Faith-based organizations, particularly Christian charities, play a significant role in providing humanitarian assistance around the world. If you prefer donating to a faith-based organization as opposed to secular humanitarian organizations, DONARE has selected seven charity organizations that deliver emergency humanitarian aid needed in crises worldwide.
CARITAS Internationalis
Caritas Internationalis (Caritas International) is a worldwide emergency and disaster relief organization. Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of over 160 members, is the umbrella organization of the national Caritas associations, the welfare organizations of the Catholic Church. These charitable organizations are active worldwide in 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 set up in 1951. The organization is operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Donate now to Caritas Internationalis
https://www.caritas.org/donate-now/
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Founded in 1943 by the Bishops of the United States, the agency provides assistance to people in more than 110 countries and territories. CRS is a member of Caritas Internationalis.
Donate now to Catholic Relief Services
https://support.crs.org/donate/give
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
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, CAFOD currently supports national NGO 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.
Donate now to CAFOD
https://cafod.org.uk/Give
Islamic Relief
lslamic 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 1984, the organization now works in over 45 countries assisting individuals, families and communities through emergency response and development projects. Islamic Relief Worldwide is based in the United Kingdom.
Donate now to lslamic Relief
https://donate.islamic-relief.org/
Please note: The Islamic Relief Worldwide network consists of 15 independent partner organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the USA. You can directly donate to one of the partner organizations.
Partner organizations
Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
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.
Donate now to Lutheran World Relief
https://donate.lwr.org/give/156547/#!/donation/checkout
MAP International
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 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.
Donate now to MAP International
https://www.map.org/ways-to-give
World Vision International
World Vision International (WVI) 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. 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 fundraising projects are primarily financed through child sponsorships. World Vision International is active in more than 90 countries.
Donate now to World Vision International
https://www.wvi.org/donate
Sponsor a child
https://www.wvi.org/child-sponsorship
Please note: You may be redirected to a country's support office. You can directly donate via a national office.
National Offices
- World Vision US
- World Vision Deutschland
- World Vision UK
- World Vision Australia
- World Vision Canada
- World Vision New Zealand
- World Vision Hong Kong
- World Vision South Korea
- World Vision Taiwan
Please be aware: Faith-based organizations may pursue additional goals. If you prefer to donate to an ideologically independent organization, choose a secular humanitarian organization.