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On the frontline...
In a world of apathy, illusion, and ignorance there are still groups of people working hard to educate and involve - to make a difference. Here are a few of them
MakePovertyHistory.Ca
Canadians donate one fifth as much as many Europeans do to the world's poorest people, and Americans donate only a fraction of what Canadians do. MakePovertyHistory.Ca is commited to aiding in the fight to end poverty, both at home and abroad. This is a fight that can easily be won within two decades, if only people would care enough to make it happen.Amnesty International
The nation state is perhaps the largest obstacle to worldwide peace and prosperity. Amnesty works above and below the national level, as a "worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights".Angola Memorial Scholarship Fund
The AMSF, Angola Memorial Scholarship Fund, aims to provide leadership training and education for citizens of Angola, where more than 80% of people live in poverty, and more than 25% of the nation's income goes towards paying interest to debtors in the developed world.Axis of Justice
Axis of Justice was founded by Tom Morello of Audioslave and Serj Tankian of System of A Down as a method of drawing music fans from around the world together to fight for peace, human rights, and economic justice.Hostelling International
Hostelling International operates more than 4000 hostels in more than 80 countries worldwide, and promotes peace and understanding between the world's diverse peoples. So get off your fat asses and go find some culture!Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet is a worldwide community of travelers promoting awareness, tolerance and understanding for the world's many cultures. It is also the absolute best source for travel information on the Net.Mother Jones
Mother Jones' fight for social justice and transparency comes though first-rate investigative reporting. A non-profit organization, they are one of the few remaining sources of non-partisan reporting left in the United States.NationMaster.Com
Nation Master is an unbelievable source for global statistics on just about any subject imaginable. You will never see the world the same way again.Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages is an unbelievable organization, providing "vital, fair income to Third World people" in exchange for quality hand-made natural products. Many of Portal's ethnic instruments, including the tablas and udu used on Element were purchase at Ten Thousand Villages.Wikipedia
Wikipedia is an open-source encyclopedia, with articles written in more than 100 languages by people around the world. Any answer you need, Widipedia's got it. There's even an article about your favourite band.