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 8 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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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.

  • Member profiles and groups to facilitate social networking
  • Petitions that any citizen can create and distribute
  • Petitions created and promoted by Care2 in partnership with nonprofit organizations
  • "Click-to-Donate Races" to generate donations to charities, just by clicking
  • 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
  • Email newsletters and "e-alerts" about various issues like the environment and human rights
  • "Care2 JobFinder," which lists jobs with progressive companies
  • A "Green Living" channel with tips on living healthier, more sustainable lives
  • Various content channels on topics such as Global Warming, Women's Issues and the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election

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