With the support of Relief International and the Tech Museum Awards, the GlobalGiving community now has a unique opportunity to help the people of Darfur restore their lives.

More than 1.6 million people have been displaced, and an estimated 300,000 Sudanese have died since the systematic slaughter, rape, starvation and displacement began in 2003. Through GlobalGiving, you can support the following relief and rebuilding projects in Sudan:

Practical Protection for Women in Darfur, Sudan - This project provides fuel-efficient stoves to Darfurian women, lowering the risk of sexual and gender-based violence by reducing dependence on high-risk excursions for firewood.

• A contribution of $12 could train three Sudanese women to use fuel-efficient camp stoves.

Livestock Support Program for Sudanese Families - This project will save vulnerable livestock in Darfur, thereby improving the population's economic standing and food security.

• For as little as $10, provide care and food for a donkey, which is a critical source of income for families in Darfur.

Wiring the Global Village IT in a Developing World - In war-torn areas such as the Sudan, NetHope identifies field IT hardware and software requirements, trains staff, and provides simple, long-term solutions to improve regional communications.

• "NetHope pools the expertise of NGOs to reach the challenged areas of the world, making it faster and more effective to deliver aid," Edward Happ (NetHope Chair and Chief Technology Officer for Save the Children).

Let the people of Darfur know that you are paying attention. Donate today!

Resources

• Give now to "Practical Protection for Women in Darfur, Sudan"
   
• Give now to "Livestock Support Program for Sudanese Families"
   
• Give now to "Wiring the Global Village IT in a Developing World"
   
• Can't decide which project to support? Give now to "Relief for Darfur: Fund to Rebuild Sudan," a fund that will support grassroots projects in greatest need

Across the brisk waters of the North Atlantic -- in the Northwest Territory -- lies Baffin Island, where an all-female team of North Face athletes is helping to raise money for women and children in need. As part of their skiing and kite-sailing expedition, these athletes plan to visit the Qimaavik Transition House, a shelter that enables women and children to escape violent situations.

Together with the GlobalGiving community, the North Face expedition will raise funds to revitalize this much-needed shelter.

The women and children residents of Qimaavik have experienced violence in their lives and are in need of an uplifting atmosphere that will further promote the process of healing. Ultimately, the money will be allocated to improvements in the 21-bed shelter house, which is currently in disrepair and unsuitable for the needs of its tenants.

These renovations would also take significant pressure off of the in-house counseling staff, which is working tirelessly to help victims of abuse cope on a daily basis. Learn more about how you can support this project.

Resources

• Give now to "Qimaavik Transition House Revitalization Project" in Baffin Island
   
• Read more about "Qimaavik Transition House Revitalization Project"

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The New Heroes is an upcoming PBS series that reveals the passion and determination of social entrepreneurs around the world who are attempting to transform society in lasting ways...and through GlobalGiving, you can directly support their work. In dramatic stories filmed on four continents, The New Heroes profiles more than a dozen visionaries and the difference they are making in their communities and beyond. GlobalGiving is proud to be a part of this initiative by allowing viewers to contribute directly to their projects.

The series premieres on PBS on June 28, but why wait? You can get involved and support the extraordinary work of The New Heroes by hosting a special sneak preview New Heroes screening party with your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues! The Skoll Foundation, a major series underwriter, is also funding this extensive outreach initiative. "Have a Party and Change the World!" toolkits, complete with a free DVD, invitations, sample agendas and discussion guides are available at www.thenewheroes.org. Through these informal screening events, you can pool your funds with others and drive even greater change in the world.

The New Heroes series will premiere on PBS on June 28. Please check your local listings for date and time. More information will be coming soon -- stay tuned to the GlobalGiving website for information on how you can donate.

Resources

• Read more about "DAPP Children's Town Malambanyama," a project in Zambia featured in The New Heroes series
   
• Give now to "DAPP Children's Town Malambanyama"