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Un Mar De Colores is a dedicated organization striving to foster inclusivity, diversity, and environmental stewardship within the surfing community, primarily targeting children of color and underserved youth. Through surf therapy, environmental education, and mentorship programs, they aim to bridge socio-economic gaps, enhance coastal access, and nurture a passion for ocean conservation. This initiative not only aids in personal development and community connection for its participants but also enriches the broader surfing culture with a more diverse and engaged generation of ocean stewards.

The 'Relief and Recovery' campaign aims to address urgent humanitarian needs and support long-term recovery efforts. The funds raised will primarily focus on immediate relief, including providing essential medical supplies, food, medical treatment, clean water, and other necessities for families affected by the conflict. Additionally, the campaign will support rebuilding healthcare facilities and providing long-term support through impactful programs and projects to support the needs of children and the health sector.

Cancer Care Hospital & Research Center Lahore is a Charitable Trust hospital where no cancer patient is being refused treatment regardless of age of patient, stage of cancer or the financial status of patient. Cancer Care Hospital is spread over 27 Acers of land near Raiwind and is designed to be 400 bedded state of art cancer treatment facility. Two of our blocks have become functional. Radiation is being provided on advanced Linear Accelerators and services of senior most oncologists are available. Consequently, in Punjab, majority of (150,000) cancer patients remain untreated. Even if only half of the untreated patients die the same year, 210 cancer patients die every day. However, untreated cancer is a uniformly fatal disease and nobody can survive without treatment, therefore, the daily death toll must be higher than this. A minimum of eleven dedicated cancer hospitals are required for an estimated population of 109,215,194 in Punjab. This would require additional 306 oncologist, 3600 trained nurses and around 5000 beds. This is a task which might take decades in its accomplishment. Some of very essential diagnostic and treatment facilities are strikingly lacking in our country and include lack of cancer screening program for breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer and lack of Palliative Care Facilities for advanced cancer patients Under these circumstances Cancer Care Hospital & Research Centre Foundation (CCH&RCF) has accepted the challenge of providing facilities for diagnosis and treatment of cancer to the community. It has identified the unmet needs, settled its priorities and started the establishment of Cancer Care Hospital & Research Centre at Raiwind Lahore. This will not only serve as a tertiary care center but will also work to provide trained human resource for establishing hospitals in other parts of the country. With goals clearly set to provide the palliative care first, the Institute of palliative care is being built on an emergency basis. A program of breast cancer screening has also been launched. Radiation treatment facilities and the completion 400 bedded cancer hospital will follow.

Iqra Academy of Utah is a non-profit Islamic school that was founded in 2000. The school offers preschool through 8th-grade education and is funded by students' tuition, fees, and community contributions. The student body is diverse, with representation from many countries across four continents, including about 20% from refugee families. Iqra Academy provides an excellent academic curriculum with a focus on reading, writing, computation, and public speaking, Islamic education, as well as an active learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school also aims to instill in students a love of learning, respect for diverse cultures and heritage, and universal values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline, and develop in every student a positive American-Muslim identity and prepare students to be tomorrow's leaders and contributors to the community.

Our mission is to honor the enduring spirit of Mikael and Rayaan, two treasured children whose memory fuels our tireless commitment to the betterment of humanity. As a global organization, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of underprivileged and vulnerable children worldwide. Through readily available healthcare, essential resources, and humanitarian assistance, we aim to ensure food and water security, offer vital community support, and provide disaster relief. Our efforts are focused on creating a long-lasting impact, making a compassionate difference in the lives of those in need. https://www.mikaelrayaanfoundation.org

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres (SKMCH&RC) are state-of-the-art cancer centers located in Lahore and Peshawar, Pakistan. SKMCH&RC, Lahore was the first project of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, which is a charitable organization established under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 of Pakistan. Inspiration for making the Hospital Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is the brainchild of Pakistan’s Cricket World Cup-winning captain and Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan. The inspiration to build the Hospital came after his mother, Mrs. Shaukat Khanum, succumbed to cancer in 1985. During his mother’s illness, he witnessed up-close the plight of poor cancer patients in the hospitals of Pakistan and realized the need for a specialized cancer center in his country. Being a developing country, where many do not have access to even elementary health care facilities, cancer was considered the ultimate symbol of hopelessness and almost certain death. Prior to the establishment of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Lahore, no specialized institution for the comprehensive treatment of cancer existed in Pakistan. Imran Khan, therefore, decided to embark upon his dream of making cancer care accessible to the people of his country, regardless of their ability to pay. Hence, began the story of the enduring love of a son for his mother and of the passion of a nation.

SOS Children's Villages is active in 135 countries and territories worldwide. The variety of this international work is brought together by the umbrella organisation SOS-Kinderdorf International, which unites all of the autonomous national associations. Its head office is in Innsbruck, Austria. SOS Kinderdorf is the largest child welfare organization in the world and has so far established over 2,310 projects, with the number steadily increasing. Many of the facilities are community projects such as schools, medical centres, agricultural projects, vocational training and production centres. SOS Children's Villages is assisting more than 330,330 children and families through its family strengthening programmes. In all countries where SOS Children's Villages operates, the aim is to form a national association which is its own legal entity, with its own statutes and Board of Directors. Common for all of them is membership of the international umbrella association, and the fact that their Board of Directors work on an honorary basis. Each member association has to comply with the international statutes and principles for education and child-care of SOS-Kinderdorf International.

Scouts BSA (also known as Boy Scouts, the official name until 2019) is the flagship membership level of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 17. It provides youth training in character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness. Scouts are expected to develop personal values, learn the principles of American heritage and government, and acquire skills to become successful adults. To achieve these, Scouting applies eight methods of Scouting: scouting ideals (as exemplified by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan), the patrol method, participation in outdoor programs, advancement, adult association, personal growth, leadership development, and the uniform. The participants, known as Scouts, are organized in Scout troops, administered by volunteers known as Scouters. In February 2019, the program began admitting girls as well as boys, and the name was changed from "Boy Scouts" to "Scouting BSA. Scouting is a decentralized organization with local councils implementing the program and values of scouting in the local area. The San Diego-Imperial Council serves over 7,200 youth in the San Diego and Imperial Counties. A budget of over $2.4 million provides the facilities, support materials, programs, activities and leadership for the local Scouting community. The Friends of Scouting Campaign (or annual campaign) focuses on raising a significant portion of this budget. The campaign is planned, directed, and conducted by volunteers.

Pakistan has been facing multifarious social problems for years ranging from poverty to civic ignorance and lack of basic facilities of life. People face severe problems in terms of health and the economy. The country stands at 152nd position on Human Development Index (HDI), and almost 51% of Pakistan's population is deprived of necessities (health, education, etc.). "The best amongst you is the one who helps others." Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has a vision of a safe, educated, and healthy community. Over the last three decades, the organization has been best known for resolving the social issues of poor and needy people. Alkhidmat is working on a mission of a harmonious community possessing good health, education, awareness, and a responsible attitude towards the country's overall progress. "Alkhidmat was founded on a principle to serve humanity without considering anyone's religion, color, caste, or race." From Karachi to Chitral to the deserts of Thar, Alkhidmat contains the largest volunteer network. Alkhidmat is considered the most responsive network after the Army to provide relief to the people in times of hardship or hardship or any national emergency. From raising orphans to provide relief in any disaster to arranging affordable healthcare & clean water, Alkhidmat provides relief services in all scopes of life, which include: 1- Orphan Care Program 2- Clean Water 3- Health Services 4- Community Services 5- Mawakhat Program 6- Disaster Relief Program 7- Education

The AFA was established in 2002 to provide support and information to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and to their caregivers and loved ones. This invaluable resource is made up of more than 2,600-member organizations nationwide. It supplies a full range of information, educational tools for caregivers, a calendar of events, and various types of practical assistance. Whether you’re looking for the latest research, where to take caregiving classes, how to contact a support group, or how to register for a webinar, the AFA is your best bet. They also have a section on their website on the value of “memory screening,” a useful diagnostic tool available nationwide and at no cost to you. (For the record, the AFA has provided more than four million free memory screenings to date Mission, Values, & History Mission The mission of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. Learn more: https://alzfdn.org/

With over 5,000 independently run (not government financed) local chapters across the U.S., meals can be delivered to anyone who qualifies, and for a very moderate fee. At present, at least 18% of U.S. seniors have trouble obtaining or preparing the food they need. Of course, the food, catered to each senior’s dietary requirements (and delivered on the days he or she chooses), is essential to the recipient’s well-being, but MWA’s motto states their service is “More than just a meal.” For one thing, having this necessity taken care of may enable the senior to continue living in their own home versus entering a facility, good for both their self-esteem and pocketbook, and good for the community. Additionally, the social interaction that accompanies the meal is just also meaningful, benefiting both the senior and volunteer, helping to further promote that invaluable sense of community. To find out if you or someone you know would qualify for MWA, to volunteer, to make a donation, or to learn more about the significance of MWA’s actions, check out their website or phone their center in Arlington, VA: 1-888-998-6325. learn more:https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

Carlsbad Musalla was established by Sir Mohamed for Muslims who need to pray Friday prayers in the region. Link: https://goodbricksapp.com/tricityislamiccenter.org/donate !!Make sure to select Carlsbad Mussalah Ops from Cause on the donation form!!

The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is a professionally managed, non-profit organization set up in 1995 by a group of citizens who wanted to bring about positive social change through education. 25 years later, TCF is now one of Pakistan’s leading organizations in the field of education for the less privileged. As it is a non-profit organization, and one of the largest privately owned networks of low-cost formal schools in Pakistan. The Foundation operates a network of 1,652 school units, educating 266,000 students through 12,000 teachers and principals, with over 17,400 employees. Approximately 94% of the Foundation's expenditure is allocated to the Education program.[1] In addition, TCF also conducts a literacy and numeracy skill development program in communities linked to its schools which has taught reading and writing to over 120,000 adults. TCF maintains a balanced gender ratio; close to 50% of students are female. In order to achieve this goal, TCF exclusively hires female teachers to make parents comfortable with the idea of sending their girls to schools. Each school hires support staff from within the community, who also help convince parents to send their children to school, especially girls.

Homeownership is the key to empowering families to build brighter futures. It is the critical foundation that families need to find a path to stability and self-reliance. When a family has a safe, affordable place to call home, bigger things begin to happen — families frequently improve their health, educational attainment, safety, and prosperity. With a little help, Habitat homeowners are empowered to build a better future for themselves and their families for generations to come.

Uniting to Care & Cure: About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation We are a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Our Mission The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.

Akhuwat Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Pakistan that works to create a poverty-free society. It was founded in 2001 by Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib who is the Executive Director of the organization. Akhuwat's head office is located in Lahore and it has over 800 branches across 400 cities of Pakistan.

LRBT is committed to creating a better Pakistan by preventing the suffering caused by blindness and other eye ailments. To this end it will provide state of the art comprehensive free eye-care in keeping with its tradition of excellence, efficiency and compassion for all.

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a chain of research-oriented tertiary level oncology hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan. It is Pakistan's largest cancer hospital and it's home to the largest radiation oncology centre.

Islamic Relief USA is a community of diverse people sharing a set of common values: excellence, sincerity, social justice, compassion, and custodianship.

https://www.mecaforpeace.org/about-us/ The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. In the Middle East, MECA provides humanitarian aid, partners with community organizations to run projects for children, and supports income-generation projects. In the US and internationally, MECA raises awareness about the lives of children in the region and encourages meaningful action.

Bunyad is one of the largest NGO's working for education, women and child rights, and capacity building. One million people have been made literate through various means such as Non-Formal Education, Adult Education, CLC’S, Formal Education, and Mobile Phone Literacy programs.

Sundas Foundation is a pioneer of voluntary blood transfusion services currently operating in Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Gujrat. Over the years, Sundas Foundation has been tackling the issues related to the blood transfusion services at a fairly large scale. Sundas Foundation is registered as a member of Thalassemia International Federation (T.I.F.) and World Hemophilia Federation. During the period of Twenty Two (22) years Sundas Foundation has supplied more than 406,482 units of healthy and screened blood bags and blood products. At present, Sundas Foundation supplies more than 250-300 units of blood and blood products every day. This constitutes around 40–50% of the total requirement of blood and blood products in Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Gujrat. All this would not have been possible without the whole-hearted support Sundas Foundation receives from the medical community, government, corporate sector and the public at large especially the students of colleges & universities.

Dastak Welfare Foundation was established in 2010 as a Blood Transfusion Center to provide free of cost & quality comprehensive treatment to patients suffering from Thalassemia, Hemophilia, and other blood disorders. Dastak Welfare Foundation fosters a comprehensive program designed to provide secondary care along with education, outreach, genetic counseling, and psychosocial care to patients, their families, and those at risk for carrying the disease. Our compassion for human suffering is the major factor that drives us towards excellence to provide prompt and quality services to society. The core motto of the organization is to improve the quality of life of Thalassemia patients through proper treatment and supportive care. Dastak Welfare Foundation is working zealously and operating in close association with doctors, hospitals, Thalassemia Associations & Thalassemia Centers to serve our cause and provide leading-edge, advanced personalized Thalassemia & Hemophilia care. We not only resolve the medical & social issues of Thalassemia & Hemophilia patients but also fulfill our ethical duty of spreading the awareness of the disorder to control its spread amongst newborn infants. Besides this, Dastak Welfare Foundation also provides Emergency Medical Services round the clock; the center is equipped with ample stocks of life-saving medicines and other medical facilities. Dastak Welfare Foundation has supplied more than 200,947 units of healthy and screened blood and blood products over two decades.

As you all know we are going through unprecedented times. I want BOLDEnthusiasts to think of ideas on how we can help larger BOLDCommunity. I am proposing two ideas. Our biggest problem is that we cannot be on the ground but that is also an opportunity on how we can leverage technology to help others. 1. US focused (unless we build something similar in Pakistan or if there is already a service in Pakistan) a. Identify up to three households in your neighborhood with senior citizen above the age of 60. Establish communication with them and deliver grocery to them using instacart. AlphaBOLD will pay for service charges you pay to deliver grocery to them so they don't have to go out of their houses. You can just submit expense reimbursement. 2. Pakistan focused a. If we don't have a similar service as mentioned above then we should find a way to donate money to a trust or organization that is trying to provide food to people during this lock down. I would like to recommend Saylani Trust. https://www.saylaniwelfare.com/home Please vote for this if you agree. If you have better ideas then please create causes so people could vote for those. We do need to move quickly on this because this needs to happen now. -Tayyab

https://www.projectcure.org/procure As hospitals across the U.S. brace for a surge in patients, health care workers say the protective measures taken over the next few weeks will be critical, according to CBS News' Carter Evans. Some government leaders worry the coronavirus pandemic could stretch hospitals to their breaking point while medical equipment shortages threaten to put doctors, nurses and patients at risk. "Nurses are being asked to actually reuse masks, including surgical masks, which provide no protection," Executive Director of National Nurses United Bonnie Castillo said. The medical supplies and medical equipment Project C.U.R.E. delivers to severely resource-limited communities save lives, make diagnosis and treatment possible, protect health workers and ensure better outcomes for surgery and emergency care. ProC.U.R.E. is Project C.U.R.E.’s linchpin program, through which we receive medical supplies and equipment from U.S. hospitals, medical manufacturers, wholesale distributors and individual donors. We operate large distribution facilities across the United States where we receive, process and ship these generous in-kind donations to hospitals, clinics and community health centers in need around the world. Because of our large international distribution network, almost every type of medical item can be accepted, and all donations are receipted for tax purposes.

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a chain of research-oriented tertiary level oncology hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan. It is Pakistan's largest cancer hospital and it's home to the largest radiation oncology centre.

The Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. It is headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with regional offices nationwide. Through civil rights actions, media relations, civic engagement, and education, CAIR promotes social, legal and political activism among Muslims in America.

Institute Of Nuclear Medicine & Oncology (INMOL) was established in 1984 by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commision (PAEC). It has been providing diagnostic and treatment facilities to cancer patients. Website : http://www.pws-inmol.org/

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a chain of research-oriented tertiary level oncology hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar in Pakistan. It is Pakistan's largest cancer hospital and it's home to the largest radiation oncology centre.

Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust or LRBT is Pakistan's largest non-governmental organisation, working to fight blindness in the country. Established in 1984, it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centres throughout the country.

Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) humanitarian agency and member of the Islamic Relief Worldwide group of organizations. IRUSA was founded in California in 1993. In addition to international relief and development initiatives, Islamic Relief USA also sponsors and funds domestic projects ranging from emergency disaster responses to assisting the American homeless population and supporting those who cannot afford basic healthcare. Besides the Virginia headquarters, IRUSA maintains regional offices in Illinois, New Jersey, Texas, Florida and two in California.

The Edhi Foundation is a non-profit social welfare program in Pakistan, founded by Abdul Sattar Edhi in 1951. The Edhi Foundation provides 24-hour emergency assistance across the nation of Pakistan and abroad. The Foundation provides, among many other services, shelter for the destitute, free hospitals and medical care, drug rehabilitation services, and national and international relief efforts. Its main focuses are Emergency Services, Orphans, Handicapped Persons, Shelters, Education, Healthcare, International Community Centers, Blood & Drug Bank, air ambulance services, Marine And Coastal Services.

Mission Seeking to put God’s love into action, San Diego Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent and affordable home to live in dignity and safety. SDHFH is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and serves the County of San Diego. SDHFH is an autonomous, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is governed locally, raises funds locally, and builds locally. Vision A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

On July 4th, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan directed the government to begin construction on the dam, as well as the Mohmand Dam, to resolve a water shortage. The Chief Justice of the court gave a donation of 1 million Pakistani rupees for the construction of the two dams. On July 6th, the government of Pakistan set up a fund for the construction of the Diamer Bhasha Dam. Fundraising through bank accounts and cellular companies was initiated for participation. On 9th Sep 2018 a WAPDA Official have revealed that at least 12 billion dollars are required to build Diamer Bhasha Dam. 5 billion dollars are required to build infrastructure while another 7 billion dollars are required for the power generation. On 31st Oct 2018 PM-CJP fund for Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams which was opened in beginning of 3rd Quarter of 2018 i.e. in July 2018 its funds have reached USD 53.8 million (i.e. PKR 7.2 billion) approximately. Diamir Bhasha dam is expected to start in April 2020 (1/5 land still to be acquired for reaching total required of 37500 Acres) and Bhasha Dam expected Completion is in 9 (Nine) years i.e. Apr 2029. Mohmand Dam is expected to start in April 2019 and its expected Completion is in 6 years i.e. by 2025.

Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) humanitarian agency and member of the Islamic Relief Worldwide group of organizations. IRUSA was founded in California in 1993. In addition to international relief and development initiatives, Islamic Relief USA also sponsors and funds domestic projects ranging from emergency disaster responses to assisting the American homeless population and supporting those who cannot afford basic healthcare. Besides the Virginia headquarters, IRUSA maintains regional offices in Illinois, New Jersey, Texas, Florida and two in California.