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Smiles in Afghanistan

James Rolfe went to Afghanistan to help orphans. What he saw inspired him to do more. Now this California man is bringing smiles to a country that desperately needs all the relief it can get. Video

• Afghanistan Dental Relief Project Inc.

Past Highlights
	A homecoming without a home When Hurricane Ike victims returned to their homes in Bolivar, Texas, they couldn’t believe what they saw. “It tears your heart out,” said one returnee. Video \| Many who died stayed in Ike's fury Ways you can help
	Haiti pleads for help Haiti needs help. Floods from four killer storms in less than a month destroyed at least half of the country’s food harvest. Thousands of Haitians roam muddy streets looking for food and shelter. Authorities say the country needs $57 million to recover, but it has only received $1 million. Full Story \| Video \| Mia Farrow : 'Haiti is shattered' • World Food Programme • American Red Cross • Save the Children • UNICEF • InterAction • Hope For Haiti
	The Pumpkin Paddler to the rescue People devise all sorts of creative ways to raise money for charity. But how many involve a 760-pound pumpkin, a paddle and some astonished onlookers? Video • Tri-City Children's Dream Foundation

Take action on the news you consume! These resources include some of the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org (an independent and non-profit organization that evaluates and rates thousands of charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability) and are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility. CNN does not endorse any organization and information is provided as an inspiration for you to explore the best ways for you to impact your world.

GOOGLE PROJECT 10^100
Have a great idea to change the world? Google's Project 10^100 is helping you Impact Your World. People across 42 countries can submit their ideas for making the world a better place -- and Google has committed $10 million to turning up to five of those ideas into a reality. Full story
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