I have been personally involved in some of these and know how dedicated they are. Please visit their sites. They are doing wonderful work.

Hui Taumata  The Hui Taumata Trust has a history spanning over 20 years. It is a unique and highly successful partnership of Maori leadership, business, unions and government. Our vision is to expand Maori economic pathways. To create, grow and succeed in our future together. ka hua, ka tapu, ka toa. “Mā te mahi, ka ora te iwi”     We survive through our work Padmashree Foundation Padmashree Foundation founded by SadGurudev Rahuleshwarandji has centers in the Himalayas, Rishikesh, Mumbai,India and LA. It provides spiritual upliftment of humanity by spreading the message of universal love, compassion and peace through the practice of prayer, meditation and selfless service.      The Foundation also supports, teaches and provides educational needs to many poor families and children in India. Vergal Vergal, is a voluntary organization working in and around villages of Kanchipuram. They understand that education is the main need of society. But problems like education systems, poverty, lack of awareness, less importance to girl children make the education impossible for many children. Vergal helps to bring children out of work bondage and puts them in school. It helps them with their school and family needs.  Vergal volunteers also work for the prevention of dropouts, have an education center, run personality development programs and have a counseling center. National American Indian Child Welfare Association A national voice for American Indian Children and Families. A comprehensive source of information on American Indian child welfare and the only national American Indian organization focused specifically on the tribal capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our board of directors is made up of 26 American Indians, and we have a staff of 24, most of whom are American Indians.  WRF Coming soon First Medicines tsunami trip In 2005, Mitta went to Southern India twice to help post-tsunami.   Breathe LA Operation Smile