The Rockefeller Brothers Fund was founded in 1940 for the purpose of social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The RBF's grant making is organized around three themes: Democratic Practice, Peacebuilding, and Sustainable Development. Areas of Interest: Human … [Read more...] about Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Rafto Foundation
The Rafto Foundation is a non-profit and non-partisan organization was established to promote the three fundamental human rights of intellectual, political and economic freedom. Objectives: To help and support Rafto Foundation work Create a commitment to human rights with a focus on … [Read more...] about Rafto Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest private philanthropies committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. The Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how … [Read more...] about John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The National Endowment for Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a nonprofit foundation working for the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the globe. The NED funds only nongovernmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar … [Read more...] about The National Endowment for Democracy
The National Democratic Institute
The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit organization supporting democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world. The NDI and its local partners work to promote openness and accountability in government by building political and civic organizations, safeguarding elections, … [Read more...] about The National Democratic Institute
Joffe Charitable Trust
The Joffe Charitable Trust was established in 1968 by Joel and Vanetta Joffe. The major purpose of The Joffe Charitable Trust is to supports development in the developing world, primarily in anglophone sub Saharan Africa. The Trust makes grants of between £5,000 and £40,000 per year, and very … [Read more...] about Joffe Charitable Trust
The Handicap International
The Handicap International is an independent international solidarity organization which works in situations of poverty or exclusion, conflict and natural disasters. Handicap International works and campaigns in over 60 countries in order to restore their dignity and give them back a role in the … [Read more...] about The Handicap International
The Global Greengrants Fund
The Global Greengrants Fund is a public charity that seeds environmental action through small grants. The Fund supports change from the ground up by channeling donations to local projects and grassroots campaigns for justice, primarily in the developing world and emerging economies. It supports … [Read more...] about The Global Greengrants Fund
Danish Institute for Human Rights
The Danish Institute for Human Rights is an independent state-funded institution. The major purpose of this institute is to promote and develop knowledge about human rights on a national, regional and international level and the corporate sector, enabling them to strengthen human rights in their … [Read more...] about Danish Institute for Human Rights
The GE Foundation
The GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of General Electric Company, invests in initiatives that work to solve some of the world's most difficult problems. The Foundation focuses on education, health, environment, public policy, human rights, disaster relief and community success around … [Read more...] about The GE Foundation
