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11th Hour Project
11th Hour Project (2006, Palo Alto, 31 staff; 11thhourproject.org) Works at the nexus of energy, food & agriculture, and human rights. Programs: Energy: The Project invests in organizations pursuing restrictions...
Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking
Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking (2007; Washington; endslaveryandtrafficking.org) A U.S. based alliance of 12 member organizations, "that advocates for solutions to prevent and end all forms of human trafficking...
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (1961, London; amnesty.org) A "global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally." They are active in 150+ countries Publications: News A library of research...
As You Sow
As You Sow (1992; Oakland CA; 17 staff; asyousow.org) A non-profit that engages in shareholder advocacy. They harness shareholder power "to create lasting change that benefits people, planet, and profit."...
Circular Economy, Climate | Energy Finance, Energy, Energy and Climate, Energy Business, Environmental Health, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Recycling, Social Justice, Waste Management
Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom
Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom (2015; Bonn, Germany; nemtsovfund.org) Named after a Russian opposition leader murdered in Moscow in 2015. Founded by his eldest daughter Zhanna Nemtsova. Goals: Education and...
Carter Center
Carter Center (1982, Atlanta GA; ~1,500 staff; cartercenter.org) Founded by former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife, they aim to “Wage Peace, Fight Disease, Build Hope.” Works in tight...
Child Health, Conflict Prevention/Mitigation/Resolution, Democracy, Democratic Values, Former Leaders’ Groups, Global Health, Health, Human Rights, Peace
Center for International Environmental Law
Center for International Environmental Law (1989, Washington; 19 staff; www.ciel.org) Is a non-profit public interest environmental law firm which uses “the power of law to protect the environment, promote human...
Climate Change Law, Corporate Accountability, Environmental Law, Global Financial Flows, Human Rights, Human Rights and Climate Change, Law and Environment, Law and Sustainability
Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy (1975; Washington; 28 staff; internationalpolicy.org) Is “an independent nonprofit center for research, public education and advocacy on U.S. foreign policy”. It strives to promote human rights...
Defense Alternatives, Human Rights, International Cooperation, International Relations, Peace, Security, Security and Sustainability
Center for Reproductive Rights
Center for Reproductive Rights (1992; New York; 130 staff; beta.reproductiverights.org) It is an international advocacy organization that "uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights...
Center for Sustainability Studies
Center for Sustainability Studies (2003; São Paulo; 44 staff; gvces.com) A research center associated with Fundação Getulio Vargas’s Sao Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV EAESP). It seeks to inspire...
Environment, Environmental Education, Human Rights, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, University Sustainability Programs
Center for Victims of Torture, The
Center for Victims of Torture, The (1985; St. Paul MN + 5 local offices; ~135 staff; cvt.org) Founded by Rudy Perpich, former Governor of Minnesota, CVT is the world’s largest...
Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council on Global Affairs (1922; Chicago; 80+ staff and fellows; thechicagocouncil.org ) This independent, nonpartisan membership organization provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global...
Foreign Policy, Global Economy, Human Rights, Info Portals, Security, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs
Corporate Responsibility Coalition
Corporate Responsibility Coalition (1998; London; 12 staff; corporate-responsibility.org) Is a "coalition working to ensure corporations are held accountable for human rights and environmental abuses" towards "an economy in which corporations'...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Business, Corporate Accountability, Environmental Policy, Human Rights
Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations (1921, New York; ~225 staff; 4,900+ Members; cfr.org) Mission: CFR is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for...
Defense, Economics Rethinking, Energy and Environment, Global Security and Defense, Health, Human Rights, International Relations, Security
Counterpart International
Counterpart International (1965; Arlington, United States; ⁓519 staff; counterpart.org) The Counterpart International is a global organization centered in community-based development that "partners with local organizations to build inclusive, sustainable communities...
Crisis Action
Crisis Action (2004; New York; ⁓37 staff; crisisaction.org) Crisis Action is an international organization working as a "catalyst and coordinator for organisations working together to protect civilians from armed conflict"....
David and Anita Keller Foundation
David and Anita Keller Foundation (2002; San Francisco; 2 staff; keller-foundation.org) The David and Anita Keller Foundation is a charitable organization promoting philanthropy on the leverage of resources, time, and...
Disability Rights International
Disability Rights International (1993; Washington; 12 staff; driadvocacy.org) Disability Rights International is a nonprofit organization “dedicated to promoting the human rights and full participation in society of people with disabilities...
Environmental Justice Foundation
Environmental Justice Foundation (2001; London; 17 staff; ejfoundation.org) Is a non-governmental organisation "that promotes the non-violent resolution of human rights abuses and related environmental issues in the Global South." It...
Equality Now
Equality Now (1992; New York; 44 staff; equalitynow.org) A non-governmental organization dedicated to "advocate for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls." It strove to...