Introduction by Jocelyn Woods
There are many organizations around the world that are participating
and helping for the cause of the people and issues that happen around
the world. There are many dedicated people attempting to help, and to
benefit the people and aid in peace, health, human rights, and many
other issues.
Although these organizations may not always benefit the people
during certain times, there are also many times when they have been
there to aid in helping the people. There have been times of
interference deemed a hinder, but there have also been times of
success.
In both cases, there have been many times through history when
organizations have become involved with relations between nations. It
is helpful to understand these different organizations and their
purposes, to better see how they have fit in with different issues.
You may select an organization from the menu on the left, or browse
through them below, where they are categorized by some of the issues
that affect people around the world.
Be sure to check out the Adoption Organizations, who dedicate their
time to helping hundreds of children find homes, who need a place to
live, and people to love them.
Poverty
Food & Agricultural Organization
Red Cross
United Nations
Human Rights
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
Interpol
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
United Nations Educational, Scientific, & Cultural Organization
Economy
Amnesty International
International Monetary Fund
United Nations
War & Peace
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
Adoption Organizations
Some of this information was written by team members from 1998
semi-finalist team 18401, permission granted for re-use by member Jeff
Wilhelm.
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