Short listed organisations

Organisation Primary objective/mission Location
CIIFAD / Cornell University The Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture, and Development (CIIFAD) initiates and supports innovative programmes that contribute to improved prospects for global food security. USA
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW)
GRANT RECIPENT
DSW's main goal is to help free people free themselves from poverty. Germany
Funcación del Empresariado Chihuahuense (FECHAC)
GRANT RECIPENT
FECHAC brings together the private sector, civil society and the government of Chihuahua to develop social programmes aimed at reducing marginalisation and social exclusion. Mexico
International Development Enterprises (IDEI) International Development Enterprises (India) or IDEI, is an Indian non-profit organisation committed to sustainable long-term alleviation of hunger and poverty. India
Instituto Terra
GRANT RECIPENT
Instituto Terra is based in the Rio Doce Valley of Brasil seeking to create positive social change. Brasil
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) aims to alleviate poverty through economic development. Canada
Naandi Foundation
GRANT RECIPENT
Naandi's mission is to be a leading not for profit development institution that strives for the eradication of poverty. India
Sustainable Energy Africa
GRANT RECIPENT
Sustainable Energy Africa's mission is to promote just and sustainable urban societies founded on the efficient use of energy and other resources. South Africa
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) TERI was established to deal with 'the immense and acute problems that mankind is likely to be faced with in the years ahead (a) on account of the gradual depletion of the earth's finite resources ... and (b) on account of the existing methods of their use which are polluting. India
The Barefoot College
PRIZE WINNER
The long-term mission of the Barefoot College has been to work with the marginalised, exploited and impoverished rural poor living on less than $1/day and facilitate their development with dignity and self respect to improve their quality of life. India