Education & Nonprofits
Kronbelt
Learn about the tragic 1984 gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide factory that killed thousands of the destitute residents living near the plant in Bhopal, India.
Murias
Murias Island is dedicated to investigating the use of virtual worlds in developmental education and increasing awareness on a number of societal issues. Residents and professionals can visit a library, virtual flour mill, and exchange information with others on these important causes.
Ann Myers Medical Center
This interactive medical center trains medical, nursing, and psychology students and conducts research. Consultations are also available with RL board-certified physicians and psychologists.
Smithsonian® Latino Museum
Explore the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum's world-class collections through video, audio and slide presentations.
Virtual HUFS
Visit the virtual campus of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), a private university in South Korea which provides instruction in 45 languages.
Karuna
As well as being a lovely place to sit and relax, Karuna also offers information and educates Residents about HIV/AIDS through a resource center, workshops, presentations, and discussions.
Four Bridges Project
Four Bridges is a virtual sustainable global community model founded on the four principles of respect for nature, universal human rights, economic and social justice, and a culture of peace.
American Cancer Society
Offering hope to sufferers of this often fatal disease, the ACS in Second Life offers education/awareness programs and aims to unite survivors and caregivers. Residents can also visit Anatomica, which examines the key player in the body's immune system: the white blood cell.
