Directory of Organizations Online: Medical and Social Sciences Joe Buenker, M.S., Academic Librarian

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Gallaudet Research Institute
http://gri.gallaudet.edu/
"The Gallaudet Research Institute (GRI) is internationally recognized for its leadership in deafness-related research. GRI researchers gather and analyze data concerning the social, academic, and perceptual characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing populations, primarily to provide information needed by educators in the field. Staff are skilled in various research methodologies including surveys, test norming & assessment, ethnographic studies, clinical studies, and information management."

Gamblers Anonymous - International Service Office
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
Gamblers Anonymous "is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem."

The [Bill and Melinda] Gates Foundation
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/
"The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to promoting greater equity in global health, education, public libraries, and support for at-risk families in Washington state and Oregon."

Gay Men's Health Crisis
http://www.gmhc.org/
"Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians."

Generations United
http://www.gu.org/
"GENERATIONS UNITED (GU) is the only national membership organization focused solely on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. GU represents more than 100 national, state, and local organizations representing more than 70 million Americans and is the only national organization advocating for the mutual well-being of children, youth, and older adults. GU serves as a resource for educating policymakers and the public about the economic, social, and personal imperatives of intergenerational cooperation. GU provides a forum for those working with children, youth, and the elderly to explore areas of common ground while celebrating the richness of each generation."

Genetic Alliance
http://www.geneticalliance.org/
"The Genetic Alliance is an international coalition of families, health professionals and genetic organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of everyone living with genetic conditions. Representing more than 300 lay advocacy organizations and their millions of members, the Alliance works to improve the health of all by fostering the integration of genetic advances into quality healthcare, public awareness and consumer-informed public policies."

Genetics Society of America
http://www.faseb.org/genetics/gsa/gsamenu.htm
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Georgia Moratorium Campaign
http://www.georgiamoratorium.org/
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The Gerontological Society of America
http://www.geron.org/
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The Gerontology Center at Boston University
http://www.bu.edu/gerontology/
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Girls and Boys Town
http://www.boystown.org/
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Give.org (Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance)
http://www.give.org/
"The Alliance reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries. These reports include an evaluation of the subject charity in relation to the voluntary BBB charity standards."

Glaucoma Research Foundation
http://www.glaucoma.org/
"The Glaucoma Research Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the sight and independence of people with glaucoma through research and education, with the ultimate goal of curing glaucoma."

Global Aging Initiative
http://www.csis.org/gai/
Established in 1999 by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

The Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women
http://www.thai.net/gaatw/
"The Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) was formed at the International Workshop on Migration and Traffic in Women held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in October 1994. Since that time, GAATW has grown into a movement of members consisting of both organisations and individuals worldwide, and has coordinated, organised and facilitated work on issues related to trafficking in persons and women’s labour migration in virtually every region of the world."

Global Fund for Women
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/
"The Global Fund for Women is governed by a sixteen member Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of the globe and brings together a wealth of experience in philanthropy, international issues, and human rights. A majority of our Board members are from countries other than the United States and have been members of either our grantee network or international advisory council."

Global Lawyers and Physicians
http://www.glphr.org/
"Our mission is to work at the local, national, and international levels through collaboration and partnerships with individuals, NGOs, IGOs, and governments on issues such as the global implementation of the health-related provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, with a focus on health and human rights, patient rights, and human experimentation."

GlobalHealth.gov
http://www.globalhealth.gov/
The mission of GlobalHealth.gov is "To promote the health of the world's population by advancing the Department of Health and Human Services' global strategies and partnerships, thus serving the health of the people of the United States."

Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
http://www.gluten.net/
"Our Mission is to increase awareness by providing accurate, up-to-date information, education and support those with gluten intolerance, celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals and the general public."

Good Jobs First
http://www.goodjobsfirst.org/
"Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties between smart growth and good jobs. Good Jobs First works with a very broad spectrum of organizations, providing research, training, communications and consulting assistance."

Good Work Project
http://www.goodworkproject.org/
"The Project is a broad empirical investigation of the experiences of new and veteran professionals in a range of occupational domains."

Grand Challenges in Global Health
http://www.grandchallengesgh.org/
"The Grand Challenges in Global Health initiative is a partnership dedicated to supporting scientific and technical research to solve critical health problems in the developing world. The initiative's partners are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and the Wellcome Trust."

GrantLink.org
http://www.grantlink.org/
"GrantLink is a comprehensive source of information on grant support for social science and public policy researchers."

The Grantsmanship Center
http://www.tgci.com/
"TGCI was founded in 1972 to offer grantsmanship training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. At first a local project in Los Angeles, TGCI expanded rapidly as word of its alumni's success spread across the United States. Soon organizations in other cities asked to host TGCI training programs in their own communities. By 1980, TGCI was national in scope, conducting more than 100 workshops every year. "

Grassroots - grassroots.org
http://www.grassroots.org
"Grassroots.org is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves other non-profits and information consumers worldwide. We provide free Internet business services to charities, including full-featured web hosting full-featured web hosting and email services. We also provide limited consulting to charities at no charge."

Great Ideas in Education
https://great-ideas.org/
"Great Ideas in Education is the website of Psychology Press/ Holistic Education Press, a company focused on returning balance to education."

Green Party of the United States
http://www.gp.org/
"The Green Party of the United States is a federation of state Green Parties. Committed to environmentalism, non-violence, social justice and grassroots organizing, Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate donors."

The Greenbook Initiative
http://www.thegreenbook.info/
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Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/international_en/
"Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice, also known as the 'Greenbook,' is a set of recommendations designed to help dependency courts and child welfare and domestic violence agencies better serve families experiencing violence. The Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile & Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) brought together a diverse, expert committee to develop the 'Greenbook' over many months. Its recommendations are being used, formally and informally, by hundreds of communities across the nation and around the world."

GriefNet.Org
http://griefnet.org/
" GriefNet.org is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. We have almost 60 e-mail support groups and two web sites. Our integrated approach to on-line grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds. Our companion site, KIDSAID, provides a safe environment for kids and their parents to find information and ask questions."

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry
http://www.groupadpsych.org/
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Growth House
http://www.growthhouse.org/
"Our primary mission is to improve the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration."

Guidestar The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.guidestar.org/
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Foundation International
http://www.guillain-barre.com
"Guillain-Barré Syndrome Foundation International is the only voluntary, nonprofit organization that provides support to patients of Guillain-Barré and their families, awards grants to researchers and offers education to the public and professional communities."

 

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