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Action Against Hunger
It is committed to ending world hunger based on an International Charter of Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, Free and Direct Access to Victims, Professionalism, and Transparency. Some 5,000 professionals work in...
ActionAid International
It is focused on anti-poverty activism and training; working to “help people use their own power to fight poverty and injustice. This reflects their “core belief in each human being's...
Acumen
It works to change the way the world tackles poverty; believing “that neither the markets nor aid alone can solve the problems of poverty and that every person deserves the...
African Development Bank
It has an overarching objective to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. Overall the bank has 80 members,...
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
It applies its expertise and network to promote global peace, poverty eradication, youth and women empowerment, justice, and human rights. It believes sustainable development is achieved through global citizenship, shared...
Peace, Poverty & Inequality, Social Justice, Societal Divisions, Sustainable Development Goals, Women, Youth
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
It is dedicated "to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty across the globe, and expanding educational opportunities and access to information technology in the U.S." Publications: Annual Reports Press Room
Bread for the World (Brot für die Welt)
It operates in more than 90 countries all across the globe, working to improve living conditions for the poor and marginalised. It is works in development and relief, with a...
Bridgespan Group
A "global nonprofit organization that collaborates with mission-driven leaders, organizations, philanthropists, and investors to break cycles of poverty and dramatically improve the quality of life for those in need." They...
Brown, Lester R.
Lester R. Brown (b.1934) is well-known as the founder of the Worldwatch Institute in Washington in 1974, where he served as president until 2000. Worldwatch is known for its annual...
Business Fights Poverty
Description: Uses “challenges” to engage an expanding network of 20,000+ professionals with poverty-related issues with products developed in 3 to 9 months. Projects are supported by specific donor organizations. Examples of...
CAFOD
The Catholic Development Agency for Overseas Development works towards a “safe, sustainable and peaceful world”. Policy and research themes: Sustainable Development Goals Private sector Climate change and energy Economic justice...
Caritas Internationalis
A catholic confederation with over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world. It calls itself "the helping hand of the Church" that...
Center for Global Development
Is a nonprofit think tank that provides research and development services in Washington, D.C. and the United Kingdom. It focuses on the links between developing countries and the governments, institutions,...
Center for International Development (CID)
CID works to advance the understanding of development challenges and offer viable solutions to problems of global poverty. They are focused on resolving the dilemmas of public policy associated with...
Center on Food Security and the Environment
A research center aiming to address the most critical global issues of food security and environmental degradation. Through a focused research portfolio, the faculty members of this department are able...
Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth
A "coalition of willing leaders who are committed to tackling inequalities and promoting more inclusive economic growth in cities." It was launched as a "response to the growing gap between...
Climate Justice Initiative
An Indigenous climate change organization. CJI is focused on indigenous women that address the multifaceted issue of climate change and climate justice in Indigenous peoples, groups, and communities. Climate Justice...
Closing the Racial Inequality Gaps: The Economic Cost of Black Inequality in the U.S.
Peterson was a Global Economist with Citi Research. She is now Chief Economist at The Conference Board. Mann is the Global Chief Economist at Citigroup. Their analysis asserts that if four...
Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism
A global non-profit organization that "works with leaders across the private, public and civic sectors to make capitalism inclusive and its benefits more widely and equitably shared. It works "to...
Consultative Group to Assist the Poor
The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor is an “independent think tank that works to empower poor people to build resilience and capture opportunities through financial services.” It “tests, learns...