Links

http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/toxic_cosmetics.cfm
http://www.hallgold.com/toxic-chemical-ingredients-directory.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rtecs/ys297548.html
http://www.alkalizeforhealth.net/Ltoxiccosmetics.htm
http://inspiredliving.com/organic/a~skincarechemicals.htm
Those websites are very informative about the toxic ingredients used in cosmetics.

http://sielskie-zycie.blog.onet.pl/
http://zaswiatycze.wordpress.com/
http://stajniatrojka.cba.pl/
This is a blog (with beautiful photos) of our friends living in a nearby village called Zaswiatycze. They are passionate about horses and have their stables with some noble breeds. You can stay in their B&B, enjoy their hospitality, good humour, country cuisine and ride their horses too! They speak communicative English. Otherwise you can ask us for help. :)

http://www.pasiastystworek.pl/
Edyta is an artist and produces lovely, unusual pots in concrete as well as commissioned art work like furniture painting for an old or distressed look, interior design and various projects. She speaks a little English.

http://www.kiva.org/about
A non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.

http://livingwithoutmoney.org/
http://vimeo.com/21063795
The documentary portraits the life of 68 year old Heidemarie Schwermer, a German woman who made a deliberate choice to stop using money 14 years ago.
Through her story we can consider money’s influence on our way of thinking, living and acting and the impact this has on our own lives and health and our environment. This film explores these ideas and reflects of themes of materialism and over-consumption.

http://www.worldvision.org.uk/
I have been involved with this organisation for many years and can recommend it if you would like to sponsor a child. I like the way it organises the help and how you keep in touch with your sponsored child.