There is enough trouble in the world to keep all eight billion of us busy for millennia.

But while we cannot each save the world, we can each do a little something from time to time. On this page, I will try to feature causes, requests for help, etc. that come my way and appear authentic. I will do my best to verify veracity.

While I may not always agree 100% with the organizations I place here, I feel it is worth spreading the info around. Check it out, decide for yourself, and do what you can....

An excellent information source for staying on top of issues that really matter in ALL aspects of our lives is Public TV and radio (KQED 88.5FM in Northern California). I am an avid fan of National Public Radio (NPR). Check it out! The NPR site even allows you to listen to the latest newscast in RealAudio.

One small list of causes to understand, support, and/or join

  1. A Better Way, Inc.: A Better Way empowers children and families to develop the insights, life skills, and permanent relationships that promote their social, emotional, educational and economic well-being.
  2. African Leadership Academy: African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to transform Africa by developing and supporting future generations of African leaders. ALA is a nonprofit institution located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  3. Carbon Footprint Calculator: Calculate how much you are contributing to carbon emissions.
  4. Dir Biyabir: A registered non-profit that supports local grass-roots development projects in the poorest areas of Ethiopia.
  5. The GEANCO Foundation: We organize special surgical missions and run an innovative, life-saving program to fight anemia in Nigeria. Through our system of modern, solar-powered rural maternal clinics, we help poor, vulnerable pregnant women safely deliver healthy babies. We also donate computers, books, medicine and sports fields to schools in the country. Through our David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls, we provide full tuition, medical care, and professional psychological support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria. “GEANCO” is a compilation of the initials of each member of the Onyema family: Godwin, Ebele, Afam, Nche & Nma (Mom) and Chukwugozie Onyema
  6. Kapor Center: Leveling the Playing Field in Tech: Works to remove barriers to STEM education and tech careers for underrepresented people of color.
  7. Lyrical: A coming of age drama, LYRICAL depicts the collision of two worlds: that of the Black elite and the dispossessed. Clashing values across generations and socio-economic status drive this story of failure and redemption. At its core, LYRICAL poses the question: is success determined by accomplishment or character? By the end, both Joe and Terrence must confront this question as if their lives depend on it. (independent film)
  8. New Haven Schools Foundation Scholarships: Provides financial aid to graduating seniors in New Haven schools.
  9. PeaceJam: Inspires a new generation of peacemakers who will transform their local communities and the world.
  10. Values of Affordable Education Charity: Education Elevates: Empowering [African] society via STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs for students and graduates.
  11. The Village Method: Offers youth development, family engagement, and community outreach programming in South Alameda County.
  12. The Wikimedia Foundation: Keeps knowledge projects like Wikipedia freely available to everyone.