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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) - Nepal
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA has been present in Nepal since 2005 with the aim of coordinating...
Caritas Colombia
Caritas Colombia aims to promote integral human development and works towards the creation of a society, based on solidarity, justice, peace and respect for human rights. It operates against the background of a long history of violent conflict between the state and guerrilla groups that have...
World Food Programme Emergency Network
The World Food Programme (WFP) Emergency Network is an alliance of socially aware private sector companies which support the World Food Programme in preparing for emergencies. Participating companies provide critical goods, cash, expert personnel and training. WFP is the United Nations lead agency...
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) - Rwanda
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was initiated by the Seventh-day Adventist church. ADRA seeks to identify and address social injustice and deprivation in Rwanda. The agency’s work seeks to improve the quality of life of those in need. ADRA invests in the potential of these...
ADRA in Vietnam
ADRA in Vietnam (part of the global Adventist Development and Relief Agency network) is a non-government organisation which has been active in Vietnam for more than 20 years, implementing over 180 development and relief projects across the country in various sectors. They are currently working in...
World Food Program - Bolivia
World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. In Bolivia, WFP supports over 500,000 people by providing assistance at the municipalities and communities most vulnerable to food insecurity. The country programme in Bolivia has three objectives:...
The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America Joseph Project
The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA) Joseph Project is based in the US. Its aim is to provide aid to impoverished Israelis, providing food, clothing, basic toiletries, medical supplies, toys, building materials, and other necessities. These are distributed through local MJAA distribution...
Adeso
Adeso (former Horn Relief) works at the roots of African communities to create environments in which they can thrive. The organisation works closely with communities to find solutions to their problems, building on people’s resourcefulness and capabilities. Their program areas include:...
Imres b.v.
Imres b.v. specialises in the wholesale distribution of medical relief, particularly for disaster relief. Imres has extensive knowledge of emergency relief services in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies with long term commitment in relationships with clients and suppliers.
Paramount Tarpaulin Industries
Paramount Tarpaulin Industries manufactures and exports tents, tarpaulins, home textiles, blankets, cooking sets, high visibility vests, mosquito nets, and dozens of other relief items.
International Procurement Agency B.V. (IPA)
International Procurement Agency B.V. (IPA) provides a wide range of supply, procurement, and consultancy, and emergency response services to international donors, aid organisations and financing institutions in all parts of the developing world on a strictly independent basis. IPA distinguishes...
ora international Germany
ora international is a non-denominational Christian relief and development organization that serves people in need around the world. Its work consists of three main areas: 1. Development work 2. Emergency relief 3. Sponsorship programmes ora international consists of around 200 voluntary...
Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport - Netherlands
Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport - Netherlands provides information and programmes involving physical and mental health, health insurance, long term care, and in related areas. The Ministry also offers care for the old, youth, and people with physical or mental disabilities. The organisation...
Médecins du Monde (International)
Médecins du Monde is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations when they are faced with crisis or exclusion from society, in France and throughout the world. Internationally, Médecins du Monde is active on all...
Disaster Management Centre -Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) aims to promote and strengthen national capacities for managing natural disasters in Sri Lanka. The centre’s activities include awareness and educational programmes on disaster management, relief, rehabilitation and construction work, national disaster planning...
Steering Committee of Humanitarian Response (SCHR)
The Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) is an alliance made up of chief executive officers representing nine major international humanitarian networks/agencies created to improve cooperation among humanitarian agencies involved in disaster assistance. As leading international...
Indonesian Education for Permaculture(IDEP) Foundation
IDEP is a local Indonesian NGO that develops and delivers training, community programs and media about sustainable development. IDEP deliver training in local communities and schools as well as to government and non-government organizations. Their extensive media include films, educational...
Development Organisation of Rural Sichuan in China
Development Organisation of Rural Sichuan (DORS) is a British charity working in rural Sichuan Province, China. DORS aim is to help relieve poverty in Sichuan by implementing small-scale village-based projects that promote rural development through capacity building, income generation, service...
Asia Bus Response
Asia Bus Response is a voluntary, co-ordinating group of UK bus professionals that aims to help the UK bus industry respond appropriately and meaningfully to the tsunami disaster. In partnership with the development organisation, Islamic Relief, Asia Bus Response intends to send buses from the UK...
Slovenská katolícka charita (SKCH)
Slovenská katolícka charita (SKCH) provides charity, social, medical and educational help aimed at people regardless of race, nationality, religion or political thinking. SKCH has 170 facilities all around Slovakia and takes care of 13,000 people in need. The Caritas Slovakia Seretariat...