Philanthropy

NGO Global Network NGO Global Network- Site with links to non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations. Daniel Pearl Foundation Daniel Pearl Foundation- Promotes cross-cultural understanding through journalism and music. Provides overviews of current initiatives, projects, and events along with organizatio… The Karen Hilltribes Trust The Karen Hilltribes Trust- A charity dedicated to working with the Karen people of Northern Thailand. Tibet Poverty Alleviation Fund Tibet Poverty Alleviation Fund- U.S.-based organization which funds poverty alleviation programs in rural Tibet. ReliefWeb ReliefWeb- United Nations website providing information to humanitarian relief organizations. Updated daily. There is also a directory of non-governmental organizations. The websi… Society of Singers Society of Singers- Non-profit foundation offering food, medical and financial help to professional singers. Donation levels, awards, notable members. Emmaus International Emmaus International- Secular international movement of solidarity for justice based on communities that take in people who are marginalized or wounded by life. Multilingual Engli… Project Vietnam Foundation Project Vietnam Foundation- American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 4 provides health-care assistance, focusing on needy rural areas and children at risk. Includes trip … Bansang Hospital Appeal Charity Bansang Hospital Appeal Charity- Delivers medical and financial aid to needy people in a third world hospital in Gambia, West Africa. HealthRight International HealthRight International- Global health and human rights organization working to build lasting access to health for excluded communities. Operation Eyesight Universal Operation Eyesight Universal- Focuses on eye health in the developing world. Volunteer opportunities, Matching grant challenge for clubs and groups. Fledglings Fledglings- Assist parents and caretakers of disabled children, or those with additional needs, with practical, affordable products to address every day issues. Himalayan Family Healthcare Project Himalayan Family Healthcare Project- Provides health care in the Manang District of northern Nepal. Medical Missionaries Medical Missionaries- A nonsectarian volunteer group of more than 200 doctors, nurses and others who work to improve the health of the poorest of the poor throughout the world. Palmetto Medical Initiative Palmetto Medical Initiative- Provides sustainable health-care to those in need while increasing accessibility to global medical missions. John Dau Foundation John Dau Foundation- Building and sustaining medical clinics and training community health workers in South Sudan. MedShare Medical Relief MedShare Medical Relief- Delivers surplus of medical supplies and equipment to hospitals in more than 70 nations. EarthMed EarthMed- Medical care in developing countries with the support of medical volunteers. West Africa Medicine and Education West Africa Medicine and Education- Support rural health clinics with infrastructural development, equipment and supplies. Direct medical help for individuals in The Gambia. Plasticos Foundation Plasticos Foundation- Volunteer organization of reconstructive surgeons providing plastic surgery for children. Seva Canada Seva Canada- International non-governmental organization whose mission is the elimination of preventable and treatable blindness. UCLA Operation Mend UCLA Operation Mend- UCLA Operation Mend offers charitable medical services to wounded soldiers. Smiles Change Lives Smiles Change Lives- Non-profit organization providing medically-necessary, orthodontic treatment for children from low-income families. Nevis Eye Care Program Nevis Eye Care Program- Surgical and medical eye care on the Island of Nevis. Volunteer doctors and local nurses work together with the help of donations and support from the loca… Remote Area Medical Volunteers Canada Remote Area Medical Volunteers Canada- Volunteers provide free medical, dental and optometric services to remote areas, primarily Guyana and Nepal. World Dental Relief World Dental Relief- Nonprofit relief organization with a state and federally licensed warehouse to receive and distribute dental supplies and equipment to dental healthcare proje… Uplifting Athletes, Inc. Uplifting Athletes, Inc.- College football players working together to raise awareness and funding for rare diseases. Promise of Health Promise of Health- Homeopathic primary health care to poor families in Mexico’s Yucatán. Information in English and Spanish. Paul O'Gorman Lifeline Paul O'Gorman Lifeline- Arranges treatment for children with life-threatening illnesses, from East Europe and Central Asia. Aids Free Africa Aids Free Africa- Community of professionals working to help Africans become self-sufficient in producing pharmaceuticals. Maggie’s Dreamcatcher Maggie’s Dreamcatcher- Dharamsala Hospital Project Inc is a charity formed to assist with the building and funding of a hospital in Dharamsala. GMin - Global Minimum GMin - Global Minimum- A NGO providing long lasting insecticided bed nets to the people of Sierra Leone, Africa. Give the Gift of Sight Give the Gift of Sight- A Luxottica Group Foundation providing free eye care and glasses to people in need in US communities and around the world. Flying Doctors of America Flying Doctors of America- US based group supplying physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, and non-medical support volunteers to care for people worldwide who otherwise woul… World Health Ambassador Program World Health Ambassador Program- International medical relief team which provides medical and dental services to needy people. PAGASA Medical Mission of Madison, WI PAGASA Medical Mission of Madison, WI- Sends annual missions and supports two permanent medical missions to the Philippines. Volunteers from the US local communities work together… Medical Mission Services Foundation Medical Mission Services Foundation- Donates medical services and supplies to qualified organizations in developing countries. Dental Project Peru Dental Project Peru- Emergency dental care and education to the most impoverished and rural areas of Peru. Opportunities for volunteers and donations. Global Medical Relief Fund Global Medical Relief Fund- Facciliates travel, room and board for children and their guardian to the United States for medical and surgical care. Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children- Raises operating and construction funds for pediatric hospitals and clinics. Canvasback Missions, Inc Canvasback Missions, Inc- Arranges housing, transportation, supplies and major equipment for medical and dental volunteers serving the Pacific Islands. Dental Health International Nederland Dental Health International Nederland- Provides oral health for deprived communities with a primary focus on prevention and education. Flying Doctors Flying Doctors- California-based volunteer medical professionals and volunteers provide free health care to Mexico and Central American. Trip reports and volunteer opportunities. DOCARE International, NFP DOCARE International, NFP- Medical outreach for indigent and isolated people in remote areas around the world. Membership is comprised of professionals from a wide range of backgr… MAP International MAP International- Mission is to provide essential medicines, prevent and eradicate disease, and promote community health development. Includes program details and donation inform… The Shanthimalai Research and Development Trust The Shanthimalai Research and Development Trust- A German organisation offering support, mainly medical and educational, of poor people in the Tiruvannamalai area of South India. MediSend International MediSend International- Collects surplus medical supplies and equipment in developed nations to be distributed to institutions in developing countries. International HIV/AIDS Alliance International HIV/AIDS Alliance- A development organisation which works in developing countries to support their response to AIDS. Direct Relief Direct Relief- US-based. Sends shipments of medical equipment and supplies worldwide to help the victims of civil unrest, natural disasters and chronic poverty. Partners in Health 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 project…