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=**Global Issues and Organizations**=


 * Compiled by Patricia Sarles, MA, MLS**
 * Librarian, Marsh Ave. Expeditionary Learning School**

"Global studies, in its broadest definition is the academic study of political, economic, social and cultural relationships of the world. Furthermore, it can also include the study of political and cultural processes, the impacts of globalization, markets and communications."


 * What you can do with this wiki:**

1) Take a look to your left and identify an issue that you care about. Make sure you click on "see more" to see the rest of the issues.

2) On each page you will find either one or more organizations that help out with that issue.

3) Go to the organization's web site and read how and what they do to fight that issue, for example, poverty.

4) Join this wiki. (Ms. Sarles will show you how), and add more organizations to the list. Also, if there is an issue that you care about that is not included here, by all means, add it.

5) Or you can start here, Leading U.S. Progressive Organizations, at [].

6) If this assignment inspires you to be a good global citizen, you can read more here: [] and you can find volunteer opportunities here: [] and here: [].

7) You can also go to this web site, a resource to help you identify the most effective nonprofits working in specific causes areas: [], as well as this one: [].