Have some free time? Why Don't You...
… register to become a bone marrow donor?
… become a mentor to a child?
… help build a house for a family in need?
… become a mentor to a child?
… help build a house for a family in need?
Aric supported a variety of organizations: he donated blood to the Red Cross, organized a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders, donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center and volunteered at local Food Banks. He was especially interested in refugee communities, Palestinian nationalism, women's rights and the Black Lives Matter movement. Below are some organizations whose mission statements resonated with him. For Charities related specifically to Palestine, see here.
RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING SELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
The organizations listed on this page have broad mission statements but participate in campaigns for specific causes ranging from lawsuits against the United Clans of America to abolishing the death penalty in the US to assisting Syrian refugees. Find a few issues that resonate with you and learn about the wide range of ways you can contribute to an organization to help. All organizations need administrative support. Both volunteer and full time employment opportunities are available at any of the groups listed below. Check out this artists for Oxfam page for ideas on how your music, paintings, poetry or other art can help fundraising efforts.
Southern Poverty Law CenterThe Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the Center works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.
We employ a three-pronged strategy to battle racial and social injustice:
Work for or donate money to the SPLC.
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
We investigate and expose the facts, whenever and wherever abuses happen. We lobby governments, and other powerful groups such as companies. Making sure they keep their promises and respect international law. By telling the powerful stories of the people we work with, we mobilize millions of supporters around the world to campaign for change and to stand in defence of activists on the frontline. We support people to claim their rights through education and training. Browse Amnesty International's current campaigns. Volunteer for, donate to or advocate on behalf of Amnesty International
OXFAMOxfam International is a confederation of 13 like-minded organizations working together and with partners and allies around the world to bring about lasting change.
We work directly with communities and we seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them. |
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Médecins Sans Frontières observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. MSF seeks both field and office support- you do not need to be a medical professional to work with MSF. Work for or donate to MSF.
The Red CRossThe International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
The IFRC carries out relief operations to assist victims of disasters, and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies. The ICRC's work focuses on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care. Planned ParenthoodThe mission of Planned Parenthood is :
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