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Human Rights Watch is dedicated to defending human rights and protecting the freedoms of individuals in every corner of the world. Mobilizing its experienced staff of regional experts, lawyers, and journalists, Human Rights Watch stands with victims and activists to bring offenders to justice, to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, and to protect people from inhumane conditions in wartime. Its hard-earned reputation as a leading human rights defender reflects the organization's ability to respond quickly and effectively to a broad spectrum of human rights concerns, from discrimination to genocide.

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Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.

MSF's decision to intervene in any country or crisis is based solely on an independent assessment of people's needs -- not on political, economic, or religious interests. MSF does not take sides or intervene according to the demands of governments or warring parties.

In recognition of its work, MSF was awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Heifer International combats hunger, alleviates poverty, and restores the environment by providing appropriate livestock, training, and related services to small-scale farmers worldwide. Heifer helps people utilize livestock as an integral component of sustainable agriculture and holistic development. Heifer's projects strengthen rural families and communities through improved nourishment, increased production and the dissemination of skills and knowledge for self-reliance. Care for the earth's natural resources is emphasized through training in livestock management, pasture improvement, soil conservation, forestation and water harvesting.

Heifer's key concept is that of each recipient passing on some of the their received farm animal's offspring to others that are in need. This principle, called "passing on the gift," assures that each participant in the program becomes a donor, enhancing dignity and participation in each project. "Passing on the gift," allows communities to bond together and become self-sustaining.

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The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America was founded in 1967. Its mission is to raise funds: to support basic and clinical scientific research to find the cause of, and cure for, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; to provide educational programs for patients, medical and other healthcare professionals, and the general public; and to offer supportive services for patients, their families, and their friends.

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Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. We believe that respect and value for diversity in all aspects of our organization are essential to our well-being. We believe that reproductive self-determination must be voluntary and preserve the individual's right to privacy. We further believe that such self-determination will contribute to an enhancement of the quality of life, strong family relationships, and population stability.
Based on these beliefs, and reflecting the diverse communities within which we operate, the mission of Planned Parenthood is:

• to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual
• to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services
• to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality
• to promote research and the advancement of technology in reproductive health care and encourage understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications.

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The mission of the Millionair Club Charity is to provide unemployed and/or homeless men and women with jobs, meals and emergency services to assist them in their quest for self-sufficiency.

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The mission of 826 Seattle is to help young people improve their expository and creative writing skills.

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