Co-op America
www.coopamerica.org
A non-profit consumer education organization whose mission says it all: "to harness economic power - the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace - to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society." An excellent resource and organization!


Fair Trade Federation
www.fairtradefederation.org
A membership association of fair trade retailers, wholesalers and producers in the USA. Members are committed to ethical, sustainable and fair trade business practices with the developing world, offering good wages, employment opportunities and safe workplaces. Great information on fair trade and a reference for finding fair trade businesses in your area.


Fair Trade Resource Network
www.fairtraderesource.org
A great reference for learning about fair trade. The organization raises consumer awareness about how fair trade helps improve the lives of developing world producers through fair and ethical trade.

Africa Action
www.africaaction.org
Africa Action is the oldest organization in the U.S. working on African affairs. They work on economic and social justice issues concerning Africa and campaigns include Canceling Africa's Debt, Ending HIV/AIDS in Africa, and Stopping Genocide in Darfur, Sudan. An excellent organization with a very informative web site.


Anti-Slavery International
www.antislavery.org
Anti-Slavery International, based in the United Kingdom is at the forefront of the battle against global slavery today.


Human Rights Watch
www.hrw.org
A great website and organization for those interested in keeping up-to-date on human rights issues facing humanity. Excellent "Africa" section with regional and country updates.


Rhythm Web
www.rhythmweb.com
For the love of drums!! A great website for lovers of percussion and all that is drum!


Global Rhythm Magazine
www.globalrhythm.net
For lovers of world music, this is your site! Great music reviews, updates on world tours of your favorite artists and excellent world music reviews.


Mika Scott
www.drummingmagic.com
A great California drum teacher! Experience the magic and power of community drumming. Learn to play rhythms from Latin America and Africa as well as ways to develop and express your own rhythms. Mika has over 15 years experience teaching and performing drumming.