The Manila Observatory is a private non-stock, non-profit scientific research institution established in 1865 by the Jesuit Mission in the Philippines . It has engaged in systematic observation of the weather and was recognized as the official Weather Bureau during the Spanish and American colonial period. The current work of MO centers on climate and pre-disaster science.

Christian Aid is an international NGO with offices in 28 countries working with over 600 partner organizations to deliver direct, practical benefits, and tackle the causes of poverty as well as a wide range of issues such as the prevention and care for those with the HIV virus and their families and helping people adapt to the effects of climate change and ensuring that they have secure livelihoods.

The Third World Network is an independent non-profit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North- South issues. Its objectives are to conduct research on economic, social and environmental issues pertaining to the South; to publish books and magazines; to organize and participate in seminars; and to provide a platform representing broadly Southern interests and perspectives at international fora such as the UN conferences and processes.

Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest international development agencies in the world. Plan works in 49 developing countries across Africa , Asia and the Americas . Plan works with children, their families, communities, organisations and local governments to implement programmes at grassroots level in health, education, water and sanitation, income generation and cross-cultural communication. They protect and promote children’s rights, helping millions of children to take an active role in their own development.

In 1996, the Ateneo de Manila University formed the School of Government (ASG) to provide an institutional vehicle for the development of public servants and as a forum for dialogue and partnership among the government, the private, the non-government organization and people’s organization sectors. As a professional school for public service, the ASG creates an environment that fosters the development of new ideas, concepts and methods. Focusing on results, it facilitates a learning process where theory and practice are joined, and where wisdom of the classroom interacts with the world of policy decision and action. The School draws from the intellectual resources of the various academic units of the University as well as from its many years of social apostolate and interaction with the country’s decision-makers and basic sectors of society.