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Cheetah Conservation Fund
If you are inspired to learn more about or care for cheetahs, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s website. This site is a fantastic resource for discovering all about this magnificent cat, as well as the struggles they are facing just to survive.
National Geographic Kids
Check out this site to learn some cool facts about cheetahs, including how they hunt, where they live, and how fast they are. There are tons of other animals you can check out on this site, too!
Kristin Butcher Website
If you liked Kristin Butcher’s The Gramma War, visit her website to learn more about her and her other books. Catch up with her latest blog updates and find out when she might be speaking at an event near you.
WE Charity
WE Charity is a non-profit organization that covers a variety of different issues. The charity helps empower young people in Canada to create social change. Abroad, it helps support community development through educational, water, food, and health programs. Take a look at their website to find out how you and your school can get involved.
The World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child
Learn about other students and schools who are making a difference around the globe and working together to protect children’s rights.
David Bouchard Website
Learn more about David Bouchard, author of Nokum Is My Teacher, by visiting his website. Flip through his illustrated “journal” pages to discover his other works, as well as updated news on current projects, speaking engagements, and more.
Allen Sapp Gallery: The Gonor Collection (Allen Sapp)
Allen Sapp is the artist behind the illustrations in Nokum Is My Teacher. Visit his website to view more of his award-winning work and to learn about the story of one of Canada’s celebrated artists.
Ryan’s Well Foundation
For a list on clean water projects active around the world, as well additional information on Ryan and Jimmy’s story, visit the Ryan’s Well Foundation website.
H20 Africa Foundation
Click this link to visit film star Matt Damon’s clean water initiative, H20 Africa Foundation. This foundation’s website is a terrific hub for learning about the projects and organizations that are trying to make sure that all nations in Africa have access to clean water.
Habitat for Humanity Canada
A safe and healthy life often means having a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity is a group that connects those who want to make a difference to those in need of a home and a more secure life.
Rochelle Strauss Website
Visit Rochelle Strauss’ website to learn more about the author of Tree of Life.