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In the age of fake news and information overload, becoming media literate is more important than ever. Tragically, around 96% of online content in the Middle East is censored. 

Ideas Beyond Borders champions a pluralistic and enlightened Middle East, by translating a range of banned or not easily accessible content.

Find out how a group of brave dissidents provide reliable information to as many Arabic speakers as possible.

Want to support Ideas Beyond Borders? https://www.ideasbeyondborders.org/

Rivers represent a pillar of biodiversity in our environment; furnishing habitats for fish and native animal species, supplying fresh water for agriculture and providing recreational space to whitewater enthusiasts. Many rivers are at risk of pollution, misuse and abuse.

American Whitewater promotes river conservation efforts and produces safety instructions so that people can go out and enjoy rivers.

Want to support American Whitewater? https://www.americanwhitewater.org/

Zero is a Norwegian non-governmental organization advocating for climate conscious policy to be put into practice.

Find out more about the promise of carbon capture and storage technologies, and how this practice could propel the world forward in the fight against climate change. 

Want to support Zero? https://zero.no/

We all deserve to live in trusting harmony with our partner. Sadly, domestic abuse transcends age, race, gender and social class. It has probably touched people you know and care for.

Jersey Battered Women’s Service cares for abuse victims and provides education about healthy relationships.

Find out how spreading the word about the many forms of abuse can make an immediate positive impact on your community.

Want to support JBWS? https://www.jbws.org/

Millions of people are dying every year in the developing world due to destructive agricultural practices affecting air quality.

Warm Heart Worldwide connects local farmers in rural communities with innovative solutions and online tools to promote productive and environmentally safe solutions to global health concerns.

Find out how you can support their formative action across the developing world through interactive videos.

Want to support Warm Heart Worldwide? https://warmheartworldwide.org/

The elderly form a growing part of our society, and we should make sure that age is no barrier to their self expression and dignity.

CARIE listens to the elderly and mobilises advocates around policy issues that affect them.

Find out about the problems the elderly face in an increasingly complex society and the many kinds of support CARIE offers them.

Want to support CARIE? https://www.carie.org/

One in 16 children in the US will experience homelessness in some form by the age of six. But many people don't understand how deep-rooted poverty is.

Family Promise wants to see families experiencing homelessness in the USA stably housed so that their children can look forward to a bright future.

Find out how volunteers become advocates for families experiencing homelessness, helping them feel respected, represented and understood.

Want to support Family Promise? https://familypromise.org/

In much of the US, diapers are considered a luxury item and receive similar tax rates to a pack of cigarettes or alcohol. Studies show that the average American family runs 19 diapers short every month. 

Moms Helping Moms supplies struggling families with diapers and hygiene products for their newborn babies.

Find out how you can assist families in need of extra support in your community.

Want to support Moms Helping Moms? https://momshelpingmomsfoundation.org/

Navigating the new system of laws, health care and education in a new country can be complex, particularly while acquiring citizenship.

LALDEF is a nonprofit organization providing Latin American immigrants in Mercer County, New Jersey with legal support, education programs and a reference hub for similar organizations across the country.

Discover how they've achieved a 100% high school graduation rate in their Futuro program, defying national statistics.

Want to support LALDEF? https://laldef.org

There's a ray of hope in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The speed with which we’ve produced a vaccine proves that major problems can unite us and shows how we need to manage the world’s landscapes more sustainably to avoid another pandemic.

Global Landscapes Forum aims to bring the world together to tackle the issue of sustainable land use. Find out how GLF is helping meet the UN's sustainable development goals.

Want to support the Global Landscapes Forum? https://www.globallandscapesforum.or