Here are some links that you might find useful:
http://www.schoolsforafrica.co.uk/
Building Schools for Africa
10% of all profits made by Teacher Spotlight will be donated to this wonderful organization, which builds schools in Cameroon.
Local news in Germany (in English)
Local news in Switzerland (in English)
http://www.toytowngermany.com/
Toy Town Germany
A Literary and Humour Magazine for ex-pats worldwide
http://www.carouselfrenchbulldogs.com/
Carousel French Bulldogs
A great website to explore.