Activism
World Economic Forum
Official Twitter account of the World Economic Forum, best known for the Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters (@lenahagelstein @luefkens @amonck tweeting)1,540,462 followers | Follow
charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. www.charitywater.org1,317,738 followers | Follow
UN Refugee Agency
The official twitter account of UNHCR. Follow us as we provide vital aid and protection to the forcibly displaced around the world.1,181,649 followers | Follow
Michael Moore
Michael Moore is an Academy-Award winning filmmaker and best-selling author. His films 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Sicko' are among the all-time top grossing docs.665,697 followers | Follow
Gates Foundation
Official Twitter feed of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation373,151 followers | Follow
CAREUSA (care.org)
CARE fights global poverty with an emphasis on empowering women and girls with education, and maternal health and microfinance resources!333,996 followers | Follow
American Red Cross
Official twitter stream for the American Red Cross. Follow us for disaster and preparedness updates.96,708 followers | Follow
Replant Rainforests
Eco Preservation Society: We are Replanting the Rainforests! Our intention is to Turn the Tide on Global Deforestation47,859 followers | Follow
TreeHugger.com
Links, Ideas and Conversation from the TreeHugger hive mind, the latest in modern green.42,880 followers | Follow
Greenpeace
We're an independent global campaigning organisation acting to change attitudes and behavior, to protect the environment and promote peace.34,047 followers | Follow
AmnestyInternational
Welcome to the official Amnesty International USA feed. Get the latest human rights news and actions here!33,238 followers | Follow
Oxfam International
14 like-minded organizations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.30,096 followers | Follow
United Nations
Official twitter account of United Nations. Get the latest information on the UN.25,088 followers | Follow
Leslie Blanchard
Liberal Blogger, Lesbian, w/ MultipleSclerosis peacemonger, activist, buddhist, citizen journalist, political, truth teller-seeker, friend, green fiend, etc. ☮24,527 followers | Follow
National Wildlife
The National Wildlife Federation works to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Staff updating:@climateguru @ksuzj @starfocus23,537 followers | Follow
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy welcomes you to its official Twitter site! We're a leading conservation organization working for people and nature.23,125 followers | Follow
Change.org
Change.org raises awareness about important causes and empowers people to take action with leading nonprofits.21,524 followers | Follow
TehranBureau.com
Tehran Bureau, in partnership with PBS FRONTLINE, covers Iran and the Iranian diaspora.21,093 followers | Follow
WWF_Climate
WWF Climate Change Team at the frontlines. Saving us and the planet one tweet at a time!20,475 followers | Follow
Malaria No More
Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015.19,005 followers | Follow
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/1billion18,821 followers | Follow
Christian Elliott
Human Rights activist on a mission to help rescue victims of Human Trafficking and Slavery working with law enforcement agencies governments and NGOs globally18,700 followers | Follow
YELE HAITI
YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW... WWW.YELE.ORG bit.ly/edOIF18,072 followers | Follow
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth campaigns for solutions to environmental problems.17,529 followers | Follow
Randy Paynter
Care2 Founder, proud father, green living, social entrepreneur, human rights, peace, wellness, naturalist, chickens, bees, organic composter ;)16,558 followers | Follow
Heifer International
Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Official Twitter site16,284 followers | Follow
Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's official Twitter page, updated by Peter Panepento15,168 followers | Follow
Causecast.org
Causecast is a social action network. We're a voice for all causes, & sometimes funny non-cause stuff too =)14,123 followers | Follow
Scott Harrison
founder, president of charity: water (www.charitywater.org)13,285 followers | Follow
RayBeckerman
Law, social justice, nature, human & animal rights, arts, ecology, indie music & film. My refollow policy: http://br.st/GG12,630 followers | Follow
Touch Foundation
Official TouchFoundation Twitterfeed. Working with local partners to address the severe shortage of doctors, nurses + other health workers in Tanzania.11,698 followers | Follow
AmnestyInternational
Welcome to the official profile of the International Secretariat of Amnesty International. Find out about our human rights campaigns and get involved!10,643 followers | Follow
Not For Sale
Not For Sale is a campaign of students, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, people of faith, and all justice seekers, united to fight human trafficking.9,402 followers | Follow
LGBT Equality
Working with the LGBT community for equal rights. Equality America-on Facebook. Feel free to add.8,956 followers | Follow
Jeff Smith
Exhibit Darfur is a photographic journey through the lenses of 6 notable artists, led by Mia Farrow, shedding a light on the genocide, slavery, & hope in Darfur8,398 followers | Follow
ZEROGreenhouse
Founder/Chair-Greenhouse Neutral Foundation, Author Zero Greenhouse Emissions http://bit.ly/17b0u6 also @Bob_Williamson8,094 followers | Follow
War Child UK
We're a small international child protection charity. Based in London, we work in Iraq, DRC, Afghanistan & Uganda. Ben is our chief twitterer and biscuit eater7,964 followers | Follow
Global Voices
Calling attention to the most interesting conversations and perspectives emerging from citizens’ media around the world.7,685 followers | Follow
queerunity
Activist blog for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual, asexual community and straight allies7,291 followers | Follow
Save Darfur
The Save Darfur Coalition raises awareness about the genocide in Darfur and mobilizes a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the people of Darfur.5,872 followers | Follow
AmeriCares
We are a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization.5,727 followers | Follow
Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society works for clean energy and America's forests, national parks, refuges and BLM public lands.4,670 followers | Follow
Satyagraha
Satyagraha ,Gandhi's doctrine of using nonviolent methods to strive for justice.4,494 followers | Follow
Family Health Int'l
FHI's official Twitter feed. Family Heath International is dedicated to addressing the public health & development needs of the world’s most vulnerable people.4,487 followers | Follow
World Development
The World Development Movement campaigns for justice for the world's poor4,401 followers | Follow
Jonathan Wilson
Helping children after trauma through / art / story / games / play / song / dance / film / love / hope / people who care.4,250 followers | Follow
RAgainstSlavery
Working for Freedom from all forms of slavery/human trafficking, child sex slavery & exploitation. Human rights. Women advocates4,195 followers | Follow
Pixel Project Team
Raising global awareness & US$1 mil for the VAW cause in a global recession, 21st century style. It's time to stop violence against women. Together.4,085 followers | Follow
Susanne Ure
Web Editor for Amnesty International in Canada. Tweet about human rights, social justice, humanitarian aid and lives at risk.4,075 followers | Follow
UN Foundation
Connecting people, ideas and resources with the United Nations.4,020 followers | Follow
Human Rights News
Automated news headlines about Human Rights. Powered by @daylife3,976 followers | Follow
Intl Rescue Comm IRC
The International Rescue Committee (The IRC) goes to crisis zones to rescue and rebuild. Text HAITI to 25383 to donate $5 to help us rescue lives in Haiti.3,913 followers | Follow
Women Advocates
founder/director, Lys Anzia, for Women News Network - WNN trying to save the world!3,912 followers | Follow
World Food Prize
Recognizing achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world.3,846 followers | Follow
I Count for myEARTH
eco.mom, eco.preneur loves animals and nature, clean air. Hope to make a difference for the planet, my son and future generations.3,789 followers | Follow
Global Fund Women
The largest grantmaker in the world exclusively funding women's rights. Follow us for updates on global women's issues & progressive women's rights.3,726 followers | Follow
mobileactive
A Global Network of People Using Mobile Phones for Social Impact. Tweeting: @katrinskaya, @prabhasp, @artate, @arheatwole3,719 followers | Follow
Babs & Sunny Forsyth
A not4profit, open source, grassroots, low budget org creating a simple ceramic filter to bring clean water to the world.3,438 followers | Follow
Project GreenBag
The Eco-friendly, Fashionable, Reusable Bag. 100% Organic Cotton, Biodegradable, Sustainable, Made in San Francisco USA3,192 followers | Follow
Eileen Left
Democracy is not a spectator sport! We have a lot of work to do! Inaction is NOT an option! If you want me to follow you back, tell me about yourself3,179 followers | Follow
The Happy Feminist
The Happy Feminist (THF); I post (mostly) good feminist news. Remember, March is #wmnhist month!3,128 followers | Follow
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch’s goal is to provide the most timely information about human rights crises and developments in some 90 countries around the world.3,071 followers | Follow
Voice Project
The Voice Project connects bloggers with important political events and gives them unprecedented access to policymakers and world leaders.3,040 followers | Follow
Ory Okolloh
Mama, co-founder Ushahidi, lawyer, blogger, activist, loves her country - Kenya.2,983 followers | Follow
Refugees Internat'l
We advocate for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people. We focus our work in Afghanistan, Burma, Colombia, Congo, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia.2,906 followers | Follow
USA for UNHCR
The official page of USA for UNHCR: Raising awareness and support for the lifesaving humanitarian work of the UN Refugee Agency.2,756 followers | Follow
Carol Fenton
PDX Fan, Walker, Hiker, Australian Shepherd Lover, Advocate To End Human Trafficking2,682 followers | Follow
Girls on the Run®
Girls on the Run® is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.2,680 followers | Follow
Qorianka Kilcher
Video cameras are such a powerful weapon of truth against human rights abuse and government oppression, violence and discrimination..Its about educating people!2,619 followers | Follow
FAO Newsroom
News releases, related coverage & more from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aka #unfao2,611 followers | Follow
Amanda ReCupido
Feminist, Kitchen Blunder-er Extraordinaire, Blogger, PR and Media junkie, Snuggie enthusiast2,567 followers | Follow
Safe World Campaign
We campaign on HumanRights, Womens Welfare & Abuse of Women/Girls: Incl Trafficking, FGM, DV, Slavery & Poverty. See SafeWorld Twitter Page on our website.2,269 followers | Follow
The 1010 Project
The 1010 Project catalyzes and mobilizes poverty eradication efforts around the world.2,193 followers | Follow
Women's Refugee Comm
Advocating for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and displaced women, children and youth.2,177 followers | Follow
STOP THE TRAFFIK
People should never be bought and sold. Ever. STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global campaign against human trafficking2,024 followers | Follow
Surgeons OverSeas
Surgeons OverSeas (SOS): an international NGO working in Africa to save lives by improving emergency surgical and obstetric care.1,987 followers | Follow
commondreams.org
CommonDreams.org is an Internet-based progressive news and grassroots activism organization.1,974 followers | Follow
The Extraordinaries
Social crowdsourcing tools for projects with a purpose. Got a problem? Use The Extraordinaries to harness the spare energy of your crowd.1,950 followers | Follow
Magno Malta
1,907 followers | Follow
Annie Almeyda
Committed to life, protection and respect for the environment and animals1,858 followers | Follow
Gretchen Wallace
Founder of Global Grassroots, conscious social change devotee, anti-genocide activist, advocate for vulnerable women in Africa1,809 followers | Follow
AMAZON WATCH
Amazon Watch works to protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin.1,757 followers | Follow
Make Poverty History
Make Poverty History Canada is part of a global movement calling for an end to poverty. We push for legislative changes to end poverty in Canada and overseas.1,639 followers | Follow
Joyful Heart Found.
Mariska Hargitay's foundation that heals, educates, and empowers survivors...1,610 followers | Follow
Obs. de Favelas
Observatório de Favelas é uma organização social de pesquisa e ação pública dedicada à produção de conhecimento e proposições sobre favelas e fenômenos urbanos1,601 followers | Follow
Carlos A. Quiroz
Writer, Blogger, Artist, Indigenous [Latino], Gay, Immigrant, Progressive. My blogs: Carlos in DC, Peruanista, TSO. GroundReport.com/CarlosQC1,460 followers | Follow
ZILDA ARNS i.M.
HOMENAGEM de ADMIRADORAS à fundadora da Pastoral da Criança e Pessoa Idosa. Médica, salvou crianças pobres da mortalidade, desnutrição e violência.1,454 followers | Follow
GAVI Alliance
GAVI's mission: To save children’s lives and protect people’s health by increasing access to immunization in poor countries.1,425 followers | Follow
Men Can Stop Rape
International nonprofit that works to end violence against women by providing primary violence prevention programming to males ages 11-221,423 followers | Follow
OpenNet Initiative
ONI's aim is to investigate, expose and analyze Internet filtering and surveillance practices in a credible and non-partisan fashion (tweets by @jilliancyork)1,414 followers | Follow
Say NO - UNiTE
Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence Against Women records what individuals, organizations and governments worldwide are doing to end violence against women.1,342 followers | Follow
The Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an international financing institution, invests the world’s money to save lives.1,319 followers | Follow
Love Our ChildrenUSA
Love Our Children USA, the national nonprofit leader with over 5 million people committed to ending all forms of violence against children & keeping them safe.1,299 followers | Follow
White RibbonAlliance
We are an international collation working to stop needless deaths in childbirth. Help us TAKE ACTION and sign up to MILLION MUMS today1,243 followers | Follow
Kiva Fellows
1,230 followers | Follow
World Toilet Day
This is the day we bring attention to the 2.5 billion people without access to sanitation.1,221 followers | Follow
Big Picture Strategy
புலம் பெயர்ந்த தமிழர், Diverse news and views relevant to Tamil Diaspora w/ strategic focus and Keeping Big Picture in Mind. Tweeted by @knan (Keta Nannithamby)1,191 followers | Follow
Dr. Samantha Nutt
Founder and Executive Director of War Child North America. Assistant Prof at UofT. Public speaker, writer, activist and squeeky wheel.1,186 followers | Follow
Alexander Dressler
Born in the Rhineland; ex investigative reporter & war correspondent; Oscar nominee for a documentary on El Salvador; 20 yrs+ in int'l development1,160 followers | Follow
Harvard Humanitarian
Combines expertise in public health, medicine, social science, and humanities to advance research, practice, and policy in the field of humanitarian assistance1,156 followers | Follow
Interactive Revolt
The Unconventional Girl Next Door; Radical Journalist,Activist,& Fierce Independent. Welcome To My Political Boudoir.1,150 followers | Follow
RadioFreeAsia
Radio Free Asia's mission is to provide accurate and timely news and information to Asian countries whose governments prohibit access to a free press.1,091 followers | Follow
Stop It Now!
Helping adults & communities prevent child sexual abuse since 19921,089 followers | Follow
Women Deliver
Women Deliver is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve maternal health worldwide. Invest in women -- it pays!1,068 followers | Follow
African Path
African Path is a vehicle that allows Africans to tell their own stories.1,068 followers | Follow
Brasil Indigena
Indígenas Brasil traz os primeiros povos e questões do mundo ao Brasil e diz ao mundo questões brasilian povos1,045 followers | Follow
Ban The Bag
Portland Surfrider Chapter wants to ban the single use plastic bag! Check out our site for more info987 followers | Follow
VolunteerPlanet
Every hour counts. Join Volunteering for our Planet till 5 December, International Volunteer Day!983 followers | Follow
Digital Democracy
Empowering civic engagement with digital technologies and programs that promote education, communication and participation.962 followers | Follow
risingvoices
932 followers | Follow
Viva Favela
Viva Favela é um projeto realizado pelo Viva Rio e tem como meta a inclusão digital, a democratização da informação e a redução da desigualdade social863 followers | Follow
Action Alert
Activist Bulletin Board hosting Current Worldwide Activist Protests Petitions & Campaigns -Religion & Commerce Free.804 followers | Follow
Refugees United
Refugees United is an online tracing tool helping refugees reconnect with family they have lost contact to during escape.787 followers | Follow
EngageMedia
social justice and environmental video-sharing in the Asia-Pacific739 followers | Follow
Povos Indígenas
719 followers | Follow
Adele Nieves
Independent Journalist, Mixed Media-Maker. Challenging tradition and standing with my Radical Women of Color sistahs!712 followers | Follow
Cobach Seybaplaya
Cobach 04 Seybaplaya Ing. Santos Efrén Yam Keb. Education / Animal & Human Rights/ Environment... http://cobach04.livejournal.com697 followers | Follow
Young Fem Task Force
National Organization for Women - NY State - Young Feminist Task Force. We want YOU - 35 & under, to join us. Website: http://www.youngfeminists.com/688 followers | Follow
The Advocates
The Advocates documents human rights abuses, advocates on behalf of individual victims, educates on human rights issues, and provides training/assistance.688 followers | Follow
GlobalVoicesFrançais
Bonjour ! Global Voices publie chaque jour des revues de blogs du monde entier, en français. Certains nous appellent le 'Courrier International' des blogs...684 followers | Follow
Russell Means
661 followers | Follow
Danine Spencer
Freelance writer, feminist, passionate about politics and women's issues558 followers | Follow
SFNetSquared
An online/offline community exploring the use of tech for social impact and benefit.538 followers | Follow
World Toilet Queue
Launching the World's Longest Toilet Queue to help end the sanitation crisis on World Water Day 2010 - get involved! Tweets by Jennifer.524 followers | Follow
Maria Lorena
Urban & Regional Planning grad student; travel, outdoors & indie-everything enthusiast; Ibaloi from Baguio City, Philippines. I am happiest in the mountains! :)475 followers | Follow
netfreedom
465 followers | Follow
Global Voices Polska
Global Voices po polsku - z wiadomościami ze strony;) Pisane przez Sylwię, Agnieszkę, Magdę i Izę - zapraszamy!:)432 followers | Follow
The Public Voice
The Public Voice works to promote public participation in decisions concerning the future of the Internet420 followers | Follow
Dominion Media Co-op
Reader-funded non-profit media. Democratically run, collaboratively researched.420 followers | Follow
Mark Waddington
CEO of War Child UK - a charity that works with children in Iraq, DR Congo, Afghanistan & Uganda.406 followers | Follow
AfghanMidwifeProject
The mission of Afghanistan Midwifery Project is to provide humanitarian aid in the form of medical training and supplies to women in Afghanistan.406 followers | Follow
Only In Burma
#Burma Burma Burma Burma Burma #Burma Burma Burma Burma Burma #Burma Burma Burma #Burma Burma Burma #Burma Burma Burma #Burma Burma Burma Burma Burma #Burma!322 followers | Follow
The Optimism Club
A channel for views, news and insights to inform and to promote action against the death penalty worldwide.311 followers | Follow
Anti Pornography
Focusing on porn industry harms & porn's connections to sexism, sexual abuse & violence, prostitution & sex trafficking. Antiporn YouTube channel, MySpace, blog276 followers | Follow
India-Tibetan Social
Tashi Delek. Leann blogs about India-Tibetan Social Work, Culture of Tibet, H.H. the Dalai Lama, Pennies For Partnerships, University of Arkansas, #tibet261 followers | Follow
Maajid Nawaz
Co-Director & Co-Founder of Quilliam: Challenging Extremism, Promoting Pluralism, Inspiring Change... follow for global updates234 followers | Follow
Empower Congo Women
ECW is a public charity dedicated to helping women survivors of sexual violence heal, rebuild their lives, and become economically self-sufficient202 followers | Follow
Love146NYCTaskForce
We are the Love146 NYC Task Force, accepting nothing less than the complete abolition of child sex slavery, trafficking, and exploitation.162 followers | Follow
wherevertheneed.org
Twitter for Sh-tters works to raise money to build eco-sans toliets in the poorest communities throughout India. We need your help144 followers | Follow
Sharon Fox Stock
Who does abuse hurt? Everyone. I founded abusehurts.org to educate and advocate against child abuse and domestic violence.133 followers | Follow
The Sandblast Team
Director: Danielle Smith Voices and visions from Western Sahara: Expressing human rights through the arts. Creating a platform for Saharawi voices and talents.113 followers | Follow
V3@E News Feed
News feed for the Victim Services, Victim Rights and Victimology Trends in the Media Analysis blog. A project of Victim Assistance Online: www.vaonline.org93 followers | Follow
Global Voices NL
Global Voices biedt een platform aan nieuws uit de hele wereld dat door andere media vaak wordt genegeerd en zet zich in voor vrijheid van meningsuiting93 followers | Follow
Haiti Quake Finder
Allows social collection of information about friends and family lost in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12th, 2010.40 followers | Follow
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