Help Save the Universe!
How can you help? By protecting your world - looking out for your neighbors and the environment and taking action to ensure business and government leaders understand the need to respect individual human rights and the ecosystem that supports you.
It starts with education - keeping yourself informed of what's going on. Then you decide what action to take - whether it's writing public officials, volunteering locally, working to "spread the word" globally, or making a donation to your favorite organization.
Who should you support? That's entirely up to you -- but here's a short list for consideration. And if you don't find any that feel right, do a search and let me know what you find -- I'll be happy to add appropriate suggestions to the list.
- Alpha Zooter, CAIE founder
Act Green
A collaboration of the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Environmental Media Association - working together to educate people about environmental problems, and inspire them to act.Africa Action
A national (U.S.) organization that works for political, economic and social justice in Africa.Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER)
Promoting conservation of the Peruvian Amazon through educational programs, research, land acquisition and ecology workshops.Amazon Conservation Team (ACT)
Conservation, education and research in the Amazon basin.American Forests
Citizens working for healthy and sustainable community and rural forest ecosystems.Aquatic Realm International
Protecting the aquatic environment through active conservation, recycling and education.Association for Forest Development and Conservation
Aims to protect forests, encourage volunteerism and promote sustainable development and environmental awareness.Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A private nonprofit organization dedicated to "advancing cooperation among nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States."Center for Ecosystem Survival (CES)
Committed to the advancement of worldwide conservation through the preservation of threatened rainforest and coral reef habitats.Childhelp USA
Dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children.Coral Reef Alliance
Independent nonprofit membership organization that works to address the worldwide problem of coral reef destruction.ECO - the Campaign for Political Ecology
Working to realign politics around the ecological imperative which requires that we live within the constraints imposed on us by the Earth.Ecotrust
Private, nonprofit organization promoting conservation-based development, beginning in the temperate rainforests of North America.Florida Sawfish
The only website dedicated exclusively to the endangered Florida Sawfish.Habitat for Humanity International
Brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing.Human Rights Campaign
Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights.Instituto Terra
Nonprofit helping to conserve and restore Brazil's threatened Atlantic forest through education, research and reforestation.National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Striving to ensure the political, educational, social and economic quality of minority group citizens in the United States.National Audubon Society
Protecting "birds, wildlife and our environment."The National Conference for Community and Justice
"A human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in America...promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures."National Organization for Women (NOW)
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
The only national (U.S.) organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth through advocacy, education and information.The Nature Conservancy
"Saving the Last Great Places."Oceanwatch
Working to preserve oceans, marine life and coral reefs through education and grassroots efforts.Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Support, education and advocacy organization.Peace Corps
Fighting hunger, disease, poverty and lack of opportunity.Peace Corps Kid's World
Explore the globe and learn about making a difference as a Peace Corps volunteer.People for the American Way
Supporting anti-discrimination legislation to protect all Americans.Plant-a-Tree
Sponsors pay for tree planting in response to user mouse clicks.Project Open Hearts
Works with foreign medical staff to provide surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and support for orphaned children and needy families.Rainforest Alliance
International nonprofit dedicated to tropical forest conservation. Interactive jungle adventure; special resources for teachers, kids, conservationists and press.Reef Relief
A private nonprofit membership organization dedicated to preserving and protecting North America's only living coral barrier reef.Save the Manatee Club
Promotes public awareness and education; funds manatee research and rehabilitation efforts; and lobbies for the protection of manatees and conservation of their habitat.Save the Rainforest (STR)
Nonprofit organization that specializes in conducting rainforest tours/courses for teachers and students.Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP)
Fights to protect endangered sea turtle populations in ways that meet the ecological needs of the turtles and the oceans and the needs of the local communities.Trees for the Future
Initiates and supports environmentally beneficial self-help projects.Trees for the Planet
Working to preserve and protect the natural functioning of forest ecosystems.Tropical Rainforest Coalition
Preserving tropical rainforest ecosystems, their indigenous peoples, and cultures through local volunteerisma nd community education.UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund.Urban Ecology
Nonprofit with several projects related to eco-city development and design.We Share Foundation
Raising funds and making grants to support humanitarian, education and research causes worldwide.World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Global Network
Serves as a focal point for conservation issues.WWF Australia Great Barrier Reef Campaign
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef from a lethal combination of pollution, climate change, unsustainable fishing and coastal development.