Introduction Rural Smiles Foundation is a community-rooted organisation working to strengthen rights, inclusion and resilience among underserved rural populations. Based in Kibaale, Uganda, it supports communities through health initiatives, digital inclusion, economic empowerment, civic participation and climate resilience programmes. Its beneficiaries include rural women, young people, refugees, girls, widows and persons with disabilities. The foundation… [Read More]
Human Rights
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bogotá: Diplomacy, Development Cooperation and Grant Support
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bogotá is the Czech government’s principal diplomatic mission in Colombia and several other Latin American and Caribbean countries. It manages bilateral relations, consular affairs, economic diplomacy, cultural cooperation, education, human rights engagement, humanitarian assistance, and selected development cooperation grants. Introduction The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bogotá… [Read More]
U.S. Embassy in Moldova: Diplomacy, Grants and Development Cooperation (Moldova)
Introduction The U.S. Embassy in Moldova is the official diplomatic mission representing the United States in the Republic of Moldova and supports bilateral relations, democratic development, economic prosperity, security cooperation, education and cultural exchange. History and Background The United States recognized the independence of the Republic of Moldova on December 25, 1991, following the dissolution… [Read More]
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila: Diplomacy, Development Cooperation and Consular Services (Philippines)
Introduction The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila is the official diplomatic mission representing the Czech Republic in the Philippines while also managing diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru and Palau. History and Background Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the former Czechoslovakia were formally established in 1973…. [Read More]
Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation: Advancing Moral Leadership, Reconciliation and Social Healing
Introduction The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is a South African nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, communicating and extending the values and legacy of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Founded in 2011, the Foundation is the official legacy organization of Archbishop Tutu and his lifelong partner, Leah Tutu. It uses… [Read More]
Humanium: Protecting Children’s Rights Through Advocacy, Legal Support, Education and Community Action
Introduction Humanium is an international child-rights NGO dedicated to protecting children from violations of their fundamental rights and improving their wellbeing worldwide. Founded in Geneva in 2008, Humanium works through a combination of: Child-rights advocacy. Legal assistance. Public education. Community-based projects. Child protection programs. Psychosocial support. Partnerships with local NGOs. International campaigning. Humanium describes its… [Read More]
Equality Fund: Transforming Feminist Grantmaking and Gender-Lens Investing Worldwide
Introduction The Equality Fund is a Canadian feminist funding organization that combines grantmaking, gender-lens investing, philanthropy and policy advocacy to move sustainable resources and decision-making power to women’s rights organizations and feminist movements worldwide. History and Background The Equality Fund was launched in 2019 as an innovative financing model designed to create a long-term and… [Read More]
The Humsafar Trust: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Rights and Inclusion Across India
Introduction The Humsafar Trust is an Indian community-based nonprofit organisation working to advance the health, dignity, human rights and social inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people. Established in Mumbai in 1994, it is recognised as one of India’s oldest and most prominent LGBTQ+ organisations. Its work encompasses HIV prevention and treatment,… [Read More]
Human Rights Centre Uganda: Protecting Human Rights Defenders and Expanding Access to Justice
Introduction Human Rights Centre Uganda, commonly known as HRCU, is a Ugandan nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights, particularly the rights of human rights defenders. It works to create a safer and more supportive environment for activists, journalists, civil society organizations and communities working to defend fundamental freedoms. HRCU’s activities include human… [Read More]
Amnesty International Ghana: Advancing Human Rights, Justice and Civic Freedoms
Introduction Amnesty International Ghana is a registered nonprofit human rights organization and the Ghanaian section of the global Amnesty International movement. Based in Accra, the organization uses research, public education, advocacy and grassroots campaigning to protect human rights and challenge injustice in Ghana. Its work covers freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, gender equality, discrimination, detention… [Read More]
