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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.

To see more information, hover over the title of an organization. To see organizations in a particular category, click the category name below.

Adventure Cycling Association Travel and Transportation http://www.adventurecycling.org
Adventure Cycling Association’s nonprofit mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery.
Bicycle for a Day Travel and Transportation http://www.bicycleforaday.org
Bicycle for a Day's mission is to help empower individuals with tools which they can use in their every day lives to make a measurable, tangible difference to our community, our environment and our personal health.
bridges to community Travel and Transportation http://www.bridgestocommunity.org
Bridges to Community is a non-profit community development organization. Our challenge is to create a world where basic needs are treated as human rights: shelter, nutrition, education, healthcare, and employment. We work to meet this goal by bringing groups of volunteers to live in materially poor communities where they work on our ongoing community development projects.
Camping USA Travel and Transportation http://www.camping-usa.com
Web-based camping and campground resource since 1996.
Car Sharing Travel and Transportation http://www.carsharing.net
Car Sharing helps people kick the car-owning habit, without going cold turkey, and with the financial reward of saving money.
Carbon Fund Travel and Transportation http://www.carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org reduces the threat of climate change by making it easy and affordable for any individual or business to reduce their carbon footprint and support climate-friendly projects. Please take action today!
Carpool World Travel and Transportation http://www.carpoolworld.com
Launched in 2000, carpoolworld.com pioneers the fastest, most precise, and most informative worldwide trip matching process possible.
Car-sharing Travel and Transportation http://www.carsharing.net
Car Sharing provides flexible wheels for an urban lifestyle. It's instant-access to a network of cars throughout the city, 24 hours-a-day, paying-per-trip, without commitment or inconvenience.
Conservation International Travel and Transportation http://www.conservation.com
This organization is a division of Conservation International that provides travelers with information about ecotourism news and events. During the past 15 years, Conservation International has supported the development of exemplary ecotourism products by providing technical assistance, capacity building, and funding to communities, entrepreneurs, and partners.
Cool Cities Travel and Transportation http://www.coolcities.us
A Cool City is a city that has made a commitment to curb global warming.  The Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer future. 
Couch Surfing Travel and Transportation http://www.couchsurfing.com
CouchSurfing is an international non-profit network that connects travelers with locals in over 230 countries and territories around the world.
Eco-Index Sustainable Tourism Travel and Transportation http://www.eco-indextourism.org/en/home
This is the Rainforest Alliances's program to support sustainable tourism. Resources available for travelers and tourism professionals. They also run a sustainable tourism conservation program.
eRideShare Travel and Transportation http://www.erideshare.com
eRideShare puts the power of the Internet to work, connecting commuters or cross-country travelers going the same way. Put two people together in one car instead of separately in two cars, and the greenhouse emissions are cut in half.
Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism Criteria Travel and Transportation http://www.sustainabletourismcriteria.org
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC Partnership) is a coalition of over 40 organizations working together to foster increased understanding of sustainable tourism practices and the adoption of universal sustainable tourism principles.
Globe Aware Travel and Transportation http://www.globeaware.org
GobeAware offers short-term volunteer programs worldwide in order to promote cultural awareness and sustainability.   
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