Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote internationally recognized human rights.

Amnesty International has more than a million members and supporters in over 140 countries and territories. Amnesty International is impartial and independent of any government, political persuasion or religious creed. Their work is financed largely by subscriptions and donations from their worldwide membership.

Children's International Summer Village is an independent, non-political, volunteer organzation promoting peace education and cross-cultural friendship. It is a charitable organization independent of any government, political party, religious body or other "umbrella" organization.