Globe Aware
Globe Aware, established in 2001, is an international, non-religious, non-governmental, non-political nonprofit organization headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organization was founded by Kimberly Haley-Coleman and holds special consultative status with the United Nations. Globe Aware's mission is to promote cultural awareness and sustainability by implementing community projects in various international host communities. Volunteers are mobilized for short term service projects in 12 programs around the world. Like peers such as Habitat for Humanity, the organization is led by volunteer efforts.
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Famous quotes containing the words globe and/or aware:
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And all the dry seabed unlocked,
I sent my creature scouting on the globe,
That globe itself of hair and bone....”
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