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    This blog was created as a resource that provides "real-time" coverage of the organizations and individuals that contribute to our society- whether urban, social enterprise, for-profit or global. Suggest or make a contribution for content. Email: sociokast via [email protected] or $martEconomy via [email protected] (do include the hyphens in the email to reach us!)

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  • INDEPENDENT SECTOR
    INDEPENDENT SECTOR works to promote a just and inclusive society of active citizens, healthy communities, and a vibrant democracy.
  • Decatur Daily Teen Pages
    Teen Section of Decatur Daily.
  • Teens 4 Peace
    Teens 4 Peace aims to empower and utilize the energy, interest and resources of teens to address issues of social injustice and to become a force in addressing their resolution
  • CAMY (Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth)
    CAMY monitors marketing practices in the alcohol industry to focus attention and action on industry practices that jeopardize the health and safety of America's youth.
  • International Museum of Women
    The International Museum of Women is an international museum exclusively dedicated to chronicling and honoring the lives of women worldwide.
  • American Red Cross
    The American Red Cross is the nation's premier emergency response organization.
  • Good Work
    Good Work is a non-profit that helps people start and expand small businesses.
  • Salvation Army
    The Salvation Army is one of the largest charitable and service organizations in the world.
  • Yele Haiti
    Yéle Haiti is a non-political movement founded by Haitian-born hip-hop superstar Wyclef Jean. The movement seeks to provide the youth of Haiti and the diaspora with the practical tools, resources and renewed hope necessary to rebuild their nation and chart a new course for the future.

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2005.04.22

Earth Day + 35 + You= Action

Earth Day marks its 35th year of a day to reflect and act upon ways to promote positive citizenship and environmental stewardship around the world. Learn about Earth Day or find tips, events and activities to participate in:

earthdaynetwork

PBS TeacherSource

Word Wildlife Fund

Yahoo!

Earth Force

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2005.04.21

Teens, NGO Work To Spark Sudan Awareness

Teens 4 Peace and Amnesty International will hold a rally that will begin in Dupont Circle in Washington DC and progress to the Embassy of Sudan. The rally is intended to increase awareness and protest indifference regarding the events taking place in Darfur, Sudan.

Teens 4 Peace aims to promote teen and public understanding and action toward social injustices. Amnesty International is a global organization focused on research and action for global human rights.

Teens 4 Peace is headquartered in Potomac, Maryland. Amnesty International has offices worldwide.

Source: Release

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