January 06, 2009 GMT

How I Can Help

It's easy. First, create your account on The Human Handbook. Next, add your page then contribute art. You can also make a real difference through your direct involvement with these organizations.




Redcross.org

Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.  read more »

Amnesty International USA

Our Mission

Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.  read more »

City Harvest

City Harvest, a non-profit organization founded in 1982, is the world's first and New York City's only food rescue program.

Millions of pounds of good, edible food are thrown away each year by New York City food businesses. At the same time, more than one million people are hungry, including nearly 350,000 children and more than 140,000 senior citizens. City Harvest is the link between those who have so much and those who have too little.  read more »

Common Ground is an international leader in the development of solutions to homelessness.  read more »

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.
 read more »