Avaaz

Avaaz, meaning "voice" in several European, Middle Eastern, and Asian languages, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 2007, Avaaz employs 139 individuals and generates annual revenue of $23.6 million. Avaaz empowers millions of people worldwide to address critical global, regional, and national issues. Their platform facilitates citizen engagement through various actions, including signing petitions, supporting media campaigns, organizing protests, and contacting government officials. Avaaz's multilingual approach, encompassing 17 languages, allows them to connect with diverse communities across six continents. Avaaz distinguishes itself through its internet-based organizing model, enabling individual efforts to coalesce into a collective force. Their community-driven approach emphasizes grassroots activism and amplifying the voices of individuals to influence decision-making processes. Visit Avaaz online at avaaz.org.