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In the small Caribbean nation of Belize, with a population of under a half-million, 150 to 175 people undergo amputations each year as a result of disease, accidents, or violence. A lack of resources, services, and expertise makes acquiring and maintaining prostheses...

Country: NigeriaProject Amount: $75,000Focus Area: Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Nigeria have faced decades of discrimination and injustice. A 2013 Pew Research survey revealed a staggering statistic—98% of the Nigerian population...

Since 2010, human trafficking has shown a steady rise globally. Despite best efforts to fight this trend, certain areas around the world remain known as hotspots for trafficking activities. India has been at the forefront of this ongoing battle for human rights. While...

Mental health problems affect nearly every person on earth at some point in their life. They negatively impact our cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being and can lead to isolation, depression, and suicide. Despite the near-universal prevalence of such issues,...

Recipient: BeadforLifeAmount received: $30,332.78 CAD In Uganda, as few as 1-in-3 girls attend secondary school. This statistic becomes even starker taking only women living in rural areas into account. Without some degree of higher education, many of these girls will...

Amount Received: $90,000 CAD Anticipated Project Completion Date: December 2018 More than 1 in 3 women have experienced violence. These figures can vary from society to society, but what appears to be universally applicable is that poverty and violence often go...

Project Recipient: Cruz Roja Mexicana Project Amount: $9,200 CAD Healthcare is a universal need—especially in times of emergency. This is certainly true in the city of Acapulco (Guerrero, Mexico) and surrounding rural areas, where a population of over 1,000,000 people...

Project Recipient: Institute of Contemporary ArtsProject Amount: $293,850.09 CAD What does art mean to you? For some, art is an escape. To others, it is the purest form of human self expression. And for some, art is simply an abstract concept - a forgettable school...

Project Recipient: World Monuments Fund Project Amount: $960,000 CAD Studying our history and reflecting on the past is a unique human prerogative which allows us to learn from our mistakes and build on our wisdom. Overall as a species, we have a great appreciation...

Spanning over 120 miles and straddling the U.S.-Canadian border, Lake Champlain is a breathtaking freshwater lake celebrated by local communities for its rich history, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities. The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center (CSC),...