Wellcome Trust
United KingdomResearch/Dev
The Wellcome Trust is a global charity dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in human and animal health. We support the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities. Our breadth of support includes public engagement, education and the application of research to improve health. Established in 1936 and with an endowment of around £13 billion, it is the UK's largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research.
Wellesley College
United StatesChildren/Education
Wellesley is a college for the student who has high personal, intellectual, and professional expectations. Beyond this common ground, there is no typical Wellesley student. Students come from all over the world, from different cultures and backgrounds, and they have prepared for Wellesley at hundreds of different secondary schools. Through the Davis Degree Program, women beyond the traditional college age, many with families, are part of the student body working toward a Wellesley degree. Women and men from other colleges and universities study at Wellesley through various exchange programs. This diversity is made possible, in large part, by the College’s need-blind admission policy. Students are accepted without consideration of their ability to pay. Once admitted, those with demonstrated need receive financial aid through a variety of services. Within this traditional liberal arts framework, the Wellesley curriculum is dynamic and responsive to social change and new fields of study. The dramatic expansion of information of the last decades has led to an increasingly interdisciplinary course of study. Single majors in traditional disciplines have been joined by double majors and specially designed interdisciplinary and interdepartmental majors.
Wellington Free Ambulance
New ZealandHealth/Medical
Since 1927 Wellington Free Ambulance, New Zealand's only free metropolitan ambulance service, has been the sole emergency ambulance provider for the people of greater Wellington. As an essential service provider for the community, Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to providing the highest quality clinical care in emergency situations, pre-hospital care, rescue & patient transport services - and all at no cost to the patient. Wellington Free Ambulance assists more than 50,000 people in the greater Wellington region each year - an average of more than 136 people per day, and about 1 in every 8 people living in this area that need our help annually.
Wellington Zoo
New ZealandCommunity/Family
Wellington Zoo is New Zealand's first Zoo, having been established in 1906. Wellington Zoo became a charitable trust in 2003, previously it had operated as part of Wellington City Council. The Trust Board has been instrumental in moving the Zoo forward and addressing legacy issues. One of the biggest successes for the Trust Board is the Zoo Capital Programme (ZCP) a ten year redevelopment plan for the Zoo, signed off by Wellington City Council in December 2006. The Trust must raise funds of $5million in five years to unlock Council’s funding for this capital development programme.
Wells for India
United KingdomResearch/Dev
Wells for India is UK charity working on water related projects in Rajasthan in north west India. Our focus is on water: the provision of sufficient clean water for drinking, cooking, washing, the animals and for crops, all the things we take for granted here. We also are involved in a number of associated projects including health and education. One of our aims is to improve the health of children in desert schools, many of which have no clean water or sanitation. The installation of roof water harvesting tanks and latrines is accompanied by a new curriculum on personal health and hygiene. Our self help groups continue to meet and are involved in a range of activities including income generation and health and sanitation awareness
Wesleyan School
United StatesChildren/Education
Wesleyan School was established in 1963 as an integral part of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. Originally known as Wesleyan Day School, the school began as a preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing, educational experience guided by Christian principles. For the next 24 years, the school was housed at the church and led by various pastors and lay directors as its curriculum expanded to include elementary school. With the addition of a high school, it was apparent that the school needed a new campus to continue its desired expansion. In the fall of 1994, a new corporation, Wesleyan School, Inc., was formed, and in the spring of 1995, a divestiture agreement from Sandy Springs United Methodist Church was finalized. Wesleyan School has just completed the "Raise the Goal Campaign," which raised $45 million. The money from this campaign has been a milestone in the further development of our campus over the last four years. In the fall of 2000, the school purchased twelve acres of adjacent land. This new property adjoins the campus along Peachtree Parkway and is used for physical education, soccer, football, cross country, and lacrosse.
Wesleyan University
United StatesChildren/Education
Wesleyan University is a private, non-sectarian liberal arts institution that prides itself on offering its 2,700 undergraduates a demanding educational environment that fosters creative, independent, and experimental work. Wesleyan University is known for the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs. Students from around the world pursue their classroom studies, research projects, and co-curricular interests in ways that are demanding and intensely rewarding. Here, on a beautiful campus overlooking the Connecticut River, students learn to do productive and innovative work that makes a positive difference in the world—that’s what Wesleyan is about.
WESRO
CanadaWomen
Women of Excellence Support and Relief Organization (WESRO) is a registered Canadian Non-profit Charity that was born out of a desire to improve the lives of women and to help beat poverty. WESRO works to see especially women succeed and reach their full potentials. We believe that with a good, structured, support system, women, especially those who have been abused and or living in abusive environments can overcome the many challenges they may face and move forward in maximizing their capabilities as well as achieving their dreams and aspirations. We also believe that disadvantaged youths and people living in poverty can be empowered and motivated to excel and overcome their situation, thus becoming successful individuals in their community and society at large.
WESSA
South AfricaEnvironment
Founded in 1926, the Wildlife and Environment Society of SA is one of South Africa's oldest and largest non-government, membership-based environmental organisation. WESSA maintains a watchful eye on the South African environment through its extensive network of Regional Offices , Branches , Friends Groups and Environmental Clubs. WESSA has been, and continues to be, a motivating force behind many of South Africa's most significant environmental decisions . These and other achievements are as a result of the voices and actions of ordinary South Africans - people who have been willing participants in caring for the Earth.
West Coast Leaf
CanadaWomen
Our concept of equality does not mean "equality as sameness", but rather equality as the removal and disappearance of discrimination and disadvantage which is consistent with Charter equality rights. The West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)was formed when the equality guarantees of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into force. We protect and advance the equality rights of BC women by participating in BC cases in the courts that effect their social, legal and economic circumstances, and engage with lawmakers so as to ensure that governmental laws and policies improve the conditions of women in BC.
West Point Association of Graduates
United StatesCommunity/Family
The West Point Association of Graduates is the alumni association of the United States Military Academy. Its mission is to serve West Point and its graduates. The West Point Association of Graduates was founded in 1869 to reunite Academy graduates who found themselves on opposing sides during the American Civil War. Today, it continues to strengthen the bonds of the “Long Gray Line” through assistance to graduates, West Point Societies, and USMA Classes worldwide. Located in Herbert Hall Alumni Center, the Association is the focal point for returning alumni. As a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, its philanthropic pursuits maintain a margin of excellence for Cadets attending the Academy.
Western Resource Advocates
United StatesEnvironment
Founded in 1989, Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is a non-profit environmental law and policy organization that has have developed strategic programs in three areas: Water, Energy and Lands. Our lawyers, scientists, and economists advance clean energy to reduce pollution and global climate change; promote urban water conservation and river restoration; and defend special public lands from energy development and unauthorized off-road vehicle travel. We collaborate with other conservation groups, hunters and fishermen, ranchers, American Indians, and others to ensure a sustainable future for the West.
Westmead Medical Research Foundation
AustraliaResearch/Dev
Westmead Medical Research Foundation opened in 1990 to support the life-saving medical research, and the care of sick adults and children, at Westmead in Sydney's west. We do this by raising funds that enable our researchers to continually push the boundaries of medical innovation, while also broadening the scope and reach of the treatments our doctors and nurses can provide to the 1 million patients they care for at Westmead every year. Our funds could not go to a more worthy cause: they literally save thousands of lives. The doctors, nurses and researchers at Westmead rely on the generosity of individuals, businesses and community-members to purchase the vital equipment and resources they need. Westmead Medical Research Foundation helps raise the funds that make their work possible.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
AustraliaHealth/Medical
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a community owned and operated aeromedical search and rescue service, serving the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast, New England and North West regions. It is one of six helicopter services contracted by NSW Health to perform emergency services in the New South Wales community. Each year the Helicopter Service performs over 1200 missions, rescuing people from accident scenes and transporting critically ill patients from small, rural hospitals to large tertiary hospitals, primarily the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle and the Base Hospital in Tamworth. The Helicopter Service provides a free service to over one million people, covering a region of 132,000 square kilometres. Two helicopters are based in Newcastle and one in Tamworth.
Wetlands International
NetherlandsEnvironment
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. We are an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world. Based mostly in the developing world, we have 20 regional, national or project offices in all continents and a head office in Ede, the Netherlands. Our work ranges from research and community-based field projects to advocacy and engagement with governments, corporate and international policy fora and conventions. Wetlands International works through partnerships and is supported by contributions from an extensive specialist expert network and tens of thousands of volunteers.
WFM-IGP
United StatesHuman Rights
The World Federalist Movement–Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) works to advance the global promise of peace and is committed to building a safer and more just world. WFM-IGP includes a comprehensive set of programs that work to protect civilians from the threat of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity; facilitate transparency in governance; increase access to justice; and promote the application of the rule of law. We work in partnership with the United Nations, governments, and other international and regional institutions around the globe—as well as with thousands of committed individuals and world leaders—to advance a mission of peace, prosperity, and security for all.
WFUNA
United StatesResearch/Dev
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) is a global nonprofit organization representing and coordinating a membership of over 100 national United Nations Associations (UNAs) and their thousands of constituents. Guided by our vision of a United Nations that is a powerful force in meeting common global challenges and opportunities, WFUNA works to strengthen and improve the United Nations. We achieve this through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation – global citizens. WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organization with Category One Consultative Status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Associate Status with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) and consultative or liaison links with many other UN organizations and agencies. WFUNA is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service Code. WFUNA is set up under Article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society - WDSC
United KingdomAnimals/Wildlife
Established back in 1987, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales and dolphins (also known as cetaceans). In short, we are the world voice for the protection of these animals, creating pressure to bring about change. We do this by taking money raised and pumping it back into campaigns and projects across the globe that really do have an impact. We help educate and inform through the media, events, exhibitions, schools initiatives, visitor centers, websites and more. By spreading the word we improve our overall understanding of whales and dolphins and the need to protect these incredible animals Where we do it WDCS has over 70 staff and a large number of volunteers who are located in offices in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Austria, and Argentina.
WHEAT
South AfricaWomen
WHEAT is a Southern African feminist grantmaker that supports women-led groups working with violence against women and related social issues. These include economic justice, HIV and AIDS and health, sexual and reproductive rights, young women and girls, women refugee groups, sexual minorities, sustainability, accountability and good governance. WHEAT is committed to empowering women from rural and peri-urban areas in Southern Africa.
Wheaton College
United StatesChildren/Education
Established in 1860 as a co-ed institution, Wheaton College is a private, residential and interdenominational Christian liberal arts college, where the pursuit of faith and learning is taken seriously. Wheaton is committed to being a community that fearlessly pursues God's Truth, invests in developing well-rounded students, and prepares graduates to make a difference in the world. These principles have made learning and living at Wheaton extraordinary for 150 years. Wheaton College is an institution of higher learning, a rigorous academic community that takes seriously the life of the mind. But this description does not exhaust the College's understanding of itself.