Organizations We Believe In

Organizations We Believe In

• Amnesty International Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people dedicated to building a world where all people live in dignity, security and freedom. We support using investory power to promote and protect human rights.
• Amnesty's "Share Power" project visit their website at or call Fiona Koza at 604.294.5160.
• Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) International alliance of independently operated local business networks dedicated to building Local Living Economies. BALLE envisions a sustainable global economy as a network of Local Living Economies, which build long-term economic empowerment and prosperity in communities through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity and a healthy natural environment.
• Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) Canada’s leading voice for corporate social responsibility (CSR). The goal of the CBSR is to support businesses in their efforts to implement higher standards of social and environmental responsibility.
• Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility CCNR is a not-for-profit organization, federally incorporated since 1978. It is dedicated to education and research on all issues related to nuclear energy, whether civilian or military -- including non-nuclear alternatives -- especially those pertaining to Canada.
• Carbon Disclosure Project An independent not-for-profit organisation aiming to create a lasting relationship between shareholders and corporations regarding the implications for shareholder value and commercial operations presented by climate change. Its goal is to facilitate a dialogue, supported by quality information, from which a rational response to climate change will emerge.
• Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria Independent community-based organization that brings people together to create a just and vibrant community in B.C.’s Capital Region through leadership that results in effective community solutions.
• David Suzuki Foundation: Go Carbon Neutral Climate change is a serious problem, caused primarily by the carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. But there are things we can do about it - like choosing to go carbon neutral.
• Dogwood Initiative Dogwood Initiative helps people in BC change the balance of power to create healthy, prosperous communities by promoting dialogue, facilitating collaborative action and creating leverage.
• National Resources Defense Council Excellent resource on climate change.
• The Greater Victoria Community Economic Development Corporation The Greater Victoria Community Economic Development Corporation, or CEDCO Victoria. A non-profit corporation dedicated to a sustainable community economy, open to all.
• The Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria The Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria (ICA Victoria) - Non-profit society that encourages sensitivity, appreciation and respect for individuals of all cultures in our changing community, and assists newcomers to settle in the Greater Victoria area and facilitates their inclusion and full participation in the community. ICA Victoria presents some of Victoria's most popular community festivals - Folkfest, Luminara, and the Open Air being held this year at Centennial Square.
• United Nations Virtually every country in the world belongs to the United Nations. These nations agree to accept the obligations of the UN Charter, an international treaty that sets out basic principles of international relations. According to the Charter, the UN has four purposes: to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights; and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
• Values-based Business Network (VBN) The VBN's mandate is to develop and promote a values-based, sustainable business culture in Victoria, B.C.'s capital region. It attracts a wide range of industry sectors, including retail, consulting, manufacturing, import/export, and non-profit. The VBN welcomes every size of business, from large corporations to individuals and small businesses, and provides a resource network for all businesses. Opportunities include professional development geared to sustainable business practice, discounts to members, and resources for members.
• Village 900 Radio Non-profit campus/instructional radio station located at Camosun College in Victoria. The station programs Global Roots music, along with university transfer credit courses, news and information, including such programs as Island Parent Radio.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development Coalition of 165 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance, and social progress.