World
Music
An organization that promotes international musical performances
in the Boston area. Hear and see performers from South Africa,
Cape Verde, Uganda, India, Russia, Portugal and Poland.
Culture
of Peace
Since 1983, CPI (formerly WPI) has served as a vehicle for
bringing forward the previously unseen and unheard voices
working towards Peace. It also serves to unite the strengths
of existing individuals and organizations building Cultures
of Peace for succeeding generations.
UN
International Day of Peace
September 21st is international peace day. See what you
can do to contribute.
Sara’s
Wish Foundation
Working to make international travel safer, the Sara’s Wish
Foundation is helping to develop a portable seatbelt for
use on vehicles (e.g. buses) where seatbelts are not provided.
Association
for Safe International Road Transportation
ASIRT's mission is to save lives and minimize crash-related
injuries by assisting travelers to manage road risks and
inspiring the world to take actions to improve road safety.
Dave’s ESL Café
A wealth of travel information from the people who have
been there. Also a great place to begin looking for international
jobs and volunteering opportunities.
Bardoli Global
Founded in 2005, Bardoli Global is actively working to increase
the number of minority students going abroad. Beginning
with a project in Houston, called the “Houston 100”.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A sampling of newspapers from around the world. Keep in
mind that not all countries guarantee freedom of the press
as a fundamental right.
BBC World News
Le Monde
French daily newspaper, a diplomatic version is also available
in English
The Australian
Australia’s national daily newspaper, keeping you informed.
Mail and
Guardian Online
Africa’s first online newspaper, first with the news. (South
Africa based)
China
Daily
Beijing based online newspaper
El Peruano
Peruvian newpaper in Spanish
The
Moscow Times
FUN & INTERESTING LINKS