Action Without Borders
Encyclopedia
Action Without Borders is an international nonprofit organization
founded in 1995 and based in the USA. The organization currently runs the Idealist.org, Idealistas.org and Idéaliste.org websites. These web sites are platforms that allow nonprofit organizations to post event information, volunteering opportunities, jobs, resources and services; individuals can then search this information and sign up for volunteering opportunities, apply for jobs, etc. The web site also provides information produced by the nonprofit itself, such as information on volunteering abroad.
Action Without Borders is a member of the European Volunteer Centre
(CEV).
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
founded in 1995 and based in the USA. The organization currently runs the Idealist.org, Idealistas.org and Idéaliste.org websites. These web sites are platforms that allow nonprofit organizations to post event information, volunteering opportunities, jobs, resources and services; individuals can then search this information and sign up for volunteering opportunities, apply for jobs, etc. The web site also provides information produced by the nonprofit itself, such as information on volunteering abroad.
Action Without Borders is a member of the European Volunteer Centre
European Volunteer Centre
The European Volunteer Centre ) is a European network of currently 88 mainly national and regional volunteer centres and volunteer development agencies across Europe and beyond that together work to support and promote voluntary activity. CEV channels the collective priorities and concerns of its...
(CEV).
Mission
From Idealist.org:- Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
- Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Our work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
Vision
- All people can lead free and dignified lives.
- Every person who wants to help another has the ability to do so.
- No opportunities for action or collaboration are missed or wasted.
See also
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- Timeline of Idealist.org news articles
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- Community serviceCommunity serviceCommunity service is donated service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions....
- Civic engagementCivic engagementCivic engagement or civic participation has been defined as "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern."-Forms:...
- List of awards for volunteerism and community service
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