A. M. Qattan Foundation as a pioneering institution and an inspiring model; Ensure financial sustainability.

A.M. Qattan Foundation

supports impactful initiatives for women and children, with a special focus on Mexico and projects that promote arts and education

**Education From The Heart**

We believe education is more than knowledge, it’s the chance to create, express, and belong. Our fund opens doors for children through access to education, music, and art, while also empowering women in the arts to share their voices with the world.

Corazones Unidos

The Together In Hope Project is a nonprofit organization focused on changing lives through music with a purpose. 

The Together In Hope Project is a nonprofit organization focused on changing lives through music with a purpose. We create unique, music-anchored projects on issues of our shared humanity to promote healing and reconciliation.

Together In Hope Project

The Academy is at the heart of the Verbier Festival — a dynamic laboratory where future talents are discovered and nurtured.

**BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FRIENDS**

[Web site Friends of Verbier Festival](https://https://www.verbierfestival.com/en/support/friends/)

The Verbier Festival Friends Associaton was launched in 1993, when a group of music-loving donors was inspired by the idea of a two-week festival of classical music in the Swiss Alps in Valais. The Founder & Director Martin Engstroem calls his Verbier Festival "a waking dream"— a dream that would not have been realised without the consistent generosity and personal commitment of the Friends. Their support for the Festival as a whole, and notably for its learning programmes and major artistic projects, has been crucial to its rise to the top: the Verbier Festival is now one of the world's most renowned classical music events, blazing a trail into the 21st century.

Each donation made to The Friends of the Verbier Festival fund at Myriad (ex-KBFUS) is subject to a 5% administrative fee. These fees constitute costs to Myriad to administer donations made to the VF Friends Association; they total less than it would cost to operate a U.S. chapter of the Friends Association as a separate 501-C3 entity. The Association is nevertheless grateful to donors willing to top-up their donations by 5% to cover these fees.

The Verbier Festival is an international classical music event that takes place each summer in the mountain town of Verbier, Switzerland. The Festival's mission is to build a community of exchange between great masters and young artists from all over the world and to be a leader in its field by providing meaningful music education programmes.

Launched in 1994, and now globally renowned, the Festival welcomes audiences with a distinctive and exhilarating blend of events, both large-scale and intimate. Audiences from around the globe come to experience music-making at the highest level in a setting that brings them close to star performers, rising talent and a complete process of learning, rehearsal and performance.

The Festival's Academy is its respiratory system—a laboratory where future talents are discovered and nurtured. It sets the gold standard for the training of emerging soloists, chamber and orchestral musicians, singers and conductors. Each summer, audiences witness these musicians in action at more than 100 masterclasses, rehearsals and performances. The Verbier Festival Orchestra has become a rite of passage for today's exceptional young orchestral musicians and the Academy's programmes for soloists, chamber musicians and singers include an impressive list of alumni from over 60 countries who have been engaged by the world's leading concert presenters since their time in Verbier.

Verbier Festival Friends Association / Association des Amis du Verbier Festival

ITBA  Engineering, Technology & Business argentine university. A non-profit achieving proven levels of excellence among graduates.

For more than 65 years, ITBA - Instituto Tecnólogico de Buenos Aires  has contributed to solving the challenges of humanity through a university education recognized for its excellence, the production of scientific knowledge and international collaboration, and outstanding levels of excellence among its graduates.

Thanks to the financial contribution of companies and individuals, scholarships are obtained so that young people  with talent, passion and determination, can study at ITBA.

ITBA invests in people, in the equipment and infrastructure necessary to be at the forefront of technological progress.

The photo that illustrates this space (courtesy of Matt Dahle)  captures ITBA Rocketry Team celebration after successfully launching their hybrid rocket engine entirely designed and built at our labs by a team of 40 students from different careers, teachers and university technicians in record time of 9 months.
Together they developed LANIN a hybrid rocket and became the first Latin American team to launch it successfully with engines using solid and liquid propellants. 
Spaceport America Cup June 2024

 ITBA - Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

The Rivanna Area Queer Center provides a safe refuge for all LGBTQIA+ people 
in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

LGBTQIA+ people need spaces of our own where we can take refuge, build resilient communities, and organize for our collective liberation. RAQC provides a safe and loving home for the queer community in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Programming at RAQC addresses multiple areas of need: support groups, peer counseling, and on-site mental health professionals contribute to the emotional wellbeing of our community. Classes and workshops on topics as diverse as screen printing, foraging, and self defense address our physical and creative needs. Social events like mixers, parties, and performances ensure that our region’s vibrant queer culture continues to flourish. In addition to our own programming, RAQC also serves as a safe and accessible space where all local queer organizations and individuals can host their own events.

Rivanna Area Queer Center (RAQC)

Providing transformative education to strengthen the movement for Palestinian rights
 

Makan was founded in 2015 by Tamara Ben-Halim and Dr. Tareq Baconi to nurture and amplify the voices of human rights advocates, drive a rights-based narrative forward and ultimately help change the mainstream discussion on Palestine/Israel to one that upholds freedom, justice, and dignity. Today, Makan equips students, grassroots leaders, and organisations within the ecosystem of Palestinian rights and social justice with the tools, knowledge and confidence they need to transform the existing narrative on Palestine/Israel in Britain and beyond, and to advocate for human rights. We connect people to one another, facilitate spaces for learning and exchange, and build community in order to strengthen the ecosystem around us. To date, Makan has: - Supported over 10,000 people globally through our online talks and events  - Directly built the capacities of over 2,900 human rights supporters in Britain & Ireland, Palestine, Europe and the US through our intensive educational training programme - Reached hundreds of thousands of people through our educational content on social media - Become a critical educational resource at the forefront of the ecosystem on Palestine/Israel, and built an excellent reputation for our credibility, our rigorous content & workshops, and our collaborative nature as an organisation.

Makan Rights 

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We are here for everyone who wants to be more. Our television, radio, digital media and educational services change lives for the better and help individuals and communities achieve their full potential.

We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, value lifelong learning and partner with those who share our passion for public service.

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Taawon (Welfare Association)

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

Growing Veterans

Taawon (Welfare Association)

Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund)

Taawon (Welfare Association)

Culture