Education
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100 People: A World PortraitEducation and research project seeking to represent the complex world community and use of global resources through 100 selected people. The 100 People are nominated by students and visitors to the site. |
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24 hours for Darfur24 Hours for Darfur is a video advocacy and education campaign working to end the crisis in Darfur. |
826 NationalA nonprofit organization that provides strategic leadership, administration, and other resources to ensure the success of its network of eight writing and tutoring centers serving children in major US cities. |
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A Passion for GivingA inspiring documentary film about giving. |
AccessAn organization that conducts campaigns around digital freedom policy & activism. |
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AegisTrustAn organization that works to address and prevent acts of genocide through research and education |
Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN)The AFJN educates the public on US policy toward Africa and advocates for policies that address peace-building and human rights. |
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American Field ServiceA long standing international exchange program. |
American Indian College Fund |
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American Self Help Clearing House***Helps people find and form self help (i.e., peer-run) support groups. |
Americans for the ArtsPromotes the need for more art education opportunities for children. |
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Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP)A nonprofit using the arts to reach young people in need. |
AVSI FoundationA Catholic organization that supports human development in developing countries with special attention to education and promotion of the global dignity of every person. |
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Bead For Life Curriculum** BeadforLife, an organization dedicated to creating sustainable economic opportunities for Ugandan people, provides an interactive service learning curriculum to help educators and youth join in the fight against poverty. |
Beads for Education** BEADS for Education is an organization dedicated to improving the status of women in Kenya through women's business development and girls' education. |
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Camp Amerikids FeaturedThe mission of Camp AmeriKids is to enhance the lives of youth living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and sickle cell disease by providing an enriching summer camp experience and then a year round leadership program for our oldest campers. |
Citizens media law project |
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City YearA full year volunteer program providing education for communities in the USA and South Africa. |
Darien Book Aid Project** "Darien Book Aid is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that builds a foundation of peace, understanding, and friendship by distributing free books." (from website) |
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DREAM |
ECHOECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) "helps those working internationally with the poor be more effective, especially in the area of agriculture." (from website) provides on an international level guidance for agriculture. |
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Educational Environmental Center** Conservation, education and recreational opportunities are available at this New Jersey Environmental Center. |
explore a visionToshiba and National Science teachers has a awards program for student teams dealing with populare science exploration. |
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FactCheck** Fact Check is "a nonpartisan, nonprofit 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics." (from website) |
First book |
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ForBetterLife.org |
GEMS _ Girls Educational and Mentoring ServicesGirls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) is the only organization in New York State specifically designed to serve girls and young women who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking. GEMS was founded in 1999 by Rachel ... |
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GreaterGood.org |
Haven Academy, New York FoundlingAlso known as Mott Haven Academy Charter School/Bronx Community Services Center, under the auspices of the New York Foundling. |
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Heifer International** Heifer International works with communities to find sustainable solutions to confront hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. |
Honoring Maggie DoyneThis article in Time Magazine for Kids tells the story of Maggie Doyne, winner of the Do Something Award of 2010. She is the founder of BlinkNow Foundation and built and funds the Kopila Valley Chrildrens Home and School. |
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Honoring Maggie DoyneThis article in Time Magazine for Kids tells the story of Maggie Doyne, winner of the Do Something Award of 2010. She is the founder of BlinkNow Foundation and built and funds the Kopila Valley Chrildrens Home and School. |
International House of Blues Foundation** The International House of Blues Foundation "supports youth music and arts programs, creates performance and exhibition opportunities for young and emerging artists and provides educational programs and resources that draw upon the arts to teach youth ... |
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Living GoodsA Sustainable System for Defeating the Diseases of Poverty Living Goods operates Avon-like networks of door-to-door Health Promoters who make a modest income selling essential health products at prices affordable to the poor. The model combines the l ... |
NextStepNet.organ organization that helps design programs for adolescents and young adults with HIV/Aids and other serious illnesses. |
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One. InternationalONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, by raising public awareness and pressuring political leaders to support smart and effective policies and programs that a ... |
Path - a catalyst for global changeInternational non-profit that focuses on health. Have a publications division on various health topics of conern worldwide. |
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PBS and National ParksKen Burns accalimed PBS documentary has generated a teachable moment for schools and PBS is launching a healthy collection of online materials to help make the most of it"...students and teachers can access information from their website. extracted fro ... |
Potters For PeaceHelping local potters in Central America to achieve a fair living through the manufacture of ceramic water filters. |
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Puppies Behind Bars Popular** Puppies Behind Bars trains inmates to raise puppies to become service dogs for the disabled and explosive detection canines for law enforcement. |
Roots and musicNPR New Orleans Mos Def |
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Safe Passage"Safe Passage (“Camino Seguro”) opened its doors in 1999 to provide a safe alternative for children living around and working in the Guatemala City garbage dump. We believe that every child should have access to education, and we enable those enrolled in ... |
Shanti Bhavan SchoolSupported by various arts associations to bring aid to India's children. |
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She's the FirstShe's the First promotes the importance of educating girls, especially in the developing world. We send girls to school around the globe by encouraging young people to unlock the power of their social networks and creatively fundraise for sponsorships, gi ... |
Shining Hope for CommunitiesProvides tuition-free education for girls and holistic community services in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. |
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Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club founded in---------continues to provide education and advocacy for the environment. |
Southern Sudanese Community CenterFounded in 1995, The Southern Sudanese Community Center is an invaluable resource for newly arrived immigrants from Sudan as well as established members of the southern Sudanese community. The center assists the newly arrived immigrants with housing, tran ... |
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The Blinknow Foundation - Kopila Valley Childrens;s Hom...I created The BlinkNow Foundation, as a vehicle to share my ideas with other young people, especially children in the U.S. I believe that in the blink of an eye, we can all make a difference. —Maggie Doyne BlinkNow is a grass-roots organization workin ... |
The Deepak Foundation*Just recently founded by Kat Kehrt, this non-profit hopes to grow to give children with special needs in developing countries a chance to thrive. |
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The Do Lectures*A Lecture forum providing the insights of others who do good. |
The Greater Chicago Food DepositoryOperates not only food pantries for those in need but provides training and other initiatives to break the cycle of poverty. |
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The Hewlett FoundationThe William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been making grants since 1967 to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. |
Ubuntu Education FundUbuntu Education Fund has developed a comprehensive, peopled-centred response to address the unique needs of our community. We remain committed to providing these services until our community achieves the equality they deserve. We believe strongly in cari ... |
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Ultimate Voluntary Organization - Ghana*A volunteer opportunity in Ghana, Africa. |
Unified TheatreYouth with disabilities have significantly lower rates of participation in extracurricular and after-school programs Solution: create inclusive, after-school theater programs that allow students of all abilities to participate in the arts & build meani ... |
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United Nations FoundationInformation below is extracked from the UN Foundation website: The UN Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We are an advocate f ... |
Vital VoicesOur mission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities. Vital Voices Global Partnership is ... |
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Wildlife in Crisis** Wildlife in Crisis is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife care, rehabilitation and preservation as well as community education and land conservation. |
Wilson Center for Social EntrepreneurshipThe Wilson Center of Pace University "Some people say social entreprenerus have a social mission but are using a revenu-generating activity to achieve this mission. We think broader - everything from a charity that garners donations to a for-profit b ... |