Search Results For Issue: Environment
African Training Fund
The IDP Foundation has funded a new African program at Field Museum of Chicago to enhance its African training and research programs in the following scientific capacity building efforts: the Field Museum/IDP Foundation African Scholars and fieldwork ... Read More
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Anthropological Research
Through anthropology we seek to understand what makes us human, our place in nature, and our common concerns. We teach others what we learn through our exhibits, programs, and world class collections. Join us and make a difference in our scientific ... Read More
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Awassa Youth Campus
Provides a safe environment for youth in Awassa, and is home to One Love Theatre (AIDS Education, Landmine Awareness Training, environmental and female-rights issues), an Aikido Peace Dojo, and Children's Workshops based on sports, art, music and dan ... Read More
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Benin: Medical InterAction: Linking Sustainable Ecology and Medial Innovation
Contacts and relationships have been developed with colleagues in Benin that crosscuts various areas: health and illness, poverty and sustainability, environmental concerns, traditional and medical sciences/health treatment and education. We plan to ... Read More
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs General Programming
With more than 150 programs and events every year, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs delivers a diverse and balanced spectrum of programming related to international relations, global issues, and U.S. foreign policy. Programs range from renown ... Read More
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Conservation Strategy Development
The Environmental and Conservation Programs (ECP) branch of the Field Museum is dedicated to translating science into action that creates and supports lasting conservation. Through our partnerships in local communities and with over 150 organization ... Read More
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Ecology and Conservation of Bahamian Rock Iguanas
The Shedd Aquarium is committed to the conservation of endangered species. There are fewer than 30 Grand Cayman blue iguanas left in the world, and we are one of the few facilities to house these lizards. With your help and contributions we can con ... Read More
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Energy/Share the Sun/Solar Bakery
SHARE distributes sun ovens to widows of war, land mine victims (amputees) and other needy women. Returnees are taught how to bake bread using a village solar oven. Share the Sun allows donors to "adopt a family" in Angola with a sun oven. Read More
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Foundation for Children in Need
The Foundation helps provide shelter, education, clean water, medical care, and clothing for thousands of individuals, from children and students to elderly. A reforestation project is planting trees as well. Read More
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Global Agricultural Development Initiative
The Global Agricultural Development Initiative aims to build on the momentum generated by the Chicago Council's report, "Renewing American Leadership in the Fight Against Global Hunger and Poverty: The Chicago Initiative on Global Agricultural Develo ... Read More
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International Plant Exploration
For 25 years the Chicago Botanic Garden has explored the world in search of plants. Garden scientists have studied and collected plants on 27 trips into 20 countries, including expeditions to China, Korea, Siberia, and the Far East. Expeditions targe ... Read More
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Marine Mammal Training/Breeding
At Shedd we are passionate about what we do, and we want to inspire you to make a difference. Care of animals is intimately connected to their overall contentment and well-being. Shedd is working cooperatively with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise o ... Read More
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Partnering with Families
Education - Tuition support for deaf children and their siblings; school transportation costs.
Vocational Training - Capital investment in shoe repair business; tuition for one year of beauty school. Read More
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Plant Database Cooridnation
PlantCollections(TM) – A Community Solution is a collaborative effort led by the Chicago Botanic Garden, American Public Gardens Association, the University of Kansas Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center and the MorphBank project a ... Read More
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Project Safe Water
Linking Mine Action to Development Planning: Providing Mine Affected Communities Access to Clean Safe Water
Objectives:
-Provide families in mine-affected communities access to clean water
-Improve the overall health of the comm ... Read More
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Project Seahorse
Seahorses represent the coming together of all the world's marine problems: neglected environments, destructive fishing practices, desperate fishing communities and the need for protected areas. Saving seahorses means saving the seas. You can help ... Read More
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Share Your Soles
Shoe collection, cleaning, processing, shipping and distriubtion - donate shoes, funds, or help organize the shipment. Read More
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Small Business Development
Small business development is at the core of Global Alliance’s model for economic strengthening. By listening to our local partners, and working with them to design and implement an integrated and contextual model that helps communities and househ ... Read More
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Solar Panel Project
One of Centro Medico's founding principles is to protect the environment and operate in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Centro Medico is now looking into installing solar panels. In fall 2007, an alternative energy consultant, Derek S ... Read More
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Training for Plant Conservation Professionals
The International Training Program commenced internal exchanges between the USA and Australia in 2006. The Australian partner in this effort is the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). Five representatives from our national Conservation ... Read More
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Working Bikes Cooperative
A bicycle worth $20 in Chicago can be worth the equivalent of $1,000 in Africa. Your donation can possibly mean the difference between work and unemployment to someone in need. The bicycle is the primary means of transportation for the majority of t ... Read More