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Sweden has the most islands of any country in the world and over one million leisure boats on their lakes and sea. Accidents in the water are not uncommon and sea rescue plays a vital role in keeping people safe.

Learn more about how water safety and awareness is in the hands of Swedish volunteers, who are devoted to protecting life on the water.

Want to support the SSRS? https://www.sjoraddning.se/information-english

Today’s generation consumes far less milk than any other generation in history. 

Consumers across the world are choosing a vegetarian or plant-based diet because of the horrors of the meat, dairy and egg industries. 

Animal Outlook has been exposing the realities of these consumer industries for the past 25 years. 

Discover how you can advocate for compassion over killing with your next food purchase.

Want to support Animal Outlook? https://animaloutlook.org/

If we want to tackle climate change, there’s no point preaching to the converted. We need an ambitious plan to influence those who don’t agree with the scientific consensus. 

Climate Central uses locally relevant climate change news and engaging graphics to reach as many doubters as possible. All of it is backed up by rigorous scientific study.

Find out how we can prove that taking positive action is in everyone’s interest.

Want to support Climate Central? https://www.climatecentral.org/

Charitable work is eminently fulfilling, but it’s also hard work. Without the necessary funding and expert advice, many organizations might never fulfil their incredible potential.

The Good People Fund champions smaller charitable efforts so they can expand their influence. 

Find out what drives ordinary people to make drastic positive changes in their community and why offering them financial support is so important.

Want to support The Good People Fund? https://www.goodpeoplefund.org/

It's important that we reduce the stigma and fear factor surrounding cancer treatment.

The Valerie Fund is a New Jersey-based children's cancer and blood disorder charity. It supports inner-city families who don't have easy access to psychological, social, and physical support. Now with its own centers attached to mainstream local hospitals, the fund treats over 5000 children every year.

Want to support The Valerie Fund? https://www.thevaleriefund.org/

Despite grocery stores having more than enough food on their shelves, 37 million Americans still don’t have enough to eat every year. One-third of all food produced globally goes to waste, and in the US, this statistic is even higher. 

Move for Hunger connects moving companies across America with food banks to curb food waste and address food insecurity.

Find out how to reduce waste in your local area through sustainable, community action.

Want to support Move for Hunger? https://moveforhunger.o

Thousands of children every year in the US suffer from some form of pediatric cancer. 

As adult forms of cancer are much more commonly researched, there is limited research conducted into possible cures for child cancer. 

Sherrie Wells, co-founder and executive director of Hugs for Brady Foundation, believes that the way to find a cure for adult forms of cancer is through research of pediatric forms of cancer.

Want to support the Hugs for Brady Foundation? https://hugsforbrady.org/

We could all benefit from being more observant. 

Permaculture is about paying attention to clues in nature that tell us how we should structure our lives. The Permaculture Association connects communities that look after our ecosystems so that we can all be happier and healthier. 

Find out how you can get involved in projects local to you.

Want to support the Permaculture Association? https://www.permaculture.org.uk

In this talk with Carolina Galvani, co-founder and CEO of Sinergia Animal, we got a better understanding of the inhumane conditions that many animals farmed for consumption endure in Latin America and South East Asia.

Founded in 2017, with the goal of working exclusively with developing and ‘neglected’ countries, Sinergia Animalacts internationally to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for all farmed animals.

Want to support the Sinergia Animal? https://www.sinergiaanimalinternational.

How much do you value fresh air and water?

If the answer is "A lot", you should definitely listen to our latest interview with Haribon Foundation.

Find out why biodiversity conservation is vital to our wellbeing and what this organization is doing to stop the death of natural habitats in the Philippines.

Want to support Haribon Foundation? https://haribon.org.ph/