We believe that being connected means you have some responsibility for what happens to your connections. And since we’re all connected to everyone somehow, that casts a pretty wide net when it comes to responsibility. Since each of us can only do so much ourselves, here are a few of the organizations we know well that are doing exceptional things to build a better world for all of us.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: The world’s premier organization for building better futures for at risk youth through mentoring

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: A wonderful intentional organic and environmentally sensitive farming and crafts community specifically including people with developmental disabilities

Bead for Life: People in Uganda eradicating extreme poverty by using scrap paper bead and jewelry making to lead women to economic independence

Kid Pan Alley: A collection of songwriters and musicians teaching kids creativity, collaboration, engagement, and expression through writing songs…and performing them

Hope Village: An amazing collection of activities helping lift people out of extreme poverty and address the issue of HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa