| American_Disaster_Reserve Civilian, non-sectarian organization working to expand the disaster management capabilities of state and local jurisdictions and voluntary agencies. Membership information, newsletter and publications |
| AmeriCares Relief organization provides domestic and international assistance. Programs listed by country, photo galleries, press releases and donation information. |
| Architects_Without_Borders Outlines the engineering and planning assistance given by this non-profit organization in areas of natural disaster or human conflict. Contact information by country, and message boards. |
| Architects_Without_Borders_-_Oregon Architects Without Borders–Oregon assists communities in need by providing design and planning support through an international network of professionals and students. Projects,news, donation and vol |
| Cat_Fanciers\'_Association___Disaster_Relief Providing help for pets in times of disaster. |
| Center_for_International_Disaster_Information Relief group presents information on current areas of disaster and their actions to help. News and articles. |
| Center_of_Excellence_in_Disaster_Management_&_Humanitarian_Assistance Established to prevent and mitigate humanitarian emergencies through collaboration and civil-military cooperation. Program details, faq section, newsletters and daily news feed. |
| Church_World_Service_Indonesia Details of the relief work this group is doing. News,gallery and documents. |
| Churches_of_Christ_Disaster_Relief Covers current and past disaster relief activities of this Christian charity. |
| Conflict_Zone_Logistics South African group supplying relief services to war zones and post-war areas. Resources for education, agriculture, sanitation, disarming land mines, and medical care. |
| CrisisShield_Grenada_Appeal Providing Hurricane Homes for the Homeless after Ivan devastated Grenada. |
| The_Disaster_Center Covers issues relating to the terrorist attacks in New York and D.C. in September 2001. Provides predictions and updates on natural disasters, chat, news and articles. |
| Disaster_Information_Network Disaster information, categorized by ongoing disaster information, historical data and relief resources. |
| The_Disaster_Relief_Communications_Foundation Non Profit NGO researching affordable telecommunications for small non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster relief and humanitarian aid during the acute phase of an emergency. |
| Disaster_Resources_-_Helping_Disaster_Victims University of Illinois presents information on preparing for, surviving, and helping in disasters. |
| Disaster_Volunteers_of_Ghana Volunteer group provides information on the need for disaster relier in Ghana, ongoing programs and volunteer opportunities. |
| Disasterhelp This DisasterHelp web site is part of the President's Disaster Management Egov Initiative. American disaster information and resources. |
| ELCA_Disaster_Response Evangelical Lutheran Church in America disaster information center. News of current hot spots and ongoing church relief efforts. |
| Firerecovery Firerecovery.org helps California fire survivors (Oct-Nov, 2003. Provides sources of help for fire surveyors and recruits individuals and groups to help those surveyors. |
| Global_Relief Providing relief work ( search & rescue, medical, etc)in natural and man-made disasters. Projects, volunteer opportunities, donation information. |
| Grenada_Relief_Fund Morgan Freeman's foundation to help rebuild Grenada after the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005. Information on this island nation, press, donations. |
| Gujarat_Earthquake Donations, comments and latest news on Gujarat earthquake. |
| Hope_for_Beslan Canadian-based non-for-profit charity to help survivors of the Beslan (Russia) school siege of September 1-3, 2004. Emphasizes importance of human connection with children and families who survived. |
| Humanitarian_Aid_for_Palestinians Projects to help alleviate the suffering organized by the residents of Neve Shalom Wahat al-Salam, Israel. Distribution of medicines and food. |
| Humanitarian_Resource_Institute Links to guides on preparing for natural disasters - earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, and volcano. Links to other humanitarian sites and an interfaith news page with links for the major religions. |
| Indonesia-Relief_Org Indonesia disaster relief portal. News, information on relief organizations and supplies |
| International_Foundation_for_Terror_Act_Victims Charity raising funds to help the children affected by Beslan terror act. Information on the foundation, past projects and their mission. |
| International_Relief_Teams Dedicated to organizing volunteer teams to provide medical and non-medical assistance to victims of disaster and poverty. Newsletter, achievements, volunteer programs and donation information. |
| IP_Employee_Relief_Fund International Paper company relief program for company employees who are victims of disaster. |
| IRC_Mounts_Emergency_Assistance_For_Iraqis Disaster relief for victims of the Iraq war. News, facts and figures, employment information. |
| Life_with_Chernobyl Charity foundation focused on the Chernobyl disaster. |
| Locators_Online An online community of volunteers that help loved-ones communicate during non-political and non-military disasters. Helps establish contact between families and friends when other methods of communica |
| Medair International humanitarian aid agency providing help for populations affected by natural disasters or conflict. Details of past and present projects. |
| Mennonite_Disaster_Service Gives an overview of the disaster services offered by the Mennonite faith, information on projects,volunteer work and news. |
| Mercy_Airlift_International A non-profit humanitarian aid organization providing emergency relief response to victims of natural disasters and complex emergencies worldwide. Current programs, volunteering and donation informatio |
| Mission_East A relief and development organization working in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia; delivering relief aid, and creating long-term development projects alongside local partners. Activities, dona |
| National_Voluntary_Organizations_Active_in_Disaster_(NVOAD) NVOAD coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. |
| New_York_Rescue_Workers_Detoxification_Project The New York Rescue Workers Detoxification Project works to restore quality of life to persons suffering from toxic exposures at the World Trade Center. |
| North_American_Center_For_Emergency_Communications Non-profit organization provides emergency logistical communications to assist disaster relief organizations in coordinating their activities. Based in Aurora, Minnesota. |
| Operation_Playground_-_Rebuilding_Children\'s_Playgrounds Non-profit organization helping world communities rebuild playgrounds devastated by natural disasters. |
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