Monday, October 26, 2015

Sites That Help Kids Do Good

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The web isn't just about games, social networking, and gossip -- some sites actually help kids learn to be better people -- and better citizens of the world. These are some of our favorite sites that promote social responsibility, community service, and global awareness. Encourage your kids to check them out today!

Browse Sites That Help Kids Do Good

 
 
 
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Read online for free, help build libraries across the globe.
URL: http://www.wegivebooks.org 
(2011)
 
 
 
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Affordable housing charity shows kids how to get involved.
URL: http://www.habitat.org/youthprograms 
(2012)
 
 
 
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Articles, word games, and activities to inform and inspire.
URL: http://www.imagination-cafe.com 
(2012)
 
 
 
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Lots of educational content, but stuffed with ads, promos.
URL: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com 
(2007)
 
 
 
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Learning and ending hunger, a few grains of rice at a time.
URL: http://www.freerice.com 
(2009)
 
 
Grassroots site honoring kid volunteers is sparse but sweet.
URL: http://www.kidsareheroes.org/index.html 
(2009)
 
 
 
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YouTube alternative helps kids make and view quality videos.
URL: http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/ 
(2012)
 
 
 
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Micro-loan site gives everyone the chance to help.
URL: http://www.kiva.org 
(2012)
 
 
 
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Peace Corps Challenge fosters understanding and compassion.
URL: http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/ 
(2008)
 
 
 
LEARNING 
Stories of strong women highlight positive role models.
URL: http://imow.org/curating-change-2014 
(2013)
 
 
 
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NYTimes blog gives young people fluff-free news, discussion.
URL: http://www.nytimes.com/learning 
(2011)
 
 
 
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Anti-bullying site is noble, limited by YouTube reliance.
URL: http://www.bystanderrevolution.org/ 
(2015)
 
 
Excellent resource for activist-minded teens.
URL: http://www.tigweb.org 
(2009)
 
 
 
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Safe, thorough resource helps kids make a difference.
URL: http://ysa.org/ 
(2009)
 
 
 
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Nonprofit site that empowers Millennials to get involved.
URL: http://mobilize.org/ 
(2012)
 
 
 
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Socially conscious blog that focuses on MTV celebs.
URL: http://act.mtv.com 
(2007)
 
 
 
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Safe, secure site links teens to volunteer opportunities.
URL: http://volunteermatch.org/ 
(2009)
 
 
 
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Not-for-profit site encourages and supports youth action.
URL: http://dosomething.org 
(2012)

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