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Organizations Making a Difference

Here is a list of organizations that are making a positive difference in the world today. All of the organizations mentioned in the book are in this directory as well as many others currently doing excellent work around the globe.

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Action Against Hunger Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.actionagainsthunger.org
Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, Action Against Hunger delivers programs in more than 40 countries, specializing in emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disasters and longer-term assistance to people in distress. Their ultimate goal is to help vulnerable populations regain their self-sufficiency for long-term sustainability.
American Foundation for AIDS Research Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.amfar.org
The American Foundation for AIDS Research is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. 
Amnesty International Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.amnesty.org
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.
Annenburg foundation Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.annenbergfoundation.org
The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.gatesfoundation.org
Run by Bill and Melinda Gates, the central core of this foundation is “to reduce the inequities in the U.S. and worldwide”. 
CARE International Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.care.org
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
charity: water    Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.charitywater.org
charity: water is a non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
Chefs for Humanity Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.chefsforhumanity.org
Chefs for Humanity is a group of culinary professionals working to fight hunger, provide food nutrition education, emergency food relief when the need arises, and humanitarian aid worldwide.
Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.champnetwork.org
The Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (CHAMP) is a national initiative building a powerful community-based movement bridging HIV/AIDS, human rights, and struggles for social and economic justice.
Dress for Success Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.dressforsuccess.org 
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 
Eartheasy Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.eartheasy.com
Eartheasy is about sustainable living. It offers information, activities and ideas which help us live more simply, efficiently and with less impact on the environment.
Falling whistles Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.fallingwhistles.com
The Falling Whistles campaign launched with a simple response - make their weapon your voice and be a whistleblower for peace in Congo.
GBV Prevention Network Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.preventgbvafrica.org
The GBV Prevention Network is a dynamic group of activists and practitioners committed to preventing gender- based violence in the Horn, East and Southern Africa.
Genocide Intervation Network Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.genocideintervention.net
The Genocide Intervention Network envisions a world in which the global community is willing and able to protect civilians from genocide and mass atrocities. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. GI-Net's landmark program allows average Americans to have a direct impact on the ground by helping to fund civilian protection — specifically, to protect women and girls in refugee camps in North Darfur. In the long term, we believe empowering individuals to stand against genocide will build the political will necessary for the international community to recognize its responsibility to protect the victims of genocide and mass atrocities.
Global Exchange    Humanitarian and Social Issues http://www.globalexchange.org
As an education and action resource center, Global Exchange advances its vision by working to ensure members and constituents are empowered locally and connected globally to create a just and sustainable world.
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