Non-Profit Organization Directory

CFUW members are active in public affairs, working to raise the social, economic and legal status of women, as well as to improve education, the environment, peace, justice and human rights. Objectives: to promote education, particularly university education for women; to promote an interest and participation in public affairs

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

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Community

Conception Bay South

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

A women's organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, youth and those in need, through education, social service and citizenship programs

Community

Conception Bay South

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Iris Kirby House is a shelter for women, with or without children, who are experiencing current or recent relationship abuse. The shelter is comprised of 2 locations: Iris Kirby House in St. John's which consists of a 22 bed facility, and O'Shaughnessy House in Carbonear which maintains a 15 bed facility.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Mission is to reveal the strength, versatility and beauty of womens choral music; to expand the repertoire for women's voices by commissioning and reviving works; to assist community groups through charitable activities; and to provide talented and dedicated women musicians with exceptional musical and interpersonal experiences.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

To encourage, promote and provide mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and educational opportunities as an important contribution to the health of children, families and society.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

MaterCare is an organization of Catholic health professionals dedicated to the care of mothers and babies, both born and unborn, through new initiatives of service, training, research and advocacy, which are designed to reduce the tragically high rates of maternal mortality, morbidity and abortion.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Our purpose spans across a broad spectrum, both in meeting the individual needs of both female and male visitors to our Centre, as well as working toward personal wellness, awareness, education, and advocacy for the community as a whole.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

scholarship program for girls from ages 13-18

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Funded initially by the Secretary of State for Multicultural Women and Citizenship our goal is to identify and assess the cultural, social, employment, economic and educational needs of multicultural women at the provincial level.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Naomi Centre is an emergency shelter and short term residence for young women between the ages of 16 -30 who are in need of safe, supportive and temporary housing.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

The mission of the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs is to advance the success of women in business through the provision of programs and services that support all stages of business development.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

The present day Newfoundland and Labrador Womens Institutes is an informal, educational organization for women to work together to expand their skills, broaden their interests, plan meetings, workshops and conferences, and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. The NLWI is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-racial organization.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

To provide for Newfoundland and Labrador women and womens equality-seeking groups, an organization that works for the social, cultural, economical, legal and political equality of women.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Working within a feminist framework, the St. Johns Status of Women Council (SJSWC) is dedicated to the empowerment of all women. The Women's Centre is a non-profit charitable organization that serves women in St. John's and the Avalon Region. We offer a safe and comfortable space where women can meet one another and receive information and support.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

THANL is a strong collective voice in equality-seeking work in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We lobby for the financial support needed to operate and establish new transition houses, participate in anti-violence activities in the province and offer regular networking opportunities to staff and management.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Newfoundland and Labrador Womens Institutes is an informal, educational organization for women to work together to expand their skills, broaden their interests, plan meetings, workshops and conferences, and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. The NLWI is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-racial organization.

Community

Fermeuse

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Help women enrich our lives and the lives of the community. Give back to the community by way of scholarships, breakfast programs, etc

Community

Placentia

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

The present day Newfoundland and Labrador Womens Institutes is an informal, educational organization for women to work together to expand their skills, broaden their interests, plan meetings, workshops and conferences, and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities.

Community

Trepassey

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) is a non-profit, volunteer organization which aims to increase the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers by increasing awareness that these professions are rewarding and exciting options for women; WISE also provides mentoring, professional developing and networking opportunities to facilitate the success of women in these fields, and advocates for equitable workplaces.<br> Keywords: Women, Science, Engineering, STEM, mentoring, networking, professional development, student chapters

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations

To educate the community about particular issues affecting girls and women. To create opportunities for girls and women to learn, achieve and participate. To ensure our work is grounded in the real life issues affecting girls and women. To advance social change through public engagement, and use our voice to call for social justice.

Community

St. John's

Region

Avalon Peninsula

Category

Womens organizations