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Peace Innovation Lab
http://peaceinnovation.stanford.eduThe Peace Innovation Lab is a new initiative from Stanford’s Persuasive Technology Lab. Launched in Spring 2010, the PI Lab is focused on on how technology is facilitating emerging and measurable social changes toward global peace.
Random Acts of Kindness
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is the heart of the kindness movement whose aim is to help everyone create a better world by spreading awareness and increasing engagement in kind actions. The website is a platform where media, education, community, social networking and entertainment connect people with inspiration, tools, resources, organizations and a larger support network to help them take action, get involved, harvest and share the benefits of kind actions in their daily lives and society
Idealist
http://www.idealist.orgIdealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Our work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
AJEEC-NISPED (Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation – Negev Institute for Strategies of Peace and Development)
http://en.ajeec-nisped.org.ilFounded in 1998, AJEEC-NISPED is an Arab-Jewish organization based in Israel’s Negev, dedicated to strengthening active citizenship through education and economic empowerment. AJEEC-NISPED works towards creating equal, inclusive and flourishing societies. Our programming includes an array of strategies including economic development through formation of cooperatives and social enterprises, volunteerism, quality early childhood education, health promotion, and Jewish-Arab partnership.
Shareable
http://www.shareable.netShareable is the online magazine that tells the story of sharing. We cover the people and projects bringing a shareable world to life. And share how-tos so you can make a sharing real in your life.
Gigglers.tv
http://gigglerstv.milab.idc.ac.ilGigglers.tv is an online video channel that plays hundreds of video clips of people laughing from around the globe. The platform allows users to upload their own videos of people laughing and share specific laughs with friends.
The site operates by curatorship; we search for the funniest videos on the web and edit the most entertaining parts into a 10 second clip.
Laughter is a border crossing universal language with proven therapeutic effects on the mind and body. Giggles.tv aspires to make this fact known through our motto spread the laugh, and turn the world into a happier place.
Crowdtilt
https://www.crowdtilt.comWe all love doing things as a group. Like with a lot of experiences, it's not what you do – it’s the people you do it with that matters more.
At Crowdtilt, we’re trying to make it easier for groups to do things together. Whether it’s a party-bus to the next Phish show or pooling money for a cause you know your close friends are passionate about – we just want to make that process of grouping those funds as easy as possible.
Global Lives Project
http://globallives.orgThe Global Lives Project is a video library of life experience. A nonprofit, volunteer-driven effort of filmmakers and translators, we create and curate films that capture 24 continuous hours in the life of individuals from around the world. We use visual media to cultivate the ethics of global citizenship and cross-cultural empathy for a global audience.
Search for Common Ground
http://www.sfcg.orgSearch for Common Ground works to prevent and end violent conflict in countries that are experiencing violence, facing the threat of it, or dealing with its effects. With a 31 year track record, we work to equip individuals and societies with the knowledge and skills to find alternatives to violent conflict. By understanding and tackling the root causes of conflict, we help communities to deal with their differences constructively.
SixDegrees.org
http://www.sixdegrees.orgYou've probably heard of the Six Degrees concept. Any one person (including me, Kevin Bacon) is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships, because it's a small world. SixDegrees.org is about using this idea to accomplish something good. It's social networking with a social conscience.
Through this website, you can support your favorite charities by donating or creating fundraising badges — as well as check out the favorite causes of other people, including celebrities. You can also pay it forward with Good Cards® - gift cards for charity that can be redeemed as a donation to more than 1 million charities.
Laugh in Peace Tour
http://bobalper.com/oddcouple.htmlImagine top-notch comedy, two or three seasoned performers with unique "hooks," and beneath it all, an implicit but not preachy message of healing and understanding. That's what The Laugh In Peace presents. And that's why audiences of Jews, Muslims, and Christians throughout North America and England find themselves enjoying marvelous evenings of sustained, non-political laughter.
Purpose
http://www.purpose.comPurpose creates 21st century movements. We deploy the collective power of millions of citizens and consumers to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We develop and launch our own social and consumer movements using our model of movement entrepreneurship, and we work with organizations and progressive companies to help them mobilize large-scale, purposeful action.
Compass
http://jacompass.comCompass is a non-profit Junior Achievement company dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of as many of the incoming Syrian refugees as possible. Compass aims to enhance their experience as they transition into Canada by providing them with Welcome Packages sponsored by individual supporters and socially responsible corporations. Through its unique initiative, Compass seeks to create awareness and inspire social action amongst youth in the ongoing global refugee crisis.
100 People Foundation
http://www.100people.orgThe 100 People Foundation helps students to better understand the complex issues facing our planet and the resources we share. By framing the global population as 100 people, our media makes education more engaging and effective, and improves students' abilities to remember and relate to what they learn.
Camp Grounded
http://campgrounded.orgCamp Grounded is where grown-ups go to unplug, getaway and be kids again. Trade in your computer, cell phone, Instagrams, clocks, schedules and work-jargon for an off-the-grid weekend of pure unadulterated fun. Together we'll create a community where money is worth little... and individuality, self expression, friendship, freedom and memories are valued most.
