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Welcome to United Planet

As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders.

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Special Projects

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United Planet is always searching for ways to make more of an impact by working together with communities in need. Right now we are involved in two exciting projects: the Sadaaqa (“Friendship” in Arabic”) Initiative and our Micro-empowerment project in Guatemala. The Sadaaqa Initiative aims to build cross-cultural awareness and mutual understanding with peoples of the Middle East and North Africa through volunteer abroad opportunities and community development, while the Micro-empowerment project helps battered women to become self-sufficient through the establishment of a Laundromat at a women’s shelter.

We believe that both of these projects are immensely beneficial to not only the local communities that they serve, but also to our greater global community. If you want to support these projects or volunteer abroad, please contact us or visit the Special Projects section of our website.

Writing & Photo Contest

United Planet is proud to announce this year’s Writing and Photo/Video contest to celebrate UP Day 2008, during the Fall Equinox when the sun shines on every location on earth for an equal amount of time. So, start writing, snapping those photos and recording those videos to win a FREE two week UP Quest to any of our volunteer abroad locations worldwide!

Please see our UP Day page for more information about the contest and to view last year’s writing submissions and winning photos.

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It feels great inside and out. Wear the UP T-shirt with pride. By wearing the UP t-shirt, you make an invaluable contribution to our educational, humanitarian, peace-building, and volunteer abroad projects worldwide.

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....Hillary Swank volunteering in India

Oscar award winning actress Hillary Swank volunteering abroad at an orphanage during her Quest to India.

UP Update

I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all of you--the incredible volunteers, supporters, and friends--who have worked hard in communities near and far to empower and unite the world.

Our incredible volunteer abroad team is making a positive impact. CNN recently selected United Planet as one of 10 organizations worldwide to feature on their Be the Change website.

In an increasingly interdependent world--a world facing countless challenges that transcend local and national boundaries--I invite you to follow the example of these United Planet volunteers and ask yourself, "Howcan I change the world?"
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