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Society - Organizations - Humanitarian
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Mildmay HIV & AIDS Care - Christian charity providing health care and other services in England and Africa. Specialises in HIV/AIDS care, education and training. Based at the Mildmay Mission Hospital in London.

Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (Pastors for Peace) - Ecumenical agency delivering humanitarian aid to Latin America and the Caribbean. Includes membership information, a list of projects, and a forum.

People Help People - International Catholic missionary congregation leading projects to help in the poorest areas of Peru.

Compassionate Resource Warehouse - Organization that ships material resources to third world countries from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is a project of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Canada. Site has contact information.

Armenian Gospel Mission - A Christian organization helping people of Armenia. The ministry is focused on the children and elderly in Armenia.

Amazon Relief Project - Brings aid and Christs love to "at risk" children, lepers, and the poor who live in "The Green Hell" an area near the equator, 1,200 miles up the Amazon River.

Healing Hands International - An international relief and aid organization serving the world. Based in Nashville, Tennessee it is primarily a ministry of the churches of Christ.

AIDS Orphans Education Trust - Uganda - Christian group that seeks to provide an education and a future to orphans whose parents have died of AIDS. Provides formal schooling and vocational training, food, clothing and medical care.

Careforce International - Meeting the medical, educational and spiritual needs of children around the world.

Children's Cup International Relief - Humanitarian and spiritual aid organization. It has feeding programs, medical treatments, and orphanages for hurting people around the world. It currently has an emphasis on aid to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Vietnam.

Christian Children's Fund - Worldwide organization providing humanitarian aid to over 2.5 million needy children.

Boys and Girls Christian Home of India - Indian charity accepting online contributions for needy Indian children. Provides a loving Christian environment, education and necessities of life.

Children of Hope Foundation - Centre Croix Desprez - Haiti - Provides Haitian children with a feeding program, school sponsorship programs, and an HIV/AIDS educational program in Port au Prince, Haiti.

Shepherd's Gate Homeless Shelter - Provides a Christ-centered emergency shelter for homeless women and children, while committing to change their lives.

Food for the Hungry - Christian relief and development organization dedicated to meeting physical and spiritual needs around the world. Offers a chance to provide help through child sponsorship.

eSponsorship - Food for the Hungry - eSponsorship is a new Internet-based way of becoming a child sponsor, bringing care and compassion to children who are physically and spiritually hungry.

In the Palm of HIS Hand - They help supply food and basic needs to the children in Ukraine orphanages and help with international adoptions. Photographs of some of the children.

United Ministries: Earl' Place - Transitional housing program for men provides affordable housing and supportive services to formerly homeless men who are recovering from substance abuse, HIV positive, and/or chronically mentally ill. Fact sheet, wish list, coming events, and pictures. Located in Baltimore City.

Noon Day Ministry - Mission to the homeless and poor of New Mexico. Description of services offered and contact information.

Hope House V.I. - A Christ centered outreach ministry of Hope Chapel, Amelia VA. providing for people in need, throughout the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. Description of the problems and the vision.

Hope of Glory Ministries - Provides a worship service and a hot meal twice a month to the homeless in Tucson, Arizona.

Bryantsville Hunger Relief Project - A non-profit, Christian organization that sends High-Lysine corn to poor, hungry people in third-world or disaster-ravaged countries.

The Society of St. Andrew - Christian hunger ministry that salvages fresh produce and delivers it to soup kitchens and food banks across the U.S.

Project Genesis - Christian outreach committed to feeding the hungry of the world by promoting self-sufficiency in food production and seed storage.

Samaritan's Purse - International Christian relief and evangelism organization. Provides spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, poverty, natural disaster, and disease.

Bright Hope International - Organization that works in many countries in the areas of poverty relief, job creation, and christian evangelism.

Compassion International - An evangelical Christian child development ministry dedicated to addressing the needs of children around the world.

Oakes Ministries International - A Christian organization which is evangelical, ecumenical and humanitarian in scope.

Operation Shoebox - Christmas gifts to children in third world countries. Operation Shoebox is an evangelistic outreach of oasisnetwork.org.

World Missionary Evangelism - International, interdenominational humanitarian group which supports orphanages, community development programs, disaster relief, and Christian missionary efforts.

Arms of Love International - Organisation that operates Christian children's homes, as a part of missionary activity. Works for orphans and abandoned street children in Nicaragua and the Philippines.

Childcare International - Child sponsorship and relief aid focusing on meeting the needs of the poor, especially children through social, medical and spiritual ministry based upon the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Children of the World - Christian organization with child development programs to aid with physical, economic, social and spiritual poverty.

World Vision International - Christian relief and development organization assisting 70 million people each year in its quest to end poverty, fight hunger and transform lives.

World Vision - Christian organisation working in 92 countries helping people in their struggle against poverty, hunger and injustice. Provides aid and emergency aid and has child sponsorship programs. Site requires Internet Explorer or Netscape.

World Vision International Armenian Division - Armenian branch of World Vision International, a Christian development and relief organization.

World Vision United States - The U.S. branch of the international organization.

World Vision Australia - Australian branch of World Vision International.

World Vision: Southern Africa Region - Southern Africa regional office of World Vision International.

World Vision Foundation of Thailand - Partner of World Vision International in Thailand. Site in Thai and English.

World Vision Tanzania - Tanzanian member of the World Vision Partnership.

World Vision Taiwan - Taiwanese partner of World Vision International. Site in Taiwanese and English.

Benevolence Foundation International - A humanitarian organization dedicated to helping those afflicted by wars and natural disasters. Provides short-term relief such as emergency food distribution, and then moves on to long term projects. Islamic organization.

Islamic American Relief Agency (IARA-USA) - Organization dedicated to emergency relief and sustainable development projects throughout the world, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency, human dignity and social justice.

A Grain of Hope Foundation, Inc. - Islamic organization. Provides assistance to those unable to help themselves, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Muslim Hands Website - International relief organization providing aid to victims of poverty and disaster in particular by establishing long-term projects.

Islamic Relief - Relief organisation working all around the world. Operations by area, via menu or map. Donate online, appeals, vacancies.

Islamic Orphan Connection - Resources to help Muslims to help orphans. Has list of organizations around the world that help orphans and information on how to help orphans and organization that give support to them.

United Way of Spokane County, Washington - History, mission, organizational structure, community programs, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities.

United Way of America - A national system of volunteers, contributors, and local charities helping people in their own communities. Site includes links to local United Way organizations and other charitable organizations worldwide.

United Way of Central Maryland - Regional human services leader that inspires and enables people to help others.

Deschutes United Way - This Oregon-based organization strives to strengthen families and individuals, and provides basic health and human services in the communities it serves.

Racine Area United Way - Wisconsin organization responding to community needs in Racine County.

United Way of Dane County (WI) - Read success stories, register online with the Volunteer Center or check out current campaign progress.

United Way of Pierce County - Pierce County, Washington: News and events, success stories, volunteer center and links to member organizations.

United Way of Mifflin-Juniata, PA - Organization that brings together community needs and resources. Online donation capability.

United Way of Southeastern Idaho - A local organization that conducts an annual fund-raising campaign to provide needed health, youth, and human-services to Southeastern Idaho.

United Way Tri-County - Serving Middlesex, Norfolk, and Worcester Counties in Massachusetts.

United Way Online - Information about the organization, news and events, minority initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

United Way of Central Stark County of Central Sark County - Funds programs and services that build community in the Canton, Ohio, area.

Grand Forks Area - Improving the quality of individual and community life by raising and distributing funds to member health and human service agencies.

United Way of Greater St. Louis - Raises and allocates funds, provides information, management and technical resources, identifies critical issues, and builds collaborations.

Shelby County United Way - Helps to provide health, human, and emergency services to Shelby County Ohio through its member agencies.

United Way of Atlantic County - Located in near Atlantic City, N.J., funds over 50 programs at 32 local health and human service agencies.

United Way of Midland, Texas - Weekly content updates, community services directory, pages for all 16 United Way of Midland agencies.

United Way of Greater Williamsburg - Serves the City of Williamsburg, James City County, Upper York County and surrounding areas.

United Way of Greater High Point - A local organization working to support a broad range of agencies and human services. It allocates money raised through a citizens review process conducted by volunteers and has a variety of community building activities.

United Way of Bradley County - Serving Cleveland, Charleston, McDonald and all of Bradley County, plus Polk County, Tennessee.

United Way of Franklin County - Columbus, Ohio branch of the national charity.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. - An organization that works to better the community in Alabama.

United Way of North Carolina - Serves the people of North Carolina and United Way member agencies with news, information, a directory and a place for online donations.

United Way of the Midlands - To determine and respond to the critical human service needs of the community in Lexington, Richland, Fairfield, and Newberry Counties in South Carolina.

Catawba County United Way - A community non-profit organization fundraising for 24 agencies in Catawba County-North Carolina. Through the care and service of volunteers the United Way offers help to charitable agencies from workplace payroll donations.

United Way of Broward County (FL) - Community based, volunteer-run organization helping one in every three residents of Broward County.

United Way of Schenectady County, New York - United Way of Schenectady County raises funds from the community and invests in human service programs achieving measurable results.

United Way of Central Florida - Helps provide solutions to the most pressing needs of Central Florida's communities.

United Way of Greater Chicago - Information about the nonprofit United Way located in Chicago.

United Way of Fresno - United Way of Fresno County, California is at the heart of the sharing community. This not for profit philanthropy has several programs that benefit the Fresno community.

United Way of Clatsop County Oregon - Helps provide solutions to the most pressing needs of Clatsop County, Oregon communities.

United Way of the Greater New Milford CT Area - Promotes people caring for one another.

United Way International (UWI) - Organization whose purpose worldwide is to mobilize local leaders and their communities in order to identify and address local human needs.

United Way of Otero County - Information, fund raising, referral service for Otero County agencies.

United Way of Oxford County - Helps provide a wide range of services for people in need. Based in Oxford County, Maine.

United Way of Allegheny County - Resource for men's, women's, parenting, childcare and seniors health news. Includes information on volunteer opportunities and donations.

United Way Australia - An umbrella organisation for the United Way movement in Australia - volunteer non-profit organisations that help people care for one another.

United Fund for Belgium (UFB) - A Belgian non-profit organization with a mission to efficiently support small & medium-sized charitable institutions and projects located exclusively in Belgium.

United Way of Canada - Member of United Way International in Canada. Site is in English and French versions.

The Jeremiah Program - Provides transitional housing and support services to single mothers and their children in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Includes information on services, and applying, volunteering.

Women's Daytime Drop-In Center - Berkeley, California nonprofit providing meals, referral, and other support services for homeless women and children. Includes volunteer and contact information.

The House of Bread - Provides the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area's poor with soup kitchen, food pantries, shelters, housing, support and educational programs.

Alexandria Homeless Services Coordinating Committee - Coalition of public and private organizations serving and coordinating a continuum of care for homeless individuals and families in Alexandria, Virginia. Includes committee and member information.

Barrett Foundation - Albuquerque, New Mexico nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing and supportive services to women with children and women with chronic mental illness through Barrett House, Casa Milagro, Casa Verdi and Bridges programs. Includes events, programs, donation needs, newsletter and information about Barrett House Attic thrift shop.

Bean's Cafe - Provides meals, day shelter and support services in Anchorage, Alaska. Includes donation needs and volunteer opportunities.

Best Foot Forward - New Jersey based nonprofit organization collecting and distributing foot wear to those in need. Includes event calendar and information on donating.

Beyond Shelter - Los Angeles, California nonprofit providing permanent housing and support services for homeless families with children and technical support for supportive housing developments. Includes program descriptions, list of workshops and publications, links and how to help.

Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) - Nonprofit headquartered in Berkeley, California providing shelter, housing, health care, adult education, job training and placement, urban gardening institute and community organizing. Visually impaired accessible site includes information on programs, donating, web tutorial, and links.

Care of Poor People - Kansas City, Missouri organization that works to feed and clothe the homeless. Includes information on local homelessness-related events.

Casa Alianza - Covenant House Central America - A nonprofit serving homeless children and youth in Central America. Includes information on programs, advocacy and street children.

Casa de los Niños - Focused on the prevention and intervention of child abuse in Tucson, Arizona, through shelter care for children aged infant to 11 years old and services for families and abused, neglected or homeless children. Includes information on programs and events, links, parenting tips, and bibliography of resources.

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) - Nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services to homeless adults and families. Runs the largest shelter and service center in Arizona. Includes job and volunteer opportunities, and events.

Central City Hospitality House - Shelter, drop-in center, employment program and community arts studio located in San Francisco's Tenderloin District. Includes information on programs, helping and events.

Christmas in the City - A volunteer run nonprofit supporting and mentoring homeless families in Boston, Massachusetts. Includes information on volunteering, events and homelessness.

CityTeam Ministries - Ministry providing meals, shelter, recovery programs, youth outreach, and a camp for inner city kids with missions throughout the United States. Includes information on programs, volunteering and donating.

Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan - Provides a variety of human services including shelter and food to the residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. Includes services listed by type and county, and employment opportunities.

Community Outreach, Inc. - Social service agency in Corvallis, Oregon providing shelter, medical care, counseling and support services. Includes news, employment opportunities, holiday gift catalog and information on giving.

Community Partnership for Homeless - Nonprofit partnership operating two homeless assistance centers that include a men's shelter, women's shelter, and family shelter for residents of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Includes information on getting help, employment opportunities, events and donation needs.

Community Rebuilders - Provides emergency shelter for families, supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities, affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, community organizing and homelessness prevention services in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Crisis - British charity providing food, shelter, health care, mental health support and other support services. Includes research, how to help, information for schools, housing advice and links.

Doe Fund, Inc. - New York nonprofit organization helping formerly homeless men and women achieve independence and self-sufficiency. Includes program descriptions, volunteer opportunities, news, success stories and events.

DuPage P.A.D.S., Inc. - Provides overnight shelter (for families and adults), transitional housing (for adults), and support services in DuPage County, Illinois. Includes donation and volunteer needs, events and news.

Eastside Emergency Center and Eastside Transitional - Provides emergency shelter and support services for homeless women and children in Detroit, Michigan. Includes services and picture gallery.

Emergency Housing Consortium - A network of shelters in Silicon Valley that provides emergency shelter options. Includes donation needs, volunteer and career opportunities, information on homelessness and events.

Enta Training People - Volunteer-based nonprofit providing training programs to homeless people, people with disabilities and youth in Birmingham, England. Includes program descriptions and news.

Youth Without Shelter - Provides emergency shelter, day shelter, art program and support services for youth ages 16-24 in Etobicoke, Ontario. Includes how to get help, newsletter, programs and donation needs.

Kalamazoo Housing Resources - Provides family shelter, transitional housing for families, homeless prevention services, affordable housing and information and referral in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Includes programs, how to help and information on the Walk for the Homeless.

Ryandale Shelter for the Homeless - Nonprofit serving men, women and children in Kingston, Ontario. Includes volunteer opportunities, donation needs, statistics and links.

La Puente Home - Provides shelter, food, and support services in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. Includes volunteer opportunities, newsletters and links.

Lifeshare - Provides street outreach, housing assistance, support services, and a Christmas program to homeless people in Manchester, England. Includes information on programs and the White Goods Project which sells reconditioned electric products.

Loaves and Fishes Ministries - Christian, nonprofit providing emergency shelter and transitional housing in Lansing, Michigan. Includes programs and how to help.

Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO) - Coalition of churches and community members providing shelter, meals and support services to families in the Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and San Leandro, California area. Includes donation wish list, volunteer opportunities and newsletters.

FareStart - Seattle, Washington nonprofit organization that helps homeless and disadvantaged men and women transform their lives through job training and placement in the food service industry. Includes information on programs, events, donating and volunteering.

Foothill Family Shelter - Upland, California shelter for homeless families from the west end of San Bernardino County and the east end of Los Angeles County. Includes information on services, program eligibility, how to help and events.

Franciscan Outreach Association - Chicago, Illinois nonprofit providing overnight shelter for 250 homeless men and women, a soup kitchen, and case management services. Includes program description, donations needs, and volunteer opportunities.

Good Shepherd Services - Orlando, Florida nonprofit providing transitional housing and support services to women experiencing domestic abuse or economic crisis and their children. Includes donations wish list, links, photos and client stories.

Goodwill Inn Homeless Shelter - Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Inc. program providing emergency shelter, food, housing and job placement services, vocational services, veteran's services, and children's services to homeless men, women, and families. Includes information on programs, homelessness, volunteering and donating.

Greensboro Interfaith Hospitality Network - Coalition of 23 faith communities providing overnight shelter for families on a rotating basis in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Harb-Adult - Provides education, supportive services and transitional housing to individuals and families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Includes programs and how to help.

Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless - Organization formed by seven Harwich, Maine churches to serve homeless families. Provides prevention services, emergency shelter and low cost child care. Includes information on programs and helping.

Homeless Employment and Training (Heat) - Contains comprehensive details of 573 agencies in Greater London that provide training, employment and support services for homeless people. Searchable by borough, service or text.

Homeless Link - Membership body for organisations and individuals working with homeless people around England. Searchable site includes news, membership information, events, resources, trainings and links

The Horizons Initiative - Nonprofit serving homeless children and their families by providing full-time child care in two Community Children's Centers, and building and maintaining playrooms in family shelters in Boston, Massachusetts. Includes information on programs, homelessness, helping, employment and events.

The Inn Between of Longmont, Colorado - Nonprofit providing transitional housing, case management and support services for homeless individuals and families to help them achieve self-sufficiency. Includes information on funding, programs and services.

Inner City Christian Federation - Grand Rapids based, nonprofit housing corporation providing emergency shelter, rental housing and home ownership support to families in Kent County, Michigan. Includes programs, how to help, events and newsletter.

The Institute for Human Services - 24 hour emergency shelter with support services for men, women, and families with children in Oahu, Hawaii. Includes program descriptions, donation needs, and volunteer opportunities.

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service - Nonprofit providing meals, shelter, transitional housing, health care and emergency services in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina. Includes services, volunteer and job opportunities, and news.

Interfaith Shelter Network - San Diego County based collaboration of religious, social service, and government entities providing shelter hosted rotating congregations and transitional housing for homeless victims of domestic violence and their families. Includes how to help and where to get help.

Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless - Coalition of local religious communities providing shelter, meals, child care, homelessness prevention, support services and community education in Bergen County, New Jersey. Includes information on helping, local chapters, homelessness and events.

The Mad Housers - Atlanta, Georgia charity that provides shelter for homeless people by building huts (with roof, locking door, sleeping loft, and wood burning stove.) Includes blueprints, events, volunteer opportunities and donation needs.

Martha's Village & Kitchen - A Coachella Valley, California organization providing meals, shelter and other services to homeless families and adults. Includes programs and services, statistics, news and information on employment and volunteering.

MCREST Macomb County Rotational Emergency Shelter Team - Group of 67 congregations providing emergency shelter in Michigan. Includes events, donation needs, volunteer opportunities and history.

Meeting Ground Homeless Community - Maryland based, Christian nonprofit providing emergency and transitional housing at Clairvoux Farm, Wayfarer's House and George Potter House, and homelessness prevention services. Includes newsletters, art and photo galleries, current needs and volunteer opportunities.

Minnesota State Listing of Homeless Programs and Services - Department of Children Family and Learning Office of Economic Opportunity listing of state and federally funded homeless programs. Includes agencies providing transitional housing, emergency shelter and support services as well as a quarterly shelter survey.

My Father's House Community Shelter - Gresham, Oregon nonprofit providing shelter and support services for families. Includes information on volunteering, events, wishlist and online store.

National Alliance to End Homelessness - A nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations devoted to ending homelessness. Includes discussion forum, fact sheets, calendar, best practices, links and other resources.

National Coalition for the Homeless - National advocacy organization working to end homelessness. Provides information on homelessness and related issues, as well as links to local and state organizations.

National Healthcare for the Homeless Council - Membership organization of health care providers working with homeless people across the United States. Includes publications, clinical information, and other resources.

New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans - Boston nonprofit serving veterans who are homeless, unemployed or underemployed with housing, counseling, vocational training, living skills and health-related programs. Includes calendar, financial and program information, how to help and links.

New Hope Housing - Alexandria, Virginia program for homeless families and individuals providing shelter, transitional housing and support services. Includes how to help, volunteer opportunities, and events.

Noon Day Ministry - Noon Day ministry provides meals, support and spiritual sustenance to the homeless and poor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Includes program descriptions and volunteer opportunities.

Old Firehouse Shelter - Birmingham, Alabama center providing shelter, meals, life skills classes and support. Includes information on programs, volunteer opportunities, donation needs and homelessness.

Operation Safety Net - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania nonprofit providing street-based medical care and outreach with teams of formerly homeless and medical volunteers. Includes photos, programs, opportunities for medical students and residents, and donation needs.

Ottawa Innercity Ministries - A Christian, urban ministry providing street outreach, drop in center, health care and community training on poverty and homelessness in Ottawa, Canada. Includes meditations, success stories, information on helping, articles on homelessness, an event calendar and other resources.

Out of the Cold - St. Catharines, Ontario coalition of 7 churches providing hot meals and overnight shelter from November until March. Includes program description, information on helping and links.

Passage Day and Night Shelter - Provides shelter and a variety of support services in Victoria, London, England. Includes volunteer and employment opportunities, news, and donation needs.

People Serving People - Minneapolis, Minnesota nonprofit providing shelter and support services to homeless families. Includes family stories and information on giving, employment, internships and volunteering.

Perspectives Family Center - St. Louis Park, Minnesota nonprofit providing transitional housing and support services to homeless and at risk families. Includes events, information on employment and volunteering, donation needs and newsletters.

The Poor Peoples Guide - Resource for poor people about poverty. Includes general information and advice about poverty and homelessness, and resources and news from Portland, Oregon.

Thoya-Oya Children's Centre - Nonprofit building a center in Malindi, Kenya to provide community services and shelter for homeless children. Includes information on Malindi and donating.

Transition House - Santa Barbara, California nonprofit providing shelter, support services and housing for families with children. Includes program descriptions, how to help, news and links.

Transition Projects, Inc. - The largest provider of shelter and care for homeless, single adults in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.

Tucson Metropolitan Ministry Family Services, Inc. TMM Family - Tucscon, Arizona faith-based, nonprofit agency providing residential care for children, child care centers, transitional housing for single moms with children, recycling store, community closet and first-time homebuyer program. Includes program descriptions, volunteer and job opportunities, and newsletter.

Under One Roof - Project bringing together agencies serving single homeless people in the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Camden. Project ended in March 2001. Includes resources from the project and links.

Union Station Foundation - California nonprofit providing shelter, meals, supportive housing and support services to homeless and poor adults and families in Greater Pasadena and western San Gabriel Valley. Includes program descriptions, events, newsletter, donation needs and information on homelessness.

The Urban Ministries of Raleigh - Provides food, shelter, medical and dental care, emergency assistance, counseling and support services in Wake County, North Carolina. Includes program descriptions.

Urban Pathways - New York, New York nonprofit serving homeless men and women through a range of programs including outreach, drop-in centers, supportive housing, vocational and educational services, and chemical dependency and mental health support. Includes job opportunities, how to help and events.

Warm Wishes, Inc. - Nonprofit distributing warm winter clothing to homeless people in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. Includes news, events and how to help.

Wasatch Homeless Health Care, Inc. - Community health center in Salt Lake City, Utah providing comprehensive primary care and referral services to homeless people.

Weingart Center Association - Los Angeles, California nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, case management, chemical dependency services, education and employment support, and recuperative care. Includes program descriptions, how to obtain services, internship and volunteer opportunities, calendar, photographs, and resources on homelessness and poverty.

West London Initiative on Single Homelessness (WISH) - Provides a regular Sunday breakfast, and temporary shelter and support during Christmas in West London, UK. Includes volunteer opportunities, donation needs and future plans.

Whatcoat Social Service Agency - Kent County, Delaware social service agency providing shelter and support services for families and individuals in the Ruth N. Dorcey Relief Shelter, and a food pantry and crisis intervention services for community members. Includes photographs of shelter and program descriptions.

Whitechapel Mission - Methodist Church based charity targeting street sleepers of the East End of London. Includes news, how to help, and links.

William Penn Center for Homeless Education and Information - Provides student volunteer opportunities for literacy tutoring in different homeless service provider locations and summer camp for homeless children. Includes volunteer information, resources on education and homelessness, links, programs and training events.

Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless - All volunteer, nonprofit advocacy and empowerment agency working for the homeless through a day shelter, clothes closet and support services. Includes links, StreetViews and Wyoming Winds publications, and other resources.

Salt Lake Community Action Program - Nonprofit providing a variety of services aimed at helping low income people reach self-sufficiency, including homelessness prevention, transitional housing, employment services, food bank, Head Start and affordable housing referrals. Includes housing listings, programs, poverty data and welfare reform information.

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona - Nonprofit providing transitional housing and supportive services to families with children. Includes events, information on thrift store, volunteering and donating, newsletter and news clips.

SEARCH Homeless Project - Houston, Texas, nonprofit providing outreach, day shelter, health care, education, job training and housing programs. Includes program descriptions, how to help and events.

Shelter - Nonprofit working to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people in England through housing aid centres, free national shelter line, street outreach and support services. Includes housing advice, how to help, publications, training, campaigns, facts and research and links.

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County - Ann Arbor, Michigan agency providing overnight shelter and support services to homeless adults. Includes programs, information on volunteering and donating and links.

Shelter Cymru - Shelter, 24 hour helpline, housing advice, social services and advocacy work on behalf of homeless people in Wales, England. Includes links, discussion, events and hot to help.

Shelter Network - Nonprofit providing housing and support services for families and individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Includes success stories, newsletter, how to help, and employment opportunities.

Shelter of Flint - Flint, Michigan program providing emergency shelter, transitional housing and outreach services. Includes programs, news, events and career opportunities.

Shelter Scotland - Part of Shelter, U.K., providing housing advice, support for homeless families, support for rural communities, and advocacy. Includes housing advice, campaign information, how to help, jobs and programs.

Simpson Housing Services, Inc. - Provides shelter, transitional housing and support services to individuals and families in Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota. Includes information on programs, volunteer opportunities, donation needs and homelessness.

Sister Mary O'Donnell Shelter - Presque Isle, Maine organization providing outreach, emergency shelter, youth shelter, transitional housing and support services to Aroostock County. Includes program descriptions, donation needs, volunteer opportunities, and calendar.

Solutions at Work - Provides transitional assistance including employment, furniture bank and moving services, children's clothing exchange, and advocacy in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Includes programs, volunteer and donation needs, events and news.

SoMa Partnership - San Francisco nonprofit providing employment readiness training and job placement to formerly homeless adults. Includes how to join, programs, events and success stories.

St. Anthony Foundation - San Francisco nonprofit providing shelter, housing, meals, medical care, clothing and furniture, rehabilitation services, and senior services. Includes information on jobs, volunteering and donating.

St. Vincent de Paul Village - San Diego, California nonprofit providing meals, case management, counseling, chaplaincy, addiction treatment, health care and other support services. Includes news, statistics, events, employment and volunteer opportunities and donation needs.

Seven Hills Homeless Shelter - Fayetteville, Arkansas agency providing day shelter, job readiness training, interim housing and support services. Includes events, links, wish list and volunteer opportunities.

Resource Information Service - London based charity collecting, analysing and publishing information to enable better service delivery to people in need. Includes information on Internet and information systems for helping homeless and other clients, publications and links.

Homeless Pages - Guide to information and resources about homelessness in London targeted to advisors and other staff working in a wide range of housing and related organisations.

Adhishree - United States nonprofit building a home for abandoned children and seniors in Maharashta, India. Includes volunteer application, events and contact information.

Two Turkeys Helping The Homeless - Scottsdale, Arizona group providing food, supplies and support. Includes contact information and how to help.

Chester Aid to The Homeless - Chester, England charity providing night shelter, hostel accommodation, resettlement, Day Centre, and education and training. Includes programs, newsletter and how to help.

NY Coalition for the Homeless - Provides advocacy, youth services, housing, mobile soup kitchen, crisis intervention, voice mail and job training in New York. Includes information on programs, donating and homelessness.

Happy Birthday Foundation - East Brunswick, New Jersey nonprofit providing birthday parties to children in area homeless shelters.

Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) - Seattle, Washington nonprofit providing emergency shelter, clinical services and permanent supportive housing designed for disabled and vulnerable homeless adults. Includes programs, how to help and job listings.

Women In Need, Inc. - New York agency providing transitional and permanent supportive housing, chemical dependency treatment, employment and education services, children's services and homelessness intervention for women and children. Includes events, how to help and programs.

Emmaus Oxford Community - Charity providing support and housing for the homeless and unemployed in Oxford, England. Includes objectives, news and how to help.

Homeward Bound - Marin County, California program providing residential and support services to homeless men, women and children. Includes programs, opportunities for involvement, and newsletters.

Providence Row - Christian charity providing food, health care, shelter, street outreach, art programming and support services in London and London's East End through Dellow Centre (day shelter), Edward Gibbons House (wet/dry housing), and Barlett House (shelter for women). Includes programs, how to help and links.

Deuces Wild Pitty Pat - Project with branches in Michiana, Indiana, Portland, Oregon and New York City, providing homeless with basic hygiene kits. Site includes background information and how to help.

SolePurpose - Collects shoe donations for the homeless in Thousand Oaks, California. Includes background, hot to help and drop off sites.

Street Mission - providing food for the homeless - Australian fundraising effort supporting organisations providing essential services to the homeless in Chatswood and the North Beaches. Includes links to supported charities and how to donate.

Bethlehem House Transitional Living Center - Conway, Arkansas nonprofit providing shelter and support services to homeless individuals and families. Includes program information and needs list.

LA Angels Foundation - Nonprofit distributing supplies to homeless people in Southern California. Includes history, how to help and calendar.

AfterShare Kids - A Volunteers of America Chesapeake program for formerly homeless kids and their families who volunteer at the Homeless Prevention Center in Woodbridge, VA. The site includes pictures, writings, projects, awards, and links.

Mission Services of London - London, Ontario, Canada based Christian charity providing providing shelter for men, women and children, addiction treatment and support services through the Rotholme Women's and Family Shelter, Men's Mission and Quintin Warner House. Include programs, video clips, and volunteer opportunities.

The After Christmas Crowd's Outdoors Package Project - A group of habitual volunteers living in the Hartford, Connecticut area and throughout the United States who put together and distribute outdoor packages to people who are homeless in the winter months. Includes history, contact information and how to make packages.

Father Bill's Place - A 24-hour program providing shelter and support services for homeless men and women in Quincy, Massachusetts. Includes programs, annual report, volunteer opportunities, events and information on donating.

Long Beach Rescue Mission - Long Beach, California charitable organization that offers food, shelter and spiritual guidance to homeless men, women and children. Includes information on homelessness, resources and links, programs, events and how to help.

Midnight Run - Midnight Run is a consortium of more than 150 churches, synagogues, and schools in the Metropolitan New York area distributing clothing, blankets, toiletries and food to the homeless. Includes information on runs, schedule, resources and donation needs.

Welcome House of Northern Kentucky - Nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services for people who are homeless or living in poverty in Northern Kentucky. Includes news and articles, programs, how to get involved and calendar.

G.T. Outreach, Inc. - Tucson, Arizona faith-based nonprofit serving homeless, needy and displaced children and families. Includes programs and how to help.

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless - Provides cold weather shelter and transitional services for adults in Boulder, Colorado. Includes how to help, events, virtual tour, newsletters and information on homelessness.

SHARE: Seattle Housing and Resource Effort - A group of homeless and formerly homeless men and women working together in a self-managed system of shelters and other resources with a long-term goal to end homelessness in the Seattle area. Includes current issues, homelessness FAQs, other Seattle shelters and how to help.

New Haven Ministries - Nonprofit providing family shelter, food and clothing in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Stockton Shelter for the Homeless - Provides shelter for families, adults and people living with HIV/AIDS (Holman House), and a daytime drop in center in Stockton, California. Includes how to help, newsletter and wish list.

MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless - Massachusetts nonprofit providing emergency shelter and support services to adults (Main Spring House in Brockton) and families (Conway House in Middleboro). Includes information on volunteering, newsletters, events and photo gallery.

American Dream Foundation Corp. - Fairview, Oregon nonprofit planning to build a supportive community for homeless and at risk families.

Pike County Outreach Council of Churches - Waverly, Ohio nonprofit providing emergency services and shelter. Includes how to help, services and success stories.

Common Ground Community - New York City nonprofit creating and managing affordable, supportive housing and employment programs for homeless, disabled, elderly and low income people. Includes program descriptions, news and how to help.

Cornerstone Messianic Chapel and Ministries - Marietta, Ohio nonprofit providing emergency shelter and support services. Includes photos, slide show, links and news.

Interfaith Hospitality Network of the South Hills - Interdenominational program that links local congregations to offer shelter, meals and social services to homeless families in southern Allegheny County and the Washington, Pennsylvania area. Includes photos, information on volunteering and donating, and links to member congregations.

The London Connection - Day centre for young homeless or unemployed people in central London, UK providing low-cost meals, free showers, laundry, healthcare, counselling, housing and benefits advocacy and skills training. Includes how to get help, how to help, news and case studies.

Alone in London Service - London based charity providing housing, advocacy, support and employment services, and family mediation to homeless youth aged 26 and under. Includes information on donating and volunteering, jobs and events.

Centrepoint - Charitable organisation providing shelter and support services for homeless and unemployed youth in London. Includes events, stories, classroom materials, how to help and web site resources for homeless youth.

Ozanam Family Shelter - Evansville, Indiana nonprofit providing shelter to homeless families and single women. Includes services and how to help.

Mustard Seed Ministries - Christian charity providing outreach, support and housing to street children in India. Includes programs, information on donating and links.

Disaster Training International - Teaches adults to help children deal with natural disasters and violence.

Halo Trust - British organization specialising in the removal of the debris of war, such as mine clearing.

DC Relief - Disaster Relief Assistance - Provides a centralized collection of information for relief efforts and victims in District of Columbia and surrounding metro area.

Premiere Urgence - Humanitarian organization based in France whose aim is to assist, provide relief and save the lives of human beings under threat from natural disasters, wars, armed conflicts, or an economic collapse.

Charity Airlift - US-based nonprofit, providing airlift services to humanitarian groups. Current news, contact and donation information.

AlertNet - Provides free online news and communications services to international disaster relief organisations and the public. (AlertNet is run by Reuters Foundation).

AmeriCares - Relief organization provides domestic and international assistance. Programs listed by country, photo galleries, press releases and donation information.

Humanitarian Resource Institute - Links to guides on preparing for natural disasters - earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, volcano etc. Links to other humanitarian sites and an interfaith news page with links for the major religions.

Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance - Established to prevent and mitigate humanitarian emergencies through collaboration and civil-military cooperation. Program details, faq section, newsletters and daily news feed.

RedR - Engineers for Disaster Relief - RedR relieves suffering in disasters by selecting, training and providing competent and effective personnel to humanitarian aid agencies world-wide.

Planet Aid - Organization collects funds, clothes and other resources for community development and poverty relief in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

St. David's Relief Foundation - Provides tangible humanitarian aid to the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the devastating war in Bosnia and Croatia. The aid is distributed in areas of need without regard to race, ethnic, national, or religious persuasion.

Life with Chernobyl - Charity foundation focused on the Chernobyl disaster.

Locators Online - An online community of volunteers that help loved-ones communicate during non-political and non-military disasters. Helps establish contact between families and friends when other methods of communication have failed.

Toast To Peace - An international music project, a kind of European Band Aid, conceived to help the landmines victims in Bosnia.

Friends Around the World - Charity taking aid to Bosnia from the UK to help the widows, orphans and families of war stricken Bosnia out of desperation.

Gujarat Earthquake - Donations, comments and latest news on Gujarat earthquake.

Technical Intervention Disaster - Humanitarian organisation which has engineering and scientific staff.

Canadian Association for Mine and Explosive Ordnance Security (CAMEO Security). - A charitable society providing land mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal services. Covers history of land mines, their destructive capabilities, and programs carried out.

Children Of Chernobyl - San Diego - Organization that provides children living in contaminated areas of Belarus a recuperative retreat with San Diego families.

World Wide Disaster Relief by His Glory - Christian organization of volunteers trained to search for and rescue people of nations hit with disasters, aid in recovery from their destruction, and help them with their needs.

Solidarites International Humanitarian Aid Organisation - A humanitarian organisation based in France which aids war victims through emergency relief and rehabilitation. Site in French and English.

The Disaster Center - Covers issues relating to the terrorist attacks in New York and D.C. in September 2001. Provides predictions and updates on natural disasters, chat, news and articles.

ELCA Disaster Response - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America disaster information center. News of current hot spots and ongoing church relief efforts.

Salvation Army Crisis Response - Covers activities in disaster areas. News and contact information.

Special Operations Response Team - Disaster medical support through education, research and response. Information for general public, health care providers and emergency providers and updates on potential disasters.

Disaster Information Network - Disaster information, categorized by ongoing disaster information, historical data and relief resources.

Northwest Medical Teams International - Overview of the purpose, history and mission of this Christian medical volunteer service, specializing in disaster relief. Includes information on volunteering donating.

Village Enterprise Fund - Combatting poverty in central Africa by providing the tools and resources to start small businesses. Includes background of program, details of projects and contact information.

Medair - International humanitarian aid agency providing help for populations affected by natural disasters or conflict. Details of past and present projects.

PaxInternational Consulting - Professional consultants in preventive conflict mitigation, emergency relief and post-conflict development and reconstruction.

Conflict Zone Logistics - South African group supplying relief services to war zones and post-war areas. Resources for education, agriculture, sanitation, disarming land mines, and medical care.

Christian disaster, humanitarian relief, food distribution, water - Provides disaster and humanitarian relief, water purification and mobile medical clinics. Details on the organization, its mission, leadership and how to donate.

RAPID UK - Search and Rescue - Official site of RAPID UK, a search and rescue charity that provides assistance at major international disasters.

Disaster Center: Relief Agencies and NGOs involved in Disaster Relief - List of disaster relief agencies in the public and private sectors. Describes most prominent programs. Extensive selection of links.

Fight the Famine - Helping bring relief to famine victims in Africa. Overview of program, facts about southern Africa food shortages, donation information.

Mercy Airlift International - A non-profit humanitarian aid organization providing emergency relief response to victims of natural disasters and complex emergencies worldwide. Current programs, volunteering and donation information.

Interest Shown In Forming Local Disaster Relief Group - Article describes disaster relief program run by the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Includes description of activities and contact information.

Rescue Task Force - Describes this non-profit non-denominational volunteer organization providing humanitarian relief, medical and dental and livestock delivery in isolated regions and natural and man made disasters. Volunteer projects described.

UMCOR: United Methodist Committee on Relief - UMCOR is the disaster relief agency for The United Methodist Church. Covers projects, plans and donation information.

Architects Without Borders - Outlines the engineering and planning assistance given by this non-profit organization in areas of natural disaster or human conflict. Contact information by country, and message boards.

The Disaster Relief Communications Foundation - Non Profit NGO researching affordable telecommunications for small non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster relief and humanitarian aid during the acute phase of an emergency.

Disaster Relief Updates: North American Mission Board - Provides information on ongoing disasters, and links to Southern Baptist-sponsored programs.

Churches of Christ Disaster Relief - Covers current and past disaster relief activities of this Christian charity.

Tecimer Ltd - Commercial company that sells supplies and equipment for humanitarian organizations including food parcels, relief items, electricity generators.

Noah Water Systems - Manufacturer and seller of portable water purification equipment useful for disaster response, refugee camps, missionary teams, remote water treatment, feeding programs, etc.

Online Gateway to Global Aid - Commercial site that links Non Government Organizations to vendors of disaster relief supplies. Includes a mechanism to allow NGOs to solicit requests for price quotes, and for vendors to offer their products and services.

AMURT Global Network - Organization providing disaster relief, sustainable development and community service around the world. Information on disaster areas listed by continent and country, with details of their relief efforts.

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Kosovo) - Details of AMURT reconstruction work in Kosovo. Site available in English and Albanian.

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Romania) - Describes AMURT program in Romania to care for abandoned children. History of disaster programs in this country, newsletter and contact information.

AMURT (Switzerland) - Swiss branch of this international organization features work being done in Afghanistan. Mission statements, projects and news,contact and donation information.

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team Italy (AMURT) - Bi-lingual site of Italian branch of AMURT. Details of domestic Italian programs and activities in other disaster areas.

U.S. Committee for Refugees - USCR's site provides news and extensive background information on refugee crisis around the world, and offers tools for promoting the cause of refugees. Home of the annual World Refugee Survey.

Global IDP Project - Worldwide coverage of internally displaced persons with country profiles and weekly news, publications, and links.

Job22 Law Project - Gives free professional legal aid to refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) - An umbrella organization of 68 refugee-assisting member agencies in 25 countries working towards fair and humane policies for the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.

Canadian Council for Refugees - A non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada. The Council serves the networking, information-exchange and advocacy needs of its member organizations. Site has many links to Canadian and international resources.

Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children - Advocating for the rights of refugee and displaced women, children and adolescents around the world.

American Refugee Committee - International, non-sectarian & non-profit organization that provides long-term humanitarian aid to refugees and other displaced people.

Interfaith Refugee Ministry - Interfaith Refugee Ministry helps refugees start a new life in the United States where they will not be persecuted, and their lives will not be threatened.

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) - International Catholic organization which engages in charitable, educational, social, pastoral, health, and legal projects and advocacy on behalf of refugees and forcibly displaced people.

Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees - Organization of Iranian refugees and asylum seekers. Newsletter, fact sheets and contact information.

UK Asylum Support Information - Provides information on support services available for people seeking asylum in the UK, particularly relating to the work of the National Asylum Support Service (NASS).

International Rescue Committee - The IRC provides relief, respect and renewal to refugees and victims of armed conflict around the world. A non-profit agency, we also provide resettlement services to refugees recently arrived in the United States.

FilmAid International - Humanitarian aid organization that uses film and video to entertain and to educate refugees around the world.

Ockenden International - UK registered charity working to promote self-reliance for refugees and displaced people. Currently working in six countries in Africa and Asia.

Zakhat - A tax-exempt organization based in California, working to help Afghan refugees. The site provides links to news coverage of related events, and several opportunities to donate to Zakat.

Bosnian Support Fund - UK-based non-profit providing help to families diplaced by the war in Bosnia who want to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. The group offers support, advice and practical financial assistance on an individual basis to more than seventy families.

New Vision - An online publication by refugees for refugees. Intended as a voice for the voiceless in the growingly pluralistic, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Britain.

Refugee Action - Refugee Action is an independent charity that supports refugees and asylum seekers to resettle and build new lives in the UK. We campaign to ensure that refugees' voices are heard in matters that affect them, and that their needs are met. Site offers refugee stories and local contact information.

Refugee Women's Legal Group - Reference site for information on a gendered perspective on refugee law and policy. Resources and noticeboard for practitioners and others working with refugee women to assist in the presentation of individual legal cases.

Danish Refugee Council - News, information and online resources about the Danish private, humanitarian organisation's work helping and advocating for refugees worldwide.

Norwegian Refugee Council - Independent voluntary organization working to enhance international protection of refugees and internally displaced people, and to offer humanitarian assistance worldwide.

World Refugee - Portal on refugee-related news (part of worldnews.com) drawing largely on dynamic feed of news from sites worldwide. Includes reference links by category and related news and information.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - The UN's refugee agency, the site contains feature stories and information about the UN's work for refugees around the world as well as searchable databases of news, publications, and links.

Children of the Storm - A UK charity that provides material and educational support to young refugees and advice to schools with refugee students. Site includes case studies and overview of key issues.

Tibetan Refugee Health Care Project - Has a mission to facilitate medical treatment and education of the Tibetan people in India.

African American Self-Help Foundation - Works in the United States and Africa for children, AIDS, immunization, hygiene and water projects and help for single moms.

Global Assistance - Provides humanitarian relief throughout the world. Our primary effort is to assist our global community in addressing the need for medical supplies and other humanitarian aid in the neediest areas.

Heart to Heart International - Heart to Heart International is a relief and development organization that specializes in volunteer action and worldwide humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering.

Heifer International - Organization helps sustainable living by using donations to provide animals that can contribute to help families be more self-reliant. They also provide training and fruit tree saplings.

World Foundation for Humanity - Works with governments and corporations to help fulfil humanitarian needs. Builds hospitals and housing for the under privileged in 12 countries. Includes medical and economic aid.

Institute for International Cooperation and Development - Organization for volunteer opportunities in working hands-on in Africa, Latin America, Central America, South America, and India. Has sustainable development and education programmes.

InterAction - A coalition of more than 150 humanitarian organizations providing disaster relief, refugee assistance and sustainable development programs worldwide. Links to most member groups are provided.

International Service Agencies - Mission is to help people who suffer from hunger, poverty and disease or from the ravages of war, oppression and natural disasters.

LifeNets - An international relief organization, includes updates on aiding child radiation victims following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl.

In Common - Campaign with focus on the elimination of poverty. Coordinated by the Canadian Council for International Co-operation.

Mercy Corps - Focuses on disaster response, sustainable economic development, health services, and emergency and natural disaster relief.

Operation Mercy - An organization committed to caring for needy peoples in North Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Net Aid - Online network of global humanitarian organizations, programs and resources for helping women and children in need, hunger relief, world illiteracy, and AIDS assistance.

Zhuravlick, Inc. - The main goal of this organization is to help orphan children and people in need in Eastern European countries and Republics of the former USSR who were in need of competent medical service and proper nutrition during decades of Communist Administration regime.

Tvind Alert - Page critical of Tvind and related humanitarian organizations and companies.

Women for Women International - Non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to financial, educational, and interpersonal support of women survivors of war, poverty and injustice.

World Care - Independent non-profit organization that is dedicated to raise consciousness in education, health, environmental and community service arenas both locally and internationally.

Bread and Water for Africa (BWA) - American organization working to support improvements in provision of water, medical care schools, electricity, food. Works in African countries - Kenya, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Ethiopia.

Rainbow Children's Fund - Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing long-term solutions for the needy, homeless, orphaned and destitute children and women of the world with love and compassion.

Yugoslav Refugee Appeal - UK-based charity helping to provide humanitarian aid to refugees of the former Yugoslavia through Red Cross centres and other appeal organisations.

Project Brotherhood Society - A charitable organization based in Canada that sends teens to Mexico to aid those in need. Other projects include international disaster relief and helping the needy in Canada.

Maharashtra Foundation - Nonprofit organization coordinating and sending donations to charitable institutions in India. Also, active in the U.S. providing food for the homeless.

The Carter Center - Organization founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression around the world.

Hands On Bangladesh - Raises funds among Bangladeshi expats to care for the needy in rural Bangladesh.

World Resource Group - Projects are for education, medical treatment and creation of homes for refugee children in Colombia, Cuba, and Honduras.

Greater Cleveland-Volgograd Oblast Alliance - A U.S. non-profit organization organized to facilitate humanitarian assistance to non-governmental organizations and citizens living in the Volgograd Region of Russia.

Haji Usman and Hazrabai Mundia Foundation - Provides humanitarian aid and supports community welfare activities for people, especially of Indian origin; funds medical relief efforts, provides educational assistance, and gives grants for food and clothing, housing, and marriage.

oneMen - Charity which provides information about and raises funds for "pioneers" who work against the odds and are beacons in apparently hopeless situations. Includes descriptions of the work of these pioneers.

World Neighbors - A grassroots development organization working with hundreds of rural communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Helps people find practical solutions to the problems they face in meeting their own basic needs.

CARE Partnership and Household Livelihood Security (PHLS) - An institution for "programming" emergency, relief, and development.

Fonden - Danish Tvind-related organization supporting research for humanitarian purposes including environmental preservation. Information includes background information on the organization and it's projects.

Padre Luis Jayme International Outreach - Provides material goods such as blankets, bulk food, medical supplies, clothing and toys to missions, orphanages and other Mexican and international assistance groups working directly with the poor. The program is part of Father Joes Villages, an organization dedicated to changing the lives of people in need.

Architecture for Humanity - A volunteer organization set up to promote architecture and design to seek solutions to social and humanitarian issues.

Healing Hands for Haiti - Organization dedicated to helping the handicapped in Haiti through direct medical care, training of care providers in Haiti.

Riders for Health - Charity raising money for motorcycle transportation for health workers in Africa.

Marins sans Frontières - Humanitarian organization with international operations from the sea, the lakes and the steam towards poor and isolated populations, especially in Madagascar. Works on emergency, development and refugee repatriation projects. Site is in English and French.

Ta'ayush - An Arab and Jewish political activist group demonstrates on the issue of mass detentions of Palestinians that also engages in humanitarian aid activity.

BODHI Australia - Organization working on developing sustainable improvements to health, education, the environment, and human rights in developing countries.

Pathways To Hope - Has four main areas for projects. Assists victims of trauma caused by war, helps the poor in third world countries, handicapped people, and involving prisoners in training dogs to assist disabled people.

Humana People to People - Humanitarian organization that has projects worldwide. Has projects related to - education, children, refugees, environment, HIV/AIDS, used clothes collection, and others. Related to the Danish Tvind organization.

We Share Foundation - A foundation that supports Quota International Inc. for humanitarian, educational, and research support worldwide.

Digital School Experience - Project to collect second hand computers to give to Africa and other developing countries through Digital School Experience and Humana People to People. Their aim is to help reduce the widening gap between the information poor and rich, and to assist with the development of a sustainable future.

Life for Relief and Development - Dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world regardless of race, color, or cultural background. Offers humanitarian, health, educational, social, and economic services to victims of natural disasters, wars, and hunger.

Skillshare International - Works for sustainable development in Africa and Asia by sharing skills.

Enersol Associates, Inc. - A private organization using clean solar energy to improve people's lives in rural Latin America. The programs include using solar energy to power pumps to make clean water available and using solar energy to power school computers in unelectrified rural communities.

San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance - An organization that provides relief and rehabilitation services for children and communities affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.

Global Dialogues - Organisation promoting education and communication about AIDS. Offices in Burkina Faso, England and USA. Site is in English, Portugese and French.

Association Multidisciplinary Cultural and Humanitarian International (AMCHI) - Association founded with the aim to helping via humanitarian and/or social projects. Site in English, French and Slovene.

Boulder-Lhasa Sister City Project - Organization in Boulder, Colorado which promotes non-political exchanges of mutual benefit in medicine, education, environment, technology, and culture between the peoples of Boulder, Colorado and Lhasa, Tibet, and surrounding areas.

Aid Without Borders (AWB) - Israeli voluntary humanitarian organization. Offers humanitarian aid throughout the world to inhabitants of regions in distress - to victims of natural disasters as well as victims of violent conflict. Provides assistance to all individuals in need regardless of background.

Friendship Bridge - Organization which provides small loans to poor Mayan women of Guatemala and Vietnam.

CARE - International network of relief and development organizations. Portal site for the member organization web sites.

Take to the Hills - Organization that collects and distributes warm clothes, school supplies and basic medical supplies to the Sierra Madre mountains of Northern Mexico.

HOPE e.V. - A German humanitarian development organization which has child-focused development programs in Asia and Africa. Has programs to help rural communities, women, children and child health care. that aims to promote the relief of poverty in developing countries through self reliant activities among the rural people, especially women and children.

The Sudan Project - Project to raise money through selling a benefit CD. The proceeds will be used to provide relief to Sudanese refugees who have suffered religious and ethnic persecution.

World Hope International - Canada - A Canadian charity. The website has details of projects.

Canadian Food For Children - BC Division - A Canadian group of volunteers. Sends boxes of useful items to developing countries.

Reach Out International Guatemala - Organization working in indigenous communities of Guatemala. Has had projects to develop health care, a bakery, a power generator, a tree nursery a food store cooperative and more.

Global Hope Network - A compassionate humanitarian organization based in Orlando, Florida.

Amigos De Las Americas - Organization sending aid, with a medical emphasis, from the United States organization that helps Mexico. Information on the site includes current projects, questions and answers, background information, ways to help, and local chapters.

The Danang/Quang Nam Fund - Organization that provides aid to the poorest of the poor in Danang City and Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam.

COPE International-USA - Organization working in various ways. Initiatives include health rehabilitation in underserved areas of the Middle East and North Africa, building small dams in Yemen and working for orphanages in Yemen. It also operates in the area of emergency preparedness in the United States.

Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya - Organization working on HIV/AIDS education in Kenya, building libraries and pre-schools, encouraging micro-enterprise for women and providing health care for the people of Western Kenya.

IICD Watch - A watchdog site which questions the Institute for International Cooperation and Development, which runs programs for volunteers abroad. It provides a critique of the programs value and suggests alternatives ways to volunteer overseas.

The Future Group - A charitable organization in Calgary, Canada. This organization works on the frontlines of the world's most challenging issues. It has carried out work to help victims of child sex slavery in Cambodia.

Khejri Association - Association for the support of rural development projects in Rajasthan, India. It supports a hospital built as a rural health project in India.

AfriHope International, Inc. - Organization with mission to promote technology, provide medical supplies and equipment to public hospitals in developing African countries.

International Crisis Relief - A South African-based aid organisation dispensing aid worldwide.

The Burma Photo Project - A photography project documenting humanitarian aid projects in Burma. The aim is to provide photography to humanitarian organizations for PR and fundraising, and to raise awareness.

Green Cross Austria-Romania - International aid organization. Site provides information on current activities and projects, as well as how to help.

A Call To Serve - Columbia, Missouri campaign to donate iodized salt to Georgia (state of the former Soviet Union). The salt will help combat thryoid related problems such as goiter, mental retardation and weakened immune systems.

Tomorrows Hope - Charitable organization dealing with HIV/AIDS, mental health, drug abuse, youth development, food bank and international development in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Equilibres et Populations - Organization advocating a more efficient use of international aid to developing countries. Site in French and English.

International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) - A voluntary based independent humanitarian assistance organization with major focus on health, education, huma rights, and the environment. Information includes the organization's history, mission, activity, future plans, defined structure. The organization has its headquarter in Tirana, the capital of Albania.

Mir Pace International - Provides disaster relief and on-going development activities to restore the self-sufficiency and livelihoods.

Citizens Memorial - Dedicated to the average citizen, whether rich or poor, who has performed some heroic deed.

ReliefWeb - United Nations website providing information to humanitarian relief organizations. Updated daily. There is also a directory of non-governmental organizations. The website is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Multi-Service Center - Community action agency providing emergency support services to individuals and families living in poverty, throughout South King County.

Light-a-Candle Foundation - A charitable foundation devoted to feeding, clothing and blessing those organizations and individuals in need.

Online Volunteers Collective - Volunteers collective using virtual space for collaborative voluntary projects on social justice issues worldwide.

National 211 Collaborative - The national 2-1-1 initiative seeks to reserve these three digits nationwide as quick, easy to remember telephone number for finding human services answers.

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) - Community organization which aims to win power for low and moderate families. It's aims are to gain better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, securing living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in communities from banks and governments, and better public schools.

NGO Global Network - Site with links to non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations.

ALNAP: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action - An international interagency forum working to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian action.

SecretSmiles - Organization in New York for helping families to overcome hardship by giving gifts.

Northwestern University Settlement Association - A social service organization serving the northwest side of Chicago. Emergency services offered are energy payment assistance, food pantry, and holiday gifts. Other services include after-school youth programs, AmeriCorps, fine arts, resident camping, and a charter high school.

Royal Humane Society of Australasia - Nominates awards for acts of bravery and provides funds to those disadvantaged or physically handicapped by their gallant actions.

CFC Today - News and information about the Combined Federal Campaign, a workplace giving network of US federal government employees which supports local, national and international charities.

Christmas Connection - Volunteer organization bringing clothes, food and toys to needy Oklahoma County, Oklahoma residents at Christmas time. Contains donation form, event listing and contact information.

Modest Needs - An organization helping everyday people with personal problems and everyday needs.

Journal of Humanitarian Assistance - Features articles on early warning and emergency provision, as well as post-conflict peace-building and the transition to development.

Save Juarez Project - Organization requesting donations to provide female factory workers in Mexicos "Killing Fields" with safety items & self-defense at the maquiladoras where missing women used to work.

Farm Aid - The mission is to provide assistance to poor and needy families in rural farming communities and to draw attention to the needs of such families and to raise funds to relieve those needs.

Action Against Hunger - USA - USA part of an international humanitarian network called Action Against Hunger.

The Hunger Project - A global movement with a vision and commitment to end hunger by organising the necessary leadership, training, education, etc.

No More Hunger, Inc. - A non-profit, searchable resource guide in which an advertiser receives listing priority based on the size of its financial donation.

Buy Books, End Hunger - Book purchasing links to Amazon.com via this gateway result in donations to The Hunger Project in amounts ranging from 5% to 15% of purchase price.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada - Provides food to almost every emergency food pantry, soup kitchen, low income day care center, shelter, rehabilitation and assisted living program in the Northern Nevada / California Sierra areas.

Action Against Hunger UK - UK part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides extensive assistance (nutrition, water / sanitation, health, food security, and disaster preparedness ) in 36 countries.

The Good Spider - Site advertisers pay for free food to charities each time you view their website.

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York - Alleviates hunger by collecting food donations from the food industry and distributing these to charitable agencies who feed the needy in northeastern New York state.

Vitamin Angel Alliance - Organization that fights malnutrition and childhood blindness worldwide by providing nutritional supplements, health education to communities that are medically underserved or at risk. Works in partnership with Direct Relief International.

Malnutrition Matters - Non-profit food technology organization specializing in low-cost dairy substitutes such as soy milk, hemp milk, oat and rice milk.

Second Harvest St. Paul Food Bank - Feeds people who lack sufficient resources by providing nutritious food through a network of food distribution organizations in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Bread for the World - A nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying the nation's decision makers.

Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) - National anti-hunger organization that lobbies on behalf of Food Stamps, the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, and other federal food and nutrition programs.

American Indian Children Hunger Fund - A human health and welfare organization that focuses on the survival of children and implements programs that provide food and clothing to them.

Americans For Famine Relief In Central Africa - Trying to establish an American relief city in central Africa.

World Peace Flag Organization - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping feed and education the hungry and starving. Receive a flag and booklet for donation.

Food Gatherers - Working to alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County, MI primarily by rescuing foods otherwise destined for waste, and then distributing these and other non-perishable foods.

Doodle For Hunger - Auctions signed and original works of art by artists, entertainment, and sports celebrities, as well as political and business notables to help hungry kids and families.

Farm Share - Farm Share is a non-profit, Florida City organization that recovers food from farms, wholesalers and other groups. This food, that would otherwise be thrown away, is donated to feed the hungry.

The San Diego Food Bank - San Diego County's only certified America's Second Harvest affiliate food bank.

World Community Fund Against Hunger (FMSCF) - The World Community Fund works to establish an institution of solidarity between people. The World Community Fund believes that the solution to the problem of hunger lies in establishing and supporting local production, based on knowledge of the environment, the land, and the skill of indigenous people.

London Food Bank - The London Food Bank (Ontario, Canada) has helped to feed hungry people since 1987. Last year the London Food Bank helped more than 8,000 families.

Alameda County Community Food Bank - The Alameda County Community Food Bank (Oakland, CA)distributes nutritious food to low-income county residents. Other food bank programs include nutrition education, hunger education and advocacy, and a hunger hotline.

Dairy Relief, Inc: Non-profit distributor of dairy products for world hunger - Dairy Relief, Inc. is a U.S.-based charitable organization that provides quality U.S. dairy products to hungry people around the world. Dairy Relief works with other relief organizations to ensure that food gets directly to people who need it.

Children of the Nations International (COTNI) - A non-profit organization that assists destitute children and orphans by providing clothing, food, orphanages and other support in Malawi, the Dominican Republic, the U.S. and Sierra Leone.

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard - A Bloomington, IN community food pantry that seeks to distribute wholesome foods in a way that enhances the dignity and self-respect of all.

Elgin Food Not Bombs - FNB is dedicated to providing free, vegan food to the homeless and hungry of the Elgin, IL area. Includes news, upcoming events, links to other organizations, and a mailing list.

Hunger Strike Force - The Hunger Strike Force feeds hungry families across the U.S. by using a fleet of tractor-trailers to deliver donated food and other items from companies to communities in crisis.

Care and Share Food Bank (Flagstaff, AZ) - Seeks to establish an effective network for the procurement and distribution of food in a caring and efficient manner, in order to serve hungry people in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.

Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank - The Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank is a non-profit organization that aims to end hunger in Northwest Ohio by distributing food and grocery products to community organizations.

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest - Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest is the largest non-governmental (NGO) charitable feeding program in the region.

Golden Harvest Food Bank - A non-profit, charitable food distribution center that provides grocery products to the hungry. Golden Harvest serves 24 counties within Georgia and South Carolina.

Friends of the World Food Programme - A U.S.-based, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the issue of hunger worldwide and mobilizing support for the United Nations World Food Programme's operations that alleviate hunger.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma - The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma helps the charitable community effectively feed people in need. The food bank serves 53 central and western Oklahoma counties.

Anshe Rachamim - A non-profit, humanitarian organization that provides food, clothing, medicine, housing, education, and other immigration needs to suffering Jews in the former Soviet Union.

Inland Empire Food Not Bombs - A hunger-relief organization that protests militarism and poverty by serving free vegetarian food to people in need. Inland Empire Food Not Bombs serves Pomona, Riverside, Ontario and surrounding areas in Southern California.

Freedom from Hunger - A nonprofit, international development organization, Freedom from Hunger provides practical information on how to nourish children and keep families healthy. Freedom from Hunger also provides cash credit to fledgling businesses, which helps to end chronic hunger.

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger - MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national, nonprofit agency that provides food assistance to hungry people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Food for the Poor, Inc. - Food For The Poor is a faith-based, Christian organization that works within Latin America and the Caribbean. Food for the Poor raises funds, purchases requested relief materials, and then distributes them through established churches charity organizations that operate in areas of need.

America's Second Harvest : Ending Hunger - America's Second Harvest is the nation's largest hunger relief organization, distributing food to 23 million hungry Americans each year. Site allows users to search for nearest food bank by state and city, and also features an online VolunteerMatch service.

Feeding Children Better - ConAgra's Feeding Children Better Foundation aims to provide kids with a safe nurturing environment, streamline the collection and distribution of donated food, and raise awareness about childhood hunger.

Central Virginia Food Bank - A hunger-relief organization that helps Central Virginia residents achieve food security by providing food, job training and education. The food bank is an affiliate of America's Second Harvest, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States.

Mid-Ohio FoodBank - The Mid-Ohio FoodBank is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to feeding hungry people and increasing awareness about hunger in the community.

Harvest Time International - Harvest Time International is a missions-based organization that provides supplies to over 500 nonprofit organizations and ministries in the United States and throughout the world.

Food Connection: More than a Food Bank - Distributes groceries to people in need in Pierce County, WA. Also refers individuals to other resources and provides education on nutrition and budgeting.

WorldFoodSurplus: A Bridge Between People and Food - Part of a Canadian software corporation, WorldFoodSurplus is an online data bank that enables people with food to list items they have to sell, trade or donate. Users can search by description, category, country, and region.

Saint Mary's Soup Kitchen International - Nondenominational group which operates soup kitchens.

The Food Chain - UK-based charity that distributes hot Sunday meals to AIDS patients living at home in the Greater London area. Basic site that consists primarily of homepage and contact information.

Waste Not - A non-profit, charitable organization that picks up and distributes prepared food to needy people in the metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona area.

The Wilkinson Center - Cooperates with people in need who want to create a better life for themselves. The Wilkinson Center offers a food pantry, after-school program, clothing, and other assistance programs to more than 16,000 people each year.

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County - Site provides emergency food assistance referral based on geographic location, describes how volunteers can help, and provides information on hunger advocacy and foodbank events.

Food Bank For New York City - Food For Survival - Collects and distributes food for more than 1,000 NYC community food programs. Site provides information on the food bank's warehouse and delivery capabilities, hungry people in NYC, and exactly how the food bank operates.

Capital Area Food Bank - The Capital Area Food Bank is a local nonprofit organization in Central Texas that distributes donated food and grocery products to human service agencies.

Arts From the Hearts - Ongoing efforts by artists to supply feeding stations in Central and South America. Artists state that they donate their art to sell or auction off, and that all proceeds go to the hungry.

Focus America - A New Jersey-based organization that aids impoverished communities in the United States. Site includes current projects, supporters, wish list and contact information.

Food on Foot - Food on Foot is a California nonprofit organization that provides food and clothing to homeless individuals and families each week in Hollywood and Venice. Site features information on how to make donations and volunteer.

Food Not Bombs - Features a list of chapters throughout the world, reprintable flyers, vegetarian recipes and news.

German Food Not Bombs - Contact information for chapters of the organization throughout Germany.

Seven Steps to Organizing a Local Food Not Bombs - A guide to starting your own chapter.

Akron, Ohio Food Not Bombs - Contains information on who they are, why they do what they do, and when and where you can help out.

East Bay Food Not Bombs - Site of the Berkeley, California chapter with background and contact information.

Elgin, Illinois Food Not Bombs - Mission statement, how to help, merchandise and links.

Fresno, California Food Not Bombs - Photos, contact information and how to get involved.

New Brunswick, New Jersey Food Not Bombs - News and contact information.

Miami, Florida Food not Bombs - Features mission statement, contact information, news and links.

New York Food Not Bombs - News, pictures, links and a message board.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Food Not Bombs - Meeting and serving information as well as links.

Houston, Texas Food Not Bombs - Meeting times and places, history, flyers, recipes, and links to other Food Not Bombs chapters.

Hoboken, New Jersey Food Not Bombs - Contacts, event calendar, message board, literature and "books not bombs".

Torrey Pines Food Not Bombs - Chapter based out of a Encinitas, California High School. Features news, contact information and links.

Madison Food Not Bombs - Includes a joke section, message board and links.

Los Angeles Food Not Bombs - Contact info, meeting and serving times.

Food Not Bombs: Halifax, Nova Scotia - Philosophy, news and contact information on this Canadian chapter.

United Nations Children's Fund - Works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programs by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A very comprehensive website.

US Fund for UNICEF - Works for the survival, protection, and development of all children worldwide through education, advocacy, and fundraising.

Stand For Children - Building a powerful, grassroots citizen voice to ensure all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe.

Jyoti Children's Development Foundation, Inc. - Supports and educates handicapped children in India.

Africamix Collective Volunteer Pledge for Needy Children - Traveling arts and music festival organized to help combat child abuse and neglect.

International Care and Relief - Devoted to providing help in crisis situations with long term care and aid with the emphasis on self help, health care, educational support for children in need.

Whizz-Kidz - Children's charity helping disabled children throughout the UK. Kids charity providing mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking aids) to kids.

Children's Miracle Network - Helps kids by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals throughout North America.

Children's Water Fund - Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa.

Educate the Children - Conducts educational and community development projects in Nepal.

Child Welfare - Suite 101 - Dedicated to sharing articles, links and more regarding child welfare, as well as adoption and foster care.

War Child - International Relief and Development Agency dedicated to providing immediate, effective and sustainable aid to children affected by war in order to build peace, resolve conflict and empower future generations.

Newborns in Need - Organized to care of sick and needy babies and their families.

Springs For Life Foundation - Creating opportunities for underprivileged and at-risk youth. Founded by Seattle Seahawk's Shawn Springs.

Global Care International Children's Charity - British charity supporting many small NGOs worldwide. Site contains information on programs, donation opportunities and contact forms.

Gift of Life - Rotary International Service Program helping needy children worldwide who require corrective heart surgery.

Millennium Childrens Fund - U.S.A. and international humanitarian relief for children in the areas of medical, literacy, child abuse, famine, AIDS, slavery, diseases, vaccinations, factory workers, female genital mutilation.

Save the Children - An international children's charity based in the UK which supports both emergency and long-term relief and development projects. Site offers information about areas of activity, giving, events, and current projects.

Friends of Salcia Foundation Trust - British group providing protection, education and family-type homes for abandoned children in Romania.

SAVE The Children India - Working to empower underprivileged children and women with their fundamental rights, ensuring their welfare, survival, and participation.

Help Afghan School Children Org. - Helping new Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran to send their children into school.

AIM-China - A non-profit volunteer organization that raises funds to provide medical aid, better nutrition, immunizations, Hugging Grannies, foster care and learning materials for the children who remain in China's orphanages.

Reach Out - An unofficial organization through high schools across America that is dedicated to various acts of service to children worldwide. Promote activities such as sponsoring children, creating a correspondence with them, and raising money for victims of natural disasters.

Foundation for the Children - Small organization describes its educational projects for disadvantaged children in South America.

Himalayan Children's Foundation - Organization helping children in remote parts of Nepal and the Himalayan regions. It has programs to provide schooling hopes to also hopes to start programs to provide health care and income-generating training for those children.

Child Health Foundation - Working to prevent and treat life-threatening communicable diseases of infants and children in the United States and abroad.

Flight for Life - Promotes the cure and treatment of children who suffer from heart disease and other afflictions by flying surgeons to third world countries.

Healing the Children - Helping the medical community work for children in need with low cost but highly effective surgeries.

Markie Foundation - Supports children's hospice programs.

Michael Hoefflin Foundation - Provides grant funding for innovative pediatric cancer research, programs for outreach and family support, and public education related to childhood cancer.

Children's Cancer Foundation - Supports children living with cancer, helps doctors gain new cancer-treating skills, and provides upgraded equipment to hospitals in Hong Kong.

Society for Children In Need Inc. - Provides financial relief to families that care for children with cancer.

Childcare International - Provides free plastic surgery to children born with cleft lip and palate.

Airline Ambassadors International - Hand-delivers humanitarian aid and medical care to children in more than 34 countries. Escorts orphans to new homes and children to hospitals for medical care.

Orange Babies - Organization providing AIDS medication to help HIV babies and HIV pregnant women in Africa.

Miracle Flights For Kids - Provides free air transportation for children in need of medical treatment.

Ann Foundation - Dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children worldwide through mission trips.

Haitian Hearts - Provides medical care to Haitian children who do not have access to adequate care.

Nurses for Newborns Foundation - Providing a safety net for at-risk families; to help prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through in home nursing visits providing healthcare, education and positive parenting skills. Organizational and program information, calendar, news.

Gift of Life - A Rotary International organization providing free open heart surgery to children around the world.

International Children's Medical Foundation - A volunteer medical missions agency which helps children in developing countries by bringing children to the United States for medical care that cannot be obtained in their home countries.

Bayti Association - Works in Mexico to offer disadvantaged children assistance and education.

Children Care - Raising money to support health, education and better living for children in India

Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) - Food and clothing distribution to needy families; support of orphanages and feeding programs worldwide; disaster relief; job training and placement for youth and young adults; Christmas toy distribution; and other projects geared toward improving the quality of life of American children in need.

Children's Hunger Relief Fund (CHRF) - Responds to children's immediate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs following drought, earthquake, hurricane, war, and other disasters.

Dennis Martinez Foundation - Finances disaster relief globally in addition to its focus on rehabilitation services for less fortunate children in Nicaragua.

Foundation Wonderland - Supporting under-privileged Romanian children.

International Childcare Trust (ICT) - Partners with local NGOs worldwide to implement innovative and cost-effective development and relief initiatives for the poorest members of the community.

Miami Children's Foundation - Provides toys, canned foods, and clothing to less-privileged children globally and offers tutoring for local children.

Mission Noah - Provides food, clothing and medical supplies to children in need and their families.

Pearl S. Buck International - Bringing hope to children worldwide through health, education, livelihood protection, psychosocial development and adoption programs.

The Phendhe School - Kathmandu-based school for Nepalese children from poor backgrounds.

Pueblito Canada - Supports the development of local health care, childcare and education programs in Latin America. Based in Canada.

Railway Children - Working for the runaway and abandoned children who live in or around the world's railway stations.

The Street Children of Nepal Trust - Works to relieve hunger, improve nutrition, relieve financial hardship and support the education of poor and homeless street children in Nepal.

Toybox Charity - Promoting the awareness of the plight of the street children of Guatemala and Latin America and to bring an end to their suffering.

World Children's Fund - Global network to help rescue children who are abandoned, distressed, exploited, hungry, sick or suffering.

Vision Africa - Give a Child a Future - Provides food and education to the street children of the slums of Kenya and builds childrens homes and schools. Based in the UK.

Children Action - Children Action is a charitable foundation for disadvantaged children throughout the world. Discover the programmes run by the foundation, the prevention of adolescent suicide and how to make a donation.

Harvest Africa Children's Foundation (HACF) - Assists children in West Africa through a long term commitment providing health care, educational assistance and support to families.

Indian Children's Fund - Aiding poverty stricken children in India.

The Jaffa Institute - A non-profit child welfare agency in Jaffa, Israel, providing over 35 educational and social support programs to over 3,000 severely disadvantaged children, both Jewish and Arab.

Amer-Haitian Bon Zami Inc. - Supports impoverished children in Haiti, including the House of Hope home for girls.

Ocean Charity Organization - Provides food, clothing, educational supplies, medical equipment and other necessities to children living in Vietnam.

SOS Children's Villages - Offers abandoned, orphaned and destitute children, regardless of race, nationality or creed, a new and permanent home; and prepares them for an independent life. In English, Deutsch, Français, Español.

Ethiopian Children's and Orphan's Association, Inc. (ECOA) - Helping unfortunate children and orphans in Ethiopia. Projects, fundraising and information about Ethiopia.

Helping Hands for Children - Provides adequate food, clothes, shelter and quality education for children in Africa.

Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) - Provides aid to homeless and orphaned children in Vietnam. Information about the organization and its current projects.

Covenant House - Information on the services and programs of the US-based childcare agency providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth.

The Turning Point Trust - Working with homeless children living in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya.

Alliance for Youth Achievement - AIDS orphans and street children in Africa and Thailand. Information about the AIDS pandemic, newsletters from the field, opportunities to help and biographies and photos of children available to sponsor.

Christian Children's Fund - Children worldwide. Background information about the organization and supported areas, FAQ, additional donation opportunities, photos of children available to sponsor.

Children International - Children in Latin America and Asia. Information about the organization and project countries, photos and descriptions of children available to sponsor.

Childreach / US Member of Plan - Children worldwide. Detailed information about field offices, links to worldwide partners, resources for current sponsors, and biographies and photos of children available to sponsor.

Out of Afrika - Educational sponsorships for Kenyan children. Information about the program and area, and biographies and photos of children available to sponsor.

Tibetan Sponsorship Project - Tibetan children and monks. Information about the program, biographies and photos of children and monks available to sponsor.

Spirit Rising - Native American children. No monthly fee. Background about the organization and photos of children available to sponsor.

All As One - Children in Sierra Leonne and Tanzania. Description of the organization, photos and biographies of children available to sponsor, information about adoption.

Children, Inc. - Children worldwide. Information about the organization and where they work.

HAWCA - Children in Afghanistan. Information about the organization and biographies of children available to sponsor.

Hugs and Smiles for Orphans - Brazilian orphans. Information about the project, message board and FAQ.

Childrens Future Norway - Norwegian-based, aiding children in India. Description of the sponsorship program and its fees.

Save The Children: A Different Kind of Child Abuse - Background research into Save the Children and the organization's alleged improprieties.

Family Circle - Street children in Haiti. Information about the orphanage, and detailed biographies and photos of children available to sponsor.

Adopt a Kid in Need (AKIN) - Educational sponsorships for children in Zambia. Description of the organization, break-down of the cost of education in Africa and photos of previously-sponsored children. Donate online.

Orphan Sponsorship International (OSI) - Children in Eastern Europe. Information about the organization and private area for current sponsors.

ACORN - Orphans in Kazakhstan. No monthly fee. Information about the program, message board, and photos of a few children available to sponsor.

Save the Children - Children worldwide. Detailed information about the organization and it's other programs, photos of children available to sponsor.

Direct sponsorships for Palestinian children in need - Information about the organization, photographs and biographies of waiting children and a forum.

Project Zawadi - Provides Tanzanian children with scholarships for primary and secondary school through sponsorship. Information on the organization, the sponsored children, and Tanzania.

Cape Verde Care Agency - Offers sponsorships of children on Cape Verde, a small archipelago on the West Coast of Africa. Information about Cape Verdie and photos of children available to sponsor.

Canadian Relief Foundation (CRF) - Offering sponsorships of orphans in Afghanistan. Photos and bios of children available for sponsorship, online tools for current sponsors, news and information about the organization.

Little Stars School - Provides education and basic necessities for children in India. Information about the organization, photographs and profiles of available children, and updates on the school.

Bethesda Life Center - Offering sponsorships of orphans in India. Information about the organization, photos of waiting children, donation and volutneer opportunities.

Sunbeam Children's Foundation - Sponsorship of Chinese orphans. Information about the program, photographs of the children's home, biographies of some of the children, and a gift shop.

The Children of War - Sponsorships of families in Afghanistan. Information about the organization and the country, donation opportunities, photographs of waiting families and the area, financial statement, and an online magazine.

Uganda Child Care - Children in Uganda. Information about the organization, photographs and biographies of waiting children. Partially in Danish.

Uganda Sunrise Children's Programme - Children in Uganda. Information about the program, photos and profiles of waiting children, financial details and news.

World Child Foundation - Children Relief Programs - Children in Vietnam. Information about the organization, photos of waiting children.

Palestine Children's Welfare Fund - Group of volunteers whose goals are to improve the living standards of Palestinian children in the refugee camps. Photos of children and students available for individual sponsorships.

Sponsors Net Club - Active discussion group for child sponsors.

For Child Sponsors - Discussion group for child sponsors, focused on discussing the kids themselves.

Angie's CCF Website - Information and personal experiences with Christian Children's Fund, photos of children sponsored and stories of visits to field offices.

Allison's Children from Around the World - Biographical information about the children, scans of artwork they've sent.

Doris's Kids - Biographical information on 39 sponsored children, including photos updated throughout the years.

Erika's Childreach Site - Photos and biographies, as well as a story of a former sponsored child now sponsoring another.

Jen's Sponsored Kids - Biographies, photos and scans of letters and drawings from children sponsored through Childreach, Compassion and Spirit Rising.

My Sponsored Children - Biographies and photographs of children sponsored through several different organizations.

Marla's Kids - Photos and biographies of children sponsored through Childreach.

Rubi's Kids - Basic information and photographs of children sponsored through Childreach and Spirit Rising.

Abandoned and Orphaned Children Mission - Provides food, medical care and education through donations for abandoned and orphaned children in Haiti.

Borneo Child Aid Society - Operates children's homes for underpriviledged children of Malaysia.

Center for World Hunger Control - Assists homeless African children orphaned by war and AIDS.

Friends of the Orphans - Provides support to orphaned and abandoned children in Central America and the United States.

Grace International Children's Foundation - Builds, operates and maintains children's homes for AIDs orphans in East Africa.

Helping And Loving Orphans (HALO) - Projects to help children, particularly orphans, live their lives to their fullest potential by raising their standard of health, education and overall well being.

Hope And Homes For Children - Dedicated to providing a family and future for young victims of war and disaster.

India GSM - Supports an orphanage in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Kanji Project - Providing housing, education and healthcare for the children of St Anthony's Orpahange in Southern India

Life-Line of Hope - Supports orphans in Far East Russia. Program information, pictures, description of life in Russian orphanages.

Nyumbani Orphanage - Cares for the rising number of HIV-infected infants and children in Africa.

Orphanage School Uganda - Houses, educates and feeds AIDS orphans in East Africa

Street Orphans International - Provides financial assistance to Hogares Providencia, a group of street children's shelters located in Mexico City.

Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) - Provides education, clothes, food, healthcare, and a future to 10,000 Tibetan orphans now living in India.

Village of Hope - Home for Moroccan children whose families are unable or unwilling to care for them.

World Solidarity Missions - Miami-based organization supporting an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.

Yayasan Emmanuel - Orphanage in Indonesia.

Navjeewan Sansthan - In India. Information on facilities, donation opportunities and adoptions.

Joe Homan Charitable Trust - Provides homes for children in Southern India who would otherwise spend their lives on the street. Based in the UK.

Help Us Help The Children - Provides humanitarian aid to children living in orphanges throughout Ukraine. Organized a bike ride across Europe to raise support.

Ranchito Orphanage & Spiritual School for Angels - An orphanage for Mexican children encompassing education and spiritual development.

Full of Hope International - Bringing hope to orphan children worldwide through education programs like teaching English and financial support; and other projects geared toward improving the quality of life of orphan children in need.

Disabled & Vulnerable Orphans of Ukraine - Addresses issues and emerging areas of need in the lives of special needs orphans in Ukraine suffering from HIV/AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, tuberculosis and other diseases.

Mommy's Light - Dedicated to serving children who have lost or will lose a mother by keeping alive traditions and memories.

Breath of Hope - Children's Charity - British organization which entertains hospitalized children.

Earth Angel Foundation - Sends terminally ill children on dream vacations.

Children and Earth, Inc. - Organization providing underprivileged and at-risk children with special opportunities that others take for granted.

Out of this World - Provides educational support and advice to children who have survived trauma.

ABC Quilts Project - The Mission of ABC Quilts is to send love and comfort to at-risk children in the form of handmade baby quilts, and to use the process of creating these quilts as a tool for promoting awareness, informed choices and community service.

Toys For Sick Children - Provides hospitals and child-care facilities with recreational and therapeutic equipment.

When You Wish Upon A Star - An organisation devoted to granting wishes to terminally ill children.

Happy Days and Special Times - Goal is to help children with cancer by relieving stress on the family, improving the situation around the child and getting things moving in a positive flow.

Sabriya's Castle of Fun Foundation - Brings "Fun Therapy" to hospitalized children throughout the United States.

Hats off for Cancer - Collecting donated hats for children who have lost their hair through cancer treatment.

Send A Child A Smile - Sends "smile" packages to children who have experienced a traumatic life event such as illness, divorce or death of family member.

Sunshine Project for Hospitalized Children - Collecting toy donations for distribution to hospitalized and other special needs children.

TLC for Angels - Crafting handmade items for preemies, babies, and children in need.

Project Linus - Lockheed Martin Chapter - Providing hand-made "security" blankets for tramautized or sick children in the tradition of the security blanket-toting tot of the Peanuts comic strip.

The Andy Ruenes Foundation - Organization which raises funds to benefit children, teens, and young adults suffering from life threatening diseases. Volunteer information, calendar of events, foundation history, and biography of Ruenes.

The Children's Wish Foundation - The Children's Wish Foundation will grant any wish, grant wishes to terminally ill children under the age of eighteen, making dreams come true.

Grant A Wish - Grant-A-Wish is a national children's charity that provides educational, recreational and supportive services to children, 18 and under, who are battling life-threatening illnesses.

Angelwish - Trying to improve the lives of children living with HIV/AIDS by answering wishes and paying for computers for the children to use while using treatment centers.

Make-A-Wish Foundation - Foundation which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Starlight Children's Foundation - An international, non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones by raising money to make wishes come true.

Association of Wish Granting Organizations - Organization formed in 1995 to oversee the donation and fund-raising process of wish-granting organizations

The Sunshine Foundation - Grants the wishes of terminally ill, handicapped and abused children. Funded by public donations.

Australian Red Cross - Official Web Site of the Australian Red Cross with links to all state websites

Belgian Red Cross - (pages in Dutch, French and a short summary in English).

British Red Cross - Home page for the British Red Cross, includes information on activities, donations, branch addresses, products and First Aid quiz for motorists.

Canadian Red Cross - (Site is in English and French).

TRCS: Thai Red Cross Sociaty - (in Thai - also in English)

Finnish Red Cross - The official site (in Finnish also with Swedish and English pages)..

The Irish Red Cross Society - The Irish member of one of the leading humanitarian groups in the world, assisting in areas as diverse as first aid training and cover, emergency relief for the developing world, babysitter training, respite care and mountain rescue. The site offers a range of information, including donation material and an online donation facility.

Japanese Red Cross Society - Describes national and international education, safety, medical, welfare, and disaster relief services; information about history, finances, programs, and administration. Site in Japanese with an English section.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Action for the most vulnerable in over 175 countries worldwide.

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC - Organization whose humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. (In English, French and Spanish).

Irish Red Cross Society - Limerick Area - Limerick Red Cross is a branch of the International Red Cross Society.

The Dutch Red Cross, chapter Veenendaal - This site provides information on the Dutch Red Cross in Veenendaal, the Netherlands. (site in Dutch with English section).

Ukrainian Red Cross - Includes news, history, and programs of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Red Cross Society - Links Page - Links to websites for Red Cross International and Red Cross National societies.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - Incorporates the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the International Federation), as well as National Societies in 175 countries.

Association of Ex-Delegates of the ICRC - Aims, activities of organization for maintaining contact among ex-delegates of the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) in Switzerland.

Danish Red Cross - Denmark's largest voluntary humanitarian organisation. (Site in Danish but has an english language section as well.)

Norwegian Red Cross - Official site of the Norwegian Red Cross. In Norwegian with English section.

Austrian Red Cross - (in German with an English section).

International Tracing Service Arolsen - A depository of information in Arolsen, Germany, under Red Cross auspices tracing non-German Nazi victims and displaced persons. With information on the service's history, on how to file an inquiry and on efforts to make those documents not pertaining to specfic persons available for historical research.

American Red Cross - Helps keep people safe every day, as well as in an emergency thanks to caring, supportive people in the community. Site includes pages for the Armed Forces Emergency Services.

Seattle King County Chapter - Provides disaster information, class schedules, youth programs and blood services.

Central Maryland Red Cross Chapter - Services include emergency assistance, blood donating, assistance to the U.S. Armed Forces, tracing people who have lost touch with family members due to war, health/safety training.

Lower Bucks County Chapter - Learn water safety, take CPR, or give blood and help save a life. Youth programs, humanitarian and disaster relief during earthquakes, floods, fire, and hurricanes

Black River Valley Chapter - Watertown, NY chapter volunteers provide emergency services, work in blood drives and health fairs, and teach CPR and first aid.

Dallas Chapter - With a volunteer base of over 3,000 people, the Dallas, Tx branch provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Dayton Area Chapter - Providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Greater Kansas City Chapter - Serves more than 1.3 million people in the metropolitan Kansas City community with disaster preparedness and relief programs, health and safety training and blood collection and distribution.

Greenwich Chapter - Connecticut chapter site providing general information, blood drive schedule and upcoming events schedule.

Monterey County Chapter - The Monterey County Chapter of the American Red Cross - Salinas, California.

Metro Atlanta Chapter - Atlanta's Red Cross provides disaster relief, emergency services to the military and a multitude of critical health and safety services to 12 metropolitan area counties.

San Antonio Area Chapter - Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies in the San Antonio, Tx area.

Stamford, CT Chapter - Find out about the latest blood services, health and safety schedules and special events.

Penn-Jersey Region Chapter - Provides blood donation centers and bloodmobiles in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter - Provides a myriad of services including relief to victims of disaster, First Aid/CPR training, HIV/AIDS education, transportation for senior citizens, and nutrition assistance to women, infants, and children.

Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter - provides Allegheny and Washington Counties with disaster relief and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

St. Louis Bi-State Chapter - Provides a wide range of humanitarian services to help area residents avoid, prepare for and cope with emergencies.

Connecticut American Red Cross - Provides information and directions for all Connecticut chapters.

York-Poquoson Chapter - Virginia branch committed to making a positive difference by improving the quality of life, enhancing self-reliance and concern for others, and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Massachusetts Bay American Red Cross - Serves 79 cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts, extensive site with course listings, news, and information.

East Central Wisconsin Chapter - Serving the counties of Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, and Winnebago, through health and safety education, blood drives, disaster relief, loanable medical equipment, and transportation for elderly and disabled.

Pikes Peak Chapter of The American Red Cross - Red Cross chapter located in Colorado Springs serving the Pikes Peak and surrounding areas.

Palo Alto Area American Red Cross - The American Red Cross of Palo Alto provides CPR classes to blood drives, to responding to local fires.

American Red Cross, West Sound Chapter - Provides disaster relief and preparedness training, First Aid/CPR and HIV/Aids education, military family emergency services, youth programs, and related services. Serving Kitsap and North Mason Counties in Washington State.

Central Minnesota Chapter - Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota is a humanitarian organization, provides relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Southeastern Michigan - Chaper news, information on disaster relief and how to register for health and safety courses.

Central Virginia Chapter - Provides information on the Red Cross, disaster services, health and safety services, blood donation services and volunteer opportunities.

Loess Hills Red Cross - Council Bluffs Iowa and metro area local Red Cross Chapter.

American Red Cross Clark County Chapter - Clark County, Washington chapter of the American Red Cross.

American Red Cross - Klamath/Lake Chapter - Klamath/Lake Chapter

Northeast Georgia Chapter - Provides free assistance to help families get back on their feet; first aid, CPR, community disaster education, HIV/AIDS education, school programs, and programs for the workplace.

American Red Cross Blood Center - North Central Region - Bloodmobile locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota along with news, employment and volunteer opportunities, information about blood donation, and what blood is used for.

Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross in Duluth Minnesota - Helps people in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin prevent prepare for emergencies and teach lifesaving through classes in CPR, first aid, and water safety.

American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter - San Francisco Bay area Red Cross provides life saving CPR and other classes, disaster response,and emergency supplies.

American Red Cross Riverside County Chapter - Information on Health & Safety classes including First Aid and CPR/AED. Disaster services, volunteer opportunities, donations, up to the minute news.

Lycoming County Red Cross - Helping the people of Lycoming County PA avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.

American Red Cross - Portsmouth Va. - Helping people prepare for and recover from disasters. Providing lifesaving blood collection, health & safety courses and help military families communicate.

Licking County Red Cross - Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Athens County Red Cross - Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Midland Empire Chapter - Billings, Montana - Providing Red Cross services to the Billings, Montana, area.

Atlanta Chapter of American Red Cross - American Red Cross - Atlanta Chapter is a Volunteer-Driven, Humanitarian Organization helping people help themselves.

Northwest Louisiana American Red Cross - Information on First Aid, CPR, Aquatics, Disaster education, Emergency communications to Military personal and volunteer opportunities.

Hocking County Red Cross - Hocking County Ohio branch. Disaster courses, and classes in first aid, CPR, baby sitting, canoeing, and pet first aid.

American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Regional Blood Services - Learn more about donating blood, blood drives and volunteer opportunities. The American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Services serves the people of Central Virginia, Hampton Roads and Eastern North Carolina.

Georgetown SC Chapter of the American Red Cross - Welcome to the Georgetown County Chapter of the American Red Cross, helping to keep people safe in emergencies and every day.

American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter - The Berks County Chapter is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Central Florida American Red Cross - Offices in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Longwood, providing emergency services and health and safety education.

American Red Cross in Greater New York - Disaster news, health & safety education, CPR training, lifeguard certification, volunteer opportunities.

Orange County Red Cross - Volunteer information, blood donation centers, preparedness education in Orange County, California.

American Red Cross Howard-Tipton Chapter - Overview of chapter services and volunteer opportunities in Kokomo, Indiana, and the surrounding counties of Howard and Tipton.

American Red Cross Three Rivers Chapter - Provides disaster relief for environmental emergencies, provides health and safety training CPR and emergency first aid. Based in Yuba City, California.

Greater Chicago Chapter - Serving Northeastern Illinois, this chapter provides disaster preparedness and relief, safety and health education and international tracing and services to military personnel and their families.

American Red Cross of Northern Utah Chapter - Provide disaster relief, preparedness training, first aid/CPR and AED training, military family emergency services. Serve Box Elder, Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties in Utah.

Central Arkansas Red Cross - The Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross.

The Southwest New Mexico Chapter of the American Red Cross - Provides a variety of humanitarian services in Dona Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra Counties.

American Red Cross of Southeastern Connecticut - Chapter services and contact information.

American Red Cross Northeast Nevada Service Center - Provides disaster relief, health & safety, armed forces emergency services, and youth activities to Elko, Eureka, and White Pine Counties in Nevada.

Portsmouth West Chesapeake Chapter - Virginia chapter site with up to date contacts for services, and training information.

Cleveland Chapter - With its corps of 3,500 volunteers, this chapter strives to improve the quality of life in the Cleveland, OH area through its programs and services.

Flying Doctors - Volunteer teams of a doctor, dentist, or optometrist fly on 4-day trips monthly to Baja Mexico to provide health care. Read reports of trips, and view volunteer opportunities.

Doctors Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres - An international humanitarian aid organization providing emergency medical aid in more than 80 countries.

International Medical Corps - An emergency humanitarian health care relief organization in Albania, Angola, Bosnia, Burundi, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Honduras, Somalia, and Sudan employing doctors, nurses and program managers and logisticians to provide emergency care.

Lalmba - Nonprofit organization active in several countries in Africa teaching individuals to care for their own health needs and providing primary medical care.

Medicos por el derecho a la Salud - (Medics for the right to health) an organization for the prevention of diseases and health training in El Salvador. Site is in Spanish and English.

Doctors of the World, USA - International organization working to create sustainable medical programs to those in the greatest need in the US and abroad. Has current projects in Chiapas, Kosovo, Russia, South Africa, US, Vietnam.

Flying Doctors of America - Brings together physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, other health professionals and non-medical support volunteers to care for people who otherwise would never receive professional medical care.

World Dental Relief - Nonprofit relief organization with a state and federally licensed warehouse to receive and distribute dental supplies and equipment to dental healthcare projects around the world.

Filipino American Medical Incorporated - Providing charitable surgical procedures and medical services in the US and abroad. FAMI also promotes medical and technical education here and abroad.

New Hope India - Organization working with people who have leprosy. Raises funds for crippled childrens polio surgery. Donors needed for street children rehabilitation. Also accepts other help from volunteers.

Operation Condor - A humanitarian project organized by the Rotary Club of Wheaton, IL, USA, to aid the poor in Huanuco, Peru.

Magen David Adom - Israels National Emergency Medical Service has provided emergency relief to countries all over the world since 1939 in times of need, pain and suffering.

Medicus Mundi International - An international organisation related to the World Health Organisation dealing with health care development. It actively supports the concept of primary and community-based health care.

Dentaid - A non-profit, charitable organization that provides equipment, training, and oral health services to hospitals, clinics, and dentists in the developing world.

Medical International Rapid Response - Volunteer health care professionals available to countries requiring assistance on an urgent basis and to other charitable organizations doing medical relief work worldwide.

Refugee Relief International - The only medical relief organization providing aid in war zones that other relief agencies won't go to.

Partners in Health - Works to improve the health of poor communities in conjunction with other organizations. Has projects involving drugs for Tuberculosis and HIV. Partner projects are in Haiti, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, and Boston.

Interplast.org - Provides free reconstructive surgery in developing nations.

Direct Relief International - Humanitarian medical relief organization. Sends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty.

German Doctors for Developing Countries - The idea and the projects of an humanitarian organization for the poor and needy people in developing countries. Uses volunteer physicians who work in their annual vacation to provide medical services.

Medicine for Mali - Organization that works to provide focused medical aid to a loving people in need of help in the country of Mali, West Africa.

Voronsovka Children's Page - Fund raising for the impoverished Voronsovka Children's Tubercular Hospital in The Kyrgyz Republic of central Asia. Site includes photo album, travelogs, voice chat, and online store.

Operation Smile - Not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive facial surgery to indigent children and young adults in 16 developing countries and in the United States.

Operation Rainbow Canada - Registered Canadian non-profit organization which oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in under-served countries with cleft lip and palate, and burn scars.

Humani-Terra International - A French humanitarian association aiming to assist third world countries by sending equipped medical and surgical teams, training health personnel and install medico-surgical hardware.

Bansang Hospital Appeal Charity - Delivers medical and financial aid to needy people in a third world hospital in Gambia, West Africa.

International Run for HOPE - An annual race that raises funds to support the Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE, a free medical clinic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia that provides healthcare to people are otherwise unable to pay for medical care.

The Greater Washington Society of Anesthesiology - An organization that is involved in programs to look at the economics of providing anesthesiology services, medical missions in Africa, and medical education at the local and international level.

Medical Aid for Palestine, Canada - An organization with a mission is to improve the health of Palestinians through humanitarian and development assistance, Site is in English and French.

Shriners Hospitals - Provide free specialized medical care to children. Includes locations, qualifications, contribution information, and details about the sponsoring organization.

Ezekiel Foundation - Allows family, friends and other parties to submit financial contributions to individuals who are seeking alternative medical treatments not covered by health insurance. Profiles of people in need, funding application, and background information available.

Aide Medicale Internationale Humanitarian Organisation - Organisation which strives for long-term healthcare development in developing countries.

Health Partners International of Canada - Distributes medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canada's pharmceutical, medical supply and vaccination industry. (site in English and French)

Military Order of the Collar - A charity that has projects for relief of poverty and sickness.

Medical Aid for East Timor - Project to send material aid and medical supplies to East Timor. It is looking for monetary donations to rebuild clinics and provide local training of the Timorese.

Guatemala Medical Mission - Medical mission sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.

Healthlink for Africa Inc. - Organization hoping to promotes better health for the people of Africa by building and operating diagnostic facilities, networking with area health care providers and supplying tools for medical records.

Northwoods Airlifeline Michigan - Organization offering free air transport to all those with urgent medical needs.

John Snow International - Consultancy agency providing assistance to governmental and humanitarian organisations in the United Kingdom and Africa. Gives advices to governments and non-governmental organizations, provides training and publishes information on sexual and reproductive health (contraception and HIV/AIDS prevention).

HopeHIV - A charity supporting AIDS orphans in Africa. News, information.

Healthlink Worldwide - Organization that produces and sells publications on health in the areas of AIDS, child health and disability. Works in partnership with organizations in developing countries.

International HIV/AIDS Alliance - A development organisation which works in developing countries to support their response to AIDS.

Operation Vietnam - Organization providing medical supplies, equipment, and medical personnel to the people of Vietnam.

AirLifeLine - Free medical flights for ambulatory patients who cannot afford the cost of travel, anywhere in the contiguous U.S. states and Alaska.

Angel Flight East - An organization of pilots and other volunteers serving the community with free private air transportation for the medically and financially needy.

Angel Flight of Georgia - Providing free air transportation to those in medical and financial need in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Mississippi.

LifeLine Pilots - Organization with a mission of providing people in medical and financial distress with access to free air transportation on small aircraft for distant health care and other compelling human needs. Area serviced - 15 State region of the Midwest.

Air Care Alliance - Group provides a master list of all known charitable air transport organizations whose volunteers fly needy patients and disaster relief supplies and perform other missions of service using aircraft.

Angel Flight West - Angel Flight West provides free air transportation on private aircraft to needy people facing medical challenges or having other compelling human needs.

Oxfam America - Oxfam in the United States.

Oxfam International - A group of non-governmental organizations from three continents working worldwide to fight poverty and injustice.

Oxfam Great Britain - In partnership with local groups, Oxfam works with poor people to help them help themselves.

Oxfam Community Aid Abroad Australia - Promotes social justice and the alleviation of poverty by working with communities both overseas and in Aboriginal Australia, and through campaigning, education and advocacy work.

Oxfam Canada - Organization dedicated to creating self-sustaining programs in developing communities worldwide by focusing on health security, food security and democratic rights.

Oxfam New Zealand - The New Zealand member of Oxfam International.

Oxfam Ireland - A member of Oxfam International.

Oxfam Hong Kong - Member of Oxfam International; works with poor people regardless of race, sex, religion or politics in their struggle against poverty, distress and suffering.

Novib: Oxfam Netherlands - The Dutch member of Oxfam International (site in Dutch and English).

Water for the Nations - Drills wells and provides well-drilling equipment to provide clean drinking water for those without. Provides training for solving problems with water supplies.

Water for Survival - New Zealand-based organization raising funds for water related public health projects in the third world.

WaterAid - UK organization specialising in water, sanitation and hygiene education. Helps the poorest communities of Africa and Asia to provide themselves.

WaterPartners International - Addresses water supply and sanitation needs in developing countries. Promotes innovative and cost-effective community water projects with an aim for long-term success.

Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology - An organization located in Calgary, Canada dedicated to transferring water and sanitation technologies to the third world (in particular a water filter).

Shelter, Water & Appropriate Technology Initiatives Society - A humanitarian organization in India with projects relating to shelter for the poor, sustainable water supply, rainwater harvesting and watershed management, reproductive health and education.

Card Santa - Program to collect and distributes holiday cards to help people feel someone is caring about them. Cards are distributed to homeless shelters, hospitals, homes for abused women and children etc.

ARMDI American Red Magen David for Israel - Support arm in the United States for Magen David Adom (MDA). ARMDI supports the MDA Emergency Medical, Ambulance, Blood and Disaster Services which benefit Israels entire population.

Ramakrishna Vedanta Math - A charitable/philanthropic site for an organization in Calcutta established by Swami Abhedananda and managed by the Ramakrishna Order of the Vedanta religion.

Food Relief - Organized by Bhaktivedanta International Charities which is organized by the Bhaktivedanta Ashram (India) and ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Feeds needy children.

Ve'ahavta - The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief Committee. Organization trying to accomplish tikun olam, the betterment of the world.

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. - Organization that aids Jews in distress overseas with programs in 59 countries. Also has programs to aid non-Jews.

American Jewish Committee - Membership organization with thirty-two chapters nationwide and more than 100,000 members and supporters.

American Jewish World Service - A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nonsectarian humanitarian assistance and emergency relief to disadvantaged people worldwide.

Ezer Yoldot Hamercazi Central Kitchen - Organization lending a helping hand to Jewish people in need in the Gush Etzion Settlement Bloc and the cities of Beitar Illit and Beit Shemesh.

Church World Service - Relief, development and refugee assistance arm of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. provides self-help development, meets emergency needs, and addresses the root causes of poverty and powerlessness.

Christian Relief Services - Non-profit charitable organization providing humanitarian relief in the United States and around the world.

Valley Churches United Missions - A coalition of community and church volunteers providing direct aid assistance in the form of food and shelter to the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley residents in their time of crisis.

Friends In The West - Christian aid charity aimed at helping African children

African Christian Relief - Christian non-profit organization assisting families and communities in Africa and the U.S. with basic necessities of life, agricultural supplies and water.

The Caring Place (Canada) - Christian relief and aid organization, helping others locally and worldwide. Currently sending aid packages to over 83 countries.

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee - Relief, development, and educational ministry supported by the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Hope for the Suffering - Christian organization dedicated to alleviating the suffering of innocent children.

Mennonite Economic Development Associates - Through MEDAs business-oriented development programs you can help low income entrepreneurs in the developing world and North America.

Christian Blind Mission International: Australia - International organization dedicated to helping blind people and those with other disabilities in developing countries worldwide.

Missionary Ventures International - Humanitarian Christian organization encouraging and supporting indigenous missions through personal involvement, financial sponsorship and ministry development.

Feed The Children - International non-profit Christian organization providing food, clothing, educational supplies, medical equipment and other necessities to needy individuals.

Mission Aviation Fellowship - Relief organization using aviation and other strategic technologies to reach the world for Christ.

Rancho De Los Niños - Develops and operates homes for orphans, homeless, and needy children in Mexico.

World Relief - Non-profit organization which provides humanitarian aid, disaster and emergency relief, and is involved in community and economic development, welfare reform, refugee resettlement, immigration, and advocacy.

Orphan Grain Train - Volunteer network that gathers donations of clothing, medicine, food, Christian literature, and other items in response to needs around the world.

Cleaford Christian Trust - Details for a based charity and mission working in Romania. Based in Surrey, UK.

Dream Machine Foundation - Christian non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and families in Fiji with medical, dental, educational and farming programs to improve their quality of life.

Acts of God - A Christian disaster relief ministry sending teams of individuals to meet physical, logistical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Help The Poor - Nonprofit organization located in Ramsey, NJ, currently operating four shelters for expectant mothers and their children, and providing aid, comfort, and support to needy inner city children.

Mission Without Borders - Christian nonprofit organization formed to meet the material and spiritual needs of people living in poverty or suffering persecution, active in Eastern Europe and China.

Family Connections Ministries - FCM International cares for the children of Guatemala, Mexico and other countries.

Christian Humanitarian Aid - Links to Christian aid groups, articles on child sponsorship and ways to get involved.

International Christian Concern - A human rights organization promoting religious freedom and assisting international Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination.

Opportunity International Canada - A non-profit organization which helps poor children by creating jobs for their parents.

Busoga Development Association - Indigenous Christian organization located in Uganda, Africa offering food and nutrition programs, environmental emergency relief, and aid to widows and orphans.

International D.O.V.E. Association Inc. - Development, orphanages, and vocational education from a Christian Aid Organization committed to caring for orphans in war torn countries.

Food for the Poor - An international Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides food, housing, medical services, education and ministry to poor people and families in the Caribbean and Latin America.

The International Refugee Center of Dakar - A Christian community center for refugees from war-torn countries that provides elementary education for children, language classes, Bible classes, and other forms of humanitarian aid.

Christian Mission Aid - Founded in 1986 as a non-denominational, non-profit organization to work on relief and development projects in Africa.

Bountiful Harvest - A nonprofit organization helping Africans help themselves, through agricultural and economic development, education, and basic healthcare

Ministry Partners - Find links to Christian organizations and ways to make a difference in the world.

Global MissionAir - A Christian, interdenominational, non profit, relief and humanitarian organization that aims to use aircraft to transport food, water, clothing, medical teams, hospitals and mission teams, around the world.

Educators in Missions - Provides medical care and educational opportunities for needy people in Central America. Child sponsorships available.

Northwest Medical Teams International - Christian organisation that sends volunteer disaster relief teams to help people in crisis, provides medical care to victims of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, famine, and war.

Family Care Foundation - A Christian-based organisation with a broad-based family of projects making a difference in communities around the world. Has many projects including - humanitarian aid, help for the poor, help for the disabled, education in family values and Christian evangelization projects.

Mano Amiga Volunteer Mexico Mission - An ecumenical Christian organization that aids the poor in the states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Coahuila in Mexico through volunteer construction work, shelters, vocational training and other needed services.

Veritas Organization - Helping street children, plus doing relief work in Transylvania (Sighisoara, Romania). Work has grown up over the last four years around a student program of Eastern Nazarene College (Boston, MA).

Help the Children - World Opportunities International - Christian organisation providing disaster, emergency and poverty relief by distributing food, clothing, and medicine to children, families and outreach programs in the USA and around the world.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) - Carries out humanitarian and developmental work in over 120 countries for mankind regardless of ethnic, political or religious affiliations.

For Haiti With Love - Christian organization with missions in the northern part of Haiti to feed the hungry, build houses for the homeless, provide medical care for those who need it.

Operation Blessing International - A Christian humanitarian organization that provides short-term medical, hunger and disaster relief and development assistance to people in need in the United States and overseas.

Casa Bernabe - An Orphanage in Guatemala providing a Christian home to abandoned, handicapped, mistreated and abused children. In addition, the mission is to obtain adoptive parents and place children in foster homes.

American Friends Service Committee - A Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.

Kingscare - Christian poverty relief organization. Inspired by the love of God. Practical action through self-help, medical and educational projects in developing countries.

HOPE Worldwide - Charity "bringing hope to a hurting world" through education, disease control, medical training and care, care for orphans, education and recovery programs. Recruits mainly from the members of International Churches of Christ (ICOC).

African American Self-Help Foundation - Organization responding to the physical and spiritual needs of African children and families as well as single, working African American moms in the U.S.

Bread for the World - A nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying the nation's decision makers.

Apostolical Pro Deo Foundation - Christian organization which supports the children, elderly and handicapped in Romania.

Vincentian-American Independent National Charities - Organization based in Brooklyn, NY and of benefit to the less fortunate, both in the U.S.A. and St. Vincent and The Grenadines.

Adventist Community Services - A national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. It is sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but is separately incorporated as a public charity.

Unitus - A non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate poverty and economic suffering through the united efforts of Latter-Day Saints and their neighbors.

Associates in the Management and Organization of Resources - Christian organization providing services to the elderly, the needy and single parents. Supports any nonprofit that provides services to this group through fundraising and other management services.

Great Commission Air - Provides air transportation for Christian missions and humanitarian relief.

Interfaith Refugee Ministry - Interfaith refugee ministry and refugee resettlement.

Eastern Europe Aid Association - Helping Romanians in orphanages throughout Eastern Europe with spiritual and material needs.

United People in Christ, Inc. - Non-profit group to collect clothing, medicine, and money, for the Christians of the Middle East regardless of denomination.

Feed My Lambs Ministries - Texas-based nonprofit Christian organization helping the poor, children and the elderly. Provides physical needs such as food and clothing, toys, Bibles and Christian educational material.

Crisis Control Ministries, Churches working together - A Christian-based ministry responding to the emergency needs of persons in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Episcopal Afghan Aid - Site that encourages parish and diocesan-based support for Afghan refugees through donations to relevant aid agencies.

Philanthropy - The official humanitarian organization of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Joy of a Child - An international Christian organization that helps abandoned and hurting children on the streets, in orphanages, and in children's homes. It does this by providing meals, adequate clothing, medical provisions.

My Brother's Keeper - A Massachusetts based Christian organization of volunteers who delivers furniture, household items and food, free of charge, to those who seek assistance.

St Gregory's Foundation - Charity working in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe to help the poor, sick or disabled people.

Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia - Provides Chaplains for the prisons and juvenile inititutions in Virginia.

Engineering Ministries International - Christian organization taking architects, engineers, surveyors on short-term trips to improve conditions in developing nations.

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