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Most sites have information about the charity or group\u2019s values and goals, as well as what they\u2019re doing to affect change. They also include details on how readers can contribute to solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n The Elders <\/a>\n
Created by Nelson Mandela, The Elders are an independent group of global leaders working together for peace and human rights. This site contains information about who The Elders are comprised of, the work they do, and news stories from around the world.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Food Banks Canada <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Free the Slaves <\/a>\n
The official site of the anti-slavery organization Free the Slaves. The site includes information about how the organization started, where they work, and what they do to end slavery. (Please note: Articles on this site mention mature subjects, such as trafficking.)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Girls Not Brides <\/a>\n
The site includes facts and figures about child marriage. It also offers further details on where child marriage more commonly occurs, why it happens, and what can be done to stop it. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Raising the Roof <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Plan International Canada: Because I Am a Girl <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Rainforest Alliance <\/a>\n
The kids\u2019 section of the Rainforest Alliance website includes articles, activities, and interactive games to help students learn more about the rainforest and its impact on the environment and animals.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Right to Play <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n UNICEF Canada <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n World Food Programme (WFP) <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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