Our Charitable Giving

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild gives a significant proportion of its profits to several non-profit, progressive organizations. Last year we gave almost $50,000 in grants to several organizaions.

CJA - The Center For Justice and Accountability
We were so impressed with the international justice cases this organization took on. They focus on the disempowered worldwide, and win compensation for the victims of egregious wrongs. CJA is one of the only organizations to succesfully sue war criminals who either live in the US or have assets there. Check them out and consider giving to them too. With a tiny budget they've made significant strides towards international accountability and universal justice.

Women for Afghan Women
We also love Women for Afghan Women (WAW), an organization committed to ensuring the human rights of Afghan women and children. Established before 9-11, WAW offers services to Afghan women and children both in the US and Afghanistan. Some of their most impressive work however, has gone on in Afghanistan (even in Taliban strongholds, like Kandahar) where they have built schools, family guidance centers (read 'shelters') and a burn ward and treatment center. WAW is a great group of incredibly commited people working for the disenfranchised of Afghanistan.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence
NYAGV is a non-profit statewood advocacy and education group working to build public awareness of the devastating impact of gun violence in New York and across the country, while advocating for sensible gun legislation on the city, state and federal levels.

Kids For A Better Future
KBF was started by ten year old Akash Viswanath Mehta. The organization mobilizes kids to work and raise money to improve the lives of kids around the world. Last year they raised money for a girls school in Afghanistan. This year they've focussed exclusively on helping children in the Congo, mostly child soldiers rebuild their lives and get an education. Their work in the Congo is facilated by the organization Ajedi-Ka based in the DRC.

Grist
Grist informs, inspires and links America's next generation of green activists. Grist reports serious news with a sense of humor. Think environmental news and humor is an oxymoron? Check out Grist.org, a must-read for anyone who cares about green issues and solutions. Its free and worth every penny.