The Schumacher Centre, Bourton Hall, Bourton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9QZ
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
International
Practical Action is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. Through technology we enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions- transforming their lives forever and protecting the world around them.
DATE ADDED:
03-05-2017
Practical Compassion for Destitute Children (Pcdc)
Pcdc sponsors poor children in the Holy Land, mainly around the Bethlehem area. Help is given towards school-fees. In exceptional circumstances, grants towards food and medicine are made. We do not discriminate between religions and we take no political stance regarding the conflict in the Middle East - we work with anyone who can help children.
Suite 4.4 Litchurch Plaza, Litchurch Lane, Derby, UK, DE24 8AA
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
CATEGORY:
Community
PWSA UK is the only charity supporting those with PWS. PWS is a rare chromosom disorder affecting around 2,000 in the UK. People with PWS have an overwhelming insatiable appetite, poor muscle tone, mild to moderate learning difficulties, incomplete sexual development, emotional and social instability. the condition is lifelong and there is no cure. We offer: a helpline for the community, training, literature, workshops, conferences. Attendance at clinics. Research. A Familynet project which arranges meetings and events across the whole country.
Precious Lives is dedicated to helping individuals to create an identified space in which all family members can engage in a variety of activities and rebuild family tries by encouraging Parents, Grandparents and children to learn the joy of being a family and doing things together demonstrating how everyone can make a contribution to the family unit. We believe that involving parents and children in learning will improve both children and adult skills. PRECIOUS LIVES KEY AIMS ARE; to provide meaningful activities that both children and parents can get involved in together, Utilise the various skills available in the community to pass new skills onto others, Help individuals to develop their skills, Develop cross generational communication channel, Pass on traditional African craft and recreational skills to a new audience.
Our mission is to support and represent people affected by primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) in the UK, working with healthcare professionals and other relevant organisations to improve their care and quality of life.
