groups

Here are some links to some groups which might be of interest to our wee earthling visitors.

There are many places where people can donate money for programs that are supposed to help the land, animals and other people, but trying to solve a social or environmental problem with money is non sensical. It usually means other even bigger troubles are caused else where by burdening the well meaning giver or some body else along the money chains.

Volunteering can be a more direct way for folks to help-out, hands-on. This way you know where your energy is going, you get to be a part of something you believe is helpful, you might meet some mates or have some incredible experiences. Still, organized groups have rules, conventions and leaders which might hold us back. So, *free your imagination*

The descriptions are either based on portions from their webites, or our understanding of their main mission focus and how they go about achieving it.  If you know of any groups who should be included here wee would absolutely love to hear about it. Just give a shout out! *wee are listening!*

Survival International
Survival work closely with indigenous groups and organizations to support the rights of tribal peoples facing displacement, discrimination or oppression in the name of ‘economic growth’. They believe public opinion is the most effective force for change, reaching out through education, advocacy and campaigns.

Global Ecovillage Network
‘Dedicated to putting more back into the environment than we take out.’

GEN’s main aim is to support and encourage the evolution of sustainable settlements across the world, through: Internal and External Communications services, facilitating the flow and exchange of information about ecovillages and demonstration sites, Networking and project coordination in fields related to sustainable settlements, and Global cooperation partnerships.

Earth First! Worldwide
Is a priority not an organization, taking a very diverse front-line, direct action approach towards protecting wilderness.  Using tools ranging from grassroots organizing and involvement in the legal process to civil disobedience and monkeywrenching

National Geographic
‘Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888′

The National Geographic Society inspire people to become engaged with their living communities through the knowledge and awe of the natural world. They achieve this, through the support of science and natural history projects, research, writing, education and programs for broadcast.

Roots and Shoots
‘The Power of Youth is Global’

A program of the Jane Goodall institute empowering youth of all ages to take action to improve our world through learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community.

Free the Children
‘Children helping children through education.’

Empowering children to take action to improve the lives of fellow children in poverty.