NGOs NGO Non Government Organizations NETWORK NGO Non Government Organizations NETWORK Social Cycles is proud to be connected to the NGOs you find on this page. This network is no random collection of NGOs found on the internet. These are the organisations that have been researched, visited and verified by Social Cycles founder, Brett Seychell, as to their existence, intention and integrity. Some of them we visit often, some less so, but all of them have hosted a Social Cycles engagement experience at some point. All contact details and further information can be found through the links on each page. Your NGO Donations Your money. Your decision. Based on your new learnings. Countries NGOs Riders $ your donations so far These numbers change lives. Not only the lives of the beneficiaries involved, but the lives of the riders who have witnessed and learned the complexity of community development in foreign countries. This is your chance to speak to local experts as part of your adventure, as you cycle across the country and gain a true understanding of life outside the tourist bubble.We ask for a A$200 minimum commitment from all riders. The money is given directly to the NGOs that are chosen by you. All of it. No bank fees, no commissions. The group from every tour engage in a ‘Donation Debate’ on our last night together. We’ll discuss what impressed us, confused us and inspired us. As a group, we’ll make a decision as to how we’ll divide the total money. It’s your money and your experience. It can, and will, go to whatever NGO touched you the most. Cambodia Social Cycles is a proud supporter of ChildSafe. As a result, we do not visit organisations that foster residential care (orphanages or boarding schools). All of our NGO engagements are with adults, for the purpose of learning. We’re proud to say that all of the NGOs listed on this page also promote family based care, amongst many other productive and ethical initiatives.Some of these organisations take long term skilled volunteers (minimum 3 months). Get in touch for more details. Friends International Phnom Penh Learn More Sustainable Cambodia Pursat Learn More Grace House Community Centre Siem Reap Learn More Chumkriel Language School Kampot Learn More This Life Cambodia Siem Reap Learn More Cambodian Childrens Trust Battambang. Learn More Mekong Plus Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Learn More Quality of Life Association Phonsavan, Laos Learn More KOTO Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Vietnam Learn More Lone Buffalo Phonsavan Laos Learn More Habitat for Humanity Ho Chi Minh Learn More Nam Et- Phou Louey Nam Nern, Laos Learn More Vietnam & Laos Our NGO of choice in Vietnam is Mekong Plus, although we sometimes engage with and learn from Habitat for Humanity. KOTO empowers vulnerable youth through vocational training in hospitality.Laos primarily focuses on organisations involved with unexploded land mines, due to the recent history. We also learn about the current status of wildlife and the protection of it through Nam Nern night safari. Vietnam & Laos Our NGO of choice in Vietnam is Mekong Plus, although we sometimes engage with and learn from Habitat for Humanity. KOTO empowers vulnerable youth through vocational training in hospitality.Laos primarily focuses on organisations involved with unexploded land mines, due to the recent history. We also learn about the current status of wildlife and the protection of it through Nam Nern night safari. Mekong Plus Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Learn More Quality of Life Association Phonsavan, Laos Learn More KOTO Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Vietnam Learn More Lone Buffalo Phonsavan Laos Learn More Habitat for Humanity Ho Chi Minh Learn More Nam Et- Phou Louey Nam Nern, Laos Learn More Iran When you think of Iran, NGOs aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, through much research and exploration, we have found a few organisations that we can learn from that will enrich and deepen your understanding of this incredible complex and beautiful country. Omid Foundation Tehran Learn More Hemayataz Koodak Esfahan Learn More Congress 60 Drug Rehab Iran Learn More Women in Business Dev Inc National Learn More Samoa Victim Support Group Apia Learn More Poutasi Development Trust Poutasi Learn More Samoa Samoa, being so remote and isolated from the world, faces different challenges to many other countries. We learn from organisations that concentrate on women in small business, the education sector and we look at the effects climate change has on this tiny Pacific island.We currently connect with WIBDI, but no longer SVSG or PDT for logistical reasons. However, we encourage you to follow the links, learn more, connect and support them. More Samoa NGOs to be announced shortly. Samoa Samoa, being so remote and isolated from the world, faces different challenges to many other countries. We learn from organisations that concentrate on women in small business, the education sector and we look at the effects climate change has on this tiny Pacific island.We currently connect with WIBDI, but no longer SVSG or PDT for logistical reasons. However, we encourage you to follow the links, learn more, connect and support them. More Samoa NGOs to be announced shortly. Women in Business Dev Inc National Learn More Samoa Victim Support Group Apia Learn More Poutasi Development Trust Poutasi Learn More Melbourne We connect with a variety of charities and social businesses within our own home town of Melbourne. As part of our half day corporate ride, you can have the chance to engage with, and learn from, some truly inspirational local heroes. Issues tackled include homelessness, disability, marginalised youth and training, refugee empowerment and support. Streat Melbourne Learn More Good Cycles Melbourne Learn More No Fixed Address Melbourne Learn More The Social Studio Melbourne Learn More Dialogue in the Dark Melbouirne Learn More Share this adventure Share on facebook Facebook Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on google Google+ Share on stumbleupon StumbleUpon Share on email Email Got a question? 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