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Nonprofits and the Legacy of 9/11

As we approach the seventh anniversary of 9/11, we'll be seeing more and more media coverage commemorating that horrible day - honoring those whose lives were lost and the heroes who responded to t

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Good Videos for Good Works

Spreading the word about all the good in this world through a video-sharing website dedicated solely to non-profit work.
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There are thousands of non-profits out there all trying to get recognition and spreading the word of their good cause.

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Blogging to End AIDS: 'Our failure to act'

Is our failure to act based in a covert belief that White life is more valuable than Black life?

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American Teens Bring Fresh Water to African Villages

BY AARON FLORES 

What do you do when you're thirsty? You probably grab a glass and fill it with your favorite refreshing liquid? Do you ever wonder if what you are about to drink will kill you? In many parts of the world, when people seek a simple drink of water, this question is asked on a daily basis.

It was this sober reality that inspired the students of X-Force Ministries, located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, to organize the African Water Project. Over the past two years, students have raised more than $12,000, to be used for bringing safe drinking water to various communities throughout Kenya and Zambia. So far, the African Water Project, or AWP, has raised funds to support the drilling of three new wells and repaired 12.

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Positive Posting

An inspired and inspiring group of people of who believe that by talking about GOOD THINGS we are MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!
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Lucrecer, Krystyn, Jen and Alyssa were brought together to form a panel that was moderated by Kyran for the BlogHer Conference in July 2008.

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Four Nonprofits That Inspire Hope

Living in the modern world can be downright depressing. Wars, crime, poverty, and recession stare out at you from the front page of the newspaper every single day.

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Zero Net Energy City - Masdar Development

The first zero waste, zero carbon emission city is to be constructed in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Masdar City, a $22 billion complex designed by Sir Norman Foster + Partners, will be kicked off with the completion of a mixed-use positive energy headquarters building, the first of its kind in the world.

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Public Recognition

I vividly remember my younger brother's first month because it coincided with my family's move to a new state. I was 4.5 years old at the time, and my mother left him with my aunt and my 9 month-old cousin and took me to a public sprinkler pad as a special treat for being a big sister.

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