Culture of Respect Educators (CORE) is a peer education and advocacy group committed to preventing sexual violence and promoting sexual respect at The University. We carry out dorm norms programming every Fall to initiate conversations in each first year residence hall about consent, survivor support, bystander intervention, and the history and context of sexual violence at UVA. We also carry out Respectful Interactions and Support Education (RISE) programming for each incoming IFC pledge class in the Spring, holding discussions about healthy masculinity and contributing to a culture of respect and support. We're available to hold discussions with any group, school, team, or other entity on grounds year round and are happy to tailor presentation topics to the needs of the audience. You can contact us anytime by emailing coreatuva@gmail.com.

Cville Solar Project is a student-run organization that aims to make solar more accessible in the local community and give students the ability to be able to learn about solar and renewable energy in a way that is highly interactive and hands on.

Dark Skies, Bright Kids is a primarily volunteer-run program seeking to enhance science education in Virginia elementary schools, primarily in underserved areas. Operating out of the UVa Astronomy Department, The program seeks to foster the natural curiosity of children in the surrounding community by helping them to explore the Universe in a social setting with fun, hands-on activities.

Defend Our Future is building a diverse coalition of partners that have a shared vision/goal of finding actionable and common-sense solutions to solving climate change. We are building a nationwide movement of young people who aim to educate people on the issues and support bold action on climate to protect the environment, their communities, and future generations. We challenge students to take small, but substantive actions to solve climate while advocating for large-scale, national change. 

At the Dementia Art Therapy Alliance, our mission is to harness the therapeutic potential of art to enhance the lives of individuals affected by dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, connection, and emotional well-being through engaging artistic experiences that promote a sense of joy and mitigate the various symptoms of these conditions. By providing a safe and inclusive space, we aim to empower both participants and their caregivers, promoting self-expression and shared understanding. With a strong focus on collaboration, we strive to create a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of those living with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. 

Dissenters at UVA is a collective of anti-militarist, abolitionist organizers here at the University of Virginia. We are part of a new national movement organization that is leading our generation to reclaim our resources from the war industry, reinvest in life-giving institutions, and repair collaborative relationships with the earth and people around the world. Join us today to help turn the tide against militarism!

Divest UVA is a group of students pushing for the University to divest its endowment from the fossil fuel industry. We host educational events, fundraise for environmental causes, lobby UVA admin,  engage in direct action, and have social events! 

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international NGO that provides medical care to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from health care. Because MSF believes everyone has a right to health care, the organization is based on the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. As a student chapter, our goal is to raise awareness about humanitarian issues and MSF's work, encourage students to explore careers in global health, run advocacy campaigns, and fundraise for global health crises.

The Domestic Violence Project is a law student pro bono, education, and awareness project. DVP addresses the problem of domestic violence both directly (through pro bono service) and indirectly (through educational efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the issue). DVP educates the Law School community about issues of domestic and intimate partner violence through speakers, discussion panels, films and other events. DVP volunteers also monitor domestic violence-related criminal justice proceedings in Charlottesville, Albemarle and several other surrounding jurisdictions through the Shelter for Help in Emergency's Court Monitoring Program, and assist the Commonwealth's Attorney Offices of Charlottesville and of Albemarle in their prosecution of domestic violence cases. In addition, DVP participants volunteer for the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Domestic Violence Project (PDVP), organize police ride-alongs and more.

As an extension of the national Dressember campaign, Dressember at UVA is committed to working to prevent human trafficking through awareness and fundraising: both channel into rescuing victims and providing aftercare programs to survivors. Members of Dressember at UVA fall into two categories: (1) participants are members that participate in the national Dressember campaign by vowing to wear a dress and/or tie throughout the entire month of December to advocate for survivors (2) supporters are members that do not vow to wear a dress and/or tie every day of December, but support participant's efforts through involvement in events, set up, and fundraisers. Dressember at UVA works to raise $6,719.00 (the cost of a full rescue operation) annually and grow to spread impact year to year.