Humanitarian/disaster information services
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Global MapAid
Global MapAid (GMA), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organisation, was formed with the aim of supplying specialist maps to humanitarian decision makers at all levels, predominantly in slow onset disasters such as famine, but also when necessary in rapid onset disasters such as a flood. Those involved in...
Disaster Preparedness Information (Red Cross)
This page on the American Red Cross website provides information and advice for families about how to prepare for and cope in emergency situations. A key goal is to serve the needs of vulnerable people such as the elderly and people with disabilities.
Disaster Response Initiative, European Foundation Centre
Disaster Response Initiative, a joint project of the US Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre, addresses independent funders' need for increased understanding of disaster grantmaking. It also provides a set of principles and practical guidelines to assist them in responding to...
Relief Web
ReliefWeb was launched in October 1996 by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). ReliefWeb is a comprehensive source of information (including documents, maps and agency contact details) on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. It provides timely, reliable and relevant...
RescueNet Australia
RescueNet Australia is the disaster response, rapid deployment ministry of Youth With A Mission Australia. RescueNet trains short term rapid deployment emergency teams for disaster situations. It responds to the needs of the refugee and disaster victim with the love and compassion of Christ. In the...
World Agency for Planetary Monitoring and Earthquake Risk Reduction
The World Agency of Planetary Monitoring and Earthquake Risk Reduction (WAPMERR) is a non-profit organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland, that focuses on disaster risk reduction and rescue planning after disasters by estimating the potential consequences of earthquakes and through earthquake...
Action Against Hunger - International
Action Against Hunger - International provides emergency food supplies to people facing starvation as a result of famine, drought or war; assists with the drilling of water wells in communities that do not have safe, clean drinking water and supports medical clinics that address diseases that kill...
International Crisis Group (ICG)
The International Crisis Group (ICG) is an independent NGO working to prevent and resolve conflict through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy. Outputs of ICG's field research include analytical reports containing practical recommendations targeted at key international decision-takers, and...
RedR - UK
RedR UK is part of a federation of national accredited RedR(Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief) organizations. RedR UK works internationally to improve the effectiveness of disaster relief, by ensuring that the right people, with the right skills are available to respond to emergencies, to...
Disaster Action
Disaster Action is a British charity organisation established in 1991 by the survivors and bereaved of disasters. Focusing on the human aspects of disaster response, it acts as an adviser to government, police, voluntary organisations and in the development of major emergency policy. Using the...
CMC Rescue, Inc.
CMC Rescue Equipment was founded in 1980 to provide rescuers with a reliable and knowledgeable source of equipment and training. CMC Rescue now designs, manufactures, and distributes rescue equipment worldwide, and educates emergency response personnel. CMC's competencies include rope rescue,...
Center for International Conflict Resolution (CICR)
The Center for International Conflict Resolution (CICR) contributes to the resolution of international deadly conflict through research, education and practice. CICR aims to increase understanding of international conflicts through collaborative research and is committed to offering courses that...
RedR International
RedR International is an international charity working to relieve suffering in disasters by selecting, training and providing competent and effective relief personnel to humanitarian aid agencies world-wide. RedR's services include a register of professionals who can be called upon at very short...
Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is an umbrella organisation which launches and co-ordinates the UK’s National Appeal in response to major disasters overseas. Site includes links to all 14 member humanitarian agencies, which include World Vision, Oxfam and the British Red Cross.
UN Tajikistan Information Platform
UN Tajikistan Information Platform is the online home of the UN Coordination Unit, developed to serve the information needs of the international community and Government of Tajikistan on humanitarian and development issues.
North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR)
North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response (NCIDR) is an association of faith-based communities in North Carolina involved in disaster response. The NCIDR website provides information and support for communities involved in disaster response, acting as a liaison between state agencies and...
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
ISDR's goal is to enable all societies to become resilient to the effects of natural and technological disasters, in order to reduce human, economic and social damage.
Fritz Institute
Fritz Institute brings together business best practices and academic research to augment the capabilities of humanitarian organisations engaged in disaster management worldwide. The Institute seeks to mobilise business community partnerships to provide expertise and functional support that will...
Regional Disaster Information Centerfor Latin America and the Caribbean (CRID)
The Regional Disaster Information Center for Latin America and the Caribbean(CRID) is an initiative promoting the development of a prevention culture in the Latin American and Caribbean countries through the compilation and dissemination of disaster-related information, and the promotion of...
World Vision - Romania
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organisation working for the well being of all people, especially children. Through emergency relief, education, health care, economic development and through raising public awareness they seek to promote the situation of the needy and provide for...