The Uganda Buddhist Centre was founded in 2005.

The Uganda Buddhist Centre was founded in 2005 by the Most Ven. Bhante Buddharakkhita to align Buddhist teachings within the context of African culture and to exemplify practice of peace, compassion and mindfulness through service to the public. 

Uganda Buddhist Centre

A Buddhist organization working to support Beth Upton and her co-teachers in offering dana-based retreats in the Americas.

Dana Vihara exists to support the activities of Beth Upton’s American sangha. Our sangha holds that the dhamma is priceless, of incomparable and unquantifiable value. We have had the great fortune to receive these teachings freely. Out of gratitude to all the sangha who have preserved these teachings and given them freely through the generations as well as a deep commitment to the dhamma, we are working to build a resilient and sustainable dana culture to support dana-based retreats in the Americas. We exist to receive and house donations offered freely by those who share our resolve to make deep meditation practice accessible to our sangha. Donations are used to secure lodging, food, and other necessary conditions for meditation retreats in the Americas. In this way, we seek to offer the gift of dhamma to all those with the volition to practice, irrespective of financial contribution, so that students can honor the teachings in the proper way - through sincere practice. Your donation will support dedicated practitioners to deepen their dhamma and continue their journey on the path out of suffering.

The ideal act of dana is one in which “the donor, before giving, is glad; while giving, his/her mind is inspired; and after giving, is gratified.” (AN 6.37) Should you choose to make a donation at this time, we sincerely hope you will choose an amount that gladdens and inspires you and respects your financial circumstances.

***Sabbadānaṃ dhammadānaṃ jināti***

***The gift of dhamma surpasses all gifts.***

***Dhammapada 24.354***

*Clarification: Donations made through this website will go exclusively towards funding meditation retreats in the Americas. If you wish to donate to support Beth's youtube videos or online teachings, please do so through her website, bethupton.com.*

Dana Vihara

33 years committed to agroecology and to regenerate minds, hearts, forests, basins and agricultural land, through education.

Fundación Origen is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 in CHILE dedicated to holistic social transformation through education and agroecology.

Its main projects include the Pirque Agroecological School, the Natural Sanctuary Los Maitenes, the Origen Farmers Market, The Bodhisattva training and the Virginia Subercaseaux School. In times of need or disaster, Origen activates its relief programs for food and housing. All of these initiatives are interrelated and share the objective of providing concrete tools for generating individual, social and environmental transformation. 

Origen credits its growth as an organization to its open and compassionate response to a changing world, its commitment and deep care for all living beings and its willingness to engage in horizontal dialogue with several stakeholders across multiple projects. Each year, Origen directly impacts 600 children and thousands of families through all its programs and, thereby contributing to a more peaceful and equitable world.

Your support helps Origen to:

1. Keep developing the Origen Farmers Market , which supports hundreds of small businesses and artisans from all over the country and enriches the vocational training of our students with "Production, processing and commercialization of healthy food" courses.
2. Increase the capacity of the Agroecological school by buying more land and building classrooms for 200 additional younger students.
3. Restore agricultural land and forest, protect flora and fauna in the Natural Sanctuary of Río Claro, Origen´s second campus where local communities are inspired to preserve their land, practice agriculture and beekeeping in sustainable ways.
4. Preserve and promote agro ecological seeds through the creation of the Origen Seeds Bank.

Fundación Origen

An all women disaster response and recovery group that deploys to communities affected by natural disasters. 

- **From Willie in Mississippi whose home was damaged a year ago in a tornado**: "We kept seeing workers go by but they didn't stop at our house. We just felt we were left behind. I'm just tickled to death and we care so much for all of you ladies coming out to help. I will never forget you!"
- **From Homeowner in Oklahoma when asked to evaluate the work on their house**: "The ladies all worked really well together. They were precise about their work and asked us if we were pleased. I personally feel like they did an excellent job. I felt really blessed!"
- **From Gail in Florida:** "Many volunteer groups had worked with me and 'Did what they could' and I am grateful for them......When Sister-Corps first visited me, I was in a very dark space in my life, giving up hope for recovery...... Sister-Corps lifted my life up physically and emotionally and kept on lifting and building a stable, practical, safe area for me to live.........
- Sister-Corps is an all-women organization that offers **recovery phase relief efforts deploying volunteers to communities affected by natural disasters**. In addition, Sister-Corps volunteers respond to local communities that need short-term non-life-threatening relief efforts. Each person pays their own way so that funds can be used for materials needed to repair damaged homes.

Sister Corps Inc

A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON GLOBAL REFORESTATION


We want to make it simple for anyone to **help the environment by planting trees**. Together, we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact worldwide. We are action-oriented and seek to have an impact through quality and community-driven tree-planting projects throughout **North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific**.

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One Tree Planted engages and impacts populations all over the world. In just nine years, we have gotten over **100 million trees** in the ground through new and established relationships with over 463 planting partners. In 2022 alone, we planted over 52 million trees within 327 planting projects in 74 countries across six regions and have potentially sequestered more than 10 million tons of carbon over the next 20 years. Through these projects, we helped to:

- create 2,438 jobs, 
- support 50,582 farming families, 
- engage over 32,000 volunteers, and 
- restore 97,769 hectares of land. 

One Tree Planted has impacted populations at all levels. On a macro level, One Tree Planted has helped to reduce the adverse effects of carbon emissions, air pollution, and global warming. It has inspired and engaged individuals, schools, foundations, and businesses to take action to combat climate change. It has restored landscapes for economic, social, and environmental well-being. On a micro level, it has supported community development by building and beautifying urban green spaces and improving air and water quality. It has helped underdeveloped communities become resilient and self-sufficient, develop sustainable economies, and provide income, food, and heating to support families. Its action and positive storytelling have inspired many and boosted the sense of community all around the world.

One Tree Planted

The California Community Foundation leads positive systemic change to strengthen Los Angeles communities.

The California Community Foundation's mission is to lead positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles. Since 1915, we have been empowering donors to pursue their passions and collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in L.A.

California Community Foundation

Support our neighbors who help each other

Buddhist International Relief NGO 'ThePromise' (Founder: Ven. Myojang) is often referred to as the 'Buddhist 119.' Its operational scope spans the entire globe. Since its establishment in 2008, ThePromise, a non-profit organization recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) with special consultative status, has been dedicated to providing critical aid and support to communities worldwide affected by various disasters. The organization has aimed to be a representative relief entity for the Buddhist community, akin to the ‘Red Cross’ in the West and the ‘Red Crescent Society’ in the Islamic countries. To broaden its reach and appeal, it chose an English name with less religious connotation.

Since its founding, International NGO ThePromise has responded to global disasters such as: the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2011 East Japan earthquake, 2015 Nepal earthquake, 2022 Ukraine conflict, and the 2023 Turkey earthquake. Domestically, it has aided in the 2017 Pohang earthquake, 2022 Donghae wildfires, the 2023 Gangneung wildfire and Yecheon flood, the 2024 flood in Daejeon Jeongbang Village and Jeju air crash at the Muan international airport. 

**Major Initiatives**

Our work encompasses a wide range of humanitarian and environmental initiatives:

- **Climate Crisis**: We introduced climate budgeting, support disaster response and climate adaptation for immigrant families, and develop educational tools for environmental sustainability. For example, we provided emergency relief through a local youth-led team during the Timor Leste floods and deployed the nation's first Disaster Welfare Assistance Team (DWAT) for five weeks to support shelters during the East Coast wildfires.
- **Mental Health** : We support global neighbors in crisis by providing psychological aid to disaster-affected individuals, helping them regain strength. Our International Disaster Psychological Support Team AEGIS, known for its global experience, operates extensively at disaster sites. Recognized by UNHCR, our "Family-based Disaster Response Board Game," developed with support from global gaming company, Electronic Arts (EA), enhances disaster response capabilities for migrant families in Korea.
- **Humanitarian Aid**: Conducting emergency relief operations for natural disasters and providing urgent food aid to communities affected by the Myanmar coup and the Ukraine conflict.

**Award History**

We are honored to have received several awards recognizing our contributions, including:

- **Samsung CSR Partner Award (2016)**
- **The 27th Manhae Prize for Practical Contribution (2023)**: The aim of the prize is to help honor and disseminate the works of those individuals and groups who most exemplify the principles and noble aims of the Reverend Manhae.

**Countries of operation**

South Korea, Haiti, Japan, Nepal, Ukraine, Türkiye, Syria, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Israel, Palestine, Morocco, Myanmar, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Marshall Islands,Malawi, Tibet,etc.

**Join Us in Promising a Safe Society**

As we continue our mission, we invite you to join us in making a difference. Together, we can build a resilient and safe society for all, ensuring that in times of crisis, no one is left behind. For more information or to support our initiatives, please contact us at 02-735-3119 or visit our office at 708 Saemunan-ro-42, 7th floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Together, let's promise a safer tomorrow with International NGO ThePromise.

International NGO ThePromise

The Malibu Project is a charity dedicated to fostering resilience, renewal, and
unity in the aftermath of devastating wildfires.

The Malibu Project is dedicated to fostering resilience, renewal, andunity in the aftermath of devastating wildfires.Our mission is to support individuals, businesses, and the naturalenvironment as they heal and rebuild, creating a stronger and more sustainable future for the Malibu community.We believe in the power of collaboration, bringing together localresidents, organizations, and businesses to restore what was lost while strengthening our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.

The Malibu Project

Give with Bree rebuilds and restyles those in need with up to $5K per person in new clothing to restore confidence!

At Give with Bree, we believe in the transformative power of clothing to restore confidence, dignity, and a fresh start. Our mission is to rebuild and restyle individuals in need by providing them with high-quality, foundational wardrobe pieces that empower them to step forward with renewed purpose.



Born from the success of Rebuild/Restyle—a pop-up experience that supported survivors of the LA fires—Give with Bree continues this mission by curating personalized styling experiences for those facing hardship. Through generous brand sponsorships and community support, each sponsored individual receives $5,000 worth of new clothing and a one-on-one styling session with our expert team.



We are more than just a charity; we are a movement dedicated to restoring hope, self-sufficiency, and style—one wardrobe at a time. Give with Bree is a fiscally sponsored project of the Edward Charles Foundation, a 501c3 public non-profit organization (tax ID 26-4245043). 

Give with Bree

We promote environmental conservation and sustainability, democracy, respect for socio-environmental rights and social justice.

The Casa Socio-Environmental Fund is an organization that promotes environmental conservation and sustainability, democracy, respect for socio-environmental rights and social justice through financial support to civil society initiatives and by strengthening their capacities in South America. We have pioneered the debate on socio-environmental philanthropy in Brazil since 2005. Our mission is to generate positive impact on very diverse territories, investing in the lives of those who care for them, and establishing connections between communities and organizations.

To this end, we developed a powerful support network for small civil society initiatives — a network that mobilizes funds, provides support and strengthens capacities, thus ensuring increasing autonomy for groups spread all over South America. We believe change begins by listening, and we listen to the real protagonists of every cause we embrace: those whose lives are directly affected by any change in their territories.

We are partners of philanthropic organizations that want to support grassroots communities but find it hard to reach those groups directly. We are experienced in making sure that philanthropic funds will reach the community groups. For this, we have developed a supporting and monitoring methodology that takes into account the dynamics of the territories.

What guides us

Listening: our ears are always attentive and our doors open to receive people. For us, this is always the first step in any transformation. Listening to the demands of groups in need of support, understanding what can be done, and then helping them. Listening to feedbacks, understanding what has worked out and what has not, adjusting to the circumstances, and always improving. Whenever possible, we also seek to collect this type of feedback within our own team, where there is no power hierarchy, only different opinions and a great common goal.

Respect: there is no listening to people without respect. We assume everyone has a valuable viewpoint and an in-depth understanding of his/her own reality. We respect differences among cultures, regions, and biomes in order to maximize the impact of our support. We valorize and stimulate the protagonist place of each individual in the socio-environmental transformational process, as we believe that true change comes from the rank and file.

Trust: we trust the working capacity of each individual and each small group we support. We understand Casa Fund as a transitional space, not as a centralizing unit. We are a safe haven, we comfort the pain and uncertainties, ensuring the means to solutions, maximizing actions and opening pathways, but we are not the ones to carry out the projects.

Union: The sentence “union is strength” may sound like a cliché, but it is a motto for us. We aggregate and mobilize. The more people share our dreams of transformation, the greater will be our collective power.

Connection and collaboration: we exist to establish connections and promote collaboration. This does not mean we have to be always present or directly involved in all actions. For us, promoting joint work between two or more transformational agents is already super powerful! This way we manage to multiply our actions and actually have a significant impact on the world.

Our Numbers

Since its inception and up to 2022, the Casa Fund has supported 3,160 socio-environmental initiatives by NGOs and community groups in Brazil and South America. The grants totaled US$19 million. 

Learn more about the Casa Fund: Discover more about our work and our impact by visiting our website: https://casa.org.br/en



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