Care2
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Care2 is a social network website that was founded by Randy Paynter in 1998 to help connect activists from around the world. It has a membership of approximately 6 million people.
Care2's stated mission is to help people make the world a better place by connecting them with the individuals, organizations and responsible businesses making an impact.
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[edit] Overview
Care2 members create an online identity by filling out a profile with personal information, as in most social networking sites, but Care2 also asks for information about its members' involvement in activism. The social interactions on Care2 revolve around groups that connect people who care about similar issues. Internet petitions and news articles posted by members are also frequently used.
[edit] Features
- Member profiles and groups to facilitate social networking
- Petition and donation drives
- Free E-Cards
- Citizen News Network--members post news stories themselves and vote on which ones should be displayed
- Blogs
- Free E-Mail Accounts & webpages
- Newsletters about various issues like the environment and human rights
- "Care2 JobFinder," which lists jobs with progressive companies
[edit] Get Fired Up About Global Warming Campaign
Care2 is currently involved in a campaign to educate its members on global warming and encourage them to take action. The have hosted online chats with experts including the president of the Apollo Alliance and the Science Director of the Natural Resources Defense Council. They provide information on personal reduction of greenhouse gas emission, links to other sources for information on global warming, and promote other organizations that are involved.
