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The American Himalayan Foundation
is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the people and ecology of the Himalaya.
The Himalaya, roof of the world, is a magic place where the magnificence of the
world’s highest mountains is mirrored in the rugged beauty and unique culture of
the people who live in their shadow.
In these remote regions people often live without basic health care and education.
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The Snow Lion Foundation was insipred by a meeting
with the Dali Lama in 1980, when three individuals vowed to create a press devoted
to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and Culture. Snow Lion distributes
hundreds of video and audio tapes of teachings by Tibetan lamas; thangkas; statues of
buddhas, and other items connected to Tibetan culture. Snow Lion also publishes works
by the Dalai Lama such as Kindness, Clarity, and Insight, which has sold over
sixty thousand copies. [ more..]
The Independence Community Foundation
was established by the Independence Community Bank at the time of its conversion to a
public corporation in March of 1998.
The Independence Community Foundation will continue in the Independence Bank’s
tradition of philanthropic support for local charitable activities, but will also emphasize a
broader program of comprehensive, targeted community development.
The Foundation has established three principal program categories to facilitate its mission:
firstly 'Neighborhood Renewal', secondly 'Education, Culture and the Arts', and
thirdly 'Community Quality of Life'.
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Proceeds from the Himalayan Fair are
used to sponsor a variety of grass roots projects in Himalayan countries.
Projects are investigated carefully to make efforts to ensure the money is distributed
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Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI) began one day in 1938 when Seattle
mountaineer Lloyd Anderson purchased an ice axe by mail order, and found when it
arrived, that the axe was nearly twice the price advertised, and about half the quality.
Each year REI dedicates a portion of its operating budget to help protect and restore the
natural outdoor environment, increase access to outdoor activities, and encourage
involvement in muscle-powered sports. [ more ..]
In 1986, Dick Smith established the quarterly journal
Australian Geographic as
a way of showing Australia in a positive light and inspiring young people to share in the
great adventure of being Australian. Each year, a portion of the profits from the
Australian Geographic journal and stores is given to the Australian Geographic Society
to support scientific research and wildlife protection. Australian Geographic also
directly supports adventure and community projects. Now in our 13th year, we've helped
more than 900 people and projects. [ more ..]
The Tibet Fund, founded in 1981, is the
principal fund raising organization for the
Tibetan people, established to help preserve and promote their unique cultural heritage.
The Tibet Fund assists the social and economic advancement of the Tibetans, both in and
outside Tibet, through programs in health, education, and economic and community
development. [ more ..]
Agilent Technologies is a global, diversified technology company focusing on high-growth markets in the communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare industries. Agilent Technologies is committed to the environment by conducting businesses in an ethical, socially responsible and sustainable manner. Agilent's environmental goals inlcude:
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