Web Directory

» A Call To Serve
   Columbia, Missouri campaign to donate iodized salt to Georgia (state of the former Soviet Union). The salt will help combat thyroid related problems such as goiter, mental retardation and weakened immune systems.
   http://www.acalltoserve.org/

» ACORD Agency for Co-operation and Research In Development
   An international non-governmental organisation which works alongside some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in remote and conflict-affected parts of Africa.
   http://www.acord.org.uk

» Academy for Educational Development
   Independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and innovative program design and management.
   http://www.aed.org/

» ActALIVE
   Coalition of groups and individuals who use or advocate the use of arts to address HIV/AIDS and related issues such as poverty, human-rights and sustainable development. "Arts for Creative Transformation: Activism, Lifeline, Inspiration, Vision, Education
   http://www.actalive.org/

» AfriHope International, Inc.
   Organization with mission to promote technology, provide medical supplies and equipment to public hospitals in developing African countries.
   http://www.afrihopeinc.org/

» African American Self-Help Foundation
   Works in the United States and Africa for children, AIDS, immunization, hygiene and water projects and help for single moms.
   http://aashf.org/

» Aga Khan Development Network
   Information on their works in the fields of health, education, culture, rural development and economic promotion, primarily in least-developed countries in Asia and Africa.
   http://www.akdn.org/

» Agency for Relief, Development and Conflict Resolution
   An NGO network and resource center for those working in relief and development in conflict regions. Also evaluates the impact of intervention and trains local agencies in capacity building.
   http://ardcr.org

» Aid Without Borders (AWB)
   Israeli voluntary humanitarian organization. Offers humanitarian aid throughout the world to inhabitants of regions in distress - to victims of natural disasters as well as victims of violent conflict. Provides assistance to all individuals in need regard
   http://www.eyetravel.org/

» America.gov - U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Overview
   Fact sheet on the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), a U.S. Government foreign assistance program designed to reduce poverty through sustainable economic growth in some of the poorest countries in the world.
   http://www.america.gov/st/texttrans-english/2007/May/20070531132811xjsnommis0.9933893.html

» Amigos De Las Americas
   Organization sending aid, with a medical emphasis, from the United States organization that helps Mexico. Includes current projects, questions and answers, background information, ways to help, and local chapters.
   http://www.amigoslink.org/

» Angelhands of Northeast Ohio
   Nonprofit organization that does volunteer driven international charitable projects. Works with other agencies, foundations and corporations for the purpose of service to humanitarian endeavors.
   http://www.angelhands-neo.com/

» Architecture for Humanity
   A volunteer organization set up to promote architecture and design to seek solutions to social and humanitarian issues.
   http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/

» Art For Development Network
   Aims to create opportunities for arts advocates and development stakeholders to find new ways together to improve communities all around the world. Includes database of artists who will work with development organizations.
   http://www.art4development.net

» Association Multidisciplinary Cultural and Humanitarian International (AMCHI)
   Association founded with the aim to helping via humanitarian and/or social projects. Site in English, French and Slovene.
   http://www.amchi.org/

» Association for International Co-operation and Humanitarian Aid
   An NGO managing development and training operations in the South, as well as handling domestic campaigns aimed at enhancing public awareness of issues related to development co-operation.
   http://www.alisei.org/

» BODHI Australia
   Organization working on developing sustainable improvements to health, education, the environment, and human rights in developing countries.
   http://www.bodhi.net.au/

» Boulder-Lhasa Sister City Project
   Organization in Boulder, Colorado which promotes non-political exchanges of mutual benefit in medicine, education, environment, technology, and culture between the peoples of Boulder, Colorado and Lhasa, Tibet, and surrounding areas.
   http://boulder-tibet.org/

» Bread and Water for Africa (BWA)
   American organization working to support improvements in provision of water, medical care schools, electricity, food. Works in African countries - Kenya, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Ethiopia.
   http://www.africanrelief.org/

» COPE International-USA
   Organization working in various ways. Initiatives include health rehabilitation in underserved areas of the Middle East and North Africa, building small dams in Yemen and working for orphanages in Yemen. It also operates in the area of emergency preparedn
   http://www.copeusa.org/

» Capacity.org
   Web magazine-cum-portal for practitioners and policy makers who work in or on capacity development in international cooperation in the South. Provides news and information, practice reports, tools and methods, interviews and information on their quarterly
   http://www.capacity.org/

» Center for Conscious Evolution
   A resource hub for fostering greater cooperation and coherence within the global movement toward positive change. Includes articles, training, events and an online community.
   http://www.evolve.org/

» Change for Children Association
   A Canada-based organization which supports grassroots community-based development projects throughout Latin America, and also carries out a development education program in Canada. Focus on Brazil, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico and Guatemala.
   http://www.changeforchildren.org

» 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 East. Norway.
   http://www.cmi.no/

» Clinton Global Initiative
   Helping meet the challenges of global interdependence by focusing on economic empowerment; health security and HIV/AIDS; racial, ethnic and religious reconciliation; and education, leadership development and citizen service. Includes news, video clips, an
   http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org/

» 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 housing, economic circumstances and environments.
   http://www.chfhq.org

» Counterpart International
   A non-profit international development organization, working in over 60 countries to build a more just world. Runs humanitarian, civil society, environmental, enterprise development, health and food security programs.
   http://www.counterpart.org

» Creating Hope International
   Organization working to help education, health, social, economic levels especially for women and children.
   http://www.creatinghope.org

» DIO - Veterinary medicine in development cooperation
   Offers veterinary help to the poorest populations in developing countries, using techniques sensitive to the prevailing social, cultural and ecological circumstances.
   http://www.dio.nl/homeEN.html

» 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, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
   http://www.devp.org/

» Development Dialogue
   A biannual journal that is the main publication of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. Issue contents, and articles to download in PDF format.
   http://www.dhf.uu.se/FMPro?-db=pub1&-lay=weblayout&-format=/publications/DD/apubddmain.html&pubtype=development&-sortfield=pubyear&-sortorder=descend&-sortfield=pubissuewithoutcolon&-sortorder=descend&-Max=All&-Find

» Development Gateway Special Report - Information Society: The Next Steps
   Provides diverse perspectives and information about issues, roundtables, financing, enabling environments, tools, applications and global events. Includes charts and graphs.
   http://topics.developmentgateway.org/special/informationsociety

» Enersol Associates, Inc.
   A private organization using clean solar energy to improve people's lives in rural Latin America. The programs include using solar energy to power pumps to make clean water available and using solar energy to power school computers in unelectrified rural
   http://www.enersol.org/

» Equilibres et Populations
   Organization advocating a more efficient use of international aid to developing countries. Site in French and English.
   http://www.equipop.org/

» FAO: Special Programme for Food Security
   Aims at increasing food security in developing countries through increased and stabilized food production on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis using available technology and approaches.
   http://www.fao.org/spfs/

» Firefly International
   Works with vulnerable and marginalised groups to combat social division and inequality around the world. Projects, volunteer opportunities, and resources for community projects worldwide.
   http://www.fireflyinternational.org

» Fonden
   Danish Tvind-related organization supporting research for humanitarian purposes including environmental preservation. Includes background information on the organization and its projects.
   http://www.fonden.org/UK/

» Friendship Bridge
   Organization which empowers Guatemalan women and their families through microcredit and education.
   http://www.friendshipbridge.org

» Friendships Without Borders, Inc.
   A program for resolution and conciliation in areas of conflict and social deprivation, achieving its goals through the creation of inter-community educational, career and job options through inward investment, to sustain and re-empower the rural communiti
   http://www.fwbinc.org

» GTZ
   Worldwide sustainable development, providing solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development. Includes news, projects, clients and publications. [English, French]
   http://www.gtz.de/

» Geekcorps
   Non-profit organization working to expand internet use in emerging nations. Includes newsletters and information on volunteering.
   http://www.geekcorps.org/

» German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
   Describes activities in Germany and in developing countries: development projects, advocacy campaigns, special events and publications on population and reproductive health.
   http://www.dsw-online.de/english/

» Global Assistance
   Provides humanitarian relief throughout the world. Our primary effort is to assist our global community in addressing the need for medical supplies and other humanitarian aid in the neediest areas.
   http://www.globalassistance.org/

» Global Development Network (GDN)
   Supporting and linking research and policy institutes involved in the field of development, and whose work is predicated on the notion that ideas matter.
   http://www.gdnet.org/

» Global Dialogues
   Organisation promoting education and communication about AIDS. Offices in Burkina Faso, England and USA. [English, Portuguese, and French]
   http://www.globaldialogues.org/

» Global Hope Network
   A compassionate humanitarian organization based in Orlando, Florida.
   http://www.globalhopenetwork.org

» Green Cross Austria-Romania
   International aid organization. Site provides information on current activities and projects, as well as how to help.
   http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/greencross/

» HOPE e.V.
   A German humanitarian development organization which has child-focused development programs in Asia and Africa. Has programs to help rural communities, women, children and child health care. that aims to promote the relief of poverty in developing countri
   http://www.hope-international.org/

» Healing Hands for Haiti
   Organization dedicated to helping the handicapped in Haiti through direct medical care, training of care providers in Haiti.
   http://www.healinghandsforhaiti.org

» Heart to Heart International
   Heart to Heart International is a relief and development organization that specializes in volunteer action and worldwide humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering.
   http://www.hearttoheart.org/

» Heifer International
   A non-profit organization whose goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance and sustainability.
   http://www.heifer.org

» Humana People to People
   Humanitarian organization that has projects worldwide. Has projects related to - education, children, refugees, environment, HIV/AIDS, used clothes collection, and others. Related to the Danish Tvind organization.
   http://www.humana.org/

» ICCO (Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation)
   ICCO finances activities which stimulate and enable people to organise dignified housing and living conditions. Includes news, projects, partners, alliances and instruments.
   http://www.icco.nl/

» IICD Watch
   A watchdog site which questions the Institute for International Cooperation and Development, which runs programs for volunteers abroad. It provides a critique of the programs value and suggests alternatives ways to volunteer overseas.
   http://iicdwatch.bravepages.com/

» ITU Telecom
   Annual exhibition, forum and networking village includes information about events, abstracts and participation. Organized by the UN agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
   http://www.itu.int/ITUTELECOM/

» 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 their effectiveness.
   http://www.ideas-expert.ch/

» Informatics Development Institute Ireland
   A non-profit company with the mission of furthering the global development of both information and communications technologies, and researching their socio-economic impact.
   http://www.informaticsdevelopmentinstitute.net/

» InformationTechnology Center for Africa
   An exhibition and learning center aimed at demonstrating the development value of information and communication technology to African policy makers and planners. Describes services and achievements and links to partner and related organizations and initia
   http://www.uneca.org/itca/

» Innovations in Civic Participation
   A non-profit social change organization providing expertise, ideas, information, research, and advocacy support in the United States and worldwide to promote civic engagement through service.
   http://www.icicp.org/

» Institute for International Cooperation and Development
   Organization for volunteer opportunities in working hands-on in Africa, Latin America, Central America, South America, and India. Has sustainable development and education programmes.
   http://www.iicd-volunteer.org/

» Inter-community Development Involvement (ICODEI), Kenya
   Organization working on HIV/AIDS education in Kenya, building libraries and pre-schools, encouraging micro-enterprise for women and providing health care for the people of Western Kenya.
   http://www.volunteerkenya.org/

» InterAction
   A coalition of more than 160 humanitarian organizations working on disaster relief, refugee-assistance, and sustainable development programs worldwide.
   http://www.interaction.org

» Intermediate Technology
   A sustainable development corporation whose mission is to build the technical skills of poor people in developing countries, enabling them to improve the quality of their lives and that of future generations.
   http://www.itdg.org/

» Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)
   Comprehensive coverage of conflict-induced displacement worldwide. The IDP database includes reports, news, maps and other resources pertaining to internally displaced persons.
   http://www.internal-displacement.org/

» International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA)
   A voluntary based independent humanitarian assistance organization with major focus on health, education, huma rights, and the environment. Information includes the organization's history, mission, activity, future plans, defined structure. The organizati
   http://www.iha-info.org/

» International Service Agencies
   Mission is to help people who suffer from hunger, poverty and disease or from the ravages of war, oppression and natural disasters.
   http://www.charity.org/

» King Baudouin International Development Prize
   Describes the prize, which recognizes the actions of individuals or organisations that are making a significant contribution to the advancement of developing countries or mutual support between industrialised and developing countries.
   http://www.kbprize.org/

» Life for Relief and Development
   Dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world regardless of race, color, or cultural background. Offers humanitarian, health, educational, social, and economic services to victims of natural disasters, wars, and hunger.
   http://www.lifeusa.org/

» LifeNets
   An international relief organization, includes updates on aiding child radiation victims following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl.
   http://www.lifenets.org/

» Light Up The World
   Trains and equips social and non-government organizations to install low cost, low energy WLED (white light emitting diodes) lighting in areas that traditionally use kerosene lamps.
   http://lutw.org

» MBAs Without Borders
   Empowering entrepreneurs by matching them with talented MBAs to build poverty-alleviating business solutions. Information on projects and how to get involved.
   http://mbaswithoutborders.org/

» Maharashtra Foundation
   Nonprofit organization coordinating and sending donations to charitable institutions in India. Also, active in the U.S. providing food for the homeless.
   http://www.indiancharity.org

» Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
   A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care services
   http://www.msh.org/

» Mercy Corps
   Focuses on disaster response, sustainable economic development, health services, and emergency and natural disaster relief.
   http://www.mercycorps.org/

» Meta Australia
   A charity set up to help disadvantaged people in developing countries. Meta's first project is to assist children with disabilities in Sri Lanka. They are also currently helping to raise funds for a disaster relief fund to help recovery from the tragedy c
   http://www.meta.org.au

» Microloan Foundation
   This registered charity lends small sums of money - typically less than £100 - to enable some of the poorest people in developing countries to build a better life for themselves.
   http://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk

» Mir Pace International
   Provides disaster relief and on-going development activities to restore the self-sufficiency and livelihoods.
   http://www.mirpace.org/

» Naz Foundation International
   Charity working in England, America, India and Bangladesh, providing education, counselling, support services. News, information, projects, historical articles about gay life in India and Bangladesh, consultancy, contact details. (Requires Flash).
   http://www.nfi.net

» Net Impact
   International nonprofit inspiring, educating, and equipping individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. Information on professional and students chapters, conferences, projects and resources.
   http://www.netimpact.org/

» Nomad Net
   Views on relief, development and humanitarianism not sanctioned by the establishment.
   http://www.netnomad.com

» Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
   Aims to improve quality of life in developing countries by encouraging dialogue about development policy with stakeholders though networks and the Foundation's think tank, and running healthcare and social development projects.
   http://www.novartisfoundation.com/

» OneWorld
   OneWorld is a network organisation working for sustainable development through information and communication technologies (ICTs). The OneWorld partnership includes over 1000 development and human rights NGOs.
   http://www.oneworld.net/

» Operation Mercy
   An organization committed to caring for needy peoples in North Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
   http://www.mercy.se

» Operation USA
   Assists developing communities here and abroad in addressing problems relating to natural and man-made disasters and chronic poverty through the creation of sustainable health, nutrition and disaster response programs. Provides essential materials, traini
   http://www.opusa.org

» 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.
   http://www.outreach-international.org/

» Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
   ODI aims to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. UK.
   http://www.odi.org.uk/

» 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 healthy families, and participate in democratic life.
   http://www.pactworld.org/

» Padre Luis Jayme International Outreach
   Provides material goods such as blankets, bulk food, medical supplies, clothing and toys to missions, orphanages and other Mexican and international assistance groups working directly with the poor. The program is part of Father Joe's Villages, an organiz
   http://www.internationaloutreach.org/

» Panos Institute London
   Panos produces information for media on global development issues with a developing world perspective. It provides news, radio programs, briefings on topics such as AIDS, environment, economics and women's health.
   http://www.panos.org.uk

» Plan International
   An international development charity working with communities in 45 countries to alleviate child poverty. Funded through child sponsorship and donations, it's a non-political group with no religious affiliations.
   http://www.plan-international.org

» Population Services International
   Nonprofit organization which seeks to increase the availability of health and population control products/services in low-income areas of the world.
   http://www.psi.org/

» Project Brotherhood Society
   A charitable organization based in Canada that sends teens to Mexico to aid those in need. Other projects include international disaster relief and helping the needy in Canada.
   http://www.projectbrotherhood.com

» Relief International
   A humanitarian, non-profit agency providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts.
   http://www.ri.org

» Riders for Health
   Charity raising money for motorcycle transportation for health workers in Africa.
   http://www.riders.org/

» 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 athletes, auction.
   http://www.righttoplay.com/

» San Felipe Humanitarian Alliance
   An organization that provides relief and rehabilitation services for children and communities affected by poverty, conflict and disaster.
   http://www.sanfelipealliance.org/

» Skillshare International
   Works for sustainable development in Africa and Asia by sharing skills.
   http://www.skillshare.org/

» SocietyGuardian.co.uk - International Aid and Development
   Ongoing coverage of aid and development issues, news and organizations, grouped by sector and topic. Includes links to web resources.
   http://society.guardian.co.uk/aid/0,,1127081,00.html

» Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions
   An interagency initiative to improve monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian assistance interventions.
   http://www.smartindicators.org/

» 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.
   http://www.taayush.org/

» Take to the Hills
   Organization that collects and distributes warm clothes, school supplies and basic medical supplies to the Sierra Madre mountains of Northern Mexico.
   http://www.taketothehills.org

» The Carter Center
   Organization founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression around the world.
   http://www.cartercenter.org/

» The Danang/Quang Nam Fund
   Organization that provides aid to the poorest of the poor in Danang City and Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam.
   http://www.danangquangnamfund.org

» The Development Gateway
   Uses affordable information and communication technologies to increase knowledge sharing, build local capacity, enhance effectiveness and improve transparency for organisations in developing countries.
   http://www.developmentgateway.org/

» The Future Group
   A charitable organization in Calgary, Canada. This organization works on the frontlines of the world's most challenging issues. It has carried out work to help victims of child sex slavery in Cambodia.
   http://www.thefuturegroup.org/

» The Hunger Project
   A global movement aiming to end hunger in Africa, Asia and Latin America by empowering local people to create lasting society-wide progress in health, education, nutrition and family incomes.
   http://www.thp.org/

» The International Development Magazine
   Free quarterly magazine produced by the UK Government's Department for International Development. The site features articles from the magazine and an online ordering system.
   http://www.developments.org.uk/

» The Marquis Project
   A Manitoba based international development organization involved in local education programs for global issues, community development projects with overseas partners, and operating a Third World craft shop.
   http://www.marquisproject.com/

» The ONE Campaign
   An effort to rally Americans to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. List of member organizations, articles on their issues, ways to help, and success stories.
   http://www.one.org/

» The Water Project
   Bringing clean, safe water to villages in Africa and India with water wells, filters and other water projects. Information on programs and how to get involved.
   http://thewaterproject.org/

» Third World Network Africa
   A non-governmental organisation which carries out research and advocacy on issues of social and economic policy that advances the needs and interests of peoples of African and other third world countries. Includes articles, campaigns, networks, publicatio
   http://twnafrica.org

» Tomorrows Hope
   Charitable organization dealing with HIV/AIDS, mental health, drug abuse, youth development, food bank and international development in Dominican Republic and Haiti.
   http://www.tomorrows-hope.org/

» 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 - from sweatshop factories in Bangladesh, to the forests of Brazil.
   http://www.waronwant.org/

» We Share Foundation
   A foundation that supports Quota International Inc. for humanitarian, educational, and research support worldwide.
   http://www.wesharefoundation.org

» Winrock International
   Assists the disadvantaged everywhere to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources and protect the environment using innovative approaches in agriculture, forestry, clean energy, leadership training and policy.
   http://www.winrock.org

» Women for Women International
   Non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to financial, educational, and interpersonal support of women survivors of war, poverty and injustice.
   http://womenforwomen.org/

» World Accord
   Canadian non-profit involved in development projects and education in developing countries around the world.
   http://www.worldaccord.org

» World Bank - Development Marketplace
   A forum to encourage cooperation within the development community in the search for solutions to reduce poverty. It is envisioned to be both a series of events as well as an electronic space - to be used by members of the development community in order to
   http://www.developmentmarketplace.org

» World Care
   Independent non-profit organization that is dedicated to raise consciousness in education, health, environmental and community service arenas both locally and internationally.
   http://www.worldcare.org/

» World Hope International - Canada
   A Canadian charity. The website has details of projects.
   http://www.worldhope.ca

» World Neighbors
   A grassroots development organization working with hundreds of rural communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Helps people find practical solutions to the problems they face in meeting their own basic needs.
   http://www.wn.org/

» Worldhope International
   Faith based relief and development organization alleviating suffering and injustice through education, enterprise and community health.
   http://www.worldhope.org/

» 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 of the work of these pioneers.
   http://www.onemen.org/