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World Food Programme
UNICEF
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
United States Fund for UNICEF
Save the Children
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
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India flooding leaves millions homeless
Some of the worst flooding in decades has displaced millions of people in India and killed at least 50 people. Full story | VIDEO

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UNICEF
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Aid efforts in Georgia
The conflict in Georgia has displaced more than 100,000 people, according to aid agencies. Now the international community is ramping up its efforts to provide help to those in need. VIDEO

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World Vision
Save the Children
Other organizations
Tycoon helps rescue Iraqi child
Two-year-old Safa'a cried when he saw other children play. The Iraqi toddler couldn't join in because he was hobbled by a 12-pound tumor bulging from his frail frame. But an American businessman heard about Safa'a and decided to help. Now that man is crying -- tears of joy. Full Story

Here are some ways you can help:

The KHCF Iraqi Goodwill Fund
Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation

Amazing discovery in Africa
Researches made an amazing discovery when they trekked on foot through mud for three days to a huge swamp forest in the Republic of Congo. Full Story

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Wildlife Conservation Society
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