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HOPE's mandate is to provide alternative technological and educational support to people in developing countries where environmental, economic, and/or social circumstances have interfered with the ability of local communities to sustain themselves by using traditional methods.

EWB formed in 2000 and is now one of Canada’s most respected development agencies. Launched on university campuses, there are now over 30 chapters with over 30,000 members. EWB Vancouver was launched in September 2005 as one of the four original professional chapters.

CUSO-VSO's aim is to bring the expertise of those in the global South and Canada together—through volunteer placements, mutual collaboration, training, programming, exchanges, and resource sharing—so both can continue to enhance and grow vital social justice programs for the long-term.

The Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives was established in 1987 as an important element of the University's plan to expand and strengthen its links with universities and other institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, especially with China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, and the developing island states of the Southwest Pacific. The Centre's primary mandate is to conduct and facilitate research on policy issues related to the Asia-Pacific region.

The Canadian Red Cross in the Lower Mainland Region of B.C. offers a complete Global Education Program providing events, activities, workshops, materials and facilitators for youth, teachers and youth leaders.

Canadian Humanitarian's mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing orphaned and vulnerable and their families with access to healthcare, education, vocational training and the basic necessities of life such as nutrition and shelter.