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GlobalGiving This not-for-profit coordinates online donations for more than 520 charity projects worldwide. Visitors can search by region or topic. Eighty-five to 90 percent of your contribution is put to use within two months (globalgiving.com).
Responsible Travel RT has created a socially sensitive directory of trips—organized by location, activity, and users’ reviews. The site’s staff regularly reevaluates all destinations to ensure that they meet company standards (responsibletravel.com).
Sustainable Travel International Check out the Colorado-based company’s Eco-Directory for 250 tour operators, hoteliers, and transport services, all dedicated to making the tourism industry more socially effective (sustainabletravelinternational.org).
The Travel Foundation Though you can’t book eco-trips through the company’s Web site, visitors can download destination-specific guides addressing environmental concerns, and tips on how to maximize your experience while minimizing your imprint (thetravelfoundation.org).—Julia Houlihan
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