Avaaz
Civic and Social OrganizationsUnited States51-200 Employees
Avaaz is a United States-based nonprofit that mobilizes people worldwide to address issues ranging from corruption and poverty to conflict and climate change. Its approach relies on internet-based organizing that converts numerous individual actions into coordinated campaigns, employing petitions, media campaigns, direct actions, lobbying, and offline events. The organization operates in 17 languages, supported by a core team across six continents and thousands of volunteers who help translate and advance its campaigns. Founded in 2007, Avaaz functions as a global platform for citizens seeking to influence policy at the global, regional, and national levels. Its work targets a broad audience of people looking to shape governance and public discourse on environmental, societal, and human-rights issues. A recent development includes launching an anti-ACTA petition in March 2025, illustrating ongoing use of online organizing to mobilize action.