West Africa Network for Peacebuilding
It envisions a West African region that's "characterized by just and peaceful communities where the dignity of the human person is paramount and where the people can meet their basic...
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
It's work is "rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being". As such, it "supports the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for...
WaterAid
It "collaborates on regional and global advocacy and campaigns to influence governments, companies and international institutions". It works in 34 countries worldwide, operating on the belief that "water, toilets and...
War Resisters International
It supports and connects those "who refuse to take part in the war, and who use nonviolent action to tackle war's causes." It facilitates mutual support, by Linking people together...
Wallace Global Fund
Corporate Power Monitoring, Democracy, Environmental Protection, Foundations: Grant-Giving, Freedom of Information, Women's Rights
It “supports organizations creating transformative change to promote democracy, human rights, public health and a sustainable planet.” It strives to tackle multiple challenges such as the rise of the corporate...
Vital Voices Global Partnership
It invests in women leaders who are solving the world’s greatest challenges; working to identify those "with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision...
Vision of Humanity
It provides analysis, data, and editorial through a lens of peace, security and development; publishing intelligent data-based global insights with articles and the latest research published every week. It is...
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
An economic think tank producing economic analyses and forecasts. In particular, it "conducts research in the areas of macroeconomics, trade, competitiveness, investment, the European integration process, regional development, labour markets,...
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
It aims to promote "international peace and security by providing a platform for independent analysis and dialogue and building capacity on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.." It was "established on the...
UTZ: Better Farming Better Future
It is a "program and label for the sustainable farming" of coffee, tea and cocoa. In 2018, it merged with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, in response "to...
USAID
A U.S. Government agency working "to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential." Carries "U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the...
US SIF: Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), Green Investment, Responsible Investment, Shareholder Activism, Sustainable Investment
US SIF a policy and advocacy focus organization focused that calls for shifting investment practices towards “sustainability, focusing on long-term investment and the generation of positive social and environmental impacts.”...
UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Policy Research, Research Center, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, Universities, Water
The Institute works to "create a world free of water problems where sustainable human development and environmental health and security are assured for all". They aim to "help resolve pressing...
University for Peace
The University for Peace (UPEACE) is an "institution of higher education dedicated to the study of peace", which was established under the UN General Assembly Resolution 35/55. "Through its Master’s...
United States Institute of Peace
A nonpartisan, independent national organization. The Institute collaborates with local partners in foreign conflict zones to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. This reduces the likelihood of future crises and...
United Religions Initiative
A worldwide grassroot interfaith network working towards "peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the...
United Network of Young Peacebuilders
A global network of "young people and youth organizations active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation." The "core activities of UNOY Peacebuilders are capacity building as well as...
United Nations University
Is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation. It collaborates with “leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States” to tackle the SDGs and solve “pressing global problems...
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Development, Industrial Development and Sustainabiity, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
Is a UN specialized agency working to “promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States." To reach this goal, the states "regularly discuss and decide UNIDO’s...
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
It promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities as mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is responsible for all urbanization, and human settlement matters within the UN system....