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The Guatemala Human Rights Commission USA (GHRC) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that works to promote and protect human rights in Guatemala. They focus on various thematic areas such as access to land and natural resources, child migration, truth and justice, and support for defenders. GHRC collaborates with local partners and advocates for the rights of indigenous communities, women, and human rights defenders in Guatemala. Through education, advocacy, and urgent actions, GHRC raises awareness about human rights abuses in Guatemala and supports initiatives that seek justice and accountability. They have been involved in landmark cases, such as the Sepur Zarco sexual slavery case, and have called for better protection for human rights defenders. GHRC also recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to human rights through the Alice Zachmann Human Rights Defenders Award.Generated from the website

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

Little Lights is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that provides long-term support and services for three public housing communities. Since 1995, they have been building trusted relationships and offering a range of programs focused on youth development, economic empowerment, and anti-racism training. Their goal is to equip young people to excel academically and in their lives, create financial mobility for families, and educate the community on systemic racial injustice. Through their programs, Little Lights has made a significant impact, with improved reading and math scores for 82% of students, serving 13,000 nutritional meals annually, and graduating 1,000 individuals from their anti-racism training. They have inspiring stories of alumni who have benefited from their programs, such as Dwaine, who found mentorship and learned important life lessons, and Camille, a parent who witnessed the positive changes in her children's lives. Little Lights continues to make a difference in the community and welcomes volunteers and donations to support their holistic approach to caring for vulnerable youth and families.Generated from the website