Agency Descriptions 

ACCION International

A private, nonprofit organization with the mission of giving people microloans and other financial services needed to work their way out of poverty.

800-931-9951

www.accion.org

Africa-America Institute

Since 1953, we have managed advanced education programs for Africans and educated Americans about Africa. We proudly count some 25,000 alumni from 52 African countries.

800-745-3899

www.aaionline.org

African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF)

Since 1957, has improved health for Africans through training, capacity building and advocacy in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family health, water and sanitation and clinical outreach.

212-768-2440

www.amref.org

Africare

Develops self-help programs in Africa to increase food production, develop clean water resources, manage the environment, strengthen health care and deliver emergency assistance.

202-462-3614

www.africare.org

American Ireland Fund

Through contributions, primarily from the United States, the American Ireland Fund supports peace, culture, charity and education projects throughout Ireland.

800-IRL-FUND

www.irlfunds.org

American Jewish World Service

Provides non-sectarian, sustainable development assistance, technical support and emergency relief to people in need in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine.

800-889-7146

www.ajws.org

American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA)

ANERA creates opportunities in education, health and relief services, and job creation programs for people in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan

202-842-2766

www.anera.org

American Refugee Committee

Works for the survival, health and well being of refugees, and displaced persons caught in the crossfire of civil violence, warfare, and other disasters.

800-875-7060

www.arcrelief.org

AmeriCares Foundation, Inc.

AmeriCares is a non-profit disaster relief and medical assistance organization, providing help and hope for all people irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.

800-486-4357

www.americares.org

Catholic Relief Services

Since 1943, in 99 countries, a leader in international relief and development, helping people in need, supporting self-help programs, restoring and preserving human dignity.

888-277-7575

www.crs.org

Children International

A nonprofit, humanitarian organization providing program benefits and services including medical care, educational assistance and material aid to poverty-stricken children and families in eleven countries.

800-888-3089

www.children.org

Christian Children’s Fund

Christian Children's Fund is an international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the development and survival of children worldwide regardless of race, nationality, gender or religion.

800-776-6767

www.christianchildrensfund.org

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)

A relief, development, and justice organization that works in 30 of the world's poorest countries to help communities create positive change.

800-552-7972

www.crwrc.org

Church World Service/CROP

Helps end hunger near and far.  Assists refugees and disaster survivors.  Provides tools of hope for grassroots development: food, water, education, healthcare, reforestation and self-reliance.

800-297-1516

www.churchworldservice.org

Doctors Without Borders USA

An independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics and natural disasters in over 70 countries.

888-392-0392

www.doctorswithoutborders.org

ECHO

ECHO fights world hunger by using science and technology to develop agricultural solutions to aid farmers in developing countries.

239-543-3246

www.echonet.org

FINCA International

In 22 countries, our Village Banking programs give the working poor capital loans to finance self-employment activities, improve family income and achieve financial independence.

202-682-1510

www.villagebanking.org

Global Impact

Founded in 1956, Global Impact supports over 50 U.S.-based international charities providing disaster relief, health care, education and economic opportunities to the world’s poorest people.

800-836-4620

www.charity.org

Health Volunteers Overseas, Inc.

Trains, mentors and provides critical professional support to more than 2600 healthcare providers who care for the neediest populations in over 25 countries.

202-296-0928

www.hvousa.org

Heifer International

Helps poor families worldwide become self-sufficient by providing food- and income-producing animals, community development, training and environmentally-sound farming.

800-422-0474

www.heifer.org

Helen Keller International

Saves the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged; combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition.

877-535-5374

www.hki.org

International Eye Foundation

Saves sight worldwide. Programs to control vitamin A deficiency, "river blindness," trachoma and cataracts. Provides local health worker training, technology transfer, eye surgery, equipment, medicine.

240-290-0263

www.iefusa.org

International Orthodox Christian Charities

Provides humanitarian assistance in 18 countries, helping over 1 million people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East devastated by disasters and poverty.

877-803-4622

www.iocc.org

International Relief Teams

Sends medical and construction teams to assist disaster victims worldwide. Conducts medical, surgical, and training programs to promote self-sufficiency in developing nations.

619-284-7979

www.irteams.org

International Rescue Committee

Our commitment to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance is reflected in well-planned global emergency relief, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees.

877-REFUGEE

www.theirc.org

International Youth Foundation

IYF prepares young people to be healthy, productive and engaged citizens through education, leadership development, health awareness, and job skills training in 70 countries worldwide.

888-770-8710

www.iyfnet.org

Lutheran World Relief

Works with partners in 35 countries to help people grow food, improve healthcare, strengthen communities, end conflict, build livelihoods and recover from disasters.

800-LWR-LWR2

www.lwr.org

Mercy Corps

A nonprofit international relief and development agency that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

800-292-3355

www.mercycorps.org

Opportunity International

This organization is a global network of partner organizations that raise funds and implement microfinance programs for poor entrepreneurs in developing countries.

800-793-9455

www.opportunity.org

Oxfam America

The organization is dedicated to creating lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger and social injustice.

800-77-OXFAM

www.oxfamamerica.org

Plan International USA, Inc.

A nonprofit global partnership of caring people founded in 1937 to bring hope and help to the world's poorest children.

800-556-7918

www.planusa.org

Planned Parenthood - World Population

Supports sexual and reproductive health programs in the developing world, in partnership with local nongovernmental organizations, that promote women’s reproductive health, freedom and dignity.

800-829-7732

www.plannedparenthood.org

Population Communications International

Production of radio and television soap operas that motivate people to adopt new attitudes and behaviors that foster reproductive health, gender equity and environmental protection.

877-PCI-SOAP

www.population.org

Project HOPE - the People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.

Provides sustainable improvements in health through education and humanitarian assistance, in 30 countries with 92.5% of revenues dedicated to programs in the field.

800544-4673

www.projecthope.org

Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Our Polio Plus program provides vaccines and mobilizes communities, volunteers and resources in support of international efforts to immunize children and eradicate polio worldwide.

866976-8279

www.rotary.org

Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO)

Assists the poor with health services, HIV/AIDS support, education, capacity building and reconstruction and income generation, with heart to God and hand to man.

800-SAL-ARMY

www.sawso.org

Save the Children Federation, Inc.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the U.S and around the world. For more information, visit savethechildren.org.

800-728-3843

www.savethechildren.org

TechnoServe, Inc.

Helps men and women in the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, communities and their countries.

800-999-6757

www.technoserve.org

UNICEF, U.S. Fund for

Works for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising, education and advocacy.

800-4UNICEF

www.unicefusa.org

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Inc.

Defends civil liberties and promotes environmental and economic justice with partners around the world, while engaging our members to serve as citizen-activists.

800-766-5236

www.uusc.org

United Methodist Committee on Relief

UMCOR is a humanitarian, non-proselystising agency of the United Methodist Church.  Our mission is to alleviate human suffering with open minds to all religions and open hearts to all people.

800-554-8583

www.umcor.org

World Relief Corporation

Provides emergency relief and community-based solutions to alleviate hunger and poverty in 20 countries and provides resettlement assistance to refugees in the United States.

800-535-5433

www.wr.org

World Vision Inc.

Relief and development organization helping children worldwide by tackling causes of poverty and developing access to clean water, food, health care, education, and economic opportunity.

888-511-6598

www.worldvision.org