I work as an Internet writer so I've been checking out some of charities on-line. Giving is so easy these days, just a push of some buttons on your computer and you could make a positive change to world, no matter how small change, all actions in life have their reactions and repercussions. Check out Oxfam International, Plan International, World Wildlife Foundation, Red Cross, Unicef, Care International, World Vision, and Greenpeace just to name a few. You can also look up smaller organizations that work in your local area. A lot of web sites are very well constructed and you can read all about their campaigns, policies, how to donate, and even how to get involved yourself if you really want to be proactive as a volunteer.

The Oxfam International site is really interesting especially if you are one of skeptics who don't believe that money actually goes where it is meant to after being filtered by administration etc. They give annual reports, strategic plans, mission and vision statements etc. so we can know exactly what they are doing. I can't say same for all charities that exist, so do your research.

The World Wildlife Foundation also has a very professional website with a multitude of information in form of News articles and interesting facts. There are many cool photos of Nature and unfortunately of misuse of it by humanity. Like Oxfam site you can subscribe for a free monthly newsletter to see what new causes and case studies are on agenda. Reading these can make you a little sad but there is usually at least an equal amount of positive stories about progress from hard work done. I like reading these newsletters more than current affairs articles that usually have only a couple 'happy' stories that are often just silly and irrelevant (though I do think having a laugh after all death and chaos is better than nothing).

So check out some of these sites, they may help to redeem your faith in humanity as well as remind you of bigger picture that you are part of. In seeing wider perspective you may just realize that you can make a difference.

Look, I don't want to come across as judgmental but it is a known fact that many aspects of human society across all cultures have problems with their ethics and moral codes. I am just using China as an example because I am a great believer in uniting, egalitarian power of Internet. I have this strange feeling in my stomach that eventually oppressive ideologies will have to topple and fall as people become more informed about life's possibilities, and more connected to true oneness of world. Ironically, I believe Internet is means for all this to become a reality.

Another incredible part of this site is all information relating to reporters and plights and ordeals they go through when attempting to share truth, even losing their lives in process. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, particularly its blogging section http://www.eff.org/bloggers/ is another site that is dedicated to freedom of speech for all people who want to express themselves on Internet. Or check out World Association of Newspapers http://www.wan-press.org/ who has a different perspective on current events, as they focus on what happens to news bringers themselves.

Are you a believer that one-day world can come together as one? If you are, speak your mind; Internet is a great place to share your point of view. Let everyone know how you feel about this situation. I have a Chinese friend who says that controlling 1.4 billion people isn't as easy as you might think and that current system is functioning OK. OK is OK but I think it's about time humanity started to use a larger percentage of these huge brains we have. The first step is making sure that everyone gets their fair say, without fear of being pushed around by those few who often abuse power they have been given.