International Development

We've all seen the horrific images of hundreds of innocent women burned or crushed to death in factories while making our clothes. In the next few days we can get companies to stop it from happening again. Western clothing brands and retailers source from hundreds of factories in

The recent attack on Malala Yousafzai, a school student and education activist who was shot on October 9, 2012 further highlights that education for all Pakistani students must be a first priority. We recognize and honor her role and sacrifices in furthering the cause of education in Pakistan.

Every banana matters. Every coffee bean matters. Every sip of wine matters. Everything you do with your purchasing power can make a difference for our friends on the other side of the world. Take the pledge to make their lives better by purchasing fair trade goods in 2012.

Operation Smile works around the world to provide life-changing cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries. As they state, "Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft. They have trouble eating, drinking and speaking. They are ostracized in their communities and even labeled as 'cursed.'" Change a