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Who are they?
Friends of the Earth (FOE)
Where are they?
Hong Kong
What do they do?
Friends of the Earth (HK) (FOE) is dedicated to protecting the environment locally and regionally by engaging government, business and society in promoting solutions to create environmentally sustainable public policies, business practices and lifestyles. It was established as a charitable organization in 1983 and today is one of Hong Kong's most prominent green groups.
How big are they?
They currently have a membership of more than 6,000 individuals.
What did they receive?
Microsoft Office 2007 Standard and Office Professional Plus 2007
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Who are they?
SKH Macau Social Service Coordination Office
Where are they?
Macau
What do they do?
SKH Macau Social Service Coordination Office was formally incorporated in 1997. Their initial services included dental services, physical therapy seminars, and consulting, language schools for new immigrants and volunteer training. As the social services of Macau developed more and more rapidly, the SKH Macau Social Service Coordination Office started to respond to the changing needs of the community by offering different types of youth services. Today, it has different service units and mainly serves youth and their parents.
How big are they?
They have eight centers
What did they receive?
Microsoft Office Professional 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition R2 32-Bit
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade
Microsoft Core Device CAL Suite
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Who are they?
Richmond Fellowship of Macau
Where are they?
Macau
What do they do?
Richmond Fellowship of Macau was established in November 1992. It’s headquarters are located in , in the United Kingdom. It is a registered nonprofit welfare organization that provides self-care training, vocational training, social and recreational activities such as a wide range of community support services to individuals with mental disabilities. The organization currently has a membership of more than 6,000 individuals.
How big are they?
They have three centers
What did they receive?
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007
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Who are they?
COUNTRY HOLIDAYS FOR INNER-CITY KIDS.
Where are they?
A national charity with centres in the Southwest.
What do they do?
Provide free respite breaks for disadvantaged children.
Organisation's URL:
www.chicks.org.uk
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Name of organization:
Stichting Youth in Nepal
Location:
Maarssen, The Netherlands
Staff:
1
Focus:
Children’s home in Pokhara, Nepal
Donations received:
MS Office 2007
Encarta Premium 2009
Communicator 2007
Visio 2007