Top 100 Networks for People Who Want to Change the World

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By Christina Laun

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With modern technology, you can find new and exciting ways to contrubute to your community and the world right from your computer. These 100 social networks offer the chance to get involved, make a difference and meet people that share your ideals and ambitions. You won’t just be building good karma, but also making a real impact on the world of tomorrow.

Make the World Greener

These sites can be a great place to find information and individuals who are working towards solving environmental issues around the globe.

1. WikiaGreen: If you’ve got an interest in green issues why not contribute to this wiki community? With over 729 already uploaded since March 2008 the site is a great resource for those looking to instigate change.
2. Dianovo: Connect with others who are looking to make an environmental change on this social network.
3. GreenBin: This site is a great place to share your ideas and causes with a community of people interested in sustainable and green living.
4. Fivelimes: The discussion board on this site is a helpful place to find out about green products, services and news all over the nation.
5. GreenBusiness.net: Owners of green businesses can come together and discuss important issues on this networking site.
6. Green Change: Join like-minded individuals in this community that’s working towards greener, global changes.
7. Greenvoice: Check out GreenVoice to create a campaign of your own about green issues. Current campaigns involve saving bio diversity, considering the most green ways to travel and encouraging sustainable mining.
8. GenGreenLife: If you’re looking for jobs, opportunities, groups or businesses in your area that are green this site is an essential resource. Join to create your own personalized homepage.
9. Greenopolis: Greenopolis is a social networking site that promotes connections between everyday people, communities, organizations, schools and businesses that want to work towards a greener future.
10. Creative Citizen: Work on some creative solutions and ideas for environmental issues on this community oriented site.
11. Veggie Community: If you’re a veggie or vegan and you want to spread the word about your cause and network with other like-minded individuals, check out this online community.

Affect Climate Change and Energy

Global warming is a hot button issues these days and you can learn how to make an impact on the situation through these networks and communities.

12. CarbonRally: Compete with others on this networking site to reduce global warming by undertaking simple challenges.
13. BeGreenNow: Take an active role in reducing your carbon emissions by joining this site and tracking your footprint.
14. ZeroFootprint: Businesses can join this community to learn more about what they can do to reduce their carbon footprint.
15. Celsias: Stating that climate change isn’t a "spectator sport" this site connects individuals and groups with action plans that can help work towards slowing global warming.
16. AlternativeEnergy.com:Check out this site to spread the world, along with thousands of others, about alternative sources of energy like wind and solar.
17. OffsetX: This site doesn’t just deal with offsetting carbon emissions but just about anything else negative you could think of.
18. 2People: If you’re feeling concerned about global warming, this online network can be a great place to start doing something about it. It aims to connect people to help build real solutions to climate change.
19. WorldCoolers: Join this network to receive updates on global warming action and news right on your desktop.
20. Out for a Ride: One way to help put a cap on all those carbon emissions is to ride your bike instead of driving. This site allows users to connect with other bikers, track the miles they’ve rode, and even upload pictures of their bikes.
21. Edenbee: This community is dedicated to stopping global climate change. On their site, you can track your carbon footprint, suggest ways to reduce it and much more.

Encourage Social Responsibility

These sites encourage individuals and businesses to take responsibility for their impact on the world and work together to make a difference.

22. JustMeans: This site allows users to talk directly to companies about their environmental impact and get feedback on what they’re doing to be more sustainable.
23. Zoosa: Here professionals can match their interest in specific issues related to social responsibility with the amount of free time and skills they have to give.
24. Alonovo: Join this community to get the latest in products that are earth-friendly and socially conscious. You’ll also find places to read about ethics, the environment, commerce and more.
25. OsoEco: OsoEco allows consumers to research and share information on earth friendly products and services with other like-minded individuals.
26. GoLoco: Carpooling can be a great way to save resources and live greener. This network allows you to find others who need a ride so you can connect and share the journey.
27. Care2: This great online site provides users with a range of tools to help them make a difference in the world. You can donate to causes, post petitions, start a group and find new and exciting ways to take action every day.
28. EcoSpace: This site is home to a conscious community of people who want to take responsibility over their impact on the world.
29. DotheRightThing: Looking to find social responsible companies? This site allows members to rank companies that have worked to make the biggest difference.
30. Lime: Connect with others on the issue of healthy living, green activism and living sustainably in this site’s forums.
31. MakeMeSustainable: Join this site to get help becoming more sustainable and encourage your friends to do the same.

Give to Charities and Nonprofits

Make your charitable donations count on these helpful networks and communities.

32. Networking for Charity: Want to meet someone important? This site may allow you to, while getting loads of money for charity at the same time.
33. Just Cause: This site is home to hundreds of inspirational stories about people who’ve made a difference. Sign up to share your own stories and get in touch with others who share your passion.
34. Helpalot: Check out this online network to find charities that have been approved as trustworthy so you know your donation won’t go somewhere you hadn’t intended.
35. CharityMile: If you love to run or compete in athletic events why not do it for a good cause? This site unites those who get their workouts working towards raising money for a cause.
36. My Charity Page: Post information about your charity on this site and you’ll be able to get donations, share your message and maybe even find some new volunteers.
37. YouthNet: This completely online charity based in the UK brings together young people to inspire them to make a difference in their communities at home and abroad.
38. Network for Good: Create a profile on this site to track and share your donations to charities.
39. TechSoup: Join this community of individuals who are dedicated to using technology to help nonprofit organizations.
40. Make the Difference Network: Check out this site to post information about causes dear to you or to connect with existing charities the need money and help to keep going.
41. CharityVillage: Those interested in nonprofits in Canada will find all the information they need on this site. With news, events, volunteering, job openings and more it’s a great place to find the opportunities you need to make a difference.
42. Razoo: For those planning to make a charitable donation, Razoo can be a valuable first stop. It allows users to research charities and plan and manage giving and users can create their own giving portfolios.
43. Kiva.org: If you have a little extra money you aren’t quite sure what to do with, try giving it away charitably on this site. Users can connect with charities and entrepreneurs who need loans and funding to get their projects off the ground.
44. BringLight.com: This site allows you to post your own charitable organization and get donations or to help you to be sure that your charitable donations are going to the causes you feel most strongly about.
45. FirstGiving: If you have an organization that could use a little funding to get off the ground, expand or just keep up, this site makes it easy to connect with others who want to donate.
46. Network for Social Change: This UK-based group is a great place to meet up with organizations and people who are looking for funding and support for their non-profit work.
47. ChangingThePresent.org: Check out this site to make charitable giving easy or to help your favorite organization get more funding.
48. DonorsChoose.org: Help support education through this online community. Teachers will post projects they need materials for, users select projects they want to sponsor and students get the benefit of learning.
49. SchoolKidsComeFirst.com: You can help make sure your funds do directly where they matter most with this program. You’ll pick projects to fund in the classroom so students get the opportunities and education they deserve.
50. SixDegrees.org: If you want to take a more subtle route to raising money for charity, create a badge for your cause on this site and post it on your blog or website.
51. Clarity Channel: This site is home to numerous articles contributed by nonprofit professionals. If you work for this type of organization and want to express your ideas in a community forum check out the site.
52. GlobalGiving: Here you’ll find a network that connects donors with community projects that are in need of support.

Volunteering

If you don’t have money to give, why not give your time? These sites help hook up volunteers with volunteering opportunities.

53. Student Volunteer Network: UK students looking to make a difference in the world can join this network to find out about what volunteering opportunities are out there.
54. Outreach International: This organization maintains a large volunteer network that can send you to places all over the world to help those in need.
55. VolunteerMatch.org: Create an account on this site to get matched up with nonprofit organizations that need some volunteers in your area.
56. Idealist: Want to find a volunteer position or work within a nonprofit organization? This site maintains a huge listing as well as groups and forums where you can talk to and network with others.
57. Nabuur.com: Get in the swing of volunteering through this online network. It helps to hook up volunteers with organizations that can really use the help.
58. Making Contact: Everyone goes through hard times and this network is all about hooking up families with a member affected by a disability or serious medical condition with others who’ve gone through the same thing. Volunteer your own services or find someone who can be of help to you on the site.
59. good2gether: This site allows nonprofit organizations to advertise themselves and find funding, volunteers and more without spending a dime.
60. VolunteerGenie: If you live in the UK and you want to volunteer but just haven’t found the right place, check out this network of hundreds of organizations in need of help.
61. ServeNet.org: Check out this site to find news, opportunities and information about volunteering in schools and promoting youth leadership.

Good Deeds and Helping Hands

These networks can help you lend a little support and assistance to those who need it.

62. b-wire: b-wire provides a forum for users to network by offering help or advice to others. You can post an item you need help with or hook up others with assistance through the site.
63. MyGoodDeed: Join this site to get inspired, network with others, and change the world one good deed at a time.
64. Akoha: This social reality game allows users to earn points by completing real-life missions that promote doing good deeds and spreading happiness to others.
65. Good Deeds International: Become part of this inspirational network that aims to encourage people to good deeds the world over with a special focus on working to stop child trafficking.
66. Good Deed Foundation: If you’re looking for little ways you can make a difference, check out this site. It gives people simple ways to address poverty and climate change through connections with nonprofits and businesses.
67. Big Carrot: This site allows users to come together and pool their resources to provide a prize to those who can help solve issues both small and large.
68. Daily Strength: Here you’ll find support and help if you’re in need of it or a great forum to provide your advice, reassurances and support to those who are in need of it, helping you make a difference one person at a time.

Politics

If you want to change the world through political action, these sites are a great place to meet others and share ideas.

69. essembly: This non-partisan network allows politically minded individuals to come together, take action and support shared causes.
70. RedBlueAmerica: use this site to find out how people from other political groups feel about particular issues through articles and discussion with other members.
71. ConnecttoElect: Not sure what candidates best support your political views and beliefs? This site can help match you to the right person and allows you to talk with other supporters.
72. Politweets: Turn your twitter into a political forum with this site.
73. Policosmos: Whether you’re an everyday citizen or an elected official this site aims to bring you together to talk about the issues that are important.
74. tellmeyouridea: Have an idea you think will change the world? Share it with everyone on this site.
75. MondoGlobo: For those looking to change the current systems in place and fight authority you think is misplaced, this network is a great place to meet like-minded individuals.
76. Polzoo: Here you’ll find both political editorial and some great social networking features.
77. CreateDebate: Don’t just post your own ideas, defend them in a public forum as well. This site’s community provides a great place to engage in debates of every kind.
78. Political Networker: If you’re looking for some help organizing campaigns and political networks, give this site a try.
79. CareBadges.com: You can join this site to create badges for your cause that can be posted on blogs and sites all over the web. If you don’t have your own cause to promote you can use the already posted badges.
80. MAPLight: Want to know where politicians are getting their financing? This site allows users to see the details as well as talk to one another through comments.
81. Friction TV: Get on your soapbox on this video sharing site. Upload your videos, make comments and share your thoughts with users from around the world.

Social Change

Check out these get networks to connect, learn and work towards a wide spectrum of issues that affect societies around the world.

82. Change.org: Join this network to learn about causes, connect with people and nonprofit organizations, and start taking action to motivate change in a range of issues.
83. CauseCast: This site is like YouTube with a cause and allows users to post videos and information about the things they feel most passionate about.
84. Gaia Community: This social network’s goal is to inspire you and help you find a cause that you can work towards to make the world a better place.
85. UnLtdWorld: Those interested in social entrepreneurship can connect on this social networking site. Simply sign up and you’ll get access to groups, photos, chat and more.
86. World Neighbors: Get involved with this network to help charities through shopping, volunteer to help with projects and meet others who want to affect social change around the world.
87. Changents: This network connects agents of change with backers so that they get the support, encouragement and help they need to be successful in their ventures.
88. Virgance: This site operates a couple of networks. Carrotmob helps businesses to make sustainable choices, Lend Me Some Sugar allows network members to decide where charitable funds go and GreenFund is a growing venture capital project that plans on investing in green projects around the world.
89. TakingITGlobal: This site offers a community that connects youth for inspiration, information, and opportunities to get involved and take action in their local and global communities.
90. DoSomething.org: This site hopes to leverage the power of the internet to get teens and young adults involved in world changing activities offline.
91. WiserEarth: This network is dedicated to non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, and individuals who are working to solve issues like climate change, poverty and conservation.
92. Orion Grassroots Network: Starting a grassroots organization can be a great way to get your cause off the ground. This site allows these organizations to connect with one another, spread their message and recruit new members.
93. Changemakers: This site encourages users to innovate solutions to world problems, collaborate with others, and learn more about how you can help.
94. TED: Subtitled "ideas worth sharing", this site allows users to create their own profile and post their causes and listen to talks by inspirational speakers from around the world.
95. ChangeEverything: Join this online network to talk about big changes happening in the world and explore ways that you can be a part of them.
96. igloo.org: This site brings together people and organizations that want to use online technology to work towards improving governments around the world.
97. OneWorldTV: Creative types with a cause can make the most of this community. It allows users to upload their videos about places that need changes and work that’s being done.
98. EMwomen: This site is dedicated to empowering women. Join their social network to talk, share and get ideas from other women out there.
99. SocialVibe: Check out this site to support your favorite causes, find sponsors and create badges you can place on your blog, profile and more.
100. Causes on Facebook: Don’t just use your Facebook profile to stalk exes and chat online while you’re at work, use it to make a difference too by getting involved in the causes that are offered on the site.

[John Howley]

Another great place to look is meetup.com  It is a web site that allows people to organize groups in their community.  Many of those groups have green and sustainable objectives and themes.

 

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