Peace (2010 Q2)

Featured beneficiary in the PEACE category for second quarter 2010:

Charity Navigator rating: 3star

Annual budget: $8.5 million

The Center for Victims of Torture
At CVT it is our mission not only to heal the wounds of torture, but to stop its practice worldwide.

As a treatment center, we advocate for the protection of human rights from a unique position – one of healing and reclaiming civic leadership.

We have brought the topic of torture to the table in the Minnesota legislature, in the U.S. Congress and in international bodies such as the United Nations by lobbying for the needs of torture survivors.

The call for an end to torture, however, cannot be limited to the people in power. Members of CVT's Volunteer Speakers Bureau also educate civic groups, faith-based organizations, schools and community organizations about torture and efforts to stop it. We are also gathering information about innovative, grassroots-level human rights efforts through our New Tactics in Human Rights project.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE
Website:	www.cvt.org
YouTube:	Center for Victims of Torture
Charity Navigator:	Center for Victims of Torture

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Foundation Beyond Belief highlights ten charitable organizations per quarter. Among other considerations, beneficiaries are chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget under $10 million), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, no direct promotion or proselytizing of a particular worldview, and geographical diversity.

Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network and discussion forums. Final decisions are made by the Board, but collective member input is among the most important considerations.