March 2024

ChildFund Australia is an independent international development and humanitarian organization working to reduce child poverty in many of the world's most disadvantaged communities. ChildFund Australia is a member of the global ChildFund Alliance - one of the world's oldest child-focused charities. With a global network of 11 organizations, the ChildFund Alliance serves nearly 36 million children and families in 70 countries. Alliance members also respond to humanitarian emergencies. 

https://www.childfund.org.au/

ActionAid is an international charity that works for gender equality and to end poverty and injustice. ActionAid Australia is the Australian arm, focusing on issues such as women's rights, education and economic empowerment. ActionAid Australia was originally established as Austcare, an NGO dedicated to defending the rights of people seeking asylum and protection in emergencies. In 2009, Austcare became part of the ActionAid Federation. The non-governmental organization (NGO) was founded as a charity in 1972. The global federation ActionAid International works in more than 50 countries.

Plan International is a global organization working to advance children's rights and equality for girls. Plan International Australia is the Australian arm of this organization, focusing on international development and humanitarian projects. Founded in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's aid organizations in the world. Plan International is active in more than 75 countries. The charity responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children.

Established in 1966, World Vision Australia has grown to become Australia's largest international non-governmental organization (NGO). Founded in 1950, World Vision is an evangelical Christian NGO focused on development cooperation and humanitarian disaster relief. Its work also focuses on helping children at risk. World Vision Australia is the Australian branch of the nonprofit organization. World Vision is now one of the world's largest aid organizations and one of the largest Christian non-governmental organizations.

Save the Children Australia is the Australian branch of Save the Children, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to improve the lives of children in Australia and around the world. The NGO was founded in 1919 by the teacher and social reformer Eglantyne Jebb in Britain. Save the Children Australia provides emergency assistance to children and families affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and other humanitarian crises. 

https://www.savethechildren.org.au/

Oxfam Australia is a leading humanitarian and development organization dedicated to addressing poverty and inequality, both in Australia and internationally. In times of crisis, such as natural disasters, conflicts, and displacement, the non-governmental organization (NGO) provides emergency relief assistance to affected communities, including distributing essential items like food, clean water, shelter materials, and hygiene kits, as well as supporting livelihoods recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Caritas Australia is the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. It operates as part of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of Catholic relief, development, and social service organizations present in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Since 1964, Caritas Australia works to address poverty, injustice, and inequality by supporting communities to build sustainable livelihoods, respond to emergencies, and advocate for social change. The Australian aid agency is currently active in 20 countries.

CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing assistance in emergencies. The non-governmental organization (NGO) focuses on empowering women and girls. CARE nowadays stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The NGO, is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice. CARE Australia is a member of the global CARE Confederation. In 2020/21, the Australian branch assisted 2.3 million people across 24 countries.

UNICEF Australia is the Australian National Committee for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which works to promote the rights and well-being of children worldwide. The Australian charity is one of 34 National Committees, located in countries around the world, that raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work and advocates for children’s rights worldwide.  The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO).

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization. Médecins Sans Frontières translates to Doctors without Borders. The non-governmental organization (NGO) provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics or exclusion from healthcare. Rapid and effective response to humanitarian emergencies is at the core of its work. Médecins Sans Frontières was founded in 1971 in Paris, France by a group of journalists and doctors. The Médecins Sans Frontières Australia office was set up in 1994.

The Australian branch of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement provides assistance to people affected by disasters and conflicts, as well as health and community services. The Australian Red Cross, one of the most prominent humanitarian organizations in Australia, responds to disasters both domestically and internationally. The humanitarian organization provides emergency relief such as shelter, food, water, and medical assistance to those affected by natural disasters like bushfires, floods, cyclones, and earthquakes.

Australia for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national funding partner for Australia. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is one of ten UNHCR National Fundraising Partners worldwide. The NGO helps refugees and other displaced people by advocating for their protection and raising funds to enable UNHCR to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced families in need around the world.

War Child is a specialist charity for children affected by conflict, founded in Britain in 1993. The non-governmental organization (NGO) focuses on supporting children affected by conflict by providing education, protection, and psychosocial support. War Child UK is based in London.

https://www.warchild.org.uk/

Donate now to War Child
https://www.warchild.org.uk/?form=7011v0000017zv4AAA

The charity is registered in England and Wales.

World Vision is a Christian evangelical non-governmental organization (NGO) with a focus on development cooperation and humanitarian disaster relief. The emphasis of its work is also on helping children at risk. The Christian humanitarian organization is one of the world's largest aid organizations and one of the largest Christian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The NGO's fundraising projects are primarily financed through child sponsorships.

https://www.worldvision.org.uk/

International Medical Corps is a non-governmental humanitarian organization that delivers emergency medical aid to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease. The organization also offers healthcare training and development programs. International Medical Corps was founded in 1984 by a group of American physicians and nurses. During humanitarian emergencies, the aid organization responds rapidly. International Medical Corps UK is the British arm of the humanitarian organization.

https://internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk/

Founded in 1979, Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization that aims to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression, and to assist the world's most vulnerable communities.  The mission of the non-governmental organization (NGO) is to empower people affected by crisis, poverty and disaster to rebuild their lives and communities. To accomplish this mission, the NGO provides humanitarian assistance, implements development programs and advocates for change. Emergency relief is one of Mercy Corps' main areas of focus.

Tearfund is an evangelical Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the United Kingdom, which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries. The name "Tearfund" is an acronym derived from "The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund". Founded in the UK in 1968 to help the people affected by war in Biafra, the NGO’s primary focus is on supporting those in poverty and providing disaster relief for disadvantaged people. 

https://www.tearfund.org/

HelpAge is a development and humanitarian aid organization that promotes the social, economic and cultural rights of the elderly. The non-governmental organization (NGO) sees its mission in combating age-related poverty and age discrimination. HelpAge UK - Age International - is part of the HelpAge International network.

https://www.ageinternational.org.uk/

Donate now to Age International
https://www.ageinternational.org.uk/donation/donate/

Humanity & Inclusion - formerly Handicap International - is a humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) working for the universal recognition of the rights of people with disabilities. The NGO aims to help disabled and vulnerable people in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Humanity & Inclusion UK is the British chapter, based in London.

https://humanity-inclusion.org.uk/

Founded in 1933 with the aim of helping the politically persecuted, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations (NGO) focusing on the support of refugees worldwide. The NGO provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster. Its international headquarters are based in the United States. The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive and rebuild their lives. IRC UK is based in London.

Médecins du monde (MdM), which translates to Doctors of the World is a humanitarian and human rights organization which provides emergency and long-term medical care to the world's most vulnerable people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is committed to ensuring that all people worldwide can exercise their right to health. The NGO’s vision is a world where barriers to healthcare have been overcome and healthcare is acknowledged as a fundamental right. Doctors of the World UK is the British chapter of the global Médecins du Monde network.

Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) is a consortium of faith-based agencies and a subgroup of the Church Agency Network (CAN). The Australian alliance was formed in 2015 to better coordinate and strengthen the global humanitarian, disaster risk reduction and management and resilience building work of CAN. CAN is a group of twelve Church-based overseas aid and development agencies committed to empowering people and providing avenues for them to overcome injustice and poverty.

The DONARE directory contains leading humanitarian aid organizations based in Australia and Australian partner organizations of international humanitarian actors in alphabetical order. Australian humanitarian organizations respond to wars, conflicts, natural disasters and complex emergencies by providing food, water, shelter, health care and other life-saving assistance.

CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing assistance in emergencies. The non-governmental organization focuses on empowering women and girls. CARE nowadays stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The non-governmental organization, is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice.

https://www.careinternational.org.uk/

Action Against Hunger is dedicated to eradicating hunger and providing access to clean water and healthcare. Its main goal is to take decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. The organization aims to save malnourished children from starvation, establish access to safe drinking water and create sustainable solutions to hunger. Action Against Hunger UK is the British branch of the nonprofit organization.

https://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/

Christian Aid is a humanitarian aid and development organization of more than 40 Christian churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1947, the faith-based Christian charity works to promote sustainable development, eradicate poverty, support civil society and provide disaster relief in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America. Christian Aid works with local partners and communities to fight injustice, respond to humanitarian emergencies, and advocate for social change. 

https://www.christianaid.org.uk/

ActionAid is an international charity working to end poverty and injustice. ActionAid UK is the British arm that focuses on issues such as women's rights, education, and economic empowerment. The non-governmental organization (NGO) was founded as a charity in 1972. The global federation ActionAid International works in more than 50 countries.

https://www.actionaid.org.uk/

Donate now to ActionAid UK
https://www.actionaid.org.uk/donate

Plan International focuses on children's rights and equality for girls. The independent development and humanitarian organization advances children’s rights and opportunities, as well as equality for girls. Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's aid organizations in the world. The charity responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children. Plan International UK is the British arm of this organization, focusing on international development and humanitarian projects.

https://plan-uk.org/

Islamic Relief is a faith-based humanitarian and development agency working to save the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in the UK in 1984, the leading Muslim charity now works in over 45 countries assisting individuals, families and communities through emergency response and development projects. 

https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/

Donate now to Islamic Relief UK
https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/donation/

SCIAF is the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland. It works to tackle poverty, injustice, and provide emergency relief in different parts of the world. The Christian aid organization - founded in 1965 by a small group of Scottish Catholics - aims at the world's poorest to end poverty, and help people recover from disaster. The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund is a member of Caritas Internationalis. 

https://www.sciaf.org.uk/

The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. CAFOD is a member of Caritas Internationalis. Working through local partners, the Christian charity currently supports national partners in providing humanitarian assistance in more than 30 countries across the world. The faith-based aid agency was established in 1960; CAFOD Headquarters are located in London. 

https://cafod.org.uk/

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization. Médecins Sans Frontières translates to Doctors without Borders. The non-governmental organization (NGO) provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics or exclusion from healthcare. Rapid and effective response to humanitarian emergencies is at the core of its work. Médecins Sans Frontières was founded in 1971 in Paris, France by a group of journalists and doctors. The British office MSF UK was set up in 1993 and is based in London.

United Kingdom for UNHCR or UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national funding partner for the United Kingdom. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is one of ten UNHCR National Fundraising Partners worldwide. The NGO helps refugees and other displaced people by advocating for their protection and raising funds to enable UNHCR to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced families in need around the world.

UNICEF UK was founded in 1956, and is one of 34 National Committees located in countries around the world, that raises funds for the United Nations Children's Fund’s emergency and development work and advocates for children’s rights worldwide.  The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO). 

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organization that focuses on the world's most vulnerable people. In addition to providing emergency aid in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, the non-governmental organization is also involved in long-term development cooperation. In 1968, Concern Worldwide - formerly known as Africa Concern - was founded in Dublin, Ireland by a small group of people in response to famine and conflict in Biafra. Its UK branch contributes to projects related to health, nutrition, and livelihoods. 

Save the Children is a global organization that works to improve the lives of children around the world, addressing issues such as education, health, and protection in emergencies. The non-governmental organization (NGO) was founded in 1919 by the teacher and social reformer Eglantyne Jebb in Britain. It campaigns for the rights and protection of children and delivers urgent humanitarian assistance for children worldwide. Save the Children UK is the British branch, and one of the most successful aid organizations in the United Kingdom. 

The British Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organization that provides assistance during emergencies, disasters, and health crises, both in the UK and internationally.  The aid agency also focuses on community development and health promotion.  The British Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of independent organizations dedicated to humanitarian principles.

https://www.redcross.org.uk/

Oxfam is a well-known international aid organization that focuses on alleviating poverty and advocating for social justice. The name “Oxfam” derives from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. The non-governmental organization (NGO) aims to alleviate poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance, works on development projects, and advocates for policy changes.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organization of UK charities that coordinates and launches collective appeals to raise funds to provide emergency relief and rapid assistance to people affected by disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. By pooling resources, the Committee plays a central role in coordinating the UK public's response to emergencies abroad.

The DONARE directory contains an alphabetical list of leading humanitarian organizations based in the United Kingdom and British partner organizations of international humanitarian actors. UK-based humanitarian organizations respond to wars, conflicts, natural disasters and complex emergencies by providing food, water, shelter, health care and other life-saving assistance.

Children Believe, formerly known as Christian Children's Fund of Canada, works to support vulnerable children and communities by providing access to education, healthcare, and opportunities for sustainable development. The Canadian charity aims to improve the quality of life for children, families and communities in developing countries. The non-governmental organization (NGO) also delivers emergency relief aid in humanitarian crises. Children Believe is a member of the ChildFund Alliance network.

https://childrenbelieve.ca/

Established in 1967 by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis (Caritas International). The Christian organization also responds to humanitarian crises caused by natural disasters or conflict.

https://devp.org/en/

Donate now to Caritas Canada
https://devp.org/en/make-a-donation/

lslamic Relief Canada is a faith-based humanitarian and development agency working to save the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  It is a member of the Islamic Relief Worldwide network. The aid organization assists individuals, families and communities through emergency response and development projects.

https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/

Donate now to lslamic Relief Canada
https://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/donate

Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) focuses on international development and relief, working to address poverty, injustice, and emergencies through sustainable solutions. The faith-based Christian organization challenges injustice around the world, which causes human suffering and poverty, and responds to it.

https://www.clwr.org/

Donate now to Canadian Lutheran World Relief 
https://www.clwr.org/product/520E429GEN/where-needed-most

World Vision is a Christian evangelical non-governmental organization (NGO) with a focus on development cooperation and humanitarian disaster relief. The emphasis of its work is also on helping children at risk. The Christian humanitarian organization is one of the world's largest aid organizations and one of the largest Christian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The NGO's fundraising projects are primarily financed through child sponsorships. 

https://www.worldvision.ca/

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of Canadian churches and church-based agencies that works to end global hunger by supporting food assistance, agricultural development, and emergency relief projects. The Christian charity works with locally-based organizations in developing countries to meet emergency food needs, and achieve long-term solutions to hunger.

https://foodgrainsbank.ca/

Donate now to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
https://foodgrainsbank.ca/donate/

Doctors of the World/Médecins du Monde (MdM) is a humanitarian and human rights organization which provides emergency and long-term medical care to the world's most vulnerable people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is committed to ensuring that all people worldwide can exercise their right to health. The NGO’s vision is a world where barriers to healthcare have been overcome and healthcare is acknowledged as a fundamental right. Médecins du Monde was founded in 1980 by a group of French physicians. The NGO is currently active in over 80 countries.

Action Against Hunger Canada is part of the international humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger / Action Contre La Faim. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is dedicated to eradicating hunger and providing access to clean water and healthcare. Its main goal is to take decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. The NGO aims to save malnourished children from starvation, establish access to safe drinking water and create sustainable solutions to hunger. Action Against Hunger is active in some 55 countries and reaches about 28 million with humanitarian support.

Oxfam Québec is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation, networked in 87 countries as part of a global movement for change. Oxfam works to alleviate poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. The non-governmental organization provides humanitarian assistance, works on development projects, and advocates for policy changes. The name “Oxfam” derives from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942.

https://oxfam.qc.ca/

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation, networked in 87 countries as part of a global movement for change. The non-governmental organization works to alleviate poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance, works on development projects, and advocates for policy changes. The name “Oxfam” derives from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942.

https://www.oxfam.ca/

CARE is an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing assistance in emergencies. Its Canadian branch is called CARE Canada. The non-governmental organization (NGO) focuses on empowering women and girls. CARE nowadays stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The NGO is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice. 

https://care.ca/

Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization working for the universal recognition of the rights of people with disabilities. The non-governmental organization (NGO) aims to help disabled and vulnerable people in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

https://www.hi-canada.org/en/

Donate now to Humanity & Inclusion Canada
https://www.hi-canada.org/en/one-time-gifts

Plan International Canada is part of Plan International, which focuses on children's rights and equality for girls. The independent development and humanitarian organization advances children’s rights and opportunities, as well as equality for girls. Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's aid organizations in the world. The charity responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children. Plan International is active in more than 75 countries.

https://plancanada.ca/

Save the Children works to improve the lives of children around the world, addressing issues such as education, health, and protection in emergencies. The non-governmental organization (NGO) campaigns for the rights and protection of children and delivers urgent humanitarian assistance for children worldwide.

https://www.savethechildren.ca/

HelpAge is a development and humanitarian aid organization that promotes the social, economic and cultural rights of the elderly. The non-governmental organization (NGO) sees its mission in combating age-related poverty and age discrimination.

https://helpagecanada.ca/

Donate now to HelpAge Canada
https://helpagecanada.ca/?form=donations

UNICEF Canada was founded in 1955, and is one of 34 National Committees located in countries around the world. The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO). The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the agency of the UN responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.  The UN agency is today one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. 

https://www.unicef.ca/en

Médecins Sans Frontières translates to Doctors without Borders. The non-governmental organization (NGO) provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics or exclusion from healthcare. Rapid and effective response to humanitarian emergencies is at the core of its work. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was founded by French doctors and journalists in 1971. In 1999, Médecins Sans Frontières was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Canadian Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organization that provides assistance during emergencies, disasters, and health crises. Established in 1909, the aid agency also focuses on community development and health promotion.  The Canadian Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

https://www.redcross.ca/

Donate now to the Canadian Red Cross
https://www.redcross.ca/?form=204MWF

The Humanitarian Coalition is a group of Canadian humanitarian organizations that collaborate to respond to emergencies and disasters around the world. It is a joint initiative by several of Canada's leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to enhance the effectiveness of their humanitarian efforts.

The Humanitarian Coalition brings together major aid organizations to provide Canadians with a simple and effective way to help during international humanitarian disasters. Member agencies join forces to raise funds by mobilizing media, businesses and individual Canadians.

The DONARE Directory of Humanitarian Aid Agencies is an alphabetical listing of leading humanitarian aid organizations based in Canada and Canadian partner organizations of international humanitarian actors. Canadian humanitarian organizations respond to wars, conflicts, natural disasters and complex emergencies by providing food, water, shelter, health care and other life-saving assistance.

lslamic Relief USA is a faith-based humanitarian and development agency working to save the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. It is a member of the Islamic Relief Worldwide network. First established in the United Kingdom in 1984, the leading Muslim charity now works in over 45 countries, helping individuals, families and communities through emergency relief and development projects. The US affiliate was established in 1993. Islamic Relief USA is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

https://irusa.org/

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA or ADRA International) is a faith-based humanitarian agency operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the purpose of providing disaster relief and development cooperation. Originally known as the Seventh–day Adventist Welfare Service (SAWS), the Christian charity was established in 1956. ADRA International is headquartered in Silver Spring, United States.

https://adra.org/

MAP International - Medical Assistance Program International - is a Christian humanitarian organization based in the United States. Its mission is to deliver medicines and healthcare supplies to people in humanitarian crises around the world.  Founded in 1954, the non-governmental organization (NGO) is currently is active in around 80 countries. In disaster relief, medicines and health supplies are MAP’s primary focus, but the NGO also provides blankets, clothing, water filters and other emergency supplies.

https://www.map.org/

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is a Christian non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on sustainable development projects as well as international disaster relief. The NGO was founded in 1945.  Lutheran World Relief is based in the United States and operates currently in East and West Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.

https://lwr.org/

Donate now to Lutheran World Relief  
https://give.lwr.org/page/123179/donate/1

World Relief is an evangelical Christian humanitarian nongovernmental organization (NGO) based in the United States, also known by its full name World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals. The faith-based NGO’s mission is to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable people in the fight against poverty, violence and injustice. The organization was founded in 1944 - in the aftermath of World War II - to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe.

World Vision is a Christian evangelical non-governmental organization (NGO) with a focus on development cooperation and humanitarian disaster relief. The emphasis of its work is also on helping children at risk. World Vision USA is the United States branch of the nonprofit organization. Founded in 1950, World Vision is now one of the world's largest aid organizations and one of the largest Christian non-governmental organizations. The NGO's fundraising projects are primarily financed through child sponsorships.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The nonprofit organization focuses on alleviating poverty, providing emergency relief, and supporting sustainable development. Founded in 1943 by the Bishops of the United States, the aid agency provides assistance to people in more than 110 countries and territories. CRS is a member of Caritas Internationalis and one of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations globally.

https://www.crs.org/

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organization that focuses on the world's most vulnerable people. In addition to providing emergency aid in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, the non-governmental organization (NGO) is also involved in long-term development cooperation. Concern Worldwide US is the American arm of the nonprofit organization. In 1968, the aid agency - formerly known as Africa Concern - was founded in Dublin, Ireland by a small group of people in response to famine and conflict in Biafra. Concern Worldwide currently operates in 25 countries.

Relief International (RI) is an international humanitarian organization that specializes in emergency relief and development assistance, helping fragile countries or communities suffering from human-made or natural disasters. It focuses on delivering sustainable solutions for health, economic development, and education. Relief International is based in the United States, and has partners in France and the United Kingdom.

https://www.ri.org/

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) that is committed to ending world hunger. Action Against Hunger USA is the United States branch of the nonprofit organization. The NGO’s main goal is to take decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. Founded in 1979 by a group of French doctors, scientists, and writers as “Action Contre La Faim”, the charity aims to save malnourished children from starvation, establish access to safe drinking water and create sustainable solutions to hunger.

Direct Relief - formerly known as Direct Relief International - is a humanitarian aid organization based in the United States.  Founded in 1948, the non-governmental organization (NGO) provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief internationally and in the US. The NGO’s mission is to expand access to medicine and healthcare by equipping health professionals with life-saving medical resources. Direct Relief is currently active in more than 90 countries.

https://www.directrelief.org/

International Medical Corps is a non-governmental humanitarian organization (NGO) that delivers emergency medical aid to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease. The organization also offers healthcare training and development programs. International Medical Corps was founded in 1984 by a group of American physicians and nurses. During humanitarian emergencies, the aid organization responds rapidly. International Medical Corps works currently in over 30 countries worldwide. Its headquarters are based in Los Angeles.

Médecins du monde translates to Doctors of the World. Doctors of the World is the US American branch of a global humanitarian and human rights organization which provides emergency and long-term medical care to the world's most vulnerable people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is committed to ensuring that all people worldwide can exercise their right to health. The NGO’s vision is a world where barriers to healthcare have been overcome and healthcare is acknowledged as a fundamental right. Médecins du monde was founded in 1980 by a group of French physicians.

Plan International is a global organization working to advance children's rights and equality for girls. Plan International USA is the US American arm of this organization, focusing on international development and humanitarian projects. Founded in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's aid organizations in the world. Plan International is active in more than 75 countries. The charity responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children.

https://www.planusa.org/

Oxfam is a prominent international aid organization that focuses on alleviating poverty and advocating for social justice. Oxfam America is the branch operating in the United States.  The name “Oxfam” derives from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in Britain in 1942. The non-governmental organization (NGO) aims to alleviate poverty, inequality, and injustice globally. Oxfam provides humanitarian assistance, works on development projects, and advocates for policy changes.

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization that aims to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression, and to assist the world's most vulnerable communities.  The mission of the non-governmental organization (NGO) is to empower people affected by crisis, poverty and disaster to rebuild their lives and communities. To accomplish this mission, the NGO provides humanitarian assistance, implements development programs and advocates for change. Founded in 1979, the aid agency is headquartered in the United States and operates in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Save the Children is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Save the Children USA (officially: Save the Children Federation) is the US American branch, working on issues such as education, health, and child protection in emergencies. The non-governmental organization (NGO) campaigns for the rights and protection of children and delivers urgent humanitarian assistance for children worldwide.

https://www.savethechildren.org/

USA for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national funding partner for the United States. The organization is one of ten UNHCR National Fundraising Partners worldwide.  Established by concerned American citizens, the nonprofit organization builds support in the United States for the humanitarian work of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). USA for UNHCR’s mission includes informing Americans about the plight of people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution, and advocating for their protection.

Based in the United States, CARE is a major international humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and supporting long-term international development projects. C.A.R.E. now stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The non-governmental organization (NGO), founded in 1945 as "Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe C.A.R.E.", is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations focused on fighting global poverty and social injustice.

World Food Program USA (WFP USA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that supports the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which aims to combat hunger and improve food security worldwide. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is currently the only national WFP fundraising partner. WFP USA is focused on mobilizing people in the United States.

Founded in 1933 with the aim of helping the politically persecuted, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations (NGO) focusing on the support of refugees worldwide. The NGO provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster. The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive and rebuild their live. Its international headquarters are based in the United States.

Doctors Without Borders USA is part of the international independent medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières, (MSF). Médecins Sans Frontières translates to Doctors without Borders. The non-governmental organization (NGO) provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics or exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. Rapid and effective response to humanitarian emergencies is at the core of its work. Doctors Without Borders was founded in 1971 in Paris, France. The US branch raises funds and awareness for MSF's global operations.

Founded in 1947, UNICEF USA (United States Fund for UNICEF) is one of 34 National Committees located in countries around the world, that raises funds for the United Nations Children's Fund’s emergency and development work and advocates for children’s rights worldwide.  The National Committees are a part of UNICEF’s global organization, each established as an independent local non-governmental organization (NGO).  UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

The American Red Cross is a prominent humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1881, the nonprofit organization provides relief to people affected by disasters, both natural and human-made. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of independent organizations dedicated to humanitarian principles.

https://www.redcross.org/

World Vision International (WVI) is a Christian evangelical non-governmental organization (NGO) with a focus on development cooperation and humanitarian disaster relief. Its work also focuses on supporting children at risk. WVI was founded in 1950 and is now one of the world's largest aid organizations and one of the largest Christian non-governmental organizations. The NGO's donation projects are mainly financed through child sponsorships. World Vision International is active in more than 90 countries.

https://www.wvi.org/

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. The United Nations organization, awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, saves lives in emergency situations and uses food assistance to support people affected by conflict, disasters and the effects of climate change. The World Food Programme is active in over 120 countries and territories, providing urgently needed emergency food assistance to communities acutely affected by malnutrition and hunger.  For millions of people worldwide, the WFP's help can make the difference between life and death.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a United Nations agency tasked with supporting and protecting refugees, displaced persons and stateless people. The short name of the organization is the UN Refugee Agency. The UNHCR was founded on December 14, 1950, by the General Assembly of the United Nations to provide assistance to refugees from the Second World War. The UNHCR began its work on January 1, 1951. Every year, the UN Refugee Agency helps millions of refugees and displaced persons worldwide.

The Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of nine independent national organizations working for children's rights and equitable development without discrimination. The Terre des Hommes organizations fight against malnutrition, child labour, child trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse as child soldiers. Individual organizations also provide emergency aid in humanitarian crises and disasters around the world. Terre des Hommes was founded in 1960 by Edmond Kaiser in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Tearfund is an evangelical Christian aid organization based in the UK that works with churches in more than 50 of the world's poorest countries. The name "Tearfund" is an acronym derived from "The Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund". The charity, which was founded in the UK in 1968 to help people affected by the war in Biafra, focuses primarily on supporting people living in poverty and providing disaster relief to disadvantaged people. Tearfund works primarily through local Christian churches and other Christian partner organizations around the world.

Solidarités International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and violence, epidemics, natural or climatic disasters and economic collapse. The primary goal of the non-governmental organization (NGO) is to support people in life-threatening situations quickly and effectively by providing for their essential needs such as food, water and shelter. Solidarites International was founded in 1980 and is currently active in 21 countries. The NGO's headquarters are located in Clichy, France.

Save the Children is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that campaigns for the human rights and protection of children and provides emergency humanitarian aid for children worldwide. The NGO was founded in the UK in 1919 by the teacher and social reformer Eglantyne Jebb. Today, Save the Children International consists of 30 country organizations and is active in around 120 countries.  The NGO is one of the most successful and influential aid organizations in the world. Its international headquarters are located in London.

Plan International is an independent development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization that campaigns for children's rights and opportunities and for equal rights for girls. Plan International was founded in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War and is one of the oldest and largest charities for children in the world. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is currently active in more than 75 countries.  Plan International responds to emergencies and disasters that threaten the lives of children.

Oxfam International is an association of humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide. Oxfam International was founded in 1995 by a group of independent NGOs. They came together to form an umbrella organization to improve their effectiveness and achieve greater impact in reducing global poverty and injustice. The name "Oxfam" is derived from the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, which was founded in the United Kingdom in 1942. The non-governmental organization is committed to alleviating poverty, inequality and injustice worldwide.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that assists people who have been forced to flee their homes. Its headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway. The non-governmental organization (NGO) protects and supports displaced people. Founded in 1946, the Norwegian Refugee Council began its relief efforts after the Second World War and is now one of the world's largest NGOs supporting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).  The NRC's focus is on providing urgent humanitarian aid in the emergency phase of a conflict or natural disaster.

Médecins du Monde - Doctors of the World - is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical aid and long-term health care to the world's most vulnerable people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) is committed to ensuring that all people worldwide can exercise their right to health. The NGO's vision is a world where barriers to healthcare are overcome and healthcare is recognized as a fundamental right. Médecins du monde (MdM) was founded in 1980 by a group of French doctors.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical aid organization. Médecins Sans Frontières translates as "Doctors without Borders". The non-governmental organization (NGO) provides medical aid to people affected by conflicts, disasters, epidemics or exclusion from healthcare. The rapid and effective response to humanitarian emergencies is at the heart of its work. MSF was founded in Paris in 1971 by a group of journalists and doctors. In 1999, Médecins Sans Frontières was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Islamic Relief is a faith-based humanitarian and development organization dedicated to saving the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. Founded in England in 1984, the organization now works in over 45 countries to support individuals, families and communities through emergency relief and development projects. The Muslim charity is based in Birmingham, UK. The Islamic Relief Worldwide network consists of 15 independent partner organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the USA.

https://islamic-relief.org/

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization whose mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression, and to assist the world's most vulnerable communities. As a non-governmental organization (NGO), it is committed to empowering people affected by crisis, poverty and disaster to rebuild their lives and communities. To accomplish this mission, the NGO provides humanitarian aid, implements development programs and advocates for change. One of the focal points of Mercy Corps' work is emergency aid.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian and development assistance to children worldwide. UNICEF was founded in 1946 as the "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund" and is now known as the "United Nations Children's Fund". The UN organization is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world. The children's relief organization is active in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of children. The organization is based in New York City, United States.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and emergency. It was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1863 and is one of the best-known and oldest humanitarian organizations in the world. The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their additional protocols, its statutes - and those of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  The globally active humanitarian organization has its headquarters in Geneva.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Together with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 192 National Societies, the IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Federation's headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. The National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies provide emergency aid to people in need in the event of natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergency situations.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) was founded in 1933 with the aim of helping politically persecuted people. Today, it is one of the largest non-governmental organizations (NGO) that focuses on supporting refugees worldwide. The NGO provides emergency aid and long-term support for refugees and people who have been displaced by war, persecution or natural disasters. The international headquarters of the organization are located in the United States. The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive and rebuild their lives.

Humanity & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International) is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) working for the universal recognition of the rights of people with disabilities. The NGO aims to help disabled and vulnerable people in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Humanity & Inclusion was founded in 1982 and has its headquarters in France and Belgium. The NGO is currently active in more than 60 countries worldwide.

https://www.hi.org/

HelpAge International is a development cooperation and humanitarian aid organization that campaigns for the social, economic and cultural rights of older people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) sees its mission in the fight against age-related poverty and age discrimination. HelpAge International is committed to the needs and rights of the elderly worldwide. The aid organization carries out projects to alleviate human suffering, promote participation and strengthen individual potential. The HelpAge network brings together 127 independent organizations in over 77 countries.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization that supports displaced persons around the world. The DRC was founded in 1956 and is Denmark's largest non-governmental organization (NGO). The aid agency is active in over 40 countries and is one of the most important NGOs worldwide supporting refugees and internally displaced persons. The Danish Refugee Council is active in all phases of displacement and provides protection and life-saving humanitarian aid. The aid organization is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organization that focuses on the world's most vulnerable people. The non-governmental organization (NGO) not only provides emergency aid in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, but is also involved in long-term development cooperation. Concern Worldwide - formerly known as Africa Concern - was founded in Dublin in 1968 by a small group of people in response to the famine and conflict in Biafra. The NGO's international headquarters are located in Dublin, Ireland. Concern Worldwide is currently active in 25 countries.

Caritas Internationalis (English: Caritas International) is a worldwide organization for emergency and disaster relief. As an association of over 160 members, Caritas Internationalis is the umbrella organization of the national Caritas associations, the charitable organizations of the Catholic Church. These charitable organizations are active worldwide in the areas of emergency aid, development aid and social services. Caritas Internationalis has its headquarters in Rome. Caritas was first founded in Germany in 1897; Caritas Internationalis was established in 1951.

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian organization founded in 1965 by Father Vincenzo Barbieri. The non-governmental organization (NGO) carries out both emergency humanitarian aid projects and multi-year development programs in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. COOPI is currently represented in 33 countries and works directly in major humanitarian emergencies. The NGO's main areas of intervention include food security, nutrition security, as well as water and sanitation. COOPI's headquarters are located in Milan, Italy.

CARE is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid and supports long-term international development projects. Today, C.A.R.E. stands for "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere". The non-governmental organization (NGO), which was founded in 1945 as the "Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe C.A.R.E.", is one of the largest and oldest humanitarian aid organizations that focus on combating poverty and social injustice in the world.

Action Contre La Faim (Action Against Hunger) is a global humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) working to end hunger in the world. Its main objective is to take decisive action against the causes and impacts of hunger. Founded in 1979 by a group of French doctors, scientists and writers under the name "Action Contre La Faim", the aid organization has set itself the specific goal of saving malnourished children from starvation, providing access to safe drinking water and developing sustainable solutions to hunger.

ACTED (Agence d'Aide à la coopération technique et au développement, Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a French humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO).  ACTED is currently active in 42 countries and responds to emergency situations and crises.  The NGO's objective is to save lives and help people in hard-to-reach areas to meet their needs, focusing on the most vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters or socio-economic hardship. The humanitarian organization was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

The DONARE Directory lists the most important and largest - mostly globally organized - humanitarian organizations in alphabetical order. It features prominent global agencies like United Nations agencies, organizations within the International Red Cross Movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that respond to humanitarian crises worldwide and whose work you can support with a donation. The non-profit organizations profiled have a significant impact on humanitarian efforts worldwide. 

The DONARE Directory includes major humanitarian aid organizations based in the United States and US partner organizations of international humanitarian actors in alphabetical order. It provides an alphabetical listing of reputable organizations that provide critical relief and support for various global crises, including emergency response, medical aid, refugee assistance, and more. The listing is a valuable tool for individuals or organizations seeking to contribute to humanitarian efforts through well-established and trusted organizations.