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To develop unrivaled opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enrich their quality of life.

The mission of The WorkPlace is to develop a well-educated, well-trained and self-sufficient workforce that can compete in the changing global marketplace.

In 1988, St. Joseph the Worker was founded in response to urgent pleas of the homeless while serving dinner in the park, “we want to work, but we don’t have the tools.” Since then, the mission has remained: to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through quality employment.

JRFIUSA /JRCCA Mission is to help our people grow and overcome adverse situation in the health and education in the enjoyment of life.

Tribe + Glory empowers activated female entrepreneurs to achieve self-sustainability through relationship, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship. Our entrepreneurship-training model empowers women to live above the poverty line and create for themselves a sustainable income. It is our desire to equip women with the necessary skills to achieve their dreams, and become agents of transformation in their communities. Tribe + Glory currently operates in Uganda, the UK, and the USA, but within 5 years plans to be in two additional countries.

Lambs Farm serves a mission of helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all. Lambs Farm is a non-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities and offering vocational, residential, social, and recreational services based on each person's interests, strengths and needs, both on-campus and in the community. Programs are continually enhanced to meet the changing needs and desires of the individuals served.

Our Mission is to empower women toward economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and programs to help them thrive in work and in life.

Background: After a tragic car accident in 2011 that resulted in having an 18 year old young teenager to be a wheelchair user; his mother along with a group of 13 friends decided to make a difference when it comes to physical disability in Egypt and the Middle East after the challenges they faced and still are. Vision: To be the leading example developmental foundation in Egypt, Middle East and Africa that embrace wheelchair/physical disabilities with emphasis on endless possibilities. Mission: Alhassan Foundation is determined to providing "tailored solutions", facilities, re-habilitation and re-occupation for humans on wheelchairs, and their families to overcome their challenges and make best use of their different abilities. 1. Nurturing "YES I CAN" attitude among wheelchair users and their families 2. Changing society's mindset regarding viewing a wheelchair user as "disabled" to be "differently abled" 3. Involving the right mix of corporations, governmental entities, global organisations and individuals to achieve our vision. 4. Provide a franchised rehabilitation centres similar to those in Germany & UK. 5. Represent a franchised wheelchair factory. 6. Quality rehabilitation and reoccupation for wheelchair users changes individuals to be of value added to society rather than a burden. 7. Successful and positive wheelchair users are Alhassan Foundation represents and 1st line. 8. Think regional. 9. Improved living facilities e.g. ramps, equipped cars, buses etc 10. 5% hiring among companies & SME projects for less educated. 11. Promote & enhance suitable sports activities. (Tennis; Basket; Bow/Arrow; Swimming; Table Tennis..etc) 12. Supporting humans with disabilities should be a "sustained constitutional right" and not optional service or charity in Egypt. 13. Translate/support writing books that represent physical challenges to be reference for others in Egypt & Middle East. 14. Humans with challenges deserve not only to live, but to live happily. Values: To believe and follow principles of integrity, humanity, diversity, including and accepting others in all aspects of interaction and dealing. To be a committed, caring and responsible establishment of founders, board members, sponsors and volunteers. To ensure cost effectiveness with emphasis on quality. Society development foundation rather then charity. No political, sexual, racial, ethnic or religious direction. We serve humans aside from their beliefs.

Saath Vision: Saath envisions inclusive and empowered communities and individuals; Saath's mission: To make human settlements equitable living environments, where all residents and vulnerable people have access to health, education, essential infrastructure services and livelihood options, irrespective of their economic and social status.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. empowers people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating sustainable employment opportunities and providing training and supportive services that foster independence and career advancement. Its programs include manufacturing and service lines that provide on-the-job training, low-vision/rehabilitation services, orientation & mobility, and DeafBlind supports.

The Farmer’s House empowers youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing community-based programs that build job skills, independence, and social inclusion. They deliver vocational training and employment supports through hands-on social enterprises (markets, catering, gardens, etc.) and day/community integration services to help participants pursue meaningful, self-directed lives.

To offer opportunity, dignity and independence through housing, job training, and community to men and women leaving homelessness.