Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Dorothea Dix
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-1887 CE), most noted for her report to the Massachusetts legislature about the inhumane conditions under which the mentally ill are held in prisons. Her report led...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
Library of Congress
Loc: Chronicling America: Clara Barton
Collection of historic newspaper pages, from the 1880s forward, about Barton's founding of the American Red Cross and the humanitarian relief work she undertook to aid victims of flooding and famine in the United States and around the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Crisis in Sudan (Geographic Teaching Activity)
A jigsaw-grouping activity in which students research aspects of the crisis in Sudan and compare humanitarian efforts in Sudan with those that followed Hurricane Katrina. A rigorous exercise about the kinds of intractable problems...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Mother Teresa
Discover a great humanitarian from India by reading the biography of Mother Teresa.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Muhammed Ali
Use this resource to learn about the life and career of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali. This brief article overviews his boxing career along with his humanitarian endeavors.
EL Education
El Education: Iconic: The Black and White of Our Heroes and Heroines
Eleventh grade students at High Tech High Media Arts School in San Diego California are the authors of this book: Iconic: The Black and White of Our Heroes & Heroines. To create this collection of essays each student reflected on...
Other
Aljazeera: Darfur Camp Overrun by Rebels
Kalma, the only refugee camp protected by the UNAMID, is said to have rebel fighters inside. Watch this Aljazeera video report on conditions in Darfur. December 2010.
The History Place
The History Place: Holocaust Timeline Oskar Schindler
The History Place tells the story of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Photographs included.
BBC
Bbc: Un Told of Mass Darfur Killings
This article offers discussion about crimes against humanity in the Darfur region of the Sudan. The update is from 2006.
Other
World Relief
World Relief is a faith-based, non-profit, relief organization that originated within the National Association of Evangelicals. They work to "relieve human suffering, poverty and hunger worldwide".
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Herbert Hoover
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Herbert Hoover and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Red Cross Facts and Information
Learn about the Red Cross, how it was formed, what it does, and other interesting facts.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Clara Barton House
Home of Clara Barton; American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian; founder of the American Red Cross.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Vincent Colyer
Vincent Colyer (1825 - July 12, 1888) was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton
(1821-1912) Humanitarian the founded the American Red Cross.
Other
The Albert Schweitzer Page
This page provides reviews of and quotes from a number of books written by and about Dr. Schweitzer. There are also numerous links to outside resources.