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Take action on the news you consume! These resources include some of the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org (an independent and non-profit organization that evaluates and rates thousands of charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability) and are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility. CNN does not endorse any organization and information is provided as an inspiration for you to explore the best ways for you to impact your world.
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CNN MEDICAL UNIT
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Elizabeth Cohen travels with Nadine Devilme and Junior Alexis from Haiti to Miami, Florida, for them to finally be reunited with Baby Jenny, who was thought to be an orphan when she was rescued from the rubble and flown to a hospital in Miami. International Rescue Committee is helping this family and others reconnect, as they and other charities focus on reuniting families separated by the devastating earthquake. Full Story
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LARRY KING LIVE
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Ashley Judd, Lucy Liu, Lisa Ling and survivors of human trafficking discussed the shocking business of modern day slavery on a special hour of Larry King Live. You can report a tip and learn more about Human Trafficking by calling the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, operated by Polaris Project: 1-888-373-7888. Lucy Liu: Human Slavery Is Real, We Must Stop It
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ANDERSON COOPER 360°
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Last year, Impact Your World noted the twitter race to a million followers between Ashton Kutcher and CNN Breaking News, as both sides pledged 10,000 malaria nets if they won. The AC360 blog follows up on these pledges and how the attention this placed on Malaria determined a surprise winner to the race: the people of Senegal who recently received more than 89,000 malaria nets. Video
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AMANPOUR
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Christiane Amanpour talks with Actor Ben Affleck about his launch of the Eastern Congo Initiative, an organization focused on helping communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo rebuild and recover from the decade of war. Video
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TAKE ACTION: VOLUNTEER
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You can make a difference by offering your time. These organizations will help you find a cause that inspires you and fits your schedule. Bad economy good for volunteerism  |
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