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IsraAID's mission is to effectively support and meet the changing needs of populations as they move from crisis to reconstruction, rehabilitation, and eventually, to sustainable living. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief and sustainable development, with an emphasis on the transition between them.

The North Vancouver Outdoor School Alumni Society (NVOSAS) was formed in 1988 and is free and open to any individual who has an interest in the activities of the NVOSAS and/or the North Vancouver Outdoor School. The North Vancouver Outdoor School, located beside the Cheakamus River north of Squamish, provides unique educational experiences, helping students to understand their role in a sustainable environment and economy. Each year over 5,000 students from grades 1 through 12 enjoy the 165 hectare site encompassing salmon spawning channels, ponds, 1000 year old cedars and panoramic bluffs.

Lougheed House is a national and provincial historic site owned by the Province of Alberta and operated by Lougheed House Conservation Society. Lougheed House Conservation Society is a non-profit society, devoted to the restoration and public enjoyment of the historic Lougheed House. Also known as Beaulieu, Lougheed House was home to Senator James Alexander Lougheed, Lady Isabella Hardisty Lougheed, their six children and staff. This grand sandstone prairie mansion was built in 1891 and enlarged in 1907; the impressive scale and the high quality of the design, materials and interior furnishings of the house reflected the wealth and prestige of the Lougheeds. An article in the Calgary Daily Herald claimed it was "one of the finest residences in the Canadian northwest."

We channel our efforts into 4 areas: democracy, peace and citizenship; social justice movements; media, Information and Communications Technologies as well as social ecology. We also inform Canadians about national and international issues. We succeed in doing so through: our website, Alternatives' newspaper (free newspaper), our participation to Social Forums and coalitions, organisation of conferences and debates. Coutries in which we have projects Democracy, peace and citizenship: Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Haiti, Cuba, Niger, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the du Congo (DRC), Canada - Immigration Program Social justice movements: Brazil, Argentina, Sudan, DRC, Niger, South Africa, Canada - Coalitions Media, Information and Communications Technologies: Arab World, DRC, Mali, Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Canada - Internship Program Social ecology: Cuba, Pakistan, Indonesia, Haiti, Canada - Rooftop Garden Project

Working for people, around the world. Engineers Without Borders Quebec (ISFQ, Ingénieurs sans frontières Québec) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1994 by engineers wishing to contribute to the development of various communities around the world. The members of ISFQ are primarily active or retired engineers. In the preparation and the realization of its projects, ISFQ applies the principles of sustainable development as defined in 1987 by the United Nations. Sustainable development was presented as being "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs".

Founded in 1996, the Helios Centre is an independent, non-profit energy research group, dedicated to developing the knowledge base required to foster appropriate strategies, policies, regulatory decisions and market choices for a sustainable energy and climate future. Energy: Research, sponsored or not, on legislative, regulatory and commercial solutions ; Studies and expert advice responding to specific needs of decision-makers and other stakeholders in the energy sector ; Publications to raise public awareness regarding the path to sustainable energy. Climate change: Analysis of international negotiations and the evolving of the regulatory framework ; Identification of opportunities and analysis of policy and regulatory issues ; Expert support in developing CDM projects under the Kyoto Protocol ; Support for capacity-building and the implementation of Designated National Authorities (DNA) ; Professional training enhancing public understanding of climate issues.

Park-To-Park Trail is a regional initiative to create a 230 km east-west recreation trail through Parry Sound, Muskoka, and Haliburton. The route will connect several provincial parks, communities and ammenities to provide trail users with an unforgetable trail experience. As a link in the Trans Canada Trail, the P2P trail is intended to be a "shared-use" network with such uses as hiking, cycling, cross country-skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, dog sledding and ATVing.

Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) is the City of Vancouver's amateur radio program, a community service organization that includes both licensed amateur radio operators and other communications volunteers involved in the city emergency program. VECTOR designs, constructs, maintains and operates a wide variety of telecommunications systems ranging from HF/VHF/UHF radio telephony systems to a wide variety of digital data and voice systems. VECTOR is the primary backup emergency communications provider for the City of Vancouver. When not tasked by the City of Vancouver, in conjunction with the Provincial Emergency Program VECTOR resources can be made available to assist communities elsewhere in the province. VECTOR is a registered non-profit society. The organization is run by its members and is directed by a volunteer executive board elected by the membership. We also have 2 appointed Directors from the VPD and City of Vancouver.

Groupe de fiers bénévoles en recherche et sauvetage de la région de Québec.

The Columbia Institute helps build capacity in communities through lifelong learning scholarships and key partnerships. We also nurture strong local leadership, and support community leaders with cutting-edge research on emerging issues through our Centre for Civic Governance. The Institute works with shareholders and investment decision makers on research and education for responsible investing, in partnership with the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE).

DARE (Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education) Network is a grassroots national NGO. DARE Network provides culturally appropriate non-medical treatment & prevention education to reduce substance abuse & associated social issues within the communities of displaced ethnic people from Burma, along the Thai/Burma border. DARE Network envisions the strength of ethnic people from Burma to use the power of recovery from addiction as a non-violent means to resist oppression. A Free Mind Cannot Be Destroyed.

The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities. We foster the daily practice of human values - a sense of connectedness and respect for all people and the natural environment, an attitude of non-violence, and an ethic of social service. Our programs enhance clarity of mind, shift attitudes and behaviours, and develop leaders and communities that are resilient, responsible, and inspired.