Ever wonder where your coffee came from? Think while you drink with Your Coffee Dollar. (Also features videos & other information)
World Street Children News archives articles on street children.
Hear about issues firsthand from teens in rural areas of Nigeria
"Most times for example I am beaten when I make mistakes, which I don’t think is right." --Semiat, age 18
Article 2 - teens from around the world join to write a newsletter and try to make a difference. Other sites for teen activists include YouthActionNet and What Kids Can Do.
Manga with meaning? You bet! Explore global development issues with this five-book series (available online).
Darfur is Dying - experience virtual life in a Sudanese refugee camp. Could you survive?
(Content not suitable for younger children without adult participation. This is the high school section, remember?)
Ayiti: The Cost of Life makes you responsible for a family of five in Haiti. Developed by high school students!
Food Force is a game from the UN World Food Programme that allows you to become a virtual rescue worker. It has to be downloaded, which takes around 40 minutes, even with high speed Internet.
Interested in more games for change? Check the World Bank's listing.
You can also meet with others to explore global issues in Teen Second Life (ages 13-17 only) with the Global Kids Digital Media Initiative.
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