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Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
As an avid activist for women’s rights in his NYTimes column, Nicholas Kristof teamed up with his wife, Sheryl Wudunn, to start a movement based on their book, "Half the Sky". This book covers a variety of topics pertaining to impoverished women around the world and how we can and must take a stand with them. It’s a great gift for men and women alike who search for universal freedom. Available at book retailers everywhere.
visit www.halftheskymovement.org |
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Journey from America to Afghanistan
John Weaver of Shelter Now Afghanistan has spent a good portion of his life helping Afghans receive shelter, education, microloans, and hope for the future. His book "Inside Afghanistan" was a favorite of some of the NEED staff for its honest look into the lives of Afghans and genuine care for their wellbeing. His most recent book, entitled "A Flame on the Front Line", presents a unique perspective on a people at the forefront of global news today. Available at book retailers everywhere. |
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For those of us who are drawn to stunning imagery and are socially minded, it doesn’t get much better than the "Blue Planet Run" coffee table book. The book features large beautiful images of water projects around the world, facts and personal tidbits about water aid that pull you into each page, and a forward written by Robert Redford. All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards funding charity: water’s operations providing safe water solutions for the estimated 1.1 billion who lack access to clean water. Available online.
visit blueplanetrun.org/the_book |
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100 Products that Empower People
"Design Revolution" makes a great gift for the innovator, the designer and the think-outside-the-box person on your list. The 100 products outlined in this colorful book can make anyone think differently about how we can make the world a better place. All proceeds from this book go to support Project H Design, a nonprofit company using volunteers’ designs to rethink or improve environmental and humanitarian work worldwide. Available at book retailers everywhere.
visit projecthdesign.org/designrevolution.html |
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For impoverished children, education is hope. A textbook in the hands of a child in much of rural Africa is a key to a better future. This holiday season, why not look into buying books for children through the nonprofit organization Books for Africa. Somehow, the organization is able to transform a $50 donation into a hundred books for a needy classroom in Africa. Not too shabby! So perhaps your proverbial holiday shopping cart this year can contain books for friends and family, books for yourself (of course), and a box of books for a better life in Africa.
visit www.booksforafrica.org |
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