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6 Days for ‘Giving Back’ in 2011

Destined to advance public awareness and social change not only at home but throughout the world, these days are designated to make a significant contribution to making our planet a safer, more enjoyable place to live and dwell.

By: Jared Meggs
Posted: January 20, 2011 at 7:33 pm , 1 comment

Tennis’s ‘Rally For Relief’ Helping Queensland Flood Victims

On the eve of the Australian Open – tennis’s first Grand Slam of 2011 – the biggest stars of the sport joined forces in Melbourne to raise nearly $2 million for those who have been victimized by the devastating Queensland floods.

By: Chris Oddo
Posted: January 19, 2011 at 1:23 pm , 0 comments

Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi; Photo by robbiesaurus

Tennis’ IndoPak Express Spreads Message of Peace to Australia

tennis stars Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Rohan Bopanna of India – dubbed the “IndoPak Express” – have combined forces for their charitable enterprise, “Stop War, Start Tennis.”

By: Chris Oddo
Posted: January 19, 2011 at 1:05 pm , 0 comments

3 Eco-Driving Apps

Your phone and your car are teaming up to save the world. Sort of. Here’s a collection of eco-driving apps for your smart phone that can help you make better driving decisions and boost your fuel efficiency.

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: January 13, 2011 at 12:03 pm , 1 comment

Deadly Floods Devastate Australia

Monday’s flash flood killed 10 — raising the total number confirmed dead to 20 since November — and sent more than 90 missing, with officials making the grim prediction that the death toll would rise in coming weeks.

By: Brandon Sneed
Posted: January 12, 2011 at 2:28 pm , 0 comments

Dark clouds loom over a camp for people displaced by the January 2010 earthquake, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Photo by United Nations

Haiti: One Year Later

One year ago today a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Here’s a progress report on recovery efforts one year later.

By: Kevin D. Hendricks
Posted: January 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm , 0 comments

5 Ways to Travel and Make a Difference

Now more than ever humanitarian organizations are changing the face of how we do travel. Known as humanitourism, these programs allow tourists to connect with the local people, environment, or wildlife through various channels, yet still experience an adventure.