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The following Web sites provide information about volunteer
opportunities and other ways you can directly participate in
population and environmental issues.
United Nations Volunteers
www.unv.org/activities/index.htm
Close to 5,000 people of 150 nationalities serve each year as UN
Volunteers. Recent projects have included registering voters in
Afghanistan and helping repatriate refugees in war-torn African
countries. On this page, select a specific country or issue for
information about volunteer opportunities.
United Nations Association of the United States of America
www.unausa.org
UNA-USA, founded in 1943 by Eleanor Roosevelt, offers Americans
the opportunity to connect with issues confronted by the U.N.,
from global health and human rights to the spread of democracy and
international justice. On this site, learn about the popular Model
United Nations program, which teaches young people what it's like
to be a delegate to the U.N., and other UNA-USA initiatives.
Kid to Kid
www.kidtokid.org
A project of the Children's Hunger Relief Fund, Kid to Kid gives
children ideas about how they can raise funds to help less
fortunate children through garage sales, walk-a-thons, talent
shows, and more. Through the Kid's Katalog, children can then
direct their donations towards purchasing food, school supplies,
toys, medicine, or vaccines for children living in poverty.
The Population Institute: Issues and Legislation
capwiz.com/population/issues/?search.x=21&search.y=9
The Population Institute, based in Washington, D.C., is an
international organization seeking to reduce population growth.
This page describes population-related legislation under
consideration by the U.S. Congress and includes information on how
American citizens can contact their representatives
directly.
Global Action Network
www.globalactionnetwork.org
A virtual gathering place for those passionate about global
population and reproductive-health issues, this Web site provides
a wealth of information and offers mentoring for those considering
a career in population-related fields.
34 Million Friends of UNFPA
www.34millionfriends.org/documents/community.htm
This grassroots action site seeks to raise $34 million in support
of the United Nations Population Fund and raise awareness of
recent U.S. withdrawal of support. Visitors to the site can
download an action kit that includes flyers to print and hand out
and suggestions on hosting neighborhood or campus events.
Safe Motherhood Initiative
www.safemotherhood.org/action/help.html
The Safe Motherhood Initiative is a worldwide effort that aims to
reduce the number of deaths and illnesses associated with
pregnancy and childbirth. This page lists many ways in which
concerned citizens and healthcare professionals can help.
Bread for the World
www.bread.org/howtohelp/index.html
This nationwide Christian citizens movement seeks social justice
and the end of hunger. The How to Help page contains sections on
organizing church, neighborhood, or campus groups to heighten
awareness of hunger through can drives, walk-a-thons, and
demonstrations.
Environmental Defense: Action Center
www.environmentaldefense.org/actioncenter.cfm
Keep abreast with the latest environmental issues at stake in
Washington, D.C. with this action Web site from Environmental
Defense. With a few clicks of the mouse, American citizens can
tell their representatives where they stand on global warming, air
pollution, and other issues.
Earth Island Institute Projects
www.earthisland.org/projectdir/eii_projects.html
Based in San Francisco, Earth Island Institute provides
centralized administrative support for more than 30 grassroots
projects designed to promote conservation, preservation, and
restoration of our natural and cultural resources. Browse this
site to see if you'd like to help out with an existing project or
find the tools to start your own.
Global Health Council: Action Network
www.globalhealth.org/view_top.php3?id=16
The Global Health Council seeks volunteers to educate the public
and elected officials about health issues like AIDS, infant
mortality, and reproductive health. Join the Global Health Council
Action Network to receive the training and tools needed to
communicate effectively with your elected representative, write an
op-ed article, form a local chapter, or become a district
coordinator.
Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov
Since 1961, more than 170,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have been
invited by 136 host countries to work on a variety of issues,
including AIDS education, information technology, and
environmental preservation. Personal essays, photo galleries, and
video clips illustrate what it's like to work for the ultimate
volunteer program.
CARE Corps Volunteer Program
www.careusa.org/getinvolved/volunteer/
Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II,
CARE is a private international humanitarian organization. The
CARE Corps offers volunteers the chance to work at the grassroots
level in impoverished parts of Peru and Guatemala.
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/volunteer/
Doctors Without Borders (or Médecins Sans Frontières)
delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics,
and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who lack health
care due to social or geographical isolation. They seek volunteers
both with and without medical experience to provide emergency care
as well as to help establish programs to combat chronic diseases,
malnutrition, and mental illness.
Feed the Children
www.feedthechildren.org
This Christian organization collects and distributes food,
medicine, clothing, and other necessities to needy families in the
United States and around the world. Find out how you can
participate through donations or as a medical team
volunteer.
The Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org
Approximately one million members strong, The Nature Conservancy
works across the globe with volunteers, scientists, and other
experts to preserve threatened natural environments. Visit the
Conservancy's Web site to become a member, plan an eco-vacation,
adopt an acre, and more.
National Wildlife Federation
nwf.org
Through hands-on conservation education and action opportunities,
the National Wildlife Federation offers a chance to help protect
wildlife and habitats in the United States. Project locations
include Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Florida's
Everglades.
Note: Opinions expressed by the organizations above do not
necessarily reflect those of NOVA.
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