Anti-Poverty Activism
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Paul Farmer and Partners in Health in Rwanda
In 1987 Dr. Farmer co-founded the nonprofit "Partners in Health" to provide free medical care in central Haiti. Today PIH treats poverty and disease in nine countries. more...
Paul Farmer's Hospital in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante
Medical anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to bring health care to the world's poorest people in Haiti, Russia, Peru and sub-Saharan Africa. more...
"World of Good", Non-Profit and Social Business
World of Good is a development organization and a social business that alleviates poverty through commerce. It matches artisans with a market to sell handmade crafts. more...
John Wood Founder of Room To Read
John Wood left his career at Microsoft to make it his life's mission to educate underprivileged children. His nonprofit "Room to Read" has built more than 5000 libraries more...
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Joining the Peace Corps – Is It Right for You?
By: Cathy Sunshine
For new grads facing a recession-wracked job market, volunteering abroad is more attractive than ever. But it's not for everyone. Before you sign up, do a reality check. more...
Collect Money for UNICEF this Halloween
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Genna Cockerham
Collecting change for UNICEF on Halloween is a rite of passage for school children, but adults can get in on the action by making donations with mobile text messages. more...
Fund Raiser for Family Promise of Acadiana
By: Maria Blanco
These are difficult economic times for everyone. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is helping Family Promise of Acadiana in their mission to aid homeless families in need. more...
What's Behind the Run for Water in Canada
By: Michelle Watrin
For two years, a volunteer group in British Columbia has hosted a quality 5K, 10K and half marathon that raises money for forgotten people in remote villages in Ethiopia. more...
New Unemployment Benefits Hailed in Rural India
By: Ferdinand Penz
While the world dreads the loss of millions of jobs due to the global economic crisis, the victorious sit-in of the Sangtin Kisan Mazdoor Sanghatan (SKMS) offers hope. more...
Microcredit Helps Guatemalan Women
In Guatemala, malnutrition rates have been among the worst in the world. But thankfully, several non-profit organizations are working to aid poverty-stricken families. more...
Solving Poverty With 'Hour Money'
By: Adam Williams
Dr. Bob Blain, a sociology professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, has spent decades trying to change the world's monetary system. more...
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