Philanthropy

Academy for Educational Development Academy for Educational Development- Independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world through education, soci… Counterpart International Counterpart International- A non-profit international development organization, working in over 60 countries to build a more just world. Runs humanitarian, civil society, environm… Firefly International Firefly International- Works with vulnerable and marginalised groups to combat social division and inequality around the world. Projects, volunteer opportunities, and resources fo… Relief International Relief International- A humanitarian, non-profit agency providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts. Winrock International Winrock International- Assists the disadvantaged everywhere to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources and protect the environment using innovative approaches in … The Marquis Project The Marquis Project- A Manitoba based international development organization involved in local education programs for global issues, community development projects with overseas p… Independent Development Experts Association (IDEA) Independent Development Experts Association (IDEA)- Swiss NGO which looks at quality and effectiveness of development cooperation projects in the third world in order to improve t… Outreach International Outreach International- A human development agency striving to alleviate the injustices of hunger, poverty and disease by engaging people as partners in their own development. World Accord World Accord- Canadian non-profit involved in development projects and education in developing countries around the world. Pact International Pact International- Works throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America to help build strong communities that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise hea… Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF) Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF)- CHF serves as a catalyst for sustainable positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping to improve their h… Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya- Organization working on HIV/AIDS education in Kenya, building libraries and pre-schools, encouraging micro-enterprise for … Plan International Plan International- Plan is a child rights organization working with communities in many countries to alleviate child poverty so that children can realize their full potential. Heifer International Heifer International- A non-profit organization whose goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance and sustainability. The Development Gateway The Development Gateway- Uses affordable information and communication technologies to increase knowledge sharing, build local capacity, enhance effectiveness and improve transpar… The Carter Center The Carter Center- Organization founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression around the world. Friendship Bridge Friendship Bridge- Organization which empowers Guatemalan women and their families through microcredit and education. Spirit of America Spirit of America- Targeted assistance to help US military personnel provide assistance to local citizens in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI)- Private social science research foundation working on issues of development and human rights, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle … War On Want War On Want- Fighting international poverty by campaigning in the UK for a better deal for the world's poor, and working directly with poor people across the developing world - fr… Healing Hands for Haiti Healing Hands for Haiti- Organization dedicated to helping the handicapped in Haiti through direct medical care, training of care providers in Haiti. Right to Play Right to Play- Organization working with volunteers and partners to use sport and play to enhance child development in areas of disadvantage. Fund raising, gallery, links, list of… Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Management Sciences for Health (MSH)- A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care servi… Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development- Aims to improve quality of life in developing countries by encouraging dialogue about development policy with stakeholders though … Net Impact Net Impact- International nonprofit inspiring, educating, and equipping individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. I… Equilibres et Populations Equilibres et Populations- Organization advocating a more efficient use of international aid to developing countries. Site in French and English. Operation Mercy Operation Mercy- An organization committed to caring for needy peoples in North Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia. oneMen 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… King Baudouin International Development Prize King Baudouin International Development Prize- Describes the prize, which recognizes the actions of individuals or organisations that are making a significant contribution to the … Ta'ayush 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. ICCO (Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation) ICCO (Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation)- ICCO finances activities which stimulate and enable people to organise dignified housing and living conditions. Inclu… Development & Peace Development & Peace- Aims to improve living and working conditions in 70 countries around the globe, funding human rights, community development and humanitarian aid in Africa, th… The Guardian - Global Development The Guardian - Global Development- News, analysis and commentary along with blogs, careers advice, and development calendar and links to related subjects. UK. IRIN News IRIN News- Humanitarian news and analysis service. Provides original content about emergencies in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. IMF - Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations IMF - Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations- Brief guide to regional economic organizations and to inter-governmental commodity and development organizati… Eldis Eldis- A gateway to global development information on international development issues. Provides free and easy access to materials on developing countries including summaries and … Directory of Development Organizations Directory of Development Organizations- Downloadable contact information of organizations promoting social and economic development and poverty reduction. Organized by geographic … European Commission - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO) European Commission - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection (ECHO)- Provides emergency assistance and relief to the victims of natural disasters or armed conflict outside the Europe… Department for International Development (DFID) Department for International Development (DFID)- UK Government Department responsible for promoting development and the reduction of poverty. New Zealand's Agency for International Development (NZAID) New Zealand's Agency for International Development (NZAID)- Government department responsible for delivering New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance and for advising Ministe… United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Children's Fund- UNICEF works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programmes by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A ver… MealCall MealCall- Provides services for Meals On Wheels and other meal delivery and congregate-meal locations in the U.S. Information on how to find a meal program and get involved, and a… Food Bank & Family Services Food Bank & Family Services- Based in Sacramento California, they provide food to those in need with surplus sourced from grocers, farmers and donations. Food Forward Food Forward- Rescues excess fresh fruits and vegetables from various sources to provide nourishment for people in need across Southern California. Community Food Rescue Community Food Rescue- Collects and distributes surplus perishable foods to non-profit agencies to feed people in Montgomery County, Maryland. Food Donation Connection Food Donation Connection- A global agency that connects surplus food donations from food service companies to local hunger relief organizations. The Society of St. Andrew The Society of St. Andrew- Christian hunger ministry that salvages fresh produce and delivers it to soup kitchens and food banks across the United States. Descriptions of gleaning… Farm Share Farm Share- A non-profit, Florida City organization that recovers food from farms, wholesalers and other groups which is donated to feed the hungry. Includes explanation of proces… Food Gatherers Food Gatherers- Works to alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County, Michigan by rescuing foods otherwise destined for waste, and then distributing these and other non-perishable foods. Oregon Food Bank Oregon Food Bank- Information about how and what types of produce to contribute to support food banks in Oregon.