Updated on March 9, 2017
These websites provide students of all grade levels with an introduction to the missions and roles of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and programs. Some the organizations include the United Nation, UNICEF, and Peace Corps.
From site: Did you know that Pennies for Peace was started by students; and continues to be supported by students, their teachers, and their parents? In fact, the very first Pennies for Peace donation came from a group of elementary…
Use your academic skills to contribute rice to the World Food Programme’s campaign to end hunger. Students of all ages can participate. Pick a subject – math, english, science, chemistry, foreign languages, geography, humanities – even SAT test prep. Then…
From site: International trade touches us all. We drink soda from cans made of aluminum mined in Australia, wear shoes made in Europe, eat fruit from South America, build machinery from steel milled in Asia, wear clothes made from African cotton,…
The site provides lesson plans and classroom stories from volunteers who travel the world to help communities with services in agriculture, education, environmental awareness, and community and economic development. The site offers teachers the ability to connect their students with…
UNICEF helps to safeguard the rights of children around the world in 190 countries. They undertake programs to promote children’s health, education, legal rights, protection, and social inclusion. They also reach out to children and their families in a crisis,…
The Students section of UN site focuses on areas of the global education community that affect young people. The Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth addresses the development and needs of young people. Model UN Workshops help students to understand the negotiation…