Regular Websites
A body image site for every body that helps you love and accept your body through thick and thin, at any size. - Adios Barbie
http://www.adiosbarbie.com
The Aga Khan Development Network is a group of development agencies involved in different kinds of development work. You can find out about the network's economic development, education, health, microfinance, rural development and other activities. - Aga Khan Development Network
http://www.akdn.org/
Amnesty International USA is a human rights organization. You can find out about the organization's current human rights campaigns on this website. You can also look up the human rights record for countries around the world. You can also find out how to take action on human rights issues from this site. - Amnesty International USA
http://www.amnestyusa.org/
Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship is the government agency that controls immigration into Australia. The Department's website provides information on how to apply for visa to live, work and study in Australia. You can also find out about the department's efforts to manage Australia's borders. - Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
http://www.immi.gov.au/
Big Mouth Productions is an independent social-issue documentary production company based in New York City and founded in 1997 by Katy Chevigny and Julia Pimsleur. - Big Mouth Productions
http://www.bigmouthproductions.com/
An independent film production company based in New York and New Jersey that produces independent feature film content exclusively geared towards original, thought-provoking stories that are socially or politically relevant. - Coalition Films
http://www.coalition-films.com
Families to Amend California's Three Strikes is an American group dedicated to changing California's criminal law. You can use this website to find a local chapter of the organization almost anywhere in the state. The site also has an explanation of California's 3 strikes law. - FACTS
http://facts1.live.radicaldesigns.org/
Federation of American Scientists
The website of the Federation of American Scientists is a professional organization for scientists working in the United States. The site has a number of pages dedicated to security concerns such as terrorism, government secrecy, nuclear weapons, the arms trade and biological weapons. - Federation of American Scientists
http://fas.org/
The Human Rights Center, based at the University of California at Berkeley, investigates war crimes and other serious violations of human rights. The center studies aim to prove human rights around the world and encourage governments to support human rights. You can also find out about the center's student fellowships from this website. - Human Rights Center Berkeley
http://www.hrcberkeley.org/
Human Rights Watch is an organization dedicated to monitoring and promoting the importance of human rights around the world. You can find detailed reports on cultural rights, international justice, women's rights, the arms business, children's rights and other rights issues from this website. The site is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and other languages. - Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/
The Human Services Policy Center is an academic units based at the University of Washington. Dedicated to improving the life of communities, children and families, this center focuses on the challenges faced by the disadvantaged. The site has particularly good studies on academic achievement, rural communities and caring for children. - Human Services Policy Center
http://www.hspc.org/
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The official website of United States immigration and customs enforcement provides information that at this American federal government agency. The site provides information on how to immigrate to the United States. The site also has a dedicated section for international students interested in studying in America. - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
http://www.ice.gov/
Immigration Equality is an organization dedicated to promoting equal immigration rights for transgendered, gay, lesbian, bisexual and HIV-positive people. The organization is mostly concerned with American immigration practices. You can also find a basic introduction to immigration rules and regulations here and how they impact these minority communities. - Immigration Equality
http://www.immigrationequality.org/
Injustice Files is a discussion of injustices committed around the World and looks at ways in which individuals can fight back. Includes information on legal rights for individuals and their families. - Injustice Files
http://www.injustice-files.com/
Institute for Research on Labor and Employment
The Institute for Research on Labor and Employment is an economic studies organization based at the University of California at Berkeley. The website provides access to recent faculty research projects relating to labor and employment in the US. You can also find analysis on the minimum wage, healthcare reform and industrial relations here. - Institute for Research on Labor and Employment
http://www.irle.berkeley.edu/
Promotes non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and bicycle tourism and cross cultural educational programs. - International Bicycle Fund
http://www.ibike.org
International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross is an international medical organization that provides a variety of medical and other services around the world. You can find them too that the organization's mission and activities from this website. The site is available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and other languages. - International Committee of the Red Cross
http://www.icrc.org/
Informed Comment is a blog style website maintained by Juan Cole, President of the Global Americana Institute. The site is updated on a regular basis with interesting commentary on various political issues in the Middle East. You can also access Cole's essays and op-ed pieces. - Juan Cole
http://www.juancole.com/
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is an agency of the California government that provides services to the homeless. You can find out about the population served by the department as well as how to get help for somebody else. The website also has information on the department's hotlines. - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
http://www.lahsa.org/
Lyric is an organization that helps lesbian, gay, transsexual and questioning youth. You can find about the organization's programs and the resources it provides to youth. You can also find about the organization's upcoming events through this website. The site also has job listings for those interested in working at Lyric. - Lyric
http://www.lyric.org/
Middle East Research and Information Project
The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) is a publication dedicated to researching and understanding the Middle East. You can find back issues of the magazine here and find out how to subscribe. Students interested in this region of the world may find the magazine's internships to be of interest. - Middle East Research and Information Project
http://www.merip.org/
National Center for Lesbian Rights
The National Center for Lesbian Rights is an American organization dedicated to promoting justice and equal rights for lesbians. You can get legal help and advice from the Center. The website also has a press center to help keep you up to date on the state of lesbian rights. - National Center for Lesbian Rights
http://www.nclrights.org/
National Coalition Against Censorship
The National Coalition Against Censorship is an American organization dedicated to fighting censorship and promoting freedom of expression. The website provides information on the Coalition's projects as well as educational resources. The site also has news articles on the state of censorship across America. - National Coalition Against Censorship
http://www.ncac.org/
National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
The National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools website offers membership for jobs, news, publications and other resources for all those who wish to join their mandate of creating an egalitarian society and erasing oppression for all those in society. - National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
http://www.ncacs.org/
National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal is an organization that monitors the legal system and human rights practices of Nepal. You can find out about the organization's structure and its various publications from this website. The site also provides access to the Commission's press releases. - National Human Rights Commission
http://www.nhrcnepal.org/
Independent, non profit media organization that produces Making Contact, a public affairs radio program covering a variety of social justice, political and environmental issues. - National Radio Project
http://www.radioproject.org/
New Partnership for Africa's Development
The New Partnership for Africa's Development is an organization dedicated to promoting African development. The website shows how NEPAD is helping various countries across Africa. You can also find briefing documents on the use of aid and other development issues. - New Partnership for Africa's Development
http://www.nepad.org/
Northwest Area Foundation Indicators
The Northwest Area Foundation Indicators website is an American website that monitors poverty and economic well being in the northwestern US. Based at the University of Idaho, this website provides detailed poverty statistics on Oregon, Idaho, the Dakokas, Washington, Montana and other US states. - Northwest Area Foundation Indicators
http://www.indicators.nwaf.org/
The Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum is an institution dedicated to remembering the tragic attack that caused much suffering here in the 1990s. You can find out how to plan your visit to the memorial and help raise awareness of the cause by participating in the memorial's marathon run. - Oklahoma National Memorial
http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/
The US section of the One World website provides information about international development. You can also learn how to take action to promote development. The site has a variety of news articles and videos to keep you informed about what's happening in the developing world. - Oneworld - US
http://us.oneworld.net/
The OneWorld website is dedicated to bringing activists together from around the world. You can also find job postings and news reports from many different countries here. The website also has topic guides to brief you on important subjects like food security and climate change. - OneWorld.net
http://www.oneworld.net/
Project Open Hand is a charitable organization that provides nutritious meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, seniors, the critically ill and those who are house bound. The website provides information on how you can get involved in the project's activities. Tere is also an explanation of the range of services provided by the project. - Open Hand
http://www.openhand.org/
Oxfam Australia is an international organization that seeks to respond to international emergencies, especially food and famine problems. You can find out about Oxfam's current campaigns and purchase items from the Oxfam store here. The website also has advice on how you get active in supporting Oxfam. - Oxfam Australia
http://www.oxfam.org.au/
National charity located in the United Kingdom working on suicide prevention. - Papyrus UK
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Path is an international non-profit organization that aims to improve the health of people around the world. You can find out how this organization is fighting the scourge of malaria and encouraging healthy behaviors. The organization is also active in promoting advanced medical technologies. - Path.org
http://www.path.org/
PEN America is dedicated to fighting for the rights of writers and defending the importance of freedom of expression around the world. You can also find out how the organization is defending writers here. The website also provides a variety of interesting fiction to read. - PEN America
http://www.pen.org/
Physicians for Human Rights is a non-governmental organization made up of doctors concerned about human rights. You can find out about the organization's campaigns here including its campaign against torture. You can also donate money to the organization on this site. - Physicians for Human Rights
http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/
Planet Out is a community website for those who identify as lesbian, gay or transgendered. You can find fitness, news articles and even travel advice and articles specifically written for this community. The website also has a personals section to help you find a partner. - Planet Out
http://www.planetout.com/
Offers information about sexual health, birth control, emergency contraception, abortion rights, and more. - Planned Parenthood
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Pacific Life Research Center provides information aimed at motivating citizens to care, leaders to be responsible, and the global community to live harmoniously. - PLRC.org
http://www.plrc.org/
As the online incarnation of The Polling Report newsletter, PollingReport.com is an independent database of American poll data. Poll questions and response are archived by subject and deal with topics ranging from political leaders to Academy Award nominations. You can also pay to become a subscriber and receive access to state-by-state data and a subscription to the print newsletter. - Polling Report
http://www.pollingreport.com
Committed to advancing universal access to family planning and related health services. - Population Action
http://www.populationaction.org/
The Population Council's website hosts information about the organization's research into reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and the interaction of poverty, youth, and gender. You can read about upcoming conferences and presentations, download articles from the Council's multiple publications, and learn about their global research and activism projects. The site can also be viewed in Spanish, French, and Arabic. - Population Council
http://www.popcouncil.org
Provides timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. - Population Reference Bureau
http://www.prb.org/
Brings improved health and medical care to some of the world’s neediest people – especially children. Educates caregivers, trains health workers, provides medicines and supplies, develops facilities where quality care can be provided, and more. - Project Hope
http://www.projhope.org/
Volunteers who work with foreign medical staff to provide surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations, and support for orphaned children and needy families. - Project Open Hearts
http://www.poh.org/
Public Policy Institute of California
The Public Policy Institute of California is an organization dedicated to providing quality analysis about government policy in California. You can find expert analysis on a variety of policy areas including water, transportation, housing, infrastructure, political participation and so forth. - Public Policy Institute of California
http://www.ppic.org/
A gathering website for people who say they have chosen to become queer by choice, with information, links to interact, and critiques of gay gene studies. - Queer By Choice
http://www.queerbychoice.com
Offers resources for abuse victims. Provides links to sites dedicated to helping victims of all types of abuse and neglect. Also, has an anonymous message board and guest book. - Quit Abuse Society
http://www.quitabuse.com/
Relief Web is an information website that served the humanitarian relief community. The website has detailed updates on the humanitarian needs of Afghanistan, Somalia, Kenya, Iraq, the Central African Republic and other countries. The website also has a variety of detailed maps. - Relief Web
http://www.reliefweb.int/
An online educational activist magazine, with subscription, publishing educational materials for the teacher to use in the classroom aimed at reforming elementary and secondary classrooms towards equity and social justice. - Rethinking Schools
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/
School of International and Public Affairs
The School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University is an academic unit dedicated to researching and understanding international affairs. You can find out how to apply for study at the School fro this website. The School website also has information on financial assistance for students. - School of International and Public Affairs
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/
A website about topics and issues discussed in the book Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution by Howard Rheingold. - Smart Mobs
http://www.smartmobs.com/
An online forum advocating smokers rights to smoke and fight smoking bans. - Smoking Lobby
http://www.smokinglobby.com/
Social and Spatial Inequalities
The Social and Spatial Inequalities Research Group at the University of Sheffield is an academic group of geographers who study social inequality. You can read the research papers produced by the group here and find out about identity in Britain. The website also has a variety of interesting maps focused on the problem of inequality. - Social and Spatial Inequalities
http://www.sasi.group.shef.ac.uk
Directory of homeless and poverty links. Allows homeless people and poverty / low-income families to help themselves by finding the resources providing the help they need. - Spare Some Change
http://www.sparesomechange.com/
Anti-hazing resource website. Provides statistics and information about deaths, laws, myths and facts, about hazing in fraternities and sororities. Offers a plan to eliminate hazing in fraternities, sororities and student organizations. - StopHazing.org
http://www.stophazing.org/
A clearing house and communications center for a national coalition of student organizations whose goal is to end the political abuse of the university and to restore integrity to the academic mission as a disinterested pursuit of knowledge. - Students For Academic Freedom
http://www.studentsforacademicfreedom.org/
The Surfrider Foundation is an American organization that promotes the importance of clean and enjoyable beaches. The San Diego chapter of the organization is currently participating in a variety of efforts to eliminate pollution and other problems on California's beaches. You can also donate money to the organization here. - Surfrider Foundation
http://www.surfridersd.org/
Teen Health Rights is an American website that informs teenagers about their rights. The website explains how to report child abuse, and more. You can also submit questions to the organizations experts if you want an detailed answer. Most of the website's content is designed for California teens. - Teen Health Rights
http://www.teenhealthrights.org/
Latest news and information on terrorism, terrorist activities, terrorist organizations, attacks and on Osama Bin Laden and the Taliban. - Terrorismfiles.org
http://www.terrorismfiles.org/
The American Civil Defense Association
Provides education, products, and resources to protect American citizens and their families against manmade and natural disasters. - The American Civil Defense Association
http://www.tacda.org/
Controversial theory of how a team of African-American leaders worked together to end the successful sketch-comedy "Chappelle's Show." Read about the events that led to Dave Chappelle's fall from grace. Theory submitted by a retired public relations officer. - The Chappelle Theory
http://www.chappelletheory.com/
Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse
The Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) is a data gathering and analysis website based at Syracuse University in New York. The site helps the American people understand how federal funds are spent. Much of the site's content comes from Freedom of Information requests. - Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse
http://trac.syr.edu/
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment is an organization of early childhood professionals that works to promote a positive play environment for children. - Truce Teachers
http://www.truceteachers.org/
This website provides information about the activities of the United Nations Development Programme in Zimbabwe. You can see how the programme is helping the country achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and other worthwhile projects. - UN Development Programme
http://www.undp.org.zw/
The website of the United Farm Workers (UFW) is an labor organization that represents the interests of those who work on American farms. You can find a history of the UFW here and biographies of some of its major leaders. The website also informs you on how to take action on farm labor issues. - United Farm Workers
http://www.ufw.org/
United States Institute of Peace
The United States Institute of Peace is a nonpartisan organization, funded by Congress, dedicated to preventing violent conflict around the world. You can find out about the various grants and fellowships offered by the Institute from this website The website also has political commentary on various countries including Iraq. - United States Institute of Peace
http://www.usip.org/
US Agency for International Development
The US Agency for International Development is an agency of the American government that distributes aid around the world. You can find out about the agency's policies and success stories from this website. You can also find information about career possibilities at the agency here. - US Agency for International Development
http://www.usaid.gov/
A worldwide network of societies campaigning to improve the status and welfare of animals. - World Animal Net
http://www.worldanimal.net/
An on-line magazine about world hunger and poverty in the United States, is published by World Hunger Education Service (WHES). - World Hunger
http://www.worldhunger.org/
News publication focusing on the issues that affect peace. - World Peace Herald
http://www.wpherald.com/
Mission is to raise awareness about violent crime through community involvement and collaboration with other agencies. Creates video documentaries and resource books, and presents public forums to government and community agencies as well as the general public. - You Have the Power
http://www.yhtp.org/
Zmag is a magazine for social activists and others interested in social change. You can find out how to donate money to the magazine from this website. You can find articles and videos from the magazine's contributors here, including pieces by Noam Chomsky. - Zmag
http://www.zmag.org/