http://www.childpage.com/templates/Default/img/logo.gifhttp://www.childpage.com/http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/A-Place-Called-Home-l6965.htmlCheck out this community center in South Central, Los Angeles offering kids a place to feel safe expressing themselves. Includes RealPlayer video clips.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/CARE-l6952.htmlInternational development and relief agency helping families in poverty and emergency situations.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Centrepoint-l6982.htmlFind out how this London, England center helps homeless youth. You can also play their virtual homelessness game to see how you would cope on the streets.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Children-s-International-Summer-Villages-l6954.htmlLearn about CISV, a volunteer group promoting peace education and cross cultural friendship. Check out their branches in different countries.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/CityKids-Foundation-l6955.htmlLearn about this non-profit multi-cultural youth organization that helps solve issues facing young people, located in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Cranes-for-Peace-l6992.htmlCom this project urges schoolchildren worldwide to fold paper cranes in a wish for world peace in honor of Sadako Sasaki.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Dream-Factory-l6956.htmlGrants dreams to children who have been diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Free-the-Children-l6977.htmlFind out how to join other kids around the world in the fight against child labor and meet Craig Kielburger, the student who started this impressive organization.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Global-Fund-for-Children-l6958.htmlDedicated to protecting the human rights of children and youth through grant-making, children's books, and arts education.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/InterAction-l6959.htmlThese organizations work to promote human dignity and development in countries around the world.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/International-Book-Project-l6960.htmlLearn about this non-profit organization headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky that sends books to those in need in developing countries. Find out how to get involved.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/International-Campaign-to-Ban-Landmines-l6991.htmlNetwork of non-governmental organizations in 60 countries, working for a global ban on landmines. Site contains some graphic photos of land mine victims.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Make-a-Wish-Foundation-of-Canada-l6961.htmlCheck out this non-profit wish-granting organization and find out what chapters exist in Canada.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Make-A-Wish-Foundation-of-America-l6962.htmlLearn how this group grants wishes to thousands of children.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Operation-Smile-l6964.htmlProvides reconstructive surgery and related health care to indigent children and adults world wide.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Project-America-l6966.htmlThis organization, founded by three college students, inspires and teaches people to take positive steps in their communities.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Salvation-Army-USA-l6967.htmlFind out about the organization's services, historical figures, latest news, and how you can help!http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/The-Gatehouse-l6957.htmlToronto home that helps abuse victims. If you live in the area, learn how you can volunteer in the place where everyone has a voice.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/United-Nations-Foundation-l6968.htmlPromotes the partnership between the public and private sectors in order to raise funds and provide grants for UN initiatives. Focuses on children's health, environment, women and population, and humanitarian projects.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/United-Way-of-America-l6969.htmlLearn more about this organization that is helping people across America.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/Visit-a-Refugee-Camp-l6970.htmlLearn about the basic needs in a refugee camp, including food, shelter, water, and health care. Find out how millions of people are forced to live today.http://www.childpage.com/society/social-and-political-issues/What-Kids-Can-Do-l6971.htmlProvides examples of young people working with adults in their schools and communities on real-world issues.