Save the Children goes into SecondLife Fundraising and Political Activity

Save the Children has decided to create a Yak Shack for online fundraising. Their SL Yak cost 1000 Linden dollars (US$3.50). Mind you - this is not just a donation; for every Yak you purchase, you will be able to virtually milk, ride and knit yak wool, thereby giving you similar income revenue from a virtual yak as a child would get with a real yak. On top of that, purchasers of the yaks can return them by 16 December for a chance to win an interview in Second Life Magazine. Link via Games for Change

Last week, the Spain-based NGO Mensajeros de la Pax will host a homeless avatar named MensajerosDeLaPaz Jubilee. Their catch phrase "Help a child have a second opertunity in his First Life" really got me thinking how you don't homeless children on the streets of New York City. This is a great way of reminding those who are fortunate of the plight of so many. You should check out the YouTube Video.

Thanks Ruby Sinreich for sending the BoingBoing link.

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