Surf these sites: An Introduction to Earthville -- The Earthville Network is a global community of leaders, learners and laborers in progressive and essential disciplines who are working together to build healthy local and global community. Chilean author granted asylum in U.S. -- Alejandra Matus is first Chilean to gain asylum in the U.S. in recent years. Her book was banned there, April, 1999. She is free in the U.S. as of October, 1999 Ecovillage Network -- Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects. Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World -- Despite its setting in drug- and war-ravaged Colombia, this new book by veteran journalist Alan Weisman is a stirring, hopeful environmental story. It describes Colombian visionaries who decided in 1971 to prove they could thrive in their country''s barren, rain-leached eastern savannas in true harmony with nature-- even regenerating an ancient rain forest. Get Involved! -- Promotes activism, volunteering and charities. Also has a forum where we discuss human, woman, and children''s rights, politics, or whatever is on your mind. Getting Yourself Together -- Structured problem solving system, teaching life skills, responsibility, and a whole series of affirming, diverse and positive content and approaches. Global Citizens Circle -- Sponsors "circle discussions," led by a diverse community of world dignitaries, which focus on current global issues. Goal is constructive change through diversity and open discussion. Global Ideas Bank -- An International Suggestion Box for socially innovative non-technological ideas and projects, with £1,000 UK sterling awards annually for the best ideas or projects submitted. GreaterGood.com -- The online shopping mall that contributes to your favorite charity every time you shop - at no extra cost. Interactive Solutions Community Network -- Pioneering a solution oriented online community, intended to be managed solely by empowered members. Check out the Mission and Vision Statement! International Centre for the Prevention of Crime -- Assisting cities and countries to reduce delinquency, violence and insecurity. Encourages the use of best practices in crime prevention gleaned from Europe, North America, and other regions of the world. Montana Hate Free Zone Project -- Encourages individuals and communities to focus on our similarities, utilizing the arts to achieve that goal. Nanotechnology and the Next 50 Years. -- Nanotechnology is the only realistic solution to the enormous problems facing humanity today, says Prof. Rick Smalley. Those who are skeptical of "technological fixes" should still read this - nanotechnology will be like no other technology the world has known. People Owning Infinite New Tomorrows -- Bringing together individuals & groups who recognize the need for a raising of consciousness in our society, and who are willing to start taking responsibility for making a positive difference. Revolutionary Compassion -- A quiet revolution - a revolution of compassion - is taking place on college campuses across the country. At Lafayette College, more than 700 of our 2,000 students are active in 25 programs of sustained voluntary service. In 1975, there were only two community service programs here. Rome International Schools Assoc -- Since 1974 this consortium has encouraged international curriculum and lists schools (a few have web links) following their open minded philosophy Tapestry 2000 -- Women joining together to make a difference one dollar at a time. Each person sends one dollar to a monthly featured worthy cause. The Freetimea Project -- Project to create a new social/political/economic system that will peacefully supercede nations and form the basis for a new global civilization. The Gaiabella Project -- We are seeking like-minded individuals and organizations that would be willing to collaborate on the beginnings of a Unified Planetary Society. Today we are a myriad of entities working towards specific causes from environmental issues to peace movements, human rights to holistic health. Our vision is to join forces so that we may act in concert and, thus, with great influence. The World Revolution -- A new, large-scale, activist social movement for progressive social change, with a multi-issue issue agenda and comprehensive approach. What is community? -- Progressive speakers each give a view of community in America World Board of Help -- People helping people around the world World Campaign -- Ongoing media campaign creating global awareness and action on social issues including: environment, hunger, human rights, war, poverty, overpopulation, and disease. "Personal and global evolution are essential if humanity is to survive and thrive in the new millennium - Idealism and pragmatism can change the world." World Ethic Forum -- Vision is to build an institution, a platform both on the internet and local in regularly (annual) conferences, where questions of global, national and regional importance can be discussed with the focus on ethics in general, and sustainable development, human ecology, social responsibility and spirituality/religion in detail. World Sensorium -- Gayil Nalls'' world olfactory sculpture for Times Square 2000 celebration. Dropped at midnight over Times Square New Years Eve.
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