Abraham's Vision Aaron A. Tapper, Co-Executive Director ( www.abrahamsvision.org ). A conflict transformation organization that uses experiential and political education to examine social relations within and between Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Palestinian communities and to empower participants to practice just alternatives to the status quo.

Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) Katie Ginsberg, Founder and Executive Director ( www.celfoundation.org ). Collaborates with public school districts and individual teachers to incorporate sustainable development principles into K-12 curricula and programs.

Concern Worldwide Delia Dunlap, Global Ed. Program Coordinator ( www.concern.net ). Works in 28 countries in education, emergency response and preparedness, health, and livelihoods. As part of their education initiative they go into classrooms in the NYC schools, offering free curriculum materials and support to K-12 teachers on global issues.

Cool Globes Yumi Ross, ( www.coolglobes.com ) and The Peggy Notebeart Nature Museum in Chicago ; Josie Elbert, teacher-in-residence ( www.notebaertnaturemuseum.org ). Uses public art to raise awareness about global warming; have published a booklet and developed a curriculum around their “Cool Globes” project which was exhibited in Chicago last summer.

Daniel Pearl Foundation Ruth Pearl, Founder ( www.danielpearl.org ). Provides journalism internships for young adults and works in conjunction with International Education and Resource Network (iEARN) ( www.iearn.org ) to provide a web-based student news service, focusing on journalistic skills, unbiased reporting and respect for cultural differences; sponsors “Daniel Pearl Music Days” to promote tolerance in over 60 countries.

Green By Design TV Greg & Connie Mattison, Producers and Hosts ( www.greenbydesign.tv ). TV program in the tri-state area (see local listings) with practical tips for going green; has completed episodes on solar power, eco-friendly clothing, natural cleaning, alternative fuels and cars, organic farming, local agriculture and composting, etc.

Help Darfur Now Nina Schwartz, President/Parent Advisor ( www.helpdarfurnow.org ). Student founded and run; has 250 chapters worldwide and has raised over $200,000 for the International Rescue Committee, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Doctors Without Borders and others.

Intercultural Press Chuck Dresner, Vice-President and Associate Publisher ( www.interculturalpress.com ). Publishes books and training materials to help professionals, business people, travelers and scholars to understand the meaning and diversity of culture; includes books on the expatriate experience, global business, travel writing, country and culture guides, etc.

International Services Program of the American Red Cross - NY Red Cross - Christophe Lobry-Boulanger, Volunteer Program Manager for International Services ( www.nyredcross.org ). Provides classes for children in the five boroughs and upstate on first aid, CPR, emergency contacts etc. and workshops for adults on creating disaster emergency kits. The international division has programs on Exploring Humanitarian Law for 8-15 year olds, and sponsors a White House initiative involving schoolchildren in raising awareness and funding for measles and malaria prevention in developing countries.

National Geographic Genographic Project Glynnis Breen, Communications Director ( www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic ). A landmark global study involving a quarter of a million people, which seeks to chart the genetic migratory history of humankind to a common African ancestor 60,000 years ago. Public participation kits are available. Proceeds go to a Legacy Fund to support indigenous revitalization projects.

The National Multicultural Institute Maria Morukian, Training and Consulting Manager ( www.nmci.org ). Works with corporations, educational institutions, human resource management, government agencies and non-profits in the areas of workforce diversity, intercultural education and cross-cultural conflict resolution.

NY Sun Works Sara Hanna, Education Coordinator ( www.nysunworks.org ). Designers of the Science Barge, a solar, wind and biofuel powered urban farm which grows food with no carbon emissions, requiring 7 times less land and 4 times less water than field crops; will be touring NYC public waterfront parks offering education programs to wide audiences.

Peter C. Alderman Foundation Stephen and Elizabeth Alderman, Founders, Jane Alderman, Executive Director ( www.petercaldermanfoundation.org ). Founded in memory of a son who died on 9/11; works to provide psychological help to victims of terrorism and mass violence in post-conflict countries, using Western medical therapies combined with local healing traditions; has training centers in Cambodia , Uganda , Italy and Rwanda .

Rainforest Alliance Julianne Schrader, Education Program Manager ( www.rainforest-alliance.org ). Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use and business practices and consumer behavior

Roots & Shoots David Chase, Youth Leadership Fellow ( www.rootsandshoots.org ). A program of the Jane Goodall Institute that empowers young people to get involved in community projects to help people, animals and the environment; has 8000 chapters in 100 countries; includes a “Trees for Tomorrow” program in which students raise money for planting trees in the US and Tanzania.

United Nations Dept. of Public Information (DPI) ( www.un.org ). The communications arm of the United Nations, providing UN documents, press releases and a video lending library of UN films. Educational Outreach includes: Cyberschoolbus - Bill Yotive, Chief ( www.un.org/cyberschoolbus ) An online resource disseminating information on international issues and the UN through teaching materials and activities for use at primary, intermediate and secondary levels, and for teacher training; UN Chronicle - Yvonne Acosta, Chief ( www.un.org/chronicle ). The magazine of the United Nations, with articles on issues on the UN agenda, economic and social development, the arts in a global context, etc. UN Works - Carmel Mulvany, Chief, Kristal McGinnis, Project Coordinator ( www.un.org/works ). Produces emotionally gripping videos using celebrity narrators, on global issues, from the perspective of children in country, with lesson plans and a website featuring the stories of people who have benefited from the UN's work.

United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) James Sniffen, Information Officer ( www.nyo.unep.org ). Informs and affects policy on environmental issues in governments, the UN Secretariat, civil society and the media; sponsors events such as World Environment Day and Earth Day; publishes materials for teachers and students at all levels including: “Water World: Children's Voices”, (available in UN bookstore) “Our Planet” and “Tunza” magazines,“GeoActive” cd rom, and a binder of “ Vital Water Graphics” - transparencies and CD.

US Fund for UNICEF -Kate Weber, Deputy Director, NGOs, Guirlaine Belizaire, NGO Coordinator ( www.unicefusa.org ). Works in 161 countries and territories in the area of disease prevention, safe childbirth, nutrition, sanitation and education; provides emergency response to global crises; sends School in a Box to disaster areas where schools don't exist. They also have lesson plans for grades 6-12 at www.teachunicef.org .

US Satellite Laboratory Meghan Marrero, Director of Curriculum ( www.us-satellite.net ). Transforms classrooms into working science, math and technology labs to understand earth science issues.

Women's Environmental and Development Organization (WEDO) Rebecca Pearl, Sustainable Development Program Coordinator ( www.wedo.org ). Founded by former U.S. Congresswoman Bella Abzug and journalist Mim Kelber with Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai as a member of the board of directors; recognizing that women are both the most vulnerable and best poised to curb the effects of climate change, advocates for women's equality in global policy.