Amnesty International

by Ann Parry

Published 30 June 2005
Amnesty International promotes and protects the rights of people around the world. Discover how this organization is working toward a world in which every adult enjoys a basic human right to food and shelter, and every child is protected, educated, and receives medical treatment.

Greenpeace

by Ann Parry

Published 30 June 2005
Greenpeace is an independent organization that aims to ensure a peaceful and sustainable environment for future generations. Learn how some of its nonviolent, direct actions in defense of the environment have been quite spectacular and have received worldwide attention.

Doctors without Borders

by Ann Parry

Published 30 June 2005
Every year Doctors Without Borders delivers emergency medical aid all over the world with a volunteer staff of about 3,000. The organization has no connection with any government or political group and does not work for profit.

Save the Children

by Ann Parry

Published 30 June 2005
Save the Children is an international relief and development organization that was founded in 1919 and now operates in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about how this organization is working to ensure the rights of children to lead safe and healthy lives.