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Oxfam announced on Tuesday the official launch of its Global Ambassador program. This group will be composed of international celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Coldplay, and Annie Lennox.

Starlet Scarlett Johansson has joined international agency Oxfam's commitment to end poverty after a ten-day tour with the organization through India and Sri Lanka.

Black Gold Documentary and Oxfam Campaign Accuse Starbucks of Paying Pennies to Ethiopian Coffee Growers

My three-fold love affair with Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild began with the release of the movie soundtrack, with songs written and performed by Eddie Vedder. My curiosity about the book was piqued soon afterward as I saw it displayed at all of the local booksellers.

This year if you are looking for something really meaningful to give to your friends or family why not consider giving a charitable gift in their name to a family or person in need?

There is so much which can be accomplished when we all just do a little bit

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It can be a daunting task to try and choose a charity to donate to anytime, but most especially if you are wanting to make a donation around Christmas.

There really is a fraternity that is about more than just having pledge week, frat parties and networking for a job. Alph Phi Omega is a fraternity that actually calls upon college young people to reach out and serve the needs of others.

The Institute for Southern Studies explores the failures so far in Gulf Coast recovery since 2005's hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

If you have no intention of kicking your coffee habit in the near future, at least you can contribute to a worthy cause by choosing organic or fair trade instead. Here's where to find only the best.

Eight million Iraqis are in need of emergency aid in the form of basic food, water and shelter. Putting that number into perspective, nearly one out of every three Iraqis is suffering from hunger, lack of water and inadequate protection from the elements.

Report shows how many Iraqis are negatively affected by the situation in their country.

"Big Pharma has used its charitable and educational funding to influence key public policy debates, affect doctors' prescribing decisions, and over-promote diseases and drug treatments."

Information about various sites offering visitors opportunities to support the cause of ending hunger with no money

A new study has been released saying that eliminating cotton subsidies to US farmers from the government could allow African cotton farmers to have an additional $114 in annual income-a six percent raise.

A short list of the things you can do right now about sweatshops. This list was developed in the course of writing the Book, Blood, Sweat and Tears, by Farzin Mojtabai, about the impact of politics, Globalization, and consumerism on the atrocity of sweatshop labor.

Always self-appointed, they answer to no constituency. Though unelected and ignorant of local realities, they confront the democratically chosen and those who voted them into office.

The vintage clothing offer in London is, at least said, big. Read this guide to find the real gems.

The leaders of the G8 have warned Iran about its nuclear program and have ordered that if it doesn't stop its uranium enrichment program that they will "adopt further measures."

Edinburgh is a gorgeous city that just happens to be the capital of Scotland. As the second most popular tourist destination in the UK, this city is more than just bagpipes and haggis. Learn about the diversity and beauty that make Edinburgh worth a visit.

In many countries education is hard to come by. Parents can't afford it all the time if the government overloks it. So educated locals lend a hand. Dispite governmant portest.

We see the horrific images from Dafur on television and on the Internet. We want to help prevent the loss of life in Darur. But how? These non-profits are dedicated to relieving Darfur, with your help.

Charitable web searches and distributed computing are just a few of the many ways to use your computer to create positive social change.

In all our attempts at humanitarian efforts, all our liberating wars in which we seem to be on a mission to free the world of oppression in all forms, we Americans sure don't seem to be doing enough to help the smallest and most vulnerable victims.

Visit click to donate sites to make free donations to great causes.

Late last night at 10:49 local time in Indonesia an earthquake rocked the western Sumatra region of Indonesia near the town of Padang. According the US Geological Survey the earthquake reached a magnitude of 6.3.

For the first time in two years, the British band Coldplay will release a new CD.

Chris Martin born on March 2, 1977 in Devon, England turns 30 today. He is lead singer, song writer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. He has a degree in Ancient World Studies. He is married to Gwyneth Paltrow and a parent to their two children.

Zambia has fought back against the tactics of a firm which buys international debt about to be written off for a small fraction of the total, and sues for the full amount plus costs.

This article depicts the Forms of Violence against Women and the remedies how to reisist it .

Fair Trade extends to a great deal of coffees from around the world, it is a solution to bring Ethiopian farmers out of the aid trap and into world trade. Black Gold address the imperative of supporting farmers from the Ethiopia, the motherland of coffee.

If you are sick of the commercialisation of Christmas and you are looking for alternatives to buying Christmas gifts make sure to read on. These tips will help bring the real spirit of Christmas back into your life and the life of your friends and family.

There are many ways to use the holidays as a time for giving back. Donations can be made to local charities but you may wish to consider some of these international charitable organizations as well.

Animated Christmas e-cards are a free, easy, and dynamic way to share the holiday spirit with your friends and family. Read on discover the best sources for animated Christmas e-cards, and get ready to spread some playful Christmas cheer.

Tired of buying the same old stuff for your friends and family? This list of ten web sites will take you to new and fascinating ideas for the holidays and beyond!

Africa's many countries face many problems including famine, war, lack of basic necessities and ineffective governments. Here are some international organizations that exist to help bring hope to the continent

The genocide in Darfur has already caused the death of over 400,000 civilians. Millions are homeless and starving. Rape is commonplace. Relief organizations are underfunded and endangered. Every individual needs to act now to stop this. Learn how and why.

There are Canada and the United Sates, then there are a lot of countries that don't speak English as a first language. Knowing about those countries through Latin American Studies can be the key to interesting and exciting employment.

Nutrition has become a major concern among Americans. Graduates who have trained in nutrition will be surprised at the wide variety of locations that seek to employ knowledgeable nutritionists

A degree in Environmental Studies reflects interdisciplinary undergraduate work that qualifies graduates for jobs in a wide variety of areas. Generally work involves problem solving and compromises between the needs of progress and people.

In a disease laden world there are more than enough jobs for graduates with a degree in public health. Positions are available in government, clinics, international agencies, even magazines, anywhere where health is an issue.

Soccer, or the more appropriate Global term, Football, is often kicked around in the Globalization debate. The World Cup is a time of exuberant fandom, but also a time when Human Rights advocates have to put in overtime to progress the truth.

When companies like Gap, Inc. take initiative in creating a transparent supply chain, they invest the apparel industry's future in social responsibility.

Is Nike Inc. an economic savior lifting Global labor standards or a cause in sweatshop labor motivated by profits? The debate over Nike's Sweatshop factories has painted the company's reputation many colors across the spectrum of global Labor Rights.

Discovering Moroccan treasures off the beaten path: A Moroccan women's cooperative empowers women by creating jobs, providing literacy programs, protecting the threatened argan forest, and producing delicious products from the argan tree.

There are millions of possible graduation gifts. In selecting the right gift for a student think about your relationship and try to give a gift which reflects that connection.

This article describes the human rights issues surrounding sustainable development and looks at two organizations which work with in the movement.

During the cold war, the US was siphoning weapons and propaganda through countries which were war-torn already. We did not help to abolish these problems, only perpetuate them. Now El Salvador is under the shroud of communist influence.