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International Orthodox Christian Charities

For Students 9th - 10th
The IOCC's mission is to "provide assistance to the poor, either in response to emergencies or long term socio-economic development needs". Find articles, pictures, video, and other resources.
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International Rescue Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
"The IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression."
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U.s. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to disseminating information about the refugee crisis throughout the world. The homepage lists current headlines. Links to statistics, assessment of conditions affecting refugees, and issues and topics are...
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Operation Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization that helps communities who have been impacted by poverty, disease and disasters through relief, reconstruction and development aid. Find news, photos, videos, and more.
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Operation Smile

For Students 9th - 10th
Operation Smile coordinates medical volunteers who provide surgeries to repair children's cleft lips and palates.
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American Social History Pro:september 11 Digital Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive from the American Social History Project uses multimedia and digital means to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11. There are audio tapes, video, documents, and personal stories on this site. It is the...
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Global Communities: Partners for Good

For Students 9th - 10th
The fight against worldwide poverty is the main goal of Global Communities (formerly CHF International). See fact sheets, pictures, videos, and more resources about their programs.
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Freedom From Hunger

For Students 9th - 10th
Freedom from Hunger is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization that helps to fight chronic hunger and poverty.
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Mercy Usa for Aid & Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This non-profit organization focuses on improving health and promoting economic and educational growth around the world. Find articles, photos, videos, and more resources that chronicle their efforts.
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World Vision International

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage for the relief agency World Vision International. Students will find information on world crisis spots and on displaced people and refugees.
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Operation Blessing Relief and Development Corporation

For Students 9th - 10th
International relief and development organization that strives to combat hunger, deprivation and physical affliction for those in need.
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Magnum Photos: Pakistan: Action Aid: Earthquake Relief Efforts, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
Images by photojournalist Chris Steele-Perkins showing the devastation in Pakistan after the October 2005 earthquake. He was sent to the quake zone by ActionAid to document the aftermath of the disaster.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The Berlin Airlift: June 27, 1948 to May 12, 1949

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an abundance of information about the Berlin Airlift. Along with general information, the site includes vocabulary related to the Berlin Airlift, and follow questions about the information presented.
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Latino Sports Legends: Roberto Clemente

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent recount of Roberto Clemente's (1934-1972 CE) life work in baseball and his humanitarian accomplishments.
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BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: The Missionaries

For Students 9th - 10th
This article talks about the presence of European missionaries in 19th century Africa. It mentions the efforts of David Livingstone to try to suppress the slave trade. It offers examples of the humanitarian work done by other...
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PBS

Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Francis Cabot Lowell

For Students 9th - 10th
This American industrial pioneer left as his legacy a manufacturing system, booming mill towns, and a humanitarian attitude toward workers.
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Claremont Institute

Founding.com: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a speech given by Ronald Reagan in 1964 where he talks about the fine power and economic balance a government must maintain when providing social and humanitarian services.
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United States Institute of Peace: Somalia: Ten Years Later (2004)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten years after American humanitarian intervention in Somalia the Somalis have yet to create a central government. This article examines the economic, social, and political trends, the collapse of the state, and the three-phase framework...
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BBC

Bbc News: Somalia Nearing a 'Total Famine'

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of Somalia's devastating direction toward famine. The country's people are starving yet humanitarian aid is not reaching them because of the Somali pirates hijacking ships in the region. (December 4, 2008)
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a picture of James Earl Carter the 39th President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org leads us through his early life to the present. President Carter still serves as a key humanitarian in the world today.
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Theundocumented.com: The Map of the Undocumented

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to honor every life that has been lost on our borders, Coalicion de Derechos Humanos records the number of bodies that are recovered in the Sonoran Desert. View the map to read the names of those that died since 2000. Click...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Anger as Inspiration by Sami Awad

For Students 5th - 6th
Sami Awad is the Founder and Director of The Holy Land Trust, a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and communities in the Middle East. The group identifies the cycle of violence as...
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A&E Television

History.com: Muhammad Ali: Boxing Legend ... And 2 Time Grammy Nominee

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1964, the fighter was up for the music honor for a comedy album. Twelve years later, he was nominated again. The accomplishments of Muhammad Ali are renowned: Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, humanitarian, civil...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Apache Woman Warrior Who Helped Lead Resistance to European Invaders

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesser-known warrior, Lozen, an Apache, or Nde, woman also resisted European domination. Known for her bravery, military prowess, and dedication to her people's safety during a tumultuous period in Apache history, Lozen was a warrior...

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