Starting the New Year with Giving in Mind
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 06:00AM A new year, a fresh start! What better way to start the year right than to give a boost to a non-profit that is making a difference. Here’s some ideas…
These guys were doing more than their part in 2007 and you can help 2008 be even better. They’ve been the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people for over fifty years. Check out their latest projects and get involved with a donation of time or money!
Sustainable Harvest International
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) is working hard to build a global network of partners working towards environmental, economic and social sustainability. They facilitate long-term solutions between farmers and communities to foster best practice land-use to eliminate poverty and restore ecology.
Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organizations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam International seeks increased worldwide public understanding that economic and social justice are crucial to sustainable development. Help wipe out poverty, support Oxfam’s projects!
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, JGI is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things by creating healthy ecosystems, promoting sustainable livelihoods and nurturing new generations of committed, active citizens around the world including kids - check out Roots & Shoots where the power of youth is global!
Got another idea where to give? Let us know, leave a comment!