The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) is an independent non-profit, non governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to empower the disadvantaged people in Africa to enjoy better health. AMREF defines the disadvantaged as people who suffer high prevalence and impact of major health problems and challenges like malaria, HIV/AIDS, adolescent and reproductive health, water and sanitation and have poor access to health care.

The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) is an African institution dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organisations and individuals working in the field of population and development, and reproductive health in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication (SC IHDC) is a social change project which aims to impact on society at the individual, community and socio-political levels. SC IHDC is South Africa's premier edutainment project. A non governmental organisation, it was established in 1992 at a time when South Africa was on the cusp of democratic change.

The Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation (CADRE) is a South African non-profit organisation working in the area of HIV/AIDS social research, project development and communications.

CDFU is a multi-dimensional support agency that provides specialized and professional communication support, advice, direction, training, management for the improvement of social services and conditions in Uganda.

DramAidE is an AIDS, life-skills and sexuality education programme that has been operating in KwaZulu Natal since 1991. Through a unique methodology that attracts young people, builds on their talent and enthusiasm, and helps to develop essential life-skills.

Group Africa is an experiential marketing group in Africa, with offices in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda.

Makerere University is Uganda's premier institution of higher learning. Established in 1922 as a technical school it nos has a student population of over 23,000, with twenty faculties/institutes/schools offering not only Day but also Evening and External Study programmes. it ranks as one of the largest in East and Central Africa.

SAfAIDS is a regional HIV/AIDS resource (RHR) established in 1994 and based in Zimbabwe. The organisation's goal is to disseminate HIV/AIDS information in order to promote, inform and support appropriate responses to the epidemic in the fields of HIV prevention, care, long-term planning and coping with the impact

Straight Talk Foundation originated out of Straight Talk newspaper that was first published in 1993 and funded by UNICEF. Today, Straight Talk Foundation is a health communication NGO that produces IEC materials for adolescents. The broad objective of the foundation is to contribute to the improved mental, social and physical development of Uganda adolescents (10-19) and young adults (20-24).

The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) was established by Statute of Parliament in 1992 and placed under the Office of the President to coordinate the multi-sectoral efforts. UAC exists to provide leadership in coordination of HIV/AIDS programs and activities of all stakeholders in Uganda through advocacy, joint planning, monitoring and evaluation, for the eventual elimination of the AIDS scourge in Uganda.

The AIDS Information Centre, AIC is a non governmental organisation established in 1990, then as a pilot project to provide the public with a facility for HIV counselling, free voluntary and anonymous human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) test. The goal of the AIC is to reduce the further transmission of HIV and to enhance the psychological and social adjustement of those already infected.

Widely regarded as one of the premier business schools in South Africa, UCT's GSB boasts a 37-year history of excellence in management education. The Graduate School of Business is an academic department within the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town which imparts management knowledge and skills to adults who have significant work experience, usually in a business setting.

Founded in 1995, Youth Media is a youth NGO that specializes in Information, Education and Communication. It was founded by three sisters, Mary, Cathy and Anna Phiri with the objective of providing information to young people about sexuality using various forms of media. The organisation specialises in Information, Education and Communication for young people.

BCCP was formed in 1996 as the successor to the Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP) in Bangladesh. BCCP provides expertise in all aspects of BCC program conceptualization, development, management, implementation, and evaluation to meet health challenges of the 21st Century. BCCP's programs are coordinated through national policy and program strategies which promote result-oriented multisectoral collaboration, efficiencies of scale, and sustainable health behavior change

Partners in Action - Bangldesh Centre for Communication Programs

The mandate of UPLB is to train the country's needed manpower and to undertake relevant researches and extension services in agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine and allied sciences. UPLB's instruction, research and extension functions aim to effectively apply and mobilize the University's academic and technical expertise and resources to answer the challenges of the times.

In the mid 80s, when Indonesia’s demographic changes and its family planning program’s achievement started to gain international recognition, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board or BKKBN began to share its experiences with foreign visitors. In 1987, BKKBN established the International Training Program (ITP) for family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH) program to provide a formal ways for hosting increasing number of visitors.

ROZAN is an NGO working on issues of emotional health, gender and violence against women and children. The ROZAN TEAM consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, community workers, management experts, researchers, teachers and doctors.

The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) is an international health and population research and training institution located in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. In collaboration with partners from academic and research institutions throughout the world, the Centre conducts research, training and extension activities as well as programme-based activities.

The American University of Armenia (AUA) offers Master’s level graduate programs that are intended to develop critical analysis and depth of knowledge through advanced coursework, independent study, and research.

The Centro para Programas de Comunicación has its origins in 1987 when CCP began offering technical assistnace in several national reproductive health communication projects. In 1999, the CPC was created with the help of the US Agency for International Development, with the status of a nongovernmental organization.

Colectivo Sol is a non-governmental organization established in Mexico City in 1981 to promote the rights of sexual minorities and people with HIV-AIDS, and to provide education on matters related to HIV-AIDS

Instituto Promundo aims to improve the lives of children, adolescents and their families. To do this, they research innovative ideas that have the potential to achieve positive social change, apply these ideas in pilot initiatives, and disseminate the results of this applied research to organizations that are well-placed to continue, expand and replicate these initiatives in the long-term.

Movimiento Manuela Ramos, is a private non for profit peruvian association tha has been working for 25 years to improve the position and the condition of women.

Partners in Action - Movimiento Manuela Ramos

NicaSalud was established in 1998 as a response from Usaid to disasters caused by Mitch Hurricane in Nicaragua. Usaid looked for a fast and effective mechanisms to reach the most affected communities to solve critical health situations. NicaSalud's mission is to "improve health of vulnerable groups through a network devoted to high quality interventions."

Profamilia Colombia is an IPPF affiliated, founded in 1965 by Dr. Fernando Tamayo. It is a private institution that provides up to 65% of all Family Planning offered in the country. It is the largest FP Association in the third world.

Puntos de Encuentro seeks to create organisational links by launching a multi-faceted media campaign that enlists the resources and support of many different groups that are working to prevent violence against women and children. Largely aimed at youth, this media campaign critically examines and deconstructs issues of racism, sexism, homophobia and classism and promotes positive alternatives.

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is a private, nonprofit, development agency established in 1915. The Near East Foundation works both directly and through local institutions to help people in the Middle East and Africa build better lives for themselves and their communities.