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find links to many different websites and organizations working for social justice and
fair economic development:
 A heart willing to help has no borders
Action Without Borders
79 Fifth Ave, 17th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 1-212-843-3973
Fax: 1-212-564- 3377
E-mail: info@idealist.org
Website: www.idealist.org
"Founded in 1994 and based in New York, a
non-profit organization that promotes the sharing of ideas, information and resources
between a network of individuals and organizations to help build a world where all people
can live free, dignified and productive lives."
A simply organized website
that offers a
lot of links to many different categories and issues concerning nonprofit organizations.
It provides links to volunteering and interning opportunities with nonprofit
organizations all over the world. In addition it offers consultation for those desiring to
begin their own nonprofit chapters. -APK
Council on International Educational
Exchange
7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 1-800-40-STUDY or 207-553-7600
Fax: 1-207-553-7699
Website: www.ciee.org
"Council
on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE and formerly, Council, has been
in pursuit of its mission, to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and
develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse
world. Our services to young people studying, working, and traveling abroad are more
important than ever."
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Many skills are taught to
help individuals support themselves.
For Council
Exchanges:
Phone: +44(0)20 7 478 2015
E-mail: yptp@councilexchanges.org
A nonprofit, non-governmental organization
dedicated to helping people gain understanding and develop skills for living in a globally
interdependent and culturally diverse world.
Founded in 1947, it has developed a wide variety of
programs and services for students and teachers at secondary through university levels.
Today, it is one of the world's leading operators of international exchange programs and
related services, like voluntary service. Places US participants in short-term
international volunteer projects worldwide. Similar projects in the US for interested
volunteers from other countries.
A very user-friendly site that offers
volunteer and internship opportunities as well as information regarding language courses,
travel and international educational programs. The site makes information regarding education
about the the international community very accessible for students of all levels. This
site is definitely worth a visit if one has any interest in studying abroad. -APK
Global Volunteer
375 East Little Canada Road
St. Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 1-651-407- 6100
Fax: 1-651-482- 0915
E-mail: email@globalvolunteers.org
Website: www.globalvolunteers.org
"Strives to wage peace throughout the
world by helping establish mutual understanding between people of diverse cultures." Programs center around a volunteer work experience in South-East Asia,
Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe or the United States, at the request of
local leaders and indigenous host organizations.
A very well organized website
that offers
a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the world through their own projects as
well as through contacts with other nonprofit organizations engaged in similar
work. The site also offers information on travel and opportunities to learn more about the
world thorough international volunteerism. -APK
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Creating dreams, one house
at a time
Habitat For Humanity
121 Habitat St.
Americus, GA 31709
Phone: 1-229-924-6935, ext. 2551 or 2552
E-mail: publicinfo@hfhi.org
Website: www.habitat.org
An international, nonprofit, ecumenical
Christian housing ministry that works to alleviate poverty and homelessness. Builds and
renovates simple, decent houses. With the help of the homeowner families, uses volunteer
labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials. Includes programs in
the USA and
many Latin American and Caribbean countries.
A site that is simple and quick to use. It
lists the countries and domestic communities where Habitat for Humanity is actively
involved in constructing housing for the poor. The information regarding housing shortages,
as well as the actions they are taking to improve the situation, is offered in a variety
of languages. -APK
Institute for Global Communications
P.O. Box 29047
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: 1-415-561-6100
E-mail: support@igc.apc.org
Website: www.igc.org/igc/gateway/index.html
Advances the work of
progressive organizations and individuals who encourage a healthy society, one
that is
founded on principals of social justice, broadly shared economic opportunity, a robust
democratic process, and sustainable environmental practices.
The website is unorganized; however,
it offers a very updated list of opportunities to help those in need. Through its articles,
it provides links to sites that are informative about different peoples as well as
statistics vital to our world. It also lists other organizations that work for the
betterment of the society such as:
- ACERCA
Action for Community & Ecology in the Regions of Central America
- America Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in
Space
-APK
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Peace is achieved when people put each other's differences aside and
together strive for a better
tomorrow
Latin America Working Group
110 Maryland Ave., NE
Box 15
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 1-202-546-7010
E-mail: lawg@lawg.org
Website: www.lawg.org
A
coalition of more than sixty religious, human rights, policy, grassroots and development
organizations. Since 1983, the coalition has been striving for US policies that promote
peace, justice and sustainable development in the region. Assists organizations designing
and implementing coordinated advocacy efforts and public education campaigns.
Well organized site that offers opportunities
for internships, as well as research links. A very helpful site for anyone wishing to
learn a little or study in depth about Latin America. Provides links to political updates
and events. -APK
Peacework
209 Otey St.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: 1-800-272-5519
Fax: 1-540-953-0300
E-mail: mail@peacework.org
Website: www.peacework.org
Created in 1989 to offer volunteer opportunities
in international development for people around the world and to bridge cultural and
political divisions through one-on-one interactions. By living together and working
with local citizens, volunteers expand their knowledge and experience of the world and
contribute in a meaningful way to local needs and sustainable development.
A very well designed and organized website
that offers links to many well established organizations dedicated to improving the
global community. Peacework, itself, also provides opportunities to groups, organizations,
as well as individuals, interested in taking up a project to improve the world. However,
currently there are no projects or trips open to individuals. Any openings will be noted
when the site is updated. -APK
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Volunteering
is a great way to meet and help people from other cultures while gaining
valuable experience
SHARE Foundation
598 Bosworth St. #1
San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: 1-415-239-2595
Fax: 1-415-239- 0785
E-mail: sharesf@share-elsalvador.org
Website: www.igc.org/share
"Building a New El Salvador Today"
A nonprofit, international development organization. Supports empowerment of impoverished
communities in El Salvador to construct sustainable solutions to poverty, underdevelopment
and social injustice.
A well organized website that offers links
to other organizations doing similar work, such as the Latin America Working Group and
InterAction. However, in order to learn more about volunteer and intern opportunities with
the organization itself, one needs to contact SHARE through the addresses provided on the
site. -APK
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Visions in Action
2710 Ontario Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 1-202-625-7402
Fax: 1-202-588-9344
E-mail: Visions@visionsinaction.org
Website: www.visionsinaction.org/
A nonprofit organization offering six month to
one-year volunteer positions in five African countries and Mexico. Positions are available
with nonprofit development organizations, research institutes, health clinics, community
groups and news organizations. Program features a month-long orientation, including
intensive language study, followed by an 11-month volunteer placement.
A site that offers opportunities to work with
institutions and organizations in Africa dedicated to improving the community. It provides
a wide array of fields from which one can choose his or her area of interest. The site provides
inspirational quotes about volunteering. Does not offer links to other service
organizations. -APK
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