Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, nominated by donors katnadam0616. CPARF funds cerebral palsy research. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation

What is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a physical disability that affects movement and posture. 1 in 3 children with cerebral palsy cannot walk and 1 in 5 cannot talk.

Our Story

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation was proudly established in the United States in 2015 to fund the world’s best research to treat, prevent and find a cure for cerebral palsy.

Purpose and Vision

Our vision is a future without cerebral palsy. Our purpose is to support the world’s best and brightest researchers to find a prevention and cure for cerebral palsy.

So visit CPARF's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out this short video about their latest fundraiser:

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee AFSP
or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. You can find their web site here. It was nominated by donor Stephanie, who recently lost a close family member to suicide. You and your family are in our thoughts, Stephanie. ❤️

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)

Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

• Funding scientific research
• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

So visit AFSP's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out their short video to learn how you can fight suicide:

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Malala Fund, nominated by donor SuZQ. They break down barriers preventing more than 130 million girls around the world from going to school. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Malala Fund

Malala Fund is working for a world where every girl can learn and lead.

With more than 130 million girls out of school today, here’s how we’re breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Investing in local education activists

Through our Gulmakai Network, we invest in local educators and advocates — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where the most girls are missing out on secondary school.

Advocating to hold leaders accountable

We advocate — at local, national and international levels — for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them.

Amplifying girls’ voices

We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential. We amplify girls’ voices and share their stories through Assembly, our digital publication and newsletter.

So visit Malala Fund's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out their short video explaining what they do and why they do it:

If you have more time, watch Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Prize acceptance speech:

And finally, if you have even more time, spend an hour with Malala and Dave Letterman on his Netflix show.