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Oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars in under-served countries.
http://www.operationrainbowcanada.com/
Hundreds of pages of news, jobs, resources and links for the Canadian nonprofit community
http://www.charityvillage.com/
Distributes medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry to people in developing countries.
http://www.hpicanada.ca/
Private Canadian foundation funding traditional and innovative charitable programs in Canada and Israel in the areas of health, education, culture, social services, philanthropy and community development, and research.
http://www.kahanoff.com/
Invests in human and social capital in Canada, through programs including research grants and scholarships. Lists current programs and information for donors and people proposing investments.
http://www.columbiafoundation.ca/
National gift-in-kind charity. Companies can donate surplus material, new and used, which is then re-distributed to other charities across the country.
http://www.inkindcanada.ca
Your click clears land mines for free through the Canadian Landmine Foundation.
http://www.clearlandmines.com
A charitable organization that enables teens to travel to Mexico to do works of charity. Other projects include helping the needy in Vancouver and providing Summer Camps for youth.
http://www.projectbrotherhood.com
Helps people build affordable housing at sites across the country, and lists information about volunteering, local affiliates and chapters, and case stories.
http://www.habitat.ca/
Dedicated to providing urgently needed humanitarian assistance to war-affected children. Works closely with the music industry to help build awareness among Canadian youth.
http://www.warchild.ca/
A volunteer organization for logistics related professionals who assist relief organizations with logistics services and equipment.
http://www.worldev.org/
A page for persons working with or wanting to work with charities in Canada. What you need to know.
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~cr975/charity1.html
SCAW raises funds to provide bedkits to the neediest of children in underdeveloped and developing countries.
http://www.scaw.org/
Registered charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence in the performing arts and customer service.
http://www.roythomson.com
Non-profit organization helping impoverished and malnourished children around the world.
http://www.worldvision.ca
Hiking to raise money for community development and education projects in the South American Andes.
http://www.intlcorp.demon.co.uk
Allows visitors to donate to any Canadian charity online, with no fees to either donor or charity, as well as find volunteer positions and read philanthropy-related news.
http://www.canadahelps.org
A national program to promote public and corporate giving, volunteering and support to the community.
http://www.imagine.ca/
Helps children and families in Africa, Asia and Central and South America build brighter futures for themselves through community development.
http://www.fosterparentsplan.ca/
Assists families with seriously ill children. Lists national and community events, FAQ's, information about Sandra and how to volunteer.
http://www.sandraschmirler.org/
Information about annual non-competitive walks that take place in over 140 communities across Canada. Lists information about Multiple Sclerosis and registration details.
http://www.supercitieswalk.com/
Annual fundraising events to help fight Multiple Sclerosis, for skiers and snowboarders of all ages have fun competing at locations across Canada.
http://www.snowexpress.org/
A Canadian private foundation that supports a variety of registered Canadian charities. Profiles its namesake and outlines its programs, and outlines the process of applying for consideration.
http://www.maxbell.org/
A registered Canadian charity established by The KRG Insurance Group whose mission is to help children who have been affected by illness, poverty, disability and misfortune.
http://kids.krg.com/
An international network of children helping children, with over 1 million youth impacted in 35 countries. Describes its programs, news releases, publications and accomplishments.
http://www.freethechildren.com/
Charitable women's organization dedicated to the support of children, students, women, veterans, and others in need.
http://www.iode.ca/
Not-for-profit organization which promotes volunteerism and enhances the profile of Canada's voluntary and charitable sector.
http://www.ccp.ca/nvo-onb/index.html
RMCC offers funding to registered Canadian charities to provide equipment to improve the quality of life for children with serious or chronic illnesses or disabilities.
https://www.rmhc.ca/
Provides help to people in less developed countries to become able to help themselves by creating income-generating small work cooperatives. Includes a list of projects, by country, and copies of their newsletter.
http://www.wjfb.org/
Canadian charitable organization dedicated to research and education into conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Includes a list of case studies and papers, as well as funding information.
http://www.peacemakers.ca/
A registered Christian charitable organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide. Outlines their programs and provides donation information.
http://www.cfh.ca/
A non-profit charitable development organization that funds and operates education, health, nutrition and literacy programs to help people of Peru.
http://www.heart-links.org/
A non-profit organization which raises money to provide scholarships for poor, bright high school girls in Africa. Overview, sponsors, agents, newsletter and contact information.
http://www.canadianharambee.ca/
Works in Latin America, Asia and Africa to achieve a sustainable end to world hunger.
http://thehungerproject.ca/
Dedicated to helping children with disabilities in developing countries, through education and by producing and distributing assistive technology such as wheelchairs, walkers and communication devices.
http://www.equipkids.org/
Connecting children with adult role models.
http://www.bbbsc.ca/
A private charitable foundation established in 1969 with a gift from the founder, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Meighen of New Brunswick. Provides granting information and criteria.
http://www.meighen.ca/
An annual fundraising event held in major cities featuring a 'walk-a-thon' to honour lives lost, celebrate survivors, and help bring breast cancer care to people who need it.
http://www.endcancer.ca/
An organization promoting sustainable development in Vietnam by helping to eliminate hunger and poverty among the poorest people in the most remote areas.
http://www.fraternitevietnam.org/
A development and human rights organization whose projects include building schools, rehabilitating child soldiers and former slaves, and promoting gender equality.
http://www.web.net/cass/
A charitable organization of people in the telecommunications industry. Lists community and national programs as well as provincial chapters.
http://www.telecompioneers.ca/
A registered Canadian charity engaged in helping to raise funds for the economies of Africa and Latin America.
http://www.calmeadow.com/