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Old 12-13-2008, 02:08 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Best Charities/non profit groups that make a difference?

I have just heard about Kiva.org which assists in the loaning of money to people in poorer countries with their businesses.

I have heard of other organisations that do this as well.

What other outstanding charities/not for profit groups are there, that have an international focus and what do they do?
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Old 12-14-2008, 01:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Some international nonprofits that I think are on the right track:

Amnesty International | Working to Protect Human Rights

Greenpeace | Greenpeace USA

Sea Shepherd

Ones I really do not like because IMO it's not in the best interest of the recipients: Heifer International
and Monsanto's donations of seed to poor 3rd world farmers
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For those who loan through Kiva, I have set up a team you're welcome to join:

Kiva - Kiva Lending Team: Spiritual-Short-Stories.com Members

I also regularly donate to:

InnVision
(local to SF bay area)

Welcome to the Monroe Institute
(Global research and programs on consciousness exploration and out of body experiences)

The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life
(Global protection of nature)

The Pachamama Alliance
(Rainforest protection)

National Wildlife Federation
(Global protection of animals)
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I like the Acuman fund.
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Heifer International
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I sponsor kids through Children International and Christian Children's Fund.
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Thanks everyone for their feedback.

Very interesting to see the charities from different countries that have an international focus.
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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I have been actively involved in Amnesty International for over 25 years, so would always flag them, but a smaller, less known charity is Motivation. They focus on just one basic human right - mobility.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in low income countries who have disabilities that could be addressed with access to wheelchairs and other aids to daily living. Motivation works in a variety of ways to facilitate this.
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