It’s always nice to see the power of video games being used for good. Here’s a few links to games that actually have educational value and allow us to explore the complex issues surrounding world events.
Darfur is Dying – Learn about life in Darfur by playing the members of a typical family struggling to survive. [Flash game]
PeaceMaker – Put your diplomacy where your mouth is and try to bring peace to the Middle East. If you learn a few things in the process, that would be pretty cool, too. [Free Demo]
FreeRice – Quiz yourself in various areas for a good cause. For each correct answer, 10 grains of rice are donated through the UN World Food Program.






