idealist.org: lists over 27,000 not-for-profit and community organisations in 153 countries, which you can search or browse by name, location or mission. Also includes volunteering and employment opportunities.

Pilotlight Australia: Pilotlight Australia is a tiny flame sparking big ideas, projects and alliances to tackle issues of injustice in creative and unexpected ways. The organisation tries to listen to the concerns of people who are marginalised and open new channels for their voices to be heard.

Reporters Without Borders: More than a third of the world's people live in countries where there is no press freedom. Reporters Without Borders works constantly to restore their right to be informed.

vitamin e: a network promoting practical opportunities for increasing social inclusion and improving resource productivity by using information technology in innovative ways.

www.futureaus.net: an Australian portal intended to help educate people on how to create positive change in our society and environment. The site is an Australian library of information and links.