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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), an international, non-profit, autonomous, postgraduate institution of higher learning based in Thailand. The mission of AIT in the context of the emerging environment is "to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy". Guided by the above clear, timeless vision and mission, the dedicated students, faculty and staff of AIT are set to steer the Institute along its path of becoming: A trailblazer in advanced education in the region, with leadership in IT and new types of multidisciplinary programs An exemplary institution, with an emphasis on academic quality in terms of courses and other aspects of operation A leader in professional development programs A hub for the implementation of regional and transnational research projects and a research facility for academic professionals. A nexus for networking with other academic and research institutions in the region and the world A model international citizen A collaborator and partner of national postgraduate institutions A financially viable, self-sustaining institution, able to draw support from donors the private sector and individuals, with good governance and strong leadership A strong partner to its alumni, who are principal stakeholders through the AIT Alumni Association (AITAA)

We enable women leaders in South and Southeast Asia to access leadership capabilities, a lifelong community, and plentiful capital. We focus on three enabling factors to ensure that women leaders thrive: Capability, Capital, and Community. 1. Capability: We transform women leaders by developing their capabilities and expanding their definition of leadership. 2. Capital: We invest in women leaders so they can access education and leadership development opportunities. 3. Community: We nurture women leaders through a lifelong supportive community of mentors, allies, and friends.

To safeguard the environment and promote sustainable management of resources to meet the local, national, regional and global needs through smart partnerships with communities and likeminded organisations.

ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life.

To fight against sexual exploitation of women and minors To protect women and minors To prevent and reduce the risk of sexual exploitation To build positive attitude on gender issues To research and understand the root causes of sexual exploitation To eliminate sexual exploitation in all its forms, especially sexual abuse, prostitution and trafficking in women and minors. To create public awareness and through self-development to create positive attitudes to protect themselves and against sexual exploitation and become involved in eliminating sexual exploitation.

Women Win's vision is that of a world in which every adolescent girl and young woman fully exercises her rights. Our mission is to advance the playing field that empowers girls through sport and play. Women Win is the global leader in girls and women's empowerment through sport. We leverage the power of play to help adolescent girls and young women build leadership skills and become better equipped to exercise their rights. Since 2007, we have impacted the lives of 2,822,400 adolescent girls and young women directly and indirectly in over 100 countries. This is possible thanks to collaborations with a wide variety of grassroots women's organisations, companies, development organisations, sports bodies and government agencies. Women Win currently supports initiatives in Asia, Africa, Middle East, North and South America. Our work is focused on empowering girls and young women through sport, emphasising the prevention of gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and economic empowerment. In practice this involves developing high quality specialised tools and curricula; delivering training and capacity building workshops; monitoring and evaluation tools and systems development; and providing strategic and programmatic support. Women Win invests in and manages a diverse portfolio of global partners with approximately 1.5 million euros of direct funding granted annually.

Friends of Humanity SA is a Geneva-based non-profit organization supporting initiatives and projects in five essential areas: - Human rights and dignity - Education and training - Healthcare and medicine (including alternative medicine) - Environmental protection and conservation - Microfinance

The German Red Cross co-operates with other national Red Cross/ Red Crescent societies, the International Federation of Red Cross/ Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross in numerous missions concerning: - Emergency Response (including quick assignment of pre-trained personnel and pre-packaged material, provision of relief materials, donations and contributions in cash and in kind to partner organizations) - Rehabilitation after disasters (Reconstruction of houses, medical facilities, and livelihood after disasters) - Development projects with focus on Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Change Adaptation, Water and Sanitation, Basic Health Care, Livelihood and Capacity Building within Partner Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies and communities.

Help resource-deficient poor communities enhance their capacity for self- sustainability; Upgrade basic production conditions and primary social service levels; Mitigate social suffering while promoting social harmony. Vision: Be the best trusted, the best expected and the best respected international philanthropy platform Mission: Disseminate good and reduce poverty, help others to achieve their aims, and make the good more powerful Values: Service, Innovation, Transparency, Tenacity Slogan: Persistence Brings Change

To raise awareness of our responsibility to the next generation through our programs, and respect and practice a simple life style considering a sustainable environment for the future generation in order to achieve our common goal, world peace.

"Providing health care to areas where it is currently out of reach, wherever that may be." Our goal is to contribute to community development in Japan and abroad through health care and education. To reach our goal, we are committed to the following initiatives: 1. Dispatch health care professionals abroad. 2. Invite overseas health care professionals to Japan for training. 3. Deliver health care services abroad without compensation. 4. Provide educational assistance to people abroad. 5. Promote health care awareness in Japan and abroad. 6. Support health care in remote rural areas and on isolated islands in Japan. 7. Provide comfort services for gravely sick patients in Japan and abroad. 8. Engage in any other activities to make the goal achievable. Our Credo Various kinds of wonderful encounters have taught us that every single life is of value and irreplaceable. No matter what we face, at the end of our lives, we believe that the meaning of our being will be carried on, beyond time and space, as if the warmth of one's hand will be passed on from one to another. Japan Heart, as one of the most reliable and promising international medical organizations, will never stop evolving in order to help bring everyone's invaluable life into a brilliant future. -We celebrate every encountering as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the moment, and thus commit ourselves to provide an excellent hospitality, through which all involved will find happiness and contentment. -We sincerely listen to our caring instinct, and serve the disadvantaged who do not have access to medical care, with no discrimination by nationality, race, politics, religion, or circumstance. -We do not measure our lives in terms of money, status, or fame. Instead, we act on what we believe is truly valuable; trust, compassion/consideration, appreciation, courtesy/moderation, and wisdom. -Japan Heart's initiatives and actions represent a project, where experienced individuals, and young people who possess capabilities and potential, collaborate to generate trends of the time, and create cultural and historical values. -We shall acknowledge and respect who each of us is, believe in ourselves, and keep challenging ourselves for self-realization and social welfare. -We must sincerely and deeply study our history, and try to live for the moment to the fullest while looking ahead to the future, so that we can contribute to social well-being both at home and abroad. -In order to become the best international medical professionals, we shall keep our minds and bodies clean, never fail to pay careful attention to everyday life, understand that serving is our natural duty, do our best without ego and arrogance, and continue to improve ourselves day by day. -'Quality' is the most crucial value for us.

Zahana in Madagascar is dedicated to participatory rural development, education, revitalization of traditional Malagasy medicine, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It is Zahana's philosophy that participatory development must be based on local needs and solutions proposed by local people. It means asking communities what they need and working with them collaboratively so they can achieve their goals. Each community's own needs are unique and require a tailor -made response