Peace Corps

I served with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1997–1999. Although they are part of the US government, they are not under the direct control of the US Embassy in the host country. Peace Corps programs are in direct response to host country government requests. It was really the "toughest job..."

Click here to check it out.

Doctors without Borders (Medicins sans Frontieres)

One of the most respected and, in my opinion, respectable humanitarian organizations on the planet. Apparently others (like the American Institute of Philanthropy) think highly of MSF as well, as they were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

Click here for information or to make a donation.

The Hunger Site

This site allows you to make a contribution just by clicking a button. Corporate Sponsors underwrite the click-driven donations. Clicking on their banner ads helps ensure that the Hunger Site and its sister sites stay in business.

Click here to try the Hunger Site or on the links below for one of the sister sites. You can also get to these sites from the Hunger Site's main page.

• Rainforest Site
• Breast Cancer Site
• Child Health Site
• Animal Rescue Site

Idealist.org

This website provides organized access to resources for people who want to make a positive difference. You can find organizations near you, look for a job, or find volunteer opportunities.


Click here to check out their site.

Citizens for Tax Justice

Cited in the New York Times as one of the few sources of tax reform projections, Citizens for Tax Justice is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to fair taxation at the federal, state, and local levels.

Click here to check them out, join or support the organization.

Working Assets

When living in the U.S., I have Working Assets long-distance service at my house. Working Assets donates 1% of its profits to social causes (you can see a list on their site). Working Assets also includes information on publications and ways to get active about change in its bills.

Working Assets also maintains sister sites www.workingforchange.com, www.actforchange.com, and www.shopforchange.com. These sites have useful information on activism and things you can do to help.

Click here for more info on Working Assets or on one of the sister sites above.

NetAid

NetAid's mission is to mobilize people in developed countries to make ending extreme poverty a global priority. Combining innovative programs with new technologies, and working in partnership with the United Nations and the private sector, NetAid is building a network of everyday people committed to working for a world without extreme poverty.

Click here to visit their site and find ways to get involved.