Ancon Expeditions
- Panama
One of Panamas oldest and most respected conservation organizations offers ecologically sensitive tourism possibilities.
BEST (Better Environmentally
Sound Transportation) - Vancouver, B.C.
Devoted to creating environmentally sound transportation
alternatives for Vancouver, B.C.
Boys and Girls Clubs
of America- Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ
Providing a positive point of focus and recreational
outlet for children throughout North America.
Calgary
2000 - Calgary, AB
Supporting millennium events in the city of Calgary.
Canadian Labour Congress
- Ottawa, Ont
Uniting 2.3 million Canadian workers, pursuing social
and economic justice for working people.
Community for
Creative Non-violence - Washington, DC
Provides shelter, food and support towards independence to the homeless of Washington, D.C.
Consumers
Choice Council - Washington, DC
A non-profit association of 64 environmental, consumer, and human rights organizations from 25 different countries, dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting human rights and basic labor standards through ecolabeling.
Dylan Spencer - 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia, Canada
Dylan, member of the Pole to Pole 2000 team, gives motivational presentations and workshops which inspire young people to see that they each have the power to take control of their lives and, in so doing, have a positive effect on the world.
Earth Charter Youth Initiative - San Jose, Costa Rica
The Earth Charter is a declaration of interdependence and responsibility and an urgent call to build a global partnership for sustainable development.
Ecuaventura Cuenca, Ecuador
Ecotourism projects in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Emissaries of Divine Light
An International organization devoted to encouraging divine expression and intelligent community living. Has provided a physical base of operations for the Pole to Pole project.
Festive Earth
Society - Toronto, Ont.
Brings together artists, scientists and the community,
to celebrate environmental success stories, create networking opportunities and foster Eco-Action through responsible 'green community living'.
First Steps
International - Toronto, Ont.
First Steps a Walk with the Future is a vehicle for groups and individuals who share these concerns and wish to focus their efforts and address our global problems through local action.
Follow
Your Dream Foundation - Kelowna, B.C
A private foundation with interests in nature, youth, community and the environment which supports youth leadership programs.
Fundacion Rumioche - Quito, Ecuador
Eco-tourism and community development. Ecotourism
projects in Ecuador in the Cayambe-Coca National Reserve near Quito.
Green Guerrillas
- New York, NY
Strengthens underserved neighborhoods through community gardening and turning vacant lots into vibrant community gardens.
Habitat for Humanity
- New York, NY and Washington, DC
An international organization created by Jimmy Carter that has built over 100,000 houses to provide affordable housing to low income families.
Helen
Soos International Development - Washington, D.C.
Helen Soos has many years of experience in International Development and offers consulting on those issues. She is the mother of one of the Pole to Pole team and offered the team insights in international affairs in their training program.
Jamba
Juice Co. - Los Angeles, CA
Jamba Juice is a California based series of retail outlets
for fresh and healthy fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies.
La Casa Campesina
Cusco, Peru
A non-government program of the Andean Study Center Bartolomé
de las Casas Their mission is to promote sustainable rural development
in the Peruvian Andes. Funds are raised through offering a hostel
experience to visitors.
Los Angeles
Bike Coalition - Los Angeles, CA
Advocacy organization working to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life in Los Angeles County. Promotes bicycling as a healthful, economical and non-polluting means of travel.
Los Angeles Eco-Village
- Los Angeles, CA
Longstanding intentional community in inner Los Angeles dedicated to living with environmental awareness.
Manhattan
Kayak Company - New York, NY
Provides kayaking tours in the Manhattan harbour area and provided the kayaks and organization for the team to kayak around the Statue of Liberty.
MassPIRG (Massachusetts
Public Interest Research Group) - Boston, Mass
Consumer and environmental public advocacy group in the< state of Massachusetts.
Metropolitan Waterfront
Alliance - New York, NY
Focusing public awareness on clean water issues in the New York waterfront.
Mountain
Bike Mexico Mexico City, Mexico
Provides tours and information of all kinds for anyone interested in mountain biking in Mexico.
Nature Conservancy - Washington, DC and Zapata Ranch, CO
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
NCC Future
Trek 2000 - Ottawa, Ont.
A national Canadian Youth Conference focusing concerns about the environment and creative problem solving.
New
York Coalition for the Homeless - New York, NY
Provides shelter, food and support towards independence to the homeless of New York.
Nizhoni School
for Global Consciousness - Santa Fe, NM
The school is located near Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is more than "alternative education" in that it offers a balance between spiritual and academic teachings.
North East
Trees - Los Angeles, CA
North East Trees is a nonprofit urban forestry organization dedicated to planting an urban forest in Northeast Los Angeles.
NYPIRG (New York
Public Interest Research Group) - New York, NY
Consumer and environmental public advocacy group in the state of New York.
OAS (Organization of American States) - Washington, DC
American nations working together to strength democracy, advancing human rights, promote peace and security, expanding trade and tackling complex problems caused by poverty, drugs and corruption.
Ocean
Fun Tours Panama
Our sail boat to Ecuador. Boat charter company in Panama which took the team on a sailing adventure with their sailboat Freedom out in the Pacific to Ecuador.
Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
A beautiful community in the British Columbia Kootenay area which opened its heart and community to the team of Pole to Pole 2000.
Santa Monica Baykeeper
Organization - Los Angeles, CA
Environmental advocacy and clean water awareness in the Santa Monica Bay area of southern California.
Shackleton Expedition Photography
Photography by Frank Hurley from the Endurance 1915-16 Expedition to Antarctica.
Tempe Bicycle Company - Phoenix, Arizona
Voted the best bike shop in Phoenix, Arizona. Provided consultation and repairs to the teams much ridden cycles on short notice and went above and beyond the call of duty.
TJ Pappas School for Homeless Children - Phoenix, AZ
Award winning and innovative school for the homeless children of Phoenix.
Tree Musketeers
- Los Angeles, CA
In 1987, 13 eight year-old kids sat around the a freshly-planted tree, dreaming up a plan to save the Earth. Unlike most youth groups run by adults for young people, Tree Musketeers incorporated as a nonprofit organization actually administered by kids with support of adult partners.
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) - New York, NY
To date over 65 million people have signed the UNESCO Manifesto 2000 to support peace and non-violence.
United Nations University
for Peace - San Jose, Costa Rica
Established to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace, with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, to stimulate co-operation amongst people and to help lessen obstacles and
threats to world peace and progress.
Vancouver Foundation - Vancouver, B.C.
Provides funding to support endeavours which improve the quality of life in the community.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center - Los Angeles, CA
The Little School that Could. An award-winning leader and model for providing educational services to one of the areas of greatest poverty in Los Angeles.
Weingart Center for the Homeless - Los Angeles, CA
Provides shelter, food and support towards independence to the homeless of Los Angeles.
Working Waterfront Association - New York, NY
Maritime and Environmental Advocates For The Port of NY/NJ.
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