NETAID - Raising Awareness about Poverty

What is NetAid? NetAid is a nonprofit organization based in New York. It was established in 1999 through a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Cisco Systems. Focusing on wealthy countries, it raises awareness about extreme poverty and promote actions that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the world's poorest people. NetAid employs a range of tools and activities to raise awareness and empower everyday people to become committed activists for the world's poorest. Current initiatives include: Educational Programs: NetAid offers educational programs and resources which teach young people about the challenges faced by poor children in developing countries, and how youth activism can help make a difference. " Campaigns: NetAid undertakes online and offline campaigns that spread the word about the fight against extreme poverty and offer an array of opportunities to get involved. Opportunities to Support Poverty-Fighting Projects: NetAid World Schoolhouse connects people and organizations to projects that are fighting poverty by putting the world's poorest children into school. To connect to NetAid, click here