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ACT partners with indigenous people to conserve biodiversity, improve health, and strengthen traditional cultures in Amazonia. Since 1996, ACT has successfully built trusting partnerships with indigenous peoples - developing and implementing a comprehensive methodology that enables them to combine their traditional knowledge with modern technology and skillsRead more

Childhood illness in the context of poverty is more than a simple matter of biology. It is caused and perpetuated by all of the social and environmental conditions in which the family lives. Such a complex problem requires an equally comprehensive cure, and the care Saúde Criança provides is just that. Through a holistic program focused on five different components of well-being, it empowers families of low-income backgrounds to become economically and socially self-sufficient and able to secure their own health for the long-term. As a donor, you can help us change a family's life forever.Read more

The Blindekuh is the world's first “Restaurant in the dark” which has been replicated in numerous places around the world. The guests enjoy socializing while trying the restaurant’s cuisine. They are able to participate in art and cultura levents and educational activities, which give a sensory experience and understanding of the lifestyle of visually disabled individuals. Over 90% of the restaurant’s income is created through the restaurant’s sales while the remainder of the income is covered through donations.Read more

Millions of people in developing countries live with the constant threat of death or injury from earthquakes. In the past five years, over 4 million were made homeless by earthquakes, over 99% of them in developing countries. In the developed world, we have the knowledge and technology to build disaster-resistant structures. But in the developing world, that knowledge and technology is beyond the reach of the average person.Read more