Magis AmericasLatin America and the CaribbeanMagis Americas is a Jesuit development non-governmental organization committed to promoting sustainable and impactful responses to the injustices faced by those living at the margins in the areas of education, migration, and ecology.Magis Americas is particularly invested in education, as we believe it is the most powerful tool to break the fateful cycle of poverty, …

LitWorldGlobalFounded in 2007 by renowned literacy expert, Pam Allyn, LitWorld is a 501(c)3 non-profit literacy organization fostering resilience, hope, and joy through the power of story. Our programs and campaigns build self-confidence, promote leadership, and strengthen children and their communities.Our programs and campaigns build self-confidence, promote leadership, and strengthen children and their communities. LitWorld’s LitClub and LitCamp programming cultivate a …

Little Sisters FundNepalThe mission of the Little Sisters Fund is to help economically disadvantaged Nepalese girls to become empowered leaders through education, mentoring, and community support.  Founded in 1998 by Usha Acharya and Trevor Patzer, the Little Sisters Fund began with a single scholarship for one “Little Sister.” Since then, the Fund has grown to serve more than 2,000 girls in 20 …

Library For AllGlobalLibrary For All is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide tools for individuals to learn, dream and aspire to lift themselves out of poverty. In response to the lack of access to books for over 260 million children, we are developing a digital library for the developing world, bringing together content from publishers as well as OER …

Libraries Without BordersGlobalLibraries Without Borders (LWB) is an international non-government organization whose mission is to expand access to information for vulnerable communities. By creating and reinforcing libraries, training librarians, distributing books, supporting local publishing, and designing library networks, Libraries Without Borders actively promotes access to knowledge in more than 20 countries. Growing from our work in Haiti before and after the earthquake …

Learning EqualityGlobalImage Credit: New Arrivals Institute (North Carolina)At Learning Equality, we are committed to enabling every person in the world to exercise their right to a quality basic education. We are a non-profit organization that creates free, open source and offline-first software and tools that enable equitable access to quality educational opportunities, in support of effective education technology interventions in …

Kenya Education Fund (KEF)KenyaKenya Education Fund (KEF), founded 2006, is a locally-led, non-governmental organization. We help children reach their full potential by providing full scholarships for high school and the first year of university and conducting yearly, week-long life skills workshops. By delivering Kenyan youth access to free quality education, KEF tackles one of the root causes of poverty, gender-based violence, …

Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA)GlobalJesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) is an international Catholic non-governmental organization whose mission is to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS works in more than 50 countries worldwide to meet the educational, health, and social needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons and advocates for just and generous policies and …

IREXGlobalIREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.With an annual portfolio of $80 million and 400 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening …

International Youth FoundationGlobalIn 1990, the International Youth Foundation was born — a youth development organization that, at that time, was without precedent in its scope and mission. In all, the Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) granted to IYF nearly US$70 million — the largest single commitment in WKKF history. The initial challenge was to build on Mr. Kellogg’s desire ‘to take good …