If we are going to play video games why not play games that why not make them informative and get that energy directed at ways that can make the world a better place? thanks to Dave Pollard for the link.

Extracts from the web site GAMES FOR CHANGE

Food Force [view profile]
URL: www.food-force.com
Developer: Deepend Srl for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Description: Food Force is an educational action computer game that teaches kids about the problem of global hunger and the importance of humanitarian aid work.

3rd World Farmer [view profile]
URL: www.3rdworldfarmer.com
Developer: 3rd World Farmer Team

Description: 3rd World Farmer lets players manage a small farm in a developing country, and thus experience the hardships and dilemmas faced by the poor.