BBC
Bbc News: Somalia Nearing a 'Total Famine'
A brief account of Somalia's devastating direction toward famine. The country's people are starving yet humanitarian aid is not reaching them because of the Somali pirates hijacking ships in the region. (December 4, 2008)
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Operation Give
Operation Give gives aid to civilians in combat zones, as well as providing services to US military personnel who are deployed to war zones.
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Church World Service
Church World Service is the relief, development, and refugee assistance organization that works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance.
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Project Hope
Project HOPE, which stands for Health Opportunities for People Everywhere, is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing health care to everyone across the globe. Their work includes education programs, providing medicines and...
Oxfam
Oxfam: Pakistan
Resource presents information on efforts in Pakistan as well as facts and information about the people and geography of Pakistan.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Afghanistan
Resource presents information about their efforts to rid Afghanistan of poverty and an overview of facts and history on the central Asian nation.
BBC
Bbc News: Q&a: Sudan's Darfur Conflict
BBC News answers questions regarding the conflict in Darfur from the beginning in 2003 through 2007 peacemaking attempts.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
Oxfam
Oxfam
The homepage for the global aid agency of Oxfam, a good source for information on current crisis areas around the world. Choose the "Emergencies," button to go immediately to the latest news about the world's humanitarian crises.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: International Committee of the Red Cross History
Article from the Nobel Peace Prize organization that discusses the history of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which has figured in the Nobel Peace Prize four times.
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International Medical Corps
The International Medical Corps is a humaritarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving world suffering by providing health care training and relief.
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Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod)
CAFOD helps the impoverished by promoting long-term development, emergency response, and educating the public about poverty. CAFOD also speaks out on behalf of the poor and promots social justice.
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Salvation Army International
International Christian organization that helps meet the human needs of people who are impoverished.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger. They help developing countries to improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
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Adra
ADRA is a organization associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its mission is to help improve the quality of life for those in developing countries.
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Heifer International
Charitable organization that provides agricultural training and heifer animals to help the impoverished and hungry gain nourishment. Find photos, videos, information and other resources pertaining to this interesting project.
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Operation Smile
Operation Smile coordinates medical volunteers who provide surgeries to repair children's cleft lips and palates.
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Global Communities: Partners for Good
The fight against worldwide poverty is the main goal of Global Communities (formerly CHF International). See fact sheets, pictures, videos, and more resources about their programs.
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Freedom From Hunger
Freedom from Hunger is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization that helps to fight chronic hunger and poverty.
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International Orthodox Christian Charities
The IOCC's mission is to "provide assistance to the poor, either in response to emergencies or long term socio-economic development needs". Find articles, pictures, video, and other resources.
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International Rescue Committee
"The IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression."
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Operation Blessing Relief and Development Corporation
International relief and development organization that strives to combat hunger, deprivation and physical affliction for those in need.
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Aljazeera: Darfur Camp Overrun by Rebels
Kalma, the only refugee camp protected by the UNAMID, is said to have rebel fighters inside. Watch this Aljazeera video report on conditions in Darfur. December 2010.