Philanthropy

Refugee Relief International Refugee Relief International- The only medical relief organization providing aid in war zones that other relief agencies won't go to. Medicus Mundi International Medicus Mundi International- An international organisation related to the World Health Organisation dealing with health care development. It actively supports the concept of prima… Lalmba Lalmba- Nonprofit organization active in several countries in Africa teaching individuals to care for their own health needs and providing primary medical care. Medecins Sans Frontieres Medecins Sans Frontieres- An international medical and humanitarian aid organization. News, links to country sites, feature articles. (Also known as Doctors without Borders.) The HealthCare Chaplaincy The HealthCare Chaplaincy- A multi-faith community of professionals dedicated to caring for persons in spirit, mind, and body. Committed to excellence and leadership in pastoral c… The Work Of World Medical Fund The Work Of World Medical Fund- Key elements in Africa include medical care to children in the villages of Malawi, caring for the war orphans of the DRC, providing ARVs for childr… Dentaid Dentaid- Supplies equipment, training, and oral health services to hospitals, clinics, and dentists in the developing world. Doctors Worldwide Doctors Worldwide- UK-based charity working on emergency medical relief, extended medical relief and medical rehabilitation and medical education. Photos and information on projec… Health for Humanity Health for Humanity- A Western Canada based volunteer organization providing medical care and equipment for the poor of Guatemala. Information on past trips, planned programs, fun… Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust- Health care for curable blindness in India and other developing nations. Sankara Eye Foundation Sankara Eye Foundation- US-based fundraising arm of Sankara Eye Society, working on prevention of blindness in India. Information on mission, past achievements, and how to donate. India Renal Foundation India Renal Foundation- Dedicated to the cause of kidney failure patients in India. Includes information on situation in the country, organization's programs, and how to donate. A Leg To Stand On A Leg To Stand On- Helps children with disabilities in India by establishing orthopedic clinics, providing resources and training helping local doctors. Information on mission and… Mercy Malaysia Mercy Malaysia- Volunteer relief organization providing medical and humanitarian services locally and abroad. Has information on activities, donation centres, news articles and ne… Medical Aid for East Timor 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 … Andean Health & Development Andean Health & Development- Working to build self-sustaining primary health care systems in rural Ecuador. Information on goals, history, and how to get involved. Smile Train Smile Train- An international charity that provides cleft palate surgery to those in need, as well as providing training to doctors in the region. Includes news, photograph galler… Operation Rainbow Canada Operation Rainbow Canada- Registered Canadian non-profit organization which oversees volunteer surgical teams providing free reconstructive surgery to children in under-served cou… The Fred Hollows Foundation The Fred Hollows Foundation- Undertaking community-based work with blindness prevention organisations in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Includes foundation history, details of proj… The Fistula Foundation The Fistula Foundation- Offering treatment and prevention of obstetric fistula through support of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, as well as programs across the coun… Operation Smile Operation Smile- Not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive facial surgery to indigent children and young adults in 16 developing countri… Medical Aid for Palestine, Canada Medical Aid for Palestine, Canada- Works to improve the health of Palestinians through humanitarian and development assistance, Site is in English and French. Health Partners International of Canada Health Partners International of Canada- Distributes to developing countries medicines, medical supplies and vaccines donated by Canadian industry. In English and French. Urgenta Foundation Urgenta Foundation- Nonprofit organization which carries out medically based technical projects in Romanian hospitals aiming to bring hospitals' facilities up to a western level. … Center for International Cooperation in Health and Development (CCISD) Center for International Cooperation in Health and Development (CCISD)- Nonprofit which specializes in designing and managing international health projects. Information on areas o… United States Agency for International Development (USAID) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)- Provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of t… The Wilkinson Center 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, an… PlumpyField Network PlumpyField Network- Information about partners and producers of the fortified peanut butter used to treat malnutrition in children. Stamp Out Hunger Stamp Out Hunger- Annual U.S. food drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Harvest Time International Harvest Time International- A missions-based organization that provides supplies to over 500 nonprofit organizations and ministries in the United States and throughout the world. Wayside Soup Kitchen Wayside Soup Kitchen- A faith-based organization providing food to the hungry of the Portland area in Maine. Includes menu, information about food rescue, and how to help through … Children's Hunger Fund Children's Hunger Fund- Offers food and clothing distribution to needy families, support of orphanages and feeding programs worldwide. Highlights of efforts and volunteer opportun… Freedom from Hunger Freedom from Hunger- Nonprofit, international development organization that offers sustainable, self-help solutions. Virtual tours of countries served and information on programs. Focus America: People Helping People Focus America: People Helping People- Provides support for impoverished communities and families in crisis through the efforts of a network of volunteers in the United States. Cur… Chalukas Mazon L'Shabbos Chalukas Mazon L'Shabbos- A Jewish charity that delivers food to Israeli residents in need. Feeding Children Better Foundation Feeding Children Better Foundation- Corporate responsibility programme from ConAgra, which aims to provide kids with a safe nurturing environment, streamline the collection and di… Vrindavan Food for Life Vrindavan Food for Life- An organization that provides food, water, and more to people in need in India. Overview of programs, email contact information, and ability to donate onl… Action Against Hunger - USA Action Against Hunger - USA- An international organization that delivers emergency aid and to people suffering from natural disasters or man-made crises. Includes information on h… Empty Bowls Empty Bowls- Promotes community projects that support food banks and soup kitchens. Organizational history, calendar of events by state, and information on how to get involved. Stop Hunger Now Stop Hunger Now- A non-profit, international hunger-relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other aid to crisis areas across the globe. Staff information… The World Food Prize The World Food Prize- International award recognizing individuals who have improved the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Information on past winners, news, … International Food Policy Research Institute International Food Policy Research Institute- Identifies and analyzes policies for meeting the food needs of the developing world. Site features publications, calendar of events, … Share Our Strength (SOS) Share Our Strength (SOS)- One of the nation's leading not-for-profit organizations, mobilizing individuals and industries to fight hunger. Extensive information on initiatives, gr… Loaves & Fishes Loaves & Fishes- Provides free, nutritious meals and support services in a dignified, safe, and caring environment. Up-to-date information on specific pantry needs, year-round nee… Saint Mary's Soup Kitchen Saint Mary's Soup Kitchen- A faith-based organization that gives meals to hungry people in need. Contact information and basic information on services offered and donations accept… Rice Bowls, Inc. Rice Bowls, Inc.- Faith-based ministry that distributes rice bowls to church congregations to raise money and help to alleviate world hunger. Organizational history and details on… Hunger Action Network of New York State Hunger Action Network of New York State- Statewide anti-hunger coalition that combines grassroots organizing with state-level research. Online legislative actions, articles, stati… World Hunger Year (WHY) World Hunger Year (WHY)- Official site of World Hunger Year features a centralized database of food, nutrition, anti-hunger and agricultural organizations, as well as reports, act… Hunger Solutions Minnesota Hunger Solutions Minnesota- A membership organization comprised of the six Feeding America affiliated food banks, more than 300 food shelves, food distribution centers and over 80… Food on Foot 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. 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