MISSION STATEMENT:

Through innovative, self-sustaining projects and partnerships, Rose Charities supports communities to improve quality of life. We do this within a framework of volunteerism that places emphasis on results. By linking people and working together we all benefit. The Rose Charities international network of independent organizations are not-for-profit, secular and non-political.

Who we are:

Rose Charities NY, Inc is run mostly by volunteers who want to make a difference. We are mainly professionals from the fashion and art community in New York City and we use our skills and contacts to create events that raise awareness and funds for the Rose Charities projects worldwide. Our primary focus is to help children and young adults who have suffered through poverty, disaster, exploitation or lack of opportunity. The projects we support have strong local leaders and local volunteers who find their own solutions for their communities. These communities are able to stretch a small donation to achieve miracles. We support projects in USA, Africa, Cambodia, Guatemala, Haiti, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam on a variety of poverty reducing issues.

Rose Charities NY, Inc is a New York 501(C)3 registered charity. Tax ID 20 315 3076 It is a member of Rose Charities International. We are non-political and have no religious affiliation.

How we work:

Rose Charities New York is run mainly by volunteers. This helps us keep our costs to a minimum and enables us to spend your donation on projects and not on overheads. We are always looking for more people to join us! We believe donors should be able to see where their money is spent. We will direct your donation to where you think it is most needed and provide you with the feedback to see its impact. Since we are a registered 501 (C) 3 USA Charity, we are able to provide you with a tax-deductible receipt.

How we started:

In Feb 2006, NY model Noot Seear learned about the Rose Charities work in Sri Lanka with child survivors of the tsunami. She was so moved by the stories and artwork of these children that she decided to try and help them. She showed the children’s drawings to Masdak Rassi of Milk Gallery and he immediately agreed to host an exhibition of these drawings. From this event “Tsunami Imprints: The Youngest Survivors” Rose Charities NY, Inc was born and joined the family of Rose Charities organizations that are registered in 14 countries worldwide. In 2011 these included: Canada, (http://www NULL.rosecanada NULL.info) New Zealand (http://www NULL.rose-charities NULL.org/), Cambodia, USA, Australia (http://www NULL.rosecharities NULL.org NULL.au/), Sri Lanka (http://www NULL.rosesrilanka NULL.info/), United Kingdom (http://rosecharities NULL.org NULL.uk), Malaysia (http://myrosecharity NULL.org), Madagascar (http://www NULL.rosemadagascar NULL.squarespace NULL.com) ,Vietnam (http://rosevietnam NULL.giving NULL.officelive NULL.com/default NULL.aspx) , Zambia, Uganda (http://standtalleducation NULL.com/), Singapore (http://rosesingapore NULL.info/) and Guatemala. These organizations are formally united under the umbrella organization, Rose Charities International (http://www NULL.rosecharities NULL.info).