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Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Ghana
Follow a group of CARE youth ambassadors on their mission to Ghana, as they both learn about the country and provide help in ongoing CARE efforts in Ghana.
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Magazine of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Page that takes you to issues of the official magazine of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to be watched with concern over the disregard for human rights. Human Rights Watch features a timeline from 2009 highlighting war crime accountability among other events.
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Enough Project: Darfur and Southern Sudan
The Enough Project presents historical and current events relating the conflict in Darfur. Darfur, in Sudan, has been a conflicted area with respect to human rights issues since 2003.
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United States Institute for Peace: Bosnia and Herzegovina Web Links
A collection of links to websites with information on issues related to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Amnesty International: Bosnia and Herzegovina Human Rights
This resource provides writings and recordings covering the human rights concerns in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: International Committee of the Red Cross History
Article from the Nobel Peace Prize organization that discusses the history of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which has figured in the Nobel Peace Prize four times.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover the Basics
This site is a compilation of the captions that appear in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. What results is a thorough look at Hoover's life. Divided into nine parts to make navigation easier. Also includes fact sheet for general...
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from students around the globe, resources and suggested links...
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
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International Medical Corps
The International Medical Corps is a humaritarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving world suffering by providing health care training and relief.
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Water Aid
"WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world?s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education". Find articles, video, learning exercises, and more.
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Inside Out: Doctors Without Borders
Boston's NPR news source features Doctors Without Borders. Find information, notes, audio, and an interactive photographic tour.
Oxfam
Oxfam Canada
Oxfam Canada looks to rid the world of poverty and injustice. Their official website outlines their history and their mission.
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Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod)
CAFOD helps the impoverished by promoting long-term development, emergency response, and educating the public about poverty. CAFOD also speaks out on behalf of the poor and promots social justice.
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Plan: An International Development Agency Working With and for Children
Non-profit organization whose aims are to improve the quality of life for impoverished children in developing countries. Find articles, photos, videos, and other resources.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Exiles in Paradise
Bernardi discusses the exhumations of the victims of political oppression in Argentina and how those experiences influence her art.
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Office of the Prime Minister: The 2007 G8 Summit
Resource shows the significant role Canada plays as a global citizen. The 2007 G8 summit is analyzed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper including Canada's contributions.
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Salvation Army International
International Christian organization that helps meet the human needs of people who are impoverished.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Doctors Without Borders Are Now Doctors in Anguish
Article reports on the tragic bombing of a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
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Adra
ADRA is a organization associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its mission is to help improve the quality of life for those in developing countries.
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Heifer International
Charitable organization that provides agricultural training and heifer animals to help the impoverished and hungry gain nourishment. Find photos, videos, information and other resources pertaining to this interesting project.
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International Orthodox Christian Charities
The IOCC's mission is to "provide assistance to the poor, either in response to emergencies or long term socio-economic development needs". Find articles, pictures, video, and other resources.