Antsy and Anti
I listed all these organisations out because the Anti or Anti- themed NGO is defined in its opposition but shares this with several others stating that they are against corruption, slavery, violence, trafficking both human and substance, terrorism, undefined drugs, cigarettes and alcohol..
The fact that there are so many such groupings across the globe, yet the practices continue, may suggest that they are ineffective and/or misguided. Or it may be that, in their practical capacity - as inherited from the Red Cross - they are there to assist not to proselytise.
Anywhere that provides solace and refuge is to be welcomed, as long as we remain aware that there is a sliding scale of harm potential and that not all affiliations are steering toward the same goal.
To illustrate the point that the main brief of the outwardly anti continues through other organisations, consider Antigone, a Greek group that is an 'Information Centre on Racism, Ecology, Peace and Non Violence'
Then there's Antispid that 'prevents STDs and drug addiction among MSM (sexual minorities)'. This is a little more specific than worrying about the general populace and their pill-popping proclivities.
Apne Aap Women Worldwide (A2W2) shows that much of the work of organisations opposing sex trafficking is directed by women, appropriately enough.
Arab organisations are also hung up on drugs. I mention just Arab Organization for Fighting Drugs and Brain Effects as I like that addition. Are they fighting brain effects not caused by drugs? Is this a translation issue?
But there's the Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity, Arab NGO Network for Development, Arab Organization for Human Rights, Arab Organization for International Cooperation and Arab Thought Forum. Any society that has room for such worthy pursuits is of value.
Arca de Noé Fundación Social y Formativa helps street kids and Arco Iris Foundation provides holistic support (food, clothing, academic and vocational training and medical attention) to disadvantaged, marginalised and high-risk groups in La Paz, Bolivia
Arkadag Patient Rights Association has its work cut out.
Article 13 Coalition to Combat Corruption has broad underground support and ARTICLE 19 - International Centre Against Censorship appears not to be attacked by pro-censorship forces
ArtIdea sounds like a great idea as it is set up to promote art in Georgia but the appeal of the name, combined with perpetual confusion with the US state, means I just wasn't able to find a link.
Asabe Shehu Yar’Adua Foundation is a Not-for-Profit/ Civil Society and a Non-Governmental Organization aiming to provide an abundant life, social and economic security for the less privileged. ASYARF is determined to enhance the livelihood of the people in the rural areas by the provision of viable goods and materials to the grassroots and to bringing back hope to the Down Trodden. [unodc.org]
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