The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …

Welcome to the online home of the DC/MD/Northern VA Local of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)! The DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States, and the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International. DSA's members are building progressive movements for social change while establishing an openly socialist presence in American communities and politics. Prominent DSA members and officers include Noam Chomsky, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gloria Steinem, and Cornel Wes …

This is a social action group for people who are interested in creating change for survivors of rape and sexual assault. The group was created by two social work graduate students as part of their coursework in empowering communities for change. The purpose of the group is to focus on sharing why survivors of rape and sexual assault decide to stay silent and use this information as a catalyst for change. The group’s main focus will be on action and creating change. Although discussion of the iss …

We are a group of individuals who promote life long learning and social / spiritual connections

The Global Women's Network meetup is meant as a real-world counterpart to the virtual Global Women's Network wiki (www.global-womens-network.org) which strives to be the largest collaborative information source on women's and girls' organizations and initiatives around the world. This meetup will bring us together to discuss issues affecting women and girls at the local, national, and global level. Each monthly meetup will feature a speaker or panel of speakers representing organizations tha …

We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade. Come join us and explore how you can take part! ---------------- OUR VISION ---------------- A world without slavery ----------------- OUR MISSION ----------------- To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to - Creat …

The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a network of Buddhist sanghas and like-minded individuals in the Washington D.C. metro area who are committed to creating a peaceful world by peaceful means, through mindful engagement with the world to reduce social injustice. More about WBPF. Please also visit  our website WBPF.org. Our email list is on YahooGroups

… The Friendship Archway Network is a communications network of social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", professionals, community advocates, "changemakers", investors, students, community leaders, businesses, Asian Americans, Chinese Americans and people of diverse backgrounds interested in bridging  cultural, digital and other divides and strengthening harmony and unity of purpose. Learn about creative solution-oriented approach to social justice. Connect with people you may not otherwise meet in-pe …

… While a variety of definitions of "progressive Islam" can be found, this group is guided by the words of Professor Omid Safi: "Progressive Islam encompasses a number of themes: striving to realize a just and pluralistic society through a critical engagement with Islam, a relentless pursuit of social justice, an emphasis on gender equality as a foundation of human rights, and a vision of religious and ethnic pluralism." We welcome all individuals to this group, regardless of your level of famil …

We have been working for human rights since 1982 as part of Amnesty International, the world's oldest and most effective human rights organization. We focus on freeing/protecting prisoners of conscience and other human rights defenders and ending the death penalty, especially in Maryland.

… Gather and discuss/plan these community environmental programs that offer uplifting, practical and value-enhancing knowledge regarding health, environmental stewardship, social justice, and peace.

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

Your dream is the difference you want to make before you die. Bobb Biehl OUR PURPOSES: To equip and empower every Christian to fulfill the calling that God has laid on their heart. To put ministry in the hands of Christians by turning institutional bottlenecks into community fountains.   HOW IT WORKS: Educate, Mentor & Connect Educate Christians in the basic principles of ministry startup on an open source WIKI http://fe.fairfaxcirclechurch.org Mentoring through this Meetup to manage onl …

  The Chamber of Progress is a non-profit, grass roots organization dedicated to education, public outreach, and social action. We advance progress and help We the People unite to create a balance between commerce and progress. We’re building local and regional organizations to promote non-commercial values and interests. Businesses have their Chambers of Commerce, associations which help them coordinate pro-corporate messages and actions. The Chamber of Progress adv …

… The coalition includes the NAACP- Baltimore Chapter, SEIU, ACLU-Maryland, Progressive Maryland, Equality Maryland, Human Rights Campaign, National Black Justice Coalition, Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Family Equality Council, Catholics for Equality, Maryland Faith for Equality, PFLAG and Maryland NOW. If you would like to join the fight in Prince George's County for Maryland to have marriage equality......JOIN US!

… We have author talks at pubs, book discussions, a justice group, meditation sessions, labyrinth walks and more.  On our part, we are a multicultural, multi-creedal, and global Christian-type of group.  We come from many continents and traditions.  But most importantly, we are the type of group that does something as crazy as drawing from the major streams of the Christian family (Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, black church tradition, progressive, "born-again," etc.) and try to lea …