Amazing Organizations

charity: water

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
1,373,460 followers |

WWF

Simply put: WWF is in the business of saving our one and only planet.
704,733 followers |

American Red Cross

Official twitter stream for the American Red Cross. Follow us for disaster and preparedness updates.
703,256 followers |

ONE

ONE is a grassroots campaign of 3 million people committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.
613,479 followers |

Room to Read

We partner with communities in Asia & Africa to transform the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality in education.
569,497 followers |

DoSomething.org

We run national cause campaigns for teens. Tweets CEO @nancylublin. Follow other staff too @muneerpanjwani @davdeluca @elliezeitlin @fshake
535,287 followers |

Water.org

Safe water & the dignity of a toilet, for all, in our lifetime.
503,888 followers |

Greenpeace

We're an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behavior, to protect the environment and promote peace.
489,389 followers |

Kiva

Connecting people around the world through lending to alleviate poverty. Change a life with a $25 loan.
463,492 followers |

Echoing Green

Echoing Green - Think Big. Be Bold. Drive Change.
399,672 followers |

Somaly Mam

I am an anti-slavery activist & survivor fighting for all victims all around the world. #Endsextrafficking and #EndSlavery #Cambodia
374,815 followers |

Ashoka

Ashoka is an international citizen-sector organization that is leading the way to an Everyone a Changemaker World.
361,858 followers |

WITNESS

See it. Film it. Change it. WITNESS uses video to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. We empower people to use video as a tool for justice.
331,225 followers |

LIVESTRONG

LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death.
284,311 followers |

World Food Programme

The official World Food Programme Twitter page - fighting hunger worldwide. If you're reading this... you can help! Go to http://www.wfp.org/get-involved
281,688 followers |

PETA

PETA antics, shocking videos, celeb supporters, vegan recipes & more! Tweets by @michellevegan.
280,771 followers |

Camfed

Camfed works to break the cycle of poverty and disease in rural Africa by educating girls and investing in economic and leadership opportunities for young women
142,649 followers |

Rotary International

Official Twitter page for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, an organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, & community leaders.
140,055 followers |

HSUS

Official Twitter feed from The Humane Society of the United States. We're celebrating animals and confronting cruelty... all day, every day!
120,676 followers |

Live Earth

Leveraging the power of entertainment through integrated events, media and live experience. Join the global movement to help solve critical environmental issues
95,491 followers |

National Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation works to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Staff updating: @starfocus @rarewildlifeguy @ksuzj
89,184 followers |

UNICEF USA

21,000 children die every day from preventable causes. We believe that number should be zero. Do you believe in ZERO?
81,556 followers |

autismspeaks

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Call the Autism Response team for help 888-AUTISM2 (US)
73,272 followers |

Surfrider Foundation

Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network
60,130 followers |

Best Friends

National animal welfare organization. We run no-kill animal sanctuary and work across the country aimed at creating a world with No More Homeless Pets.
58,942 followers |

Alex's Lemonade

Nonprofit fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Connecting w/our #childhoodcancer supporters & giving ways to help in the fight. Also @AlexsEvents.
52,303 followers |

Gabe O'Neill

CoFounder of non-profit KidsAreHeroes.org with 13 y/o daughter. See how kids are changing the world and becoming leaders while doing it.
51,434 followers |

Bullying UK

BullyingUK the Nations Anti-bullying support and advice organisation part of the charity @FamilyLives
46,900 followers |

Truthout

Free News for Free Thinkers. Official Truthout Tweets
45,642 followers |

Scott Harrison

founder, ceo of charity: water (www.charitywater.org). Photographer, husband, follower of Christ.
42,397 followers |

GlobalGiving

The world is full of problems. GlobalGiving is full of solutions. 10+ years, 1,000+ projects in 100+ countries in 140 characters.
42,090 followers |

Idealist

Connecting people, ideas, resources, and organizations since 1995. How can we help YOU move from intentions to action? [Tweeting: Julia S.]
39,715 followers |

Operation Smile

Mobilizing a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe.
34,305 followers |

Oxfam

We are an international organisation that works with others to overcome poverty and suffering around the world.
33,648 followers |

World Vision USA

All the latest from World Vision U.S. For more: http://blog.worldvision.org and http://www.facebook.com/worldvision
31,108 followers |

RSPB

The official national twitter account for the RSPB, sharing ups & downs of nature and natural environment. Managed by Emily & Naomi in PR, Mon-Fri 9-5.
27,609 followers |

FarmSanctuary

Farm Sanctuary works to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views & treats farm animals, & promote compassionate vegan living.
26,488 followers |

Not For Sale

Not For Sale creates tools that engage business, government, and grassroots in order to incubate and grow social enterprises to benefit enslaved and vulnerable.
26,412 followers |

Soles4Souls

Changing the World One Pair at a Time® by partnering with Businesses, Orgs. & Individuals to collect & distribute 16 million pairs of shoes worldwide!
25,954 followers |

Intl Rescue Comm IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
25,039 followers |

TckTckTck

We are an alliance of more than 325 global nonprofit organisations working for a strong climate change deal. Follow us for the latest on #climate & #cleanenergy
20,492 followers |

Miss Representation

A documentary film. An international campaign. Pledge to represent the change you want to see for women & girls. Take action daily and tweet w/ #MissRep.
20,407 followers |

Chicago Architecture

Chicago Architecture Foundation: tours, exhibitions, programs, shop, family programs. Tweets by Jennifer.
19,117 followers |

WSPA International

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) vision is a world where animal welfare matters and animal cruelty ends.
18,344 followers |

Invisible People

:: making everyone known :: founded by @haRdLyNOrMal :: WATCH http://bit.ly/s6lP13 :: homeless friends please follow @WeAreVisible & say hello
18,313 followers |

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps turns crisis into opportunity for families in some of the world's toughest places.
17,931 followers |

Causecast

Employee engagement via workplace giving/volunteering/disaster response/CSR. #CausecastForNonprofits @CausecastNPO
17,573 followers |

Jonathan Wilson

Helping children after trauma through / art / story / games / play / song / dance / film / love / hope / people who care.
16,781 followers |

Common Dreams

Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community
16,343 followers |

Innocence Project

The Innocence Project: Exonerating wrongfully convicted people through DNA and reforming the criminal justice system. Tweets from Barry Scheck are signed BCS.
15,134 followers |

Amazon CARES

Since 2004. Only domestic animal charity in Peru’s Amazon. Spay/Neuter, Education, Vet Trips, NO-KILL
11,760 followers |

Network for Good

We provide practical, free fundraising trainings for nonprofits, and resources and software that make it as easy to donate online as it is to shop online.
11,117 followers |

JBJ Soul Foundation

The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation exists to combat issues that force families & individuals into economic despair
11,090 followers |

VolunteerMatch

VolunteerMatch connects good people to good causes. Most tweets by @silsen, w/periodic appearances by @volmatchRobert + @CaseyB. Also check out @VM_Solutions!
10,899 followers |

Social Actions

Our vision: A world in which expressions of generosity, empathy, and creativity are happening everywhere and take the form of meaningful action.
10,775 followers |

Boys & Girls Clubs

Open the door. Take the tour. Boys & Girls Clubs Week
10,540 followers |

Mark Lovett

I believe that everyone deserves to live on a healthy planet, in peace and prosperity, using sustainability, human rights and respect as guiding principles.
10,286 followers |

Jumo

Together we can speed the pace of global change.
9,889 followers |

Pets Alive

Euthanasia is NOT the right solution!
9,696 followers |

Ellen Miller

Co-Founder and ED of Sunlight Foundation. Also founder of Center for Responsive Politics and Public Campaign. Money, power, influence and transparency expert.
8,660 followers |

AAUW

By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
8,395 followers |

Rebecca Joyce

Using twitter to bring people together from all over the world to #kickcancer. Put your best cancer kicking shoes/boots on and join the #kickcancercrew
8,345 followers |

Bettina Forbes

Giving Breastfeeding a Makeover and beating the BOOBY TRAPS so moms can achieve personal breastfeeding goals.
8,108 followers |

Robin Hood

Robin Hood holds steadfast to a single mission: To fight poverty in NYC. Follow #RHFunded to learn more about the 200+ NYC programs that Robin Hood supports.
8,065 followers |

KittenRescue

Kitten Rescue is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned cats, kittens, and dogs.
7,424 followers |

Living Water Int'l

LWI exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire clean water, and to experience “living water”—the gospel of Jesus Christ.
7,361 followers |

Breast Cancer Action

National education and advocacy org working to end the breast cancer epidemic. Patients before profits, social justice, healthy environments.
6,602 followers |

Blog Action Day 2010

Asking the world to blog about water on October 15, 2010. Register at http://blogactionday.change.org.
6,579 followers |

Taproot Foundation

All the pro bono news that’s fit to tweet.
6,423 followers |

Freelancers Union

Solidarity for disparate independents! Benefits, political action, resources, and community. Connect with our founder at @Sara_Horowitz.
6,284 followers |

Craigslist Fdn

We connect people to the resources they need to strengthen communities and neighborhoods.
6,254 followers |

Debra Drummond | WMA

Life Member of the Women Marines Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit and the only veterans association for and about women who have served as Marines
6,030 followers |

Osocio

Osocio: The best of non-profit advertising and marketing for social causes. It’s the place where marketing and activism collide.
5,630 followers |

Mural Arts

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program unites artists & communities through a collaborative process to create art that transforms public spaces & individual lives.
5,584 followers |

Dreams For Kids

Dreams for Kids...Replacing Charity with Opportunity, in a social entreprenuership based curriculum.
5,442 followers |

Reel Grrls

Empowering young women from diverse communities to realize their power, talent and influence through media production.
5,271 followers |

spiritjump

Spirit Jump is a grassroots nonprofit organization with a mission to provide hope and comfort to the many men, women, and children battling cancer
4,922 followers |

Pat Tillman Fnd

Official Pat Tillman Foundation Twitter. Pat's Run, Team Tillman, and Tillman Military Scholar news.
4,645 followers |

Educate!

Founded in 2002, Educate! empowers and educates the next generation of socially responsible leaders in Africa.
4,502 followers |

lisa @helpamotherout

Every baby deserves a clean diaper & no mom should have to choose between food or diapers. Small things = big impact. Tweets by co-founder/ed Lisa.
3,937 followers |

Second Harvest

Second Harvest's mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community.
3,913 followers |

NYRP

New York Restoration Project - transforming open space in underserved communities to create a greener sustainable NYC. Facebook.com/NYRP Foursquare.com/NYRP
3,875 followers |

ImermanAngels

1-on-1 Cancer Support | Connecting Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers 1-877-274-5529 Be active with: @TeamImerman
3,724 followers |

CARE Canada

CARE fights poverty & defends dignity by empowering the greatest agents of change: women & girls. With health, education, livelihoods, etc., we can change lives
3,685 followers |

Child's i Foundation

In Uganda, poverty, disease and violence lead to hundreds of children being abandoned. Child’s i is helping solve this endemic problem.
3,595 followers |

Joseph J. Iarocci

Incoming CEO, The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership: A more just & sustainable world starts with #leadership.
2,982 followers |

Riverkeeper

NY's Clean Water Advocate-Defending the Hudson River & protecting the drinking water supply of nine million New York City & Hudson Valley residents.
2,928 followers |

The Cat Network

A nonprofit organization that aids people in reducing the stray cat population by the humane trapping, low cost sterilization, and adoption of cats and kittens.
2,842 followers |

SmallCanBeBig.org

Keeping families from falling into homelessness
2,694 followers |

Mirjam Adolphi

Founder Haver Children’s Embassy in Ukraine, Orphanage; PR; Communication; Photo; Fundraising; Hebrew roots of Christianity. With love to God and children.
2,518 followers |

ImmunizeCOKids

We are the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition, a nonprofit ensuring that kids get the vaccines they need to keep them healthy! ImmunizeForGood.com
2,497 followers |

good2gether

Visit www.good2gether.com and enter your email to become part of our preview program. In 2012 smartphones won’t just be smart, they’ll be good too.
2,235 followers |

Special Hockey Assn

Giving kids with disabilities a chance to learn and grow through ice hockey. Tweets by @mmiller20910
2,235 followers |

kidsneedtoread

Providing inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs, especially those serving disadvantaged children
2,132 followers |

PANO (PA Nonprofits)

PANO, your partner for community benefit organization excellence. We are the state association for Pennsylvania 501 c 3's.
1,949 followers |

BetterBio

Hallo! @KMBTweets, BetterBio founder, discussing life sciences, biotech, biofuel, GMO, health disparities, citizen science reporting & DIY/open science-join me!
1,933 followers |

PAWS

Dedicated to saving Philadelphia's homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. Join us! They won't make it without you. Adopt. Donate. Foster. Volunteer.
1,911 followers |

jennifer windrum

Cancer advocate. Politically incorrect movement to raise awareness & $$$ for #1 cancer killer & LEAST funded. ANYONE can get lung cancer. Ask my mom.
1,792 followers |

Cat Adoption Team

Founded in 1998, #CAT is the largest #nonprofit adoption guarantee cat-only #animal shelter in the Pacific NW. CAT found homes for 2,482 kitties in 2011.
1,653 followers |

Ethical Governance

Promoting Ethical Governance for a Sustainable Development
1,575 followers |

LifeSIGNS FirstSigns

The user-led self-harm & self-injury awareness voluntary organisation. Visit our refreshed Support Forum for friendly help.
1,373 followers |

Team JJ's List

Chicago non-profit where people who care review the disability awareness of businesses and services. Award-winning producer of autism documentary.
1,356 followers |

PathWays PA Policy

We advocate for policies helping women & families. Sign up for our newsletter at http://bit.ly/PathWaysNews, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/PathWaysPA
1,303 followers |

Women With Drive

Nonprofit that helps women achieve financial & personal success by providing them w/the figurative & literal vehicle to independence! We've been there.
1,154 followers |

Woodlands Foundation

Nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of children with disability and chronic illness.
1,146 followers |

Clean Up the World

Clean Up the World inspires and empowers communities around the globe to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.
1,109 followers |

Sharon Barber

Sharon is the full time volunteer director of Las Animas Helping Hands and is trying to find additional funding to help those in need in southeastern Colorado.
1,082 followers |

BhopalMedicalAppeal

UK charity funding clinics in Bhopal, India. The only places giving free health care to survivors of 1984 disaster as well as ongoing toxic water contamination
970 followers |

HeartLine

HeartLine connects Oklahomans to help, hope and information-24 hours a day. (2-1-1, Suicide Prevention hotlines, and Problem Gambling Helpline)
888 followers |

Bryn Mawr Film

A non-profit art house movie theater & film education center. Tweets by Devin, BMFI's PR Manager. http://www.facebook.com/brynmawrfilm
882 followers |

Career Wardrobe

Career Wardrobe helps women transition into the workforce by providing free and low-cost clothing and career strategy support.
783 followers |

TheFoodChain

Providing meals, groceries and nutritional support for people living with HIV in London
751 followers |

p/hop for MSF

An official knitting fund-raiser for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders. Opinions are mine, not necessarily MSFs.
734 followers |

Join The Fight: CHD

Join the fight: CHD was created to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects!
689 followers |

Community Voice Mail

CVM is an organization dedicated to ending poverty by connecting people to vital resources and services, expanding each community’s capacity to care.
655 followers |

Canary Foundation

The world’s first non-profit organization dedicated solely to the funding, discovery, and development of tests for early #cancer detection #CancerResearch
643 followers |

WeCanEndThis

Launched 03.04.10, we are a yearlong initiative to shift the conversation and create real, tangible solutions for hunger in America.
568 followers |

DonorsChoose.org

Shout-outs from DonorsChoose.org!
466 followers |

HEC

The Hoosier Environmental Council is the voice of the people for the environment in Indiana.
455 followers |

SIM

Supporting Episcopal Seminarians, the future leaders of The Episcopal Church, since 1857 financially, pastorally and through advocacy. www.simministry.org
442 followers |

The Telling Room

The Telling Room is a nonprofit youth writing center.
439 followers |

GRACE

Educating, Empowering, and Enabling Cancer Patients
404 followers |

Smith Playground

Smith is dedicated to providing kids with free and accessible one-of-a kind play experiences that meet their physical, behavioral, and developmental needs.
281 followers |

IndigenousPitchDance

Dedicated to healing children through movement, visual and literary arts
271 followers |

Destination: Home

Destination: Home is solving the crisis of homelessness in the Silicon Valley.
264 followers |

ColoredPencilProject

Nonprofit: Children and their world in color, a global project.
229 followers |

kabodhouse

Fighting the war against homelessness and illiteracy!
210 followers |

RomeCapitolFYI

An information and interaction hub for NY State's Rome Capitol Theatre, a 1928 movie palace.
118 followers |

Spark the Wave

empowers, trains & mentors the next generation of leaders who will impact the world through a lifelong commitment to community service
96 followers |

NVOC

Our #water is depleting, nature is speaking, its our time to make choices!
62 followers |

LM VUE

Lower Merion Voices United for Equity in Education (LMVUE). www.lmvue.org. We advocate for solutions in our public schools that ensure equality for all.
36 followers |

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