Crisis Carrd Directory
For situations that need immediate attention, ARMY often request OIAA to help with providing ways to support. In such cases, we create Crisis Carrds to offer a comprehensive list of resources that ARMY can use to help. We highly encourage ARMY to do a little research on their own and make sure they feel comfortable donating to the non-profits.
What is a crisis carrd?
The short answer?
A compilation of resources that will provide information and ways to support events that demand our urgent attention.
Why do you make them?
One in An ARMY comprises entirely of volunteers who, while one campaign is running, are already planning two future campaigns. Planning campaigns take time to search the right organizations, vet them, and put them forth for ARMY to help. So, it would be almost impossible for us to set up a campaign quickly enough to address a crisis situation. As a compromise, we use CRISIS CARRDS (formerly crisis threads) to give ARMY information on how to help. But it is later up to ARMY themselves if they will support it. We also highly encourage ARMY to do a little research on their own and make sure they feel comfortable donating to the non-profit
Why haven't you put up one for [this] yet?
There are probably either of two reasons.1. We unfortunately can't keep track of everything in the world. It's when ARMY reach out to us, or we see a great need in our community for resources, that we start looking into non profits. If neither of these have happened, we're just not aware.2. Our process takes time. It's important to us to provide ARMY with factual information and make sure ARMY's donations are being sent to a non-profit that will use them on the ground and provide actual support to the crisis situation. It is almost impossible to get that kind of information from a crisis organization, as the money usually goes into a central pot and is distributed as needed. We also try not to rely too much on just linking ARMY to gofundmes for crisis situations. While gofundmes are sometimes the fastest avenue to donate funds, they aren't always the best option. An example of this is the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan, Canada. The crash happened in April 2018 and killed 16 (young) hockey players, their coaches, and their bus driver, and left some of the survivors with life-altering injuries. A gofundme was set up immediately and raised 15M dollars. It then took 7 months to figure out how and who to distribute the funds to, and forced the grieving families and survivors to go through additional trauma. So while gofundmes will provide a difference eventually, donating directly to crisis orgs that are already on the ground (like orgs providing trauma services) are more effective, though potentially harder to evaluate.
Resources
Current Crisis
Situations that has been brought to our attention & are being looked into:
Others
War in Ukraine
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to more than a million refugees fleeing Ukraine into neighbouring countries. Additionally, many civilians in Ukraine are subject to harsh and violent conditions brought about by the war, resulting in an immediate need for humanitarian aid and medical supplies.The organizations listed below are currently working on ground to supply aid to Ukrainian civilians and to support refugee and relief efforts at various borders. We will continue to update this list as we vet more organizations.After donating, please consider filling in the tracking form to help track ARMY's support.
Vostok-SOS is a non-governmental organization that started as a volunteer civil initiative and a hotline in May 2014. The team is responding to the escalating situation with a comprehensive humanitarian campaign. The donations will help them deliver medical and humanitarian aid to local people, evacuate vulnerable people, and provide tailored trauma support in the aftermath of shelling. They also have hotlines open for affected people and their team is on the ground in the region, ready to coordinate aid.The organization suggests donating through their partner’s website, Libereco.
Voices of Children provides psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by war or who have witnessed traumatic experiences in their families. Their main focus is on the front lines in the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
A non-profit organization with the mission to mobilize support and aid for Ukrainian orphans, internally displaced persons and those most affected by the current situation by providing medical assistance and other necessities. They started a fundraiser to prepare first aid tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front line.
Nova Ukraine is dedicating their efforts to humanitarian aid provided by their partners on ground in Ukraine - funds raised go towards delivering aid packages containing baby food, hygiene products, clothes and household supplies to Ukraine.
Project HOPE is sourcing and shipping essential medicines and medical supplies for primary health and trauma care to affected areas, including hygiene kits, Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHKs), insulin, and more. Each IEHK contains critical medicines like amoxicillin, paracetamol, tetracycline, iodine, and oral rehydration salts. Each kit also includes medical supplies like tape, gauze, gloves, buckets, instrument trays, scissors, soap, surgical scrub brushes, and jerry cans. Project HOPE is also continuing to expand their presence within the region to provide immediate health and humanitarian relief, and working closely with the WHO Health Cluster and the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.
Working at a 24-hour pedestrian border crossing in southern Poland, WCK began serving hot, nourishing meals within hours of the initial invasion and are now set up at multiple border crossings across the country. Additionally, they support local restaurants preparing meals in Odessa and Lviv, two cities in Ukraine. WCK teams are also on the ground in Romania and will be arriving soon in Moldova, Slovakia, and Hungary to expand their efforts.
Insight provides psychological, legal, and medical assistance to members of the LGBTQ+ community and victims of discrimination, hate crimes and domestic violence as well as advocate for legislation changes, educate, raise awareness and increase visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. After the Russian invasion, Insight organizes temporary stays of people from the LGBTQ+ community and their families in other cities/countries, helps with accommodation and basic necessities, coordinates with organizations and other people on the ground while providing free psychological assistance.
Patroclus' House is a non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 2016, whose members actively advocate for the protection and rights of animals. The shelter is located in Suceava, about 40 km away from the Ukrainian border and offers help for families with pets who enter Romania from Ukraine via the Sireten. Their services include pet food distribution, shelter and veterinary care for all pets regardless of species.
PAH is a Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization which has been providing assistance to civilians suffering as a result of armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Currently, they are located at the border of Poland, at Dorohusk and at Rawa, Ruska to distribute food, hot drinks, hygiene products, diapers and blankets to incoming refugees while providing information on transport options.
The Ukrainian House in Warsaw is run by the Foundation “Our Choice” (FOC), an NGO established in 2009 and from its inception run by immigrants from Ukraine. They specialise in supporting the integration of migrants into Polish society and opposing the exclusion and discrimination of foreigners.In this situation, they are providing an infoline with advice and support for Ukrainians arriving in Poland, providing information about changing conditions and procedures at the border, finding accommodation for Ukrainians arriving in Poland, coordinating the distribution of aid and support to Ukraine, and providing psychological support for Ukrainians in Poland, amongst many other communication and coordinating efforts.
Translators without Borders (TWB) is a global community of linguists helping people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak. The war in Ukraine has resulted in over 2.5 M refugees, speaking over 20 languages. TWB have deployed a team in Poland and soon in other countries to work with hosting municipalities, advocate for aid agencies and governments to listen to people in their language, support translators and interpreters with online training courses and tip sheets and complement and support confidential hotlines and information kiosks, chatbots, and other technologies appropriate to the evolving context.
Fight for Right, promotes and protects the human rights of people living with disabilities by advocating for changes in the legislation and informing society about the values of human rights, non-discrimination, equality and inclusivity. After Russia’s invasion the organization has been coordinating accompaniment and financial support for the evacuation, accessible shelter, provision of medicine and food to those who can not flee and free psychological support ensuring those living with disabilities aren’t left out of the humanitarian efforts.
Ocalenie Foundation was founded in the year 2000. They have been supporting the integration of the migrants in Polish society, and continuously working towards a cross-cultural dialogue and strengthening of the community. At the border, they facilitate the evacuation of all people coming from Ukraine regardless of their skin color or ethnicity and provide food, accommodation, legal and psychological services.
The campaign works to ensure that Roma children and young people have the same access to humanitarian support as the rest of the population. The campaign is coordinated by the Ukrainian Roma Youth Network (ARCA), the International Roma Youth Network (ternYpe), and Phiren Amenca.The donations are already providing support to families and communities across Ukraine, in particular to support evacuation, temporary shelter and basic supplies. Αdded funds are going to support refugees in Moldova and Poland, where there are gaps in the support system and a large number of Roma in need.
Razom Emergency Response is focused on purchasing medical supplies such as tourniquets bandages, combat gauzes, sterile pads, and satellite phones, and is working with logistics partners to deliver them to Poland and Ukraine.
Palestine
As of August 24, 2025, it is being reported that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces has surpassed 62,000 people; of the identified fatalities, more than 18,000 were children. More than 156,000 people are injured and over 11,000 people remain missing. The number of individuals killed while attempting to access food supplies has increased to 1,889 fatalities, with more than 14,947 injuries since 27 May 2025. 226 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since the since October 2023.According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Famine has been reached in Gaza Governorate and projected to expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis governates by the end of September. Per the IPC, Famine is defined as a situation in which 20% of households "have an extreme lack of food and face starvation and destitution, resulting in extremely critical levels of acute malnutrition and death."Between April and July of 2025, over 20,000 children have been admitted for treatment for acute malnutrition. More than 3,000 were classified as severely malnourished, with one report noting the hunger-related deaths of at least 112 children. 132,000 cases are projected through June 2026 -- a number the IPC acknowledges is an underestimate due to lack of data.Other Sources
▪Humanitarian Situation Update #315 | Gaza Strip
▪UNRWA Situation Report #184 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
▪IPC ALERT Issue #134
▪UN World Food Programme (WFP) update 25 July 2025Please follow Army4Palestine and JARMY4palestine for active and urgent advocacy projects.For those seeking more background information on Palestine and works by Palestinian authors, "Army Book Club" (@borabooks) has made a thread of books ranging from learning about the history of Palestine-Israel, Palestinian literature, etc., many of which can be accessed for free.
Non-Profit organizations working in Gaza
Pious Projects is a registered 501(c)3 humanitarian aid organization that has worked abroad and domestically since 2014. With on-ground teams in 10+ countries, their experienced teams provide support to disadvantaged populations in the forms of food, water, education, medical assistance, and so much more.They have a 0% Admin fee policy, meaning 100% of their donation will go towards emergency relief in Gaza.Check their Instagram and/or Facebook for updates on open campaigns.
Anera works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan to provide humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to advance the well-being of refugees and other vulnerable communities. They are partnering with World Central Kitchen as well as Muslim Aid to deliver meals to hard-to-reach shelf-stable populations of displaced individuals in the northern region of the Gaza Strip and Gaza City. This food is being distributed in the form of meal kits full of shelf stable items and dry goods that can feed a family for up to six days. They were delivered to host communities that are housing displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza, as well as United Nations shelters in the area.Check updates on their social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Founded in 1991 by concerned humanitarians in the USA, the PCRF works to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to Arab children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality, politics or religion.Check their social media accounts for updates: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is an officially recognized independent Palestinian National Society. It enjoys legal personality and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The National Society’s mission is to provide humanitarian assistance as well as health and social services to Palestinians whenever and wherever needed. It works towards preventing and allaying human suffering, protecting life and health, ensuring the respect of human dignity, preventing disease, and promoting health, social care and volunteering both in times of peace and war as well as during emergencies, crises and disasters.Check out their social media accounts for updates: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
UNRWA was established by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949 to carry out direct relief and works programmes for Palestine refugees. Amid aid blockades and lack of government funds, UNRWA continues emergency appeals to It is urgently seeking funds to provide clean water, medical care, and shelter for refugees and displaced families in Gaza.Check updates on their Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
United Palestinian Appeal empowers Palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs in health, education, and community and economic development.Check updates on their social media: Twitter, Instagram,Facebook
HEAL Palestine's mission is to transform the lives of Palestinian youth by providing essential healthcare, educational support, humanitarian aid, and leadership development opportunities.HEAL Palestine is on the ground in southern Gaza working hard to provide temporary shelter for displaced persons.
Sharek Youth Forum is an independent, non-partisan Palestinian initiative tackling youth development issues from a unique perspective. Sharek works to develop and empower youth as active participants in civil society and encourages youth to participate in Palestinian political, economic, and social affairs. As a nationally and internationally recognized platform, Sharek provides space for Palestinian youth to come together, develop their ideas, and implement projects aimed at community development and policy change.1. Distribution of supply package to address daily food and water needs
2. Distribution of hygiene kits for adolescents and women
3. Distribution of postpartum kits
4. Implementation of Psychological First aid
5. Implementation of humanitarian intiatives through youth mobilization and voluntarismSupported by UNRWAs resources and transportation infrastructure, they have successfully implemented a distribution system that reaches multiple shelters in strategic locations, including Khan younes, Middle, and Rafah governates.Check their social media acounts for updates Here
INARA is a non-profit that provides access to life-altering medical and mental health care to children impacted by human-induced or natural disasters. These children are injured or traumatized by the horrors of war, in the aftermath of conflict, or due to unsafe living conditions or natural disasters.They have an active rapid response program for Gaza.Check their updates here
Gaza Kinder Relief is a coalition of dedicated individuals from all corners of the globe who are working tirelessly to extend support, facilitate temporary evacuation and provide vital resources to the injured children of Gaza.Hayat Yolu and INARA are primary partner organizations that collect donations for their campaigns, but you can also Select "GKR General Fund" as the campaign on their web donation form.
A UK-registered medical clinic and charity that provides free access to psychological and trauma support specialists for the children and citizens of Gaza. They provide training and supervision, either by itself or in conjunction with other individuals and organizations, provide ongoing research into psycho-social programs designed to alleviate trauma caused by war, conflict, or occupation and they encourage the sharing of good therapeutic practice with other groups. Over 90% of all donations goes to support vulnerable families in Gaza. All of the trustees are volunteers and they receive no payment. Less than 1% will be spent in the UK. This is to cover costs for insurance, audit and the time needed by the UK supervisor to manage the projects.
The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) is a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization based in Berkeley, California that works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East (Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon) through aid, empowerment and education.The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) supports community project throughout Palestine that address children’s basic needs and offer them opportunities to play, learn and envision a better future.They have partnered with community-based organizations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that offer a range of activities that serve children, teenagers, and young adults such as kindergartens, nutrition and counseling services, sports teams, dance troupes, art and music programs, computer centers, libraries and playgrounds.For current updates, please check their social media accounts: Facebook, X, Instagram
This Fund is dedicated to the children of Gaza: providing medical attention to the children who need it the most, helping to rebuild & relieve the medical sector in Gaza, and, eventually, establishing a sponsorship program for the over 20,000 children orphaned in Palestine.The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) is the first hospital that they will be collaborating with and as the work of The Fund progresses they hope to recruit more hospitals, including public hospitals.They are currently being funded by the Beit Atfal Assumoud until they can be registered themselves.
Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, is a registered Palestinian NGO located in Gaza City, has been working in the field of persons with hearing disabilities education and allied services since 1992. Literally thousands of deaf children and adults and their families are served annually at Atfaluna through persons with hearing disabilities education, audiology, speech therapy, income generating programs for the deaf, vocational training, parents', teachers’ and community training and awareness programs, and a host of other services and programs. The organization currently employs 134 permanent staff members of which 55% are deaf. Atfaluna’s services focus on serving persons with hearing disabilities in particular and the community in general. This focus comes in light of the inclusive development approach Atfaluna adopts to create an inclusive environment for persons with disabilities within an all-inclusive environment free of limitations.
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Grassroot Organizations/ Mutual Aids
As governments apply sanctions against Hamas officials and other "facilitators' in the wake of October 7th, more and more Palestinians are turning to crowdfunding platforms for direct aid or as a means of escape from the country. GFM and other crowdfunding platforms are tightening their verification process by asking organizers for extensive information about to whom, and where, the money is going. Any individuals or groups who don’t pass a test screening for money laundering or terrorist financing are likely to be put on government-run lists.Money transfers to Gazans are also complicated. A few wire services like Western Union are still operating in Gaza, but for many, a more viable option is to have the money sent to someone outside of Gaza who can withdraw the cash and travel to Egypt. Source 1. Source 2.Gofundme's notice about this situation.
Gaza Funds is a project that connects people to crowdfunding campaigns for individuals and families from Gaza. Each time the page is reloaded, a different campaign appears. While the rotation is randomized, campaigns for the sick/injured and campaigns close to meeting their goals are prioritized. When an existing fundraiser meets their goals, they're replaced with other fundraisers that need your help.The team behind Gaza funds are mostly Arab and Palestinian engineers, students, writers, and academics.
A grassroots initiative working to provide eSims to Palestinians.Note 1: In good conditions, eSIMs last between five days and 90 days, but their lifespans are often significantly shorter in Gaza.Note 2: Some sims that have been purchased since October-December might still not have been activated due to either getting lost (lost phone during a bombing, escaping, etc, etc) or other sorts of circumstances during an attack.For current updates, please check their social media account Here or Here
A mutual aid organization that aids families in Palestine since 2018.
Turkey Wildfires 2021
Turkey has been experiencing its most devastating wildfires since end-July. Though the situation is being brought under control, there are some wildfires that are still raging in the Turkish provinces. People have lost their lives and homes, and many animals remain helpless in the face of complete environmental destruction and scorching high temperatures. Rehabilitation will be an arduous process for the Turkish people and wildlife affected by the wildfires - we have compiled a list of Turkish NGOs that are currently on-ground providing aid and assistance to those affected. For more information on the fires, you can read more here.The organizations listed here accept donations in Turkish Lira (Turkish Currency). Do enable the Google Translate extension on Chrome so that you can translate the pages from Turkish to your preferred language.Here are some details we have translated that might make it easier for you to donate via Credit Card:DÜZENLİ → Monthly Donation
TEK SEFERLİK → Give Once
Ad Soyad → Full Name
E-Posat Adresi → Email Address
Sehir →City & Ilce → District
Dogum tarihi → Date of Birth
Kart Numarasi → Credit Card Number
Ay/Yil → MM/YY
Kullanım sözleşmesini okudum ve onaylıyorum → I have read and accept the terms of use.
Ahbap is a cooperative that provides aid to the needy in Turkish society - they have been vital in helping communities affected by COVID-19 and previous environmental disasters . Currently, they are operating across various Turkish cities and provinces impacted by the fires to donate fire extinguishers to fire brigades, support medical treatment of individuals and animals alike and helping families rebuild their homes and lives in the aftermath of the fires. You can view their IG page to stay updated on their efforts
The AKUT Search and Rescue Organization is working across various zones affected by the fires to evacuate people and animals. Their dedicated team of volunteers have been working diligently to evacuate as many families and animals as possible.
HAYTAP is a Turkish NGO that aids and shelters homeless and helpless animals. They are on-ground evacuating, sheltering and providing medical treatment to animals affected by the wildfires. You can view their IG page to stay updated on their efforts.
Turkish Philanthropy Funds (TPF) is the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish and Turkish-American communities. All donations to this fund will support wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Turkey. TPF monitors the impact on affected communities and works with partners at Afet Platformu to allocate funds to where they’re needed most. Initially, the fund helps first responders meet survivors’ immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, medicine, and shelter. As needs emerge, TPF will support longer-term recovery efforts run by local, vetted partner organizations in the impacted area(s). One of the recipients of TPF’s Wildfire Relief Fund is AKUT.
TUMYAD is an organization that works on an array of projects - from running health and medical-related projects, helping people living on the streets, promoting equality in education and for disabled people, they aim to help the Turkish people and society as much as possible. Currently, they are raising funds to help with the rehabilitation of people and animals and to help compensate families for the loss of their livestock, homes and agriculture.
India COVID 2.0
May 2021 Update: This is the updated list of non-profit organizations that are currently assisting many communities across various states in the second deadly wave of COVID-19 affecting India. As always, we invite you to look through the organizations carefully and donate to the extensive COVID-19 relief efforts in India.Many ARMYs from India have asked us to find resources to help their country in current difficult times. Not only are they struggling with COVID-19 paired with a migrant workers crisis there is also the cyclone season that has already damaged several parts of the country. We therefore have tried to include several non profits that help different aspects of the problems and encourage you to look through them and donate to what you feel you want to contribute to.*Ketto and GiveIndia are not charging any platform fees for these fundraisers
ICA, based in San Francisco, is distributing to overwhelmed areas and remote tribal villages the following: Oximeters, Digital Thermometers, Oxygen Concentrators, Medicine and Sanitization Kits, Meals and Reusable masks. They support 11 NGOS in India that serve different states: Arpan Foundation (Gujarat), Maher Ashram (Maharashtra), Mukti (Kolkata), Project Potential (Bihar), Saidham (Delhi Metro Area), Snehalaya (Maharashtra), Swami Vivekanada Medical Mission (Kerala), Tarun Bharat Sangh Rajasthan (Jaipur), AID India (17 States), Goonj (27 states and UTs) and Sewa Rural Bharuch (Gujarat)
Janvikas is currently sponsoring early detection and prevention kits in remote rural areas across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa. Each kit will consist of an Oximeter, IR thermometer, Steam Vaporizers, a packet of balloons for lung exercise, pair of washable hand gloves, a bottle of sanitizer and a healthcare guidebook in Gujarati for protection in a durable bag costing Rs. 3000/- per kit.
MCKS Food for the Hungry Foundation is providing meals on the daily to the homeless, daily wage workers, healthcare workers and the needy. They are also distributing N95 masks to more disadvantaged communities. To support the New Delhi community during the second wave and multiple lockdowns, they have increased capacity at the MCKS' Kitchen by 12x and delivered 4,00,000+ cooked meals during this time. They have also distributed 4 lakh meals in the form of dry ration to those who don't have access to the feeding points. They are also distributing packaged fruit buns, bread, rusk and biscuits (over 3,00,000 packets).
Our campaign: Direct cash, safety, vaccination support for 3,500 waste-pickers.
Cash transfers: Rs.1000 to each waste-picker with priority to elderly/women/differently-abled.
PPE kits distribution: Costing Rs.235 PPE kits (5 soaps, 2 100 ml sanitiser bottles, 2 PU coated gloves, 2 double layered 3 ply cloth masks) each month.
Vaccination support: Rs.500 for both shots per waste-picker towards travel cost/loss of income.
There is urgent need to Supply Food and medical aid to at least 1500 Tribal & Rural Families of Raigad (Maharashtra). Most of these families are Below Poverty Line belonging to PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) Tribe and they are affected by Shutdown due to Coronavirus Pandemic.The Tribes of Raigad villages (Maharashtra) are mostly Daily-Wage Manual Laborers, from more than a month their daily income is gone, due to Coronavirus pandemic and they are left in extreme poverty and deprivation.
- Provide medical equipment (oxygen concentrators, ventilators), consumable support (PPE, oximeter etc)
- Setting up portable hospitals, mobile vaccination vans and providing fully equipped ambulance vans
- Augment awareness in communities on Covid Appropriate Behaviour
- Step up Vaccination Drive and help people from remote areas get vaccinate
Currently, we are following a four-pronged strategy to mitigate the devastating impact of second wave: Augmenting critical supplies to Government Covid Hospitals, stepping up vaccination drive, Establish Covid Care Centres and Extend support services with set up of helpline to aid affected communities, facilitating supply of critical needs such as oxygen, provision of medical services through virtual platforms. Our efforts are being carried out in Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh.
The organization aims to help poor, marginalized, aged and tribal people living across Tamilnadu. They aim to provide family kits (masks, sanitary items etc), food packages and awareness on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and hygiene.
BASS India is providing urgent essential food and sanitary kits to the vulnerable families and sensitizing and educating on prevention of Coronavirus in the Guntur and Prakasham Districts of Andhra Pradesh
Sphoorti Foundation aims to provide health kits worth $15/RS.1000 that contain non-prescription medicines for fever and cold/cough as well as dry fruits and gloves, masks and sanitizers.
Desai Foundation is serving 1,000 rural communities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan. As part of their COVID-19 relief efforts, they are helping isolation and relief centers open with beds, food, medical supplies, rapid testing, sanitary napkins, medical screenings, and comfort for isolation and pre-critical stage patients. They also provide support for families who have lost loved ones, need medical advice and assistance. They are also distributing COVID kits (thermometers, sanitizer, oximeter, PPE kits, and vitamins), food kits and sanitary napkins. The BiPaps, Oxygen concentrators, and ventilators are on the way. And as their organization’s main focus, they’ll always aim to support the women of rural communities.
We are currently supporting medical networks across India, comprising of established medical organisations, facilities and NGO’s who are working on the ground to assist COVID-19 patients. Your generous donations will go towards our vital medical programmes to support vulnerable communities and people across India.
Bhoomika Trust, operating primarily in Tamilnadu, is working closely with hospitals and healthcare organizations to ensure that they are well-equipped to handle the second wave of COVID-19 that is sweeping across India. Thus far, they have distributed PPE kits, N95 masks and have also provided livelihood support to many daily wage earners and farmers by buying produce and distributing it across Chennai. They are currently focusing on sourcing and providing oxygen concentrators, storage cylinders and ventilators.
Uday Foundation is providing all necessary help and services to this vulnerable section of the society in the time of crisis. Our team is working towards providing Hand Washes, Sanitizers as well as Food Supply for the homeless.
Goonj teams are well-equipped with the knowledge and experience from last year to reach out to the affected communities in a time-bound manner, keeping in mind all the safety precautions and guidelines. They aim to help ignored communities such as artisans, transgenders, sex workers, patients etc, identify and work for institutions like old age homes, child care centers, caregiver centers and other vulnerable groups/ individuals who need immediate supply of ration, hygiene essentials, masks, gloves etc.
HelpAge is working hard to protect the needy against Covid-19, especially our poor and vulnerable elderly. It is supporting the government’s vaccination drive by facilitating vaccination of elders, especially those poor
& disadvantaged.
#missionoxygen, an initiative that was started by a group of entrepreneurs to systematically address the on-ground issues with the intent to make oxygen supplies across different severities of use available in the shortest time possible. Mission Oxygen is run under the umbrella of DEMOCRACY PEOPLE FOUNDATION.
Akshaya Patra has begun its relief service by providing meal or packed grocery kits to the marginalised and low-income segment of the society comprising of daily wage workers, migrant labourers, construction site workers, and needy people at old age homes and night shelters. Presently, the Foundation and its Association Foundations are providing food relief in, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand ,Tripura ,West Bengal , Punjab , Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh.Note: There is controversy surrounding this organization because they conform their ingredients to religious beliefs. For more information, click here
AID is continuing its grassroots works in providing rural hospitals and communities with medical equipment and rations. It is also mobilizing vaccination centers and is setting up COVID care centers as well.AID supports grassroots organizations in India. When donating on the general donation page, you can specify the fund you would like to donate to in a drop-down menu.Currently, they have funds specifically for COVID-19, relief for Cyclone Amphan, and the All India Relief Fund which provides general disaster relief.
(Ended Fundraiser) Working diligently with partner organizations to deliver dry ration relief packs directly to the families of disadvantaged children across Delhi. Each relief package contains 10 Kg wheat flour (aata), 10 Kg rice, 1 litre cooking oil, salt, spices, sugar, soap, and detergent, and costs Rs. 1120 per pack.
(Ended Fundraiser) Non-profit working to enhance the dignity and well-being of migrant worker communities in the informal economy. It works across the western Indian migration corridor of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra but has networks across India.
(Ended Fundraiser) Provids pre-packaged meals to migrants, daily-wage earners and the poor.
(Ended Fundraiser) Raising funds to support approx. 200 transgender persons with basic income to sustain themselves through the lockdown.
(Ended Fundraiser) Providing support and relief to communities of waste pickers and those in the informal waste sector who will be hit very hard by this crisis. They rely heavily on basic income from the sale of recyclables. But their risk of contracting COVID-19 from waste is also high.
(Ended Fundraiser) Generally focuses on education but is mobilizing emergency supplies and support in West Bengal and Odisha at this critical time.Also helps, through their already local programs, provide dry rations and sanitary products to those in need because of COVID-19.
El Salvador
El salvador was hit by a tropical storm, which unleashed floodings and landslides.
Read more about it hereThe list may be updated with more resources as we come by them. This includes for Guatemala.
The foundation focuses on sharing and multiplying aid they’ve received. Their goal is to create a bigger and better change for El Salvador.
Addresses the root causes and consequences of violence and poverty through education and health programs that empower youth and communities, and strengthen public systems.
Provides strategic relief on an ongoing basis through core programs such as disaster relief, medical care, hunger relief, and clean water. Puts a special emphasis on not only providing physical relief to those in immediate need, but also equipping them to create sustainable solutions to combat poverty.
Yemen
Yemen is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, with more than 24 million people – some 80 per cent of the population – in need of humanitarian assistance.With COVID-19 now spreading rapidly, Yemen is facing an emergency within an emergency.Read more about the crisis in Yemen here
Since April 2015, Mona Relief has distributed thousands of blankets, over seven million meals, school bags and kits to thousands of children so that they can continue their education in the face of adversity.Mona Relief currently only has a patreon as a donation method. With patreon you can only do a monthly subscription (your choice of amount), but we have contacted them to see if they're able to set up a one time donation option. Otherwise you can still do the patreon pledge, but cancel it directly after you've subscribed to make it a one time thing
Provide food, water, and sanitation to families in six governorates around Yemen.Please click on current appeals and put your donation amount under Yemen.Disclaimer: During appeals and campaigns Islamic Relief Worldwide raises funds from many different sources at the same time. Should the total amount raised by an appeal exceed the amount required, Islamic Relief may use your donation in similar areas of extreme need.
In Yemen, Zakat Foundation of America has focused on providing emergency humanitarian relief and also distributing food for the Ramadan and Eid holidays.
Baitulmaal has been helping Yemen since 2018 by providing food, medicine, and hygiene kits.Under "what my donation is for" you can pick Yemen relief
Distributes emergency food parcels, provides medical care from their mobile clinic, builds and repairs water wells and feeds schoolchildren.
Has two current campaigns: Mercy Bakery that provides bread to families and orphans and Mercy Kitchen that provides meals for those who come by to pick up their bread.
Yemen Aid provides food, medical, and hygienic supplies along with a campsite for at least 30 families.Please note that Yemen Aid has a 100% donation policy for contributions marked "Zakat," "emergency food assistance" or "famine relief," which means that 100% of these donations are spent on buying and distributing food baskets to starving families in Yemen. Mark your donation by adding a note
The Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation aims to increase awareness of the US public and policymakers about the humanitarian crises underway in Yemen, support relief and reconstruction efforts, and facilitate campaigns to bring peace to the country.
With the rise of people affected by the Covid-19, They have put together a Hygiene Kit to distribute to the local clinics, health workers and poor and needy families to prevent the spread of the virus.
Donations from the ShareTheMeal app support various WFP operations ranging from resilience building and school feeding programmes to providing food assistance in emergencies.When opening the app you get to choose which campaign you'd like to donate to. Also make sure you're donating with the One in an ARMY team!
Covid-19 help for US Indigenous people
As covid-19 has swept through the reservation, it has underscored many of the social and economic inequalities that continue to affect the tribe - all contributing to one another, and all making the outbreak worse.You can read more hereIf there is an interest to help more indigenous people in general, please contact OIAA through any of the means on the bottom of the page.
The Navajo Department of Health is accepting monetary and non-monetary donations to address immediate medical and community needs. (This is the only official covid-19 fundraising and donation effort for the Navajo Nation.)
Through the Initiative, they are able to provide mental health support, supply healthy meal kits to students and elders, and distribute stipends to those who require financial support as a result of COVID-19. Seeding Sovereignty is also providing PPE to frontline medical workers from reservation clinics.
The First Nation Community Healthsource is focused in helping tribal communities, displaced tribal families, and those that are elderly, immunocompromised and homeless.
The Navajo Water Project is a community-managed utility alternative that brings hot and cold running water to homes without access to water or sewer lines.
First Peoples Fund's mission is to honor and support the Collective Spirit® of First Peoples artists and culture bearers. First Peoples Fund (FPF) is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for everyone in our FPF family -- artists, trainers, employees, partners and friends. Their safety and well-being are always our top priority.
The fund is administered by the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), and its assistance will cover essential disinfecting supplies, personal protective equipment, and food distribution.
The Hopi Foundation is using the Hopi Emergency Fund to support emergency needs of the Hopi community during the covid-19 pandemic.
provide resources to Indigenous communities around the world who are impacted by COVID-19. Working with trusted Native community partners, Seventh Generation Fund focuses its efforts on elders, multi-generational households, and families with young children. As part of the recent Apsaalooke project, funds were used to deliver food staples, hot lunches, and cleaning products to those on the Crow and Cheyenne Reservations.
In response to COVID-19, the First Nations Development Institute created the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to meet the needs of American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. The Fund offers direct financial support to Native nonprofit organizations and tribal programs that need it most.
Poland
Many of the LGBT+ community in Poland do not feel safe in their own country with the way it's going, and ARMY reached out to us for ways to help.You can read more here
Established in Warsaw and are working to introduce marriage equality for same-sex couples and to build the LGBT+ community in Poland. They are responsible for the “Love doesn't exclude” campaign. They are educating and informing the public on the subject of marital equality, monitoring and political lobbying for the implementation of full marital equality for same-sex couples, providing psychological help and help Polish citizens to get married in other EU countries.
Established in Warsaw, it's the oldest LGBT+ organization in Poland. They provide: one on one psychological counseling, crisis interventions in situations of discrimination, legal advice and workshops. They organise support groups (faith and rainbow groups, parents and relatives of LGBT people, senior LGBT people), run a helpline, an intervention hostel and an educational club for practicing safe sexual activities and for the prevention of HIV and STI.
Established in Poznan, they are an LGBT+ organization working to support postulates of equality of same-sex couples and fight violence and discrimination. They organize the Poznan Pride Week festival and the Equality March in Poznan. They cooperate with public theatres and produce plays, conduct anti-discriminatory and equality training for companies/schools and provide both legal and psychological help to LGBT+ people and their families.
The Equality Factory is an association founded in Łódź based on the local group Campaign Against Homophobia. They organize Equality Marches, debates on social issues, cultural meetings, film screenings and academic lectures. They run a radio broadcast - Radio Fabryka on the air of Student Radio Żak PŁ. They also run a support group for parents and family members of LGBT+ people and provide free legal and psychological advice.
Based in Warsaw, this organization offers psychological and legal assistance to victims of violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. They regularly organize various debates and social campaigns with the goal to educate and raise awareness. In KPH’s headquarters in Warsaw, there is a library with the largest in Poland collection of literature, magazines, press and scientific materials, both Polish and foreign, on LGBT+, sexuality and activism. These resources will be soon available free of charge to anyone conducting research.If the donation link does not work you can find it at the top right corner on their website (click the name of the org to get there).
Their main mission is the organization of the equality parade that includes not only people from the LGBT+ community but also minority groups, religious organisations and organisations for defending the rights of people with disabilities, or pro-animals.
Lebanon
Lebanon who continues to struggle with an economic crisis, is being hit harder than before because of the pandemic and its negative effects on the economy. This, together with the probable corruption within the government makes it hard for citizens to get back on their feet.
Read more about it hereAfter the explosion that happened in the capital of Beirut just the other day, the people of Lebanon need more help now, than ever. If you are able, please donate blood.
Read more about it here
The article contains pictures and videos of the explosion in Beirut and the tragic aftermath, so sensitive readers should be advisedThis carrd was already in progress when OIAA went on vacation, but because of the recent events we decided to publish it early with the information we already had, and have added a few orgs that fit the new circumstances as well.
Currently provides food on a daily basis to families and individuals in need, mainly through the collection of surplus food from partner restaurants, hotels, caterers, supermarkets and fruit and vegetables, food xporters/importers. Our main line of work is to provide food to a selected number of more than 70 Lebanese NGOs active in a variety of fields.
The Lebanese Red Cross is the main provider of ambulance services in Lebanon, which with current means are only able to respond to 1 out of 5 emergencies.Be aware that only donations through their website or app are legit, no other third party fundraisers are associated.
Founded in 2010 in Lebanon, DSC is on a mission to raise awareness about voluntary blood donation by supporting patients in need through nationwide blood drives and through a 24/7 call center for multiplied impact.Make sure to click one-time donation if you can’t afford to do monthly
They provide help to retired citizens of their most basic needs, but are also providing food assistance to families. They also work alongside the food bank mentioned earlier.
Donations from the ShareTheMeal app support various WFP operations ranging from resilience building and school feeding programmes to providing food assistance in emergencies.When opening the app you get to choose which campaign you'd like to donate to. Also make sure you're donating with the One in an ARMY team!
Pantanal
The Pantanal is the world’s biggest wetland, located in Brazil and extending into Bolivia and Paraguay, covering a surface of over 150,000 sq km. Currently, the Pantanal is experiencing an ‘unprecedented’ amount of devastation through fires, with a total of 10% of its surface having burned down halfway through the fire season. While fires are a common occurrence in the Pantanal, a drought caused by an underwhelming rain season earlier this year has worsened the fires. Being a home for an almost unparalleled variety of animals, the fires are endangering their lives and the region’s biodiversity as a whole.Support is needed for animal rescue, local volunteers that fight the fires, and residents needing to sustain their livelihood. Read more about it here
The Institutes is a non-profit NGO with a mission to “promote the conservation of biodiversity seeking the rational use of natural resources and better quality of life”; nature conservation”. Their main project is the Hyacinth Macaw Project, where the Institute maintains the population of the Hyacinth Macaw and assures its ongoing viability, but in the process also explicitly dedicates itself to promote the conservation of biodiversity and of the Pantanal as a whole. Focus lies on research and education rather than restoration.
Ampara Animal is an NGO that supports 450+ shelters nationally, and has created a task force for rescuing wild animals from the Pantanal fires. They request financial support to fund their Pantanal operation, primarily medication, rescue and veterinary equipment, vehicles, food, etc.
Their aim is to rescue and rehabilitate animals, and later re-introduced them into their natural habitat.
The Institute is providing resources and equipment to the groups actively trying to control the fire. The money is being raised for them to be able to pay for these equipments.
Comitiva Esperança is raising money for the families who live in Pantanal and are in need of food and basic necessities duo to the COVID and the fire.
Sudan
Sudan is currently experiencing its worst floods since 1946, with heavy seasonal rains expected to continue till October. Climate change has increased the amount of rainfall, and the removal of trees near the Nile river has greatly affected the flow of water.The state has declared a three month state-of-emergency due to rising death tolls and immense infrastructural damage. 102 people have been killed (as of 7 September 2020 reports) and more than 100,000 homes have been destroyed, displacing more than half a million Sudanese people. The heavy floods will inevitably increase the prevalence of water-borne diseases (e.g chikungunya, cholera, dengue), which does not bode well for a country that is also grappling with COVID-19. For more information
UNHCR and partners, in collaboration with the Government of Sudan, are providing emergency aid to affected refugees and internally displaced and host communities to protect and shelter the most vulnerable.
A non-profit charity organization by Sudanese Americans that assist in annual Ramadan projects and other humanitarian and healthcare-related initiatives - currently raising funds for the floods; Accept PayPal and Credit Card.
Nafeer is a volunteer initiative hosted on the Sudan Next Gen platform, which supports campaigns run by Sudanese people and diasporas. They are currency raising funds for the floods and updates can be found on their page; Accept Credit Card, Apple Pay & Google Pay
California
In many western areas of the United States and Canada, every year brings the risk of wildfires.There have been 7,982 fire incidents in California in 2020 with 3,627,010 acres total acres burned. There have been 7,193 structures damaged or destroyed and at least 26 fatalities as of Sept 24. As of Sept. 6, California passed the record for the worst year in history for the amount of damaged land. The first, third and fourth-largest fires in California’s history are all currently burning or have been contained. More info Here
Direct Relief is respirators, oxygen concentrators, and other medical resources to more than 200 state and county health agencies, emergency management departments, community health centers and clinics in fire-affected areas.
Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team is consistently among the first to respond to disasters at home and around the world. They serve millions of people affected by natural and man-made disasters every year through partnerships with local churches, businesses, government agencies, other nonprofits, and our incredible donors and volunteers.
Red Cross disaster teams are partnering with government and community leaders to provide necessary resources to those affected.The Red Cross is providing shelter, meals and emotional support. Minimum donation is $10.
Wildlife Recover and Disaster Relief Fund: UWNC is providing financial support to individuals and to agencies that are working on the ground to assist survivors, evacuees and others impacted by the fires. More funding is needed as the effects of these tragedies are long-term – for example, financial assistance to Camp and Carr survivors will be needed for at least the next two years, with United Way on target to distribute $3 million in calendar 2020 alone.
CDP recognizes that the disaster cycle does not end after a fire and full recovery. This fund targets and supports vulnerable populations and communities, disproportionately affected, Identifies and fills in gaps where public resources are unavailable or scarce, and Gives locally and prioritizes grants to small nonprofits and community groups.
The Central California Animal Disaster Team is a volunteer organization that sets up emergency shelters for animals during disasters.
The org provides financial support to families of those who died or were injured in the line of duty while fighting fires.
Through the SAVE Program, front line firefighters in California provide gift cards, in the amount of $250, to eligible victims of fire or other natural disasters so they may purchase basic necessities such as food, clothing or medicine. Only distributing cards until September 29th
Firefighters Benevolent Fund provides assistance and support to firefighters who are displaced or impacted by fire or natural disaster.
This fund exists to raise money to support nonprofits and agencies providing immediate assistance to evacuees, animals and others impacted by fires in our area. They've distributed over $140,250 in grants for shelter and relief supplies.
Oregon
The Oregon Department of Forestry is closely monitoring 9 major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally. About 1 million acres have burned in Oregon since the start of this year, which is nearly double the 10-year average of approximately 557,811. There have been more than 7,500 personnel assigned to these fires, not including many of the government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day. Source
The American Red Cross is also helping in Oregon.
The Oregon Food Bank Network is on the front lines, providing emergency support — including water, food and other critical supplies.
The Community Rebuilding Fund gathers resources and plans for what comes next after the devastation brought by wildfires. The Emergency Response Fund supports local organizations responding with shelter, food and other emergency services and serving people of color and other disproportionately impacted communities
From transporting shelter pets from wildfire-affected areas to providing medical care for injured pets, each and every animal that comes to OHS receives the quality care and love they deserve.
Immigrant Fire Relief Fund: The fund will distribute money directly to families for basic needs like food, gas and other essentials in response to the complications surrounding the recent fires in Jackson County. We are also assisting families with navigating community resources. Many immigrant families have been displaced and their homes have been completely destroyed.
United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties announced today it has established a dedicated fund to meet the needs of vulnerable community members and the nonprofits that serve them in the face of the recent wild fires in Linn and Lincoln Counties. United Way's Emergency Fund will provide flexible resources to non-profit partner organizations in our region working with communities who have been impacted or displaced and the economic consequences of this disaster. 100% of dollars raised will directly benefit individuals
Help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and assist injured firefighters and their families.
Kashmir Crisis
Since August 2019, Kashmir has been under a security and communications lockdown following the revoking of its special semi-autonomous status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. COVID-19 has imposed further restrictions on the movement and livelihoods of Kashmiri people: hospitals are not functioning effectively, there is a severe shortage of food and medicines, children and women are left especially vulnerable at home and many have lost their jobs. Humanitarian aid and on-ground initiatives by NGOs have become especially important in supporting the people of Kashmir during this uncertain period of a global pandemic and a government lockdown.NOTE: While some districts in Kashmir have had their Internet (4G) restored, many other parts of Kashmir only have 2G services. As a result, many NGOs have been hampered in their distributive activities and communications. Additionally, this might have an impact on donations coming in from outside of Kashmir and India. We have contacted Muslim Hands, Kashmir Humanity Foundation and CHINAR Kashmir to enquire about their situation - they have confirmed that their work on ground is still being carried out with approval from Indian authorities and they can access funds.
Muslim Hands have been supporting the Kashmiri people for over 20 years now and are currently providing emergency food, medicine and ambulance services to families in the worst-affected districts of Anantnag and Palwama.
(Credit Card - Utilizes InstaMojo and PayUMoney platforms for donations which are in rupees; click on International - Donate Now - at top-right of the website; or scroll down to bottom of donation page page for Live Online Donation Option)Kashmir Humanity Foundation is a non-religious, non-political, non-profit that works towards providing quality education, healthcare and livelihood to children, youth and women in Kashmir. They also provide orphan care facilities and assist the socioeconomically disadvantaged families in the community through their shelters and skills-training programmes.
(Only Bank Transfer - bank details for donors within and outside of India can be found on the right side of the donation page)CHINAR is a non-political, non-profit organization that carries out programmes to empower and support vulnerable women and children. They also aid impoverished families during natural disasters or in this situation, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moria fires
On September 9th, fires that consumed Europe’s largest refugee camp, Moria, on the Greek island of Lesbos, left nearly 13,000 men, women, and children without shelter or access to basic services. The Greek authorities quickly set up an emergency facility in Kara Tepe intended to cover immediate and urgent needs of those affected by the fires in Moria. There are also 150 covid-19 patients in the camp who have received medical treatment and stay in an isolated area in the new site. However, the temporary tents are not suitable for winter and there are many shortages in fresh water, WASH facilities and medication. Clinics, schools and other amenities run by the non profits were also destroyed by the fires. For more info: hereSince the Moria refugee crisis is ongoing and conditions are susceptible to change, please visit the organizations’ social media accounts where they update frequently about their needs in monetary and in kind donations.
They run the largest warehouse on the islands for incoming donations. Most corporate or private donors who send clothes, shoes, hygiene products, tents, towels, blankets and other personal items to Greece, ship directly to Attika. The Attika team then sorts, delivers or arranges collection for the other supporting NGOs who in turn distribute directly as part of their own assistance programs. In conjunction with this bulk distribution, Attika also daily packs and delivers specifically requested items directly to the residents of Moria and Kara Tepe camps through an open Personal Order system. Monetary donations help them to keep the warehouse open, keep the refuge house open, keep delivery trucks on the road and buy food, underwear, shoes, hygiene items, and a lot more to make the life of the refugees easier.
They are a team of doctors, nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals, all volunteers, who provide medical services to the refugees in the camp. They are partnered with Doctors without Borders and they are in fact one of the few health providers allowed inside the camp. Their clinic was destroyed by the fire and they aspire to build a new and better one. They are now operating in two locations providing chronic medications and wound care using their ambulance as a mobile clinic. The donations will go towards building a new clinic, providing healthcare services to refugees in Lesvos and identify possible cases of COVID.
Their mission is to provide a dignified, sustainable and innovative response to the refugee crisis that involves and benefits both refugees and their host community. They are currently on the ground providing blankets, clothes, sleeping bags and other necessities to the refugees and working to improve and dignify living conditions in the new temporary camp, where better shelters, food distribution and winter protection is urgently needed. Minimum donation 5 euros.
Dirty Girls focus on recycling and upcycling materials used to provide aid to refugees. By recycling blankets rather than UNHCR replacing them with brand new ones, they manage to save a lot of funds that can be used where the need is greater and also protect the environment. The volunteers collect blankets and sleeping bags from the camps and wash them in hospital standards so that they can be reused and not get thrown away. Dirty Girls uses three huge commercial laundries in Lesvos, Athens and Northern Greece. Minimum donation 5 euros.
Better Days’ mission is to provide high-quality humanitarian relief while simultaneously working to develop better models and solutions to respond to the most difficult challenges surrounding the refugee crisis. They focus on unaccompanied minors (UMAs). After the Moria fire, all donations received will be used towards the continuation of the emergency response programs prioritizing legal aid for UMAs and youth living in Greece and the provision of mental health, pharmaceutical and medical aid.
They are a medical team providing healthcare services to the refugees in Moria. The donations will go to medical care, medical equipment and emergency care to refugees, in an effort to support other acting healthcare facilities.They also provide meals, water, fruit, and tea along with a new set of clothes and shoes to each patient upon discharge from the hospital. Minimum donation 3 euros.
They deliver humanitarian help like sleeping bags, dry clothes, diapers, food and water to those arriving on the Lesvos shores and after the Moria fire to the residents of the camp. In order to be efficient, they daily decide on which needs they are gonna spend the funds on. They are UNHCR approved and collaborate with various other parties present.
Philippines Typhoon
Update: The Philippines has been hit by multiple typhoons since Typhoon Goni made landfall, with Typhoon Ulysses being one of the most destructive ones. Relief efforts are continuing and more organizations require donations to address the emergency situations on ground - families require food, clean water and hygiene essentials and also need to be able to rebuild their homes and livelihoods in the aftermath of the typhoons.*There are multiple donation drives conducted by grassroots organizations and social enterprises on social media - while OIAA cannot verify them, you may choose to donate to them at your own discretionThe Philippines has been hit by Typhoon Goni (Typhoon Rolly), known to be the world’s strongest storm this year. Catastrophic winds and harsh rainfall have swept through the island of Luzon and has destroyed crops, homes and infrastructure. Close to a million people have been evacuated thus far and emergency response teams are on ground, aiding in the evacuation and relief efforts. COVID-19 has complicated evacuation and relief efforts, and is still very much a threat to the health and security of citizens of the Philippines. The people of the Philippines will require both immediate and long-term relief in order to rebuild their lives and homes in the aftermath of the typhoon.
The ABS-CBN Foundation International is a non-profit organization and the public service/corporate social responsibility arm of The Filipino Channel (TFC). Operation Sagip Kapamilya is one of the projects in the organization that focuses on immediate relief and rehabilitation assistance in order to help restore the dignity and rekindle the hope of families and individuals affected by calamities - they are currently accepting donations to help with victims of Typhoon Goni and Typhoon Ulysses
UNICEF Philippines is carrying out their relief efforts on ground to help children and families affected by the typhoons. They are distributing water kits, hygiene essentials, and setting up tents and child-friendly space kits.
The Phiilippine Red Cross (PRC) is currently on ground distributing hot meals and resources to victims of the typhoons in evacuation centers and affected areas. They are collecting donations to be able to provide hygiene kits and cash to families to buy medicine and food, as well as contributing to the rebuilding of homes lost to the typhoons.
Caritas Manila is one of the largest church-based non-profit organizations in the Philippines. Through the Caritas Damayan programme, they are collecting donations to distribute food bags, shelter materials, clean water and hygiene essentials through the following Dioceses: Diocese of Caceres, Diocese of Daet, Diocese of Gumaca, Diocese of Legazpi and Diocese of Virac.
Kaya Natin is a non-profit and non-government organization that promotes good governance and ethical leadership in the Philippines. They are associated with relief team of the Vice President’s Office and are currently collecting donations for victims of Typhoon Goni and Typhoon Ulysses. Do note however that the donations will be entering a general fund through which Kaya Natin’s other programs will also be funded.
Global Giving is a non-profit organization that works closely with local non-profits and channels donations/funds to local communities to respond to their local crises. The relief fund for Super Typhoon Goni will support emergency aid like food, water, medicine, and shelter. After initial needs are met, the fund will transition to provide long-term assistance as needed. All donations to this fund will exclusively support Super Typhoon Goni relief and recovery efforts in the Philippines.
UNICEF USA has a team on ground supporting the Philippines’ government’s emergency response measures in setting up shelters, evacuation and distributing emergency supplies.
Vietnam
Vietnam is currently facing the worst floods in decades. On top of the seasonal monsoon, several cyclones hit the country starting in October, leading to excessive floods and landslides. As of October 20th, 178,000 homes have been submerged and over 90,000 people have evacuated while the death toll lies at 102. As of October 28th, Vietnam's disaster authorities report 174 people dead or missing, and 374,600 people being evacuated in response to the most recent typhoon Molave.For more information, click here, here, or here.
They have five main projects: accompanying street kids, ensuring education and stable schooling, therapeutic care for survivors of sex trafficking, sex traffick prevention, and legal aid. Currently, Blue Dragon collects donations to provide emergency and recovery aid for the floods. You can specify your donation to go to flood relief efforts specifically in a drop-down menu when donating. Each 20$ can support a family with basic supplies and resources.You can donate 1$ upwards via PayPal, Credit Card via PayPal, and Bank Transfer.
Work to remove barriers to education for disadvantaged Vietnamese children and young adults. They built several schools in Quang Tri province. Donations to their emergency aid will help them provide relief packages containing rice, soy sauce, instant noodles etc. to families in the province, and also to provide school supplies to help students to get back to school as soon as it is safe.You can donate 1$ upwards via Credit Card, Bank Transfer and Momo.
Hue Help is a small organization that works in Central Vietnam to support a children's shelter and run a drowning prevention program.They are currently collecting donations to help children, schools, and families who are affected by the floods. They work with their local partners, authorities, and schools to identify families and children that need urgent support and resources like food. The remaining funds will facilitate water safety education to children living in areas at risk of flooding.You can donate 2$ upwards, via Bank Transfer, Google Pay, Credit Card and PayPal via JustGiving.
Hurricane Eta
Hurricane Eta, a category 4 hurricane, struck Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Hundreds of people have lost their homes and livelihood through floods and mudslides. People have gone missing or dead. More info here, here, and here.
Note: Grassroots and mutual aid organizations from these communities are collecting monetary and non-perishable donations as well. OIAA cannot verify them so if you would like to also donate to local grassroots orgs do so at your own discretion.
Even as damage assessments have only started in Central America, Direct Relief is in communication with a dozen partners in the region, which treat the most vulnerable and medically underserved populations in their countries, to learn more about what they’re seeing and what their anticipated needs will be.
Global Giving created a fundraiser to help all affected areas. Initially, funds will help first responders meet survivors' immediate needs for food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter. The fund will later transition to support longer-term recovery efforts run primarily by local, vetted organizations in the communities affected.
Honduras
The foundation is a hospital for children suffering from burns and other medical necessities like surgeries for families that can’t afford hospitals and usually come from outside the major metropolitan San Pedro. Direct Relief vouches for them and annually funds them with 21 million dollars worth of medical supplies and medicine.
This operation aims to assist 75,000 of the worst affected people for at least 18 months. It will focus on rebuilding and repairing damaged shelters, improving access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, addressing health care needs, including COVID-19 prevention needs, and providing psychosocial support. The operation will also seek to address issues related to gender and inclusion, as well as displacement.
Guatemala
The donations will be used to provide food kits and activating their action protocol to helps those in vulnerable parts of the country.
This operation aims to assist 75,000 of the worst affected people for at least 18 months. It will focus on rebuilding and repairing damaged shelters, improving access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, addressing health care needs, including COVID-19 prevention needs, and providing psychosocial support. The operation will also seek to address issues related to gender and inclusion, as well as displacement.
Nicaragua
This operation aims to assist 75,000 of the worst affected people for at least 18 months. It will focus on rebuilding and repairing damaged shelters, improving access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation, addressing health care needs, including COVID-19 prevention needs, and providing psychosocial support. The operation will also seek to address issues related to gender and inclusion, as well as displacement.
They joined in on the prevention and emergency response preparedness in cooperation with the Nicaraguan government in La Dalia, where their northernmost network is located. The team and their vehicles were on call to help relocate people and to deliver supplies as needed. The team in La Dalia has been called on to help families affected by flooding, most of which are outside their partner communities but will provide assistance.
Nepal
Nepal is a small country that is facing a serious and life-threatening second COVID-19 wave. The country’s health system has collapsed and people lost their jobs, making them unable to meet ends. You can read more about the situation in Nepal here.
Sano Paila empowers better opportunities to improve economic, social and health conditions, aiming to reduce poverty and injustice in rural Nepal. Their focus areas span from youth empowerment, drug rehabilitation, crime prevention and reformation, to anti-trafficking and child protection, health improvement, access to education, peace building, livelihood enhancement, and crisis response. During this hard time for Nepal they are on the ground providing rations, PPE, free medical consultation, and they run a COVID-19 helpline and a social kitchen.
Sunsar Maya is a small, non-profit organization providing support to disadvantaged women and children in Nepal through holistic, community-based services. As the pandemic struck, and Nepal went into lockdown, the organization provided emergency relief supplies to families in need. This includes at-home learning kits, food packets, weekly therapy sessions by phone, and the Women's Literacy students have restarted virtual learning classes through this second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal. You can donate with credit card and PayPal. Minimum amount is $1.
Health Foundation Nepal is a charity organization which aims to provide financial support and technical expertise to the hospitals and local organizations, conduct health research and provide health care services in rural and under-served communities of Nepal. In the face of the pandemic, HFN is working to provide Telemedicine services to COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation and will work closely with local government and local healthcare facilities to implement a massive antigen testing initiative followed by isolation and quarantine with select rural municipalities of Nepal. Cost of antigen testing, tracing, and isolation service for each person = $5
NOTE: Please leave "Testing" remark while making donations via PayPal for Mass Testing Initiative.
Creasion is a pioneering not-for-profit organization in the sector of environment and disaster management. Their projects are specifically tailored to approach development through an innovative, multispectral lens and puts sustainability at its core. They had previously made projects to help Nepali people after the 2015 earthquake and the 2017 floods, and they are currently tackling the critical health crisis of Nepal through the campaign- Oxygen for Nepal, a collaborative initiative that focuses on provision of oxygen cylinders, oxygen concentrators, set up of oxygen generators, safety gear and food rations to the needy.
Feed the hungry Nepal is a Non-Profit Organization currently operating on a national level with over 100 active members and volunteers. Through their campaign #HungerNoLonger they are working towards a hunger free Nepal. Since the pandemic, they have been distributing rations to families in need and plan to take on the agriculture industry in Nepal by subtracting the mediator from the scene. They have also partnered up with COVID-19 Connect Nepal and part of the generated funds will be used to cover the communication costs so that they can expand their network and provide support to more people in need. One ration kit for a four member family costs $3.8, and it usually lasts for a week.
Small World is a small organization supporting locally driven sustainable community development projects that help to provide education for children, women’s empowerment, and opportunities for local communities to break the cycle of poverty. Their COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide immediate assistance in the form of medical emergencies, safe drinking water, face masks, hygiene and food kits to the most vulnerable communities. You can donate with credit card. Minimum donation $5. You can also donate via PayPal to their Seeds for Hope farming program that is helping women to grow their own vegetables and fight food insecurity that has resulted from the pandemic.
ANMF is a non-profit organisation founded by a group of Nepalese doctors which has been operating since 1997 with a vision of advancing healthcare in the country. Since the pandemic they have been providing medical supplies including but not limited to oxygen concentrators, high flows, and other essential equipment to healthcare facilities from isolation centers to different hospitals in various parts of Nepal. Also, along with their partners, they plan on establishing two oxygen plants and two oxygen fillings systems.You can donate with PayPal. Minimum amount $1.
Nawa Asha Griha or Home for New Hope is a shelter and school for orphaned street kids. Having started off with only six children in 4 rented rooms, the home gradually grew over time to be the place it is today, educating over 450 children a year out of which 200 live in the home. Since the pandemic, they have connected with government schools and started giving family packs to the poorest families in the valley. They also run a mobile clinic that has not only taken care of all the children in the home but has also been supporting the local isolation centers with medicine, safety equipment, food and oxygen. Due to the very difficult situation in Nepal at this very moment, NAG is running a small ambulance service for the isolation wards in Tokha and other places.
HAPSA is a non-profit organization that has been working to strengthen the health system in Nepal, be it through improving primary health care services or through public health improvement in coordination with the government bodies. During the second COVID-19 wave in Nepal, HAPSA has created a database of volunteer nurses and doctors that are accessible to local governments and isolation centers, has also partnered with other local and international organizations to conduct countrywide training in COVID-19 clinical concepts and has also helped create home isolation kits. The home isolation kit has the following items: Surgical Masks, Pulse Oximeter, Thermometer, Soap, hand sanitizer, Medications (Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin C, Paracetamol, Cough Syrup), Home Isolation and Quarantine detailed instructions, and Emergency phone numbers. The cost for each kit is $20. Donate via go fund me. Minimum amount $5.
Animal Nepal is an innovative nonprofit founded on the belief that through awareness-raising and practical interventions, widespread animal cruelty can be gradually reduced. Apart from their advocacy work, they also initiate and support stray animal community-care programs. The pandemic hit both humans and animals hard, and food for the strays is scarce. Animal Nepal continues supporting the strays and their feeders/caregivers, working animals and their owners with food and necessities through the #UnitedWeFeed campaign. Donate with PayPal through their UK partner “Himalayan Animal Treatment center”.
Türkiye and Syria Earthquake
On Monday February 6th, the worst earthquakes in nearly a century hit Türkiye and Syria and killed tens of thousands of people, flattened entire city blocks, and wrecked businesses. The epicenter of the disaster was 50 miles west of the Syrian border, where citizens have already been displaced by the ongoing conflict in the region. Response efforts are now shifting from finding and rescuing people and animals to coping with the aftermath and providing shelter, food, and medical help to survivors.
AHBAP Association is a non-governmental organization based on solidarity and cooperation and with the aim of providing all kinds of assistance to people in need- in kind and in cash. The team at AHBAP is working to deliver food, clothing, medical supplies, and shelter to those affected. AHBAP also provides an open-access earthquake-safe map on its official website and social media channel to help survivors find local businesses, hotels, and other essential facilities offering support.
Hayata Destek is a Türkiye-based international humanitarian aid agency active in emergency relief and recovery and disaster risk management projects. From the first day of the earthquake, they were on the ground to support the evacuation processes and provide relief to the survivors. The donations will be used to provide tents suitable for winter conditions, in-tent tube stoves, WASH facilities, sleeping bags, and blankets.
Ihtiyaç Haritasi is a social platform cooperative based in Türkiye that identifies the needs of individuals and communities through a map-based communication. The funds raised will help first responders meet survivors' immediate needs for winter clothes, food, heaters, blankets, sanitary pads, diapers, clean water, medicines, and shelter.
NuDay Syria is a non-profit organization focused on bringing humanitarian aid inside Syria and to help displaced Syrians in the bordering areas around Syria. NuDay’s team is on the ground helping with evacuations, and transporting civilians to medical facilities. They have been supporting makeshift shelters, providing bedding, warm winter clothes and food.
Karam Foundation is a community-led organization that serves thousands of displaced Syrians in Turkey, the U.S., and Jordan. After the earthquake they started an emergency project inside Syria and Türkiye, providing food baskets, baby food, diapers, foam mattresses and blankets to families while conducting check-ins with families and students to ensure their safety and identify their needs. They have also organized evacuation operations for the people who were in danger.
Ernesto's Sanctuary is situated in the Northwestern area of Syria. It is home for hundreds of cats, dogs and farm animals that were left behind when their owners had to flee for safety. After the earthquake, Ernesto’s team has been on the ground rescuing and taking care of injured animals.
HAYTAP is an animal welfare group based in Istanbul. Right after the earthquake they set up a tent in the disaster area to help the injured animals while actively searching for missing pets following reports from their owners. The unclaimed rescued animals have been transferred to the organization’s sanctuary for retired animals for further treatment.
ShareTheMeal is an app from the World Food Program that enables people to "share their meals" with children in need. It costs just US$ 0.80 to feed one child for a day. We kindly suggest downloading the app to your smartphone/tablet and contribute to the Türkiye-Syria earthquake fundraiser. Otherwise, you can visit the WFP website and make a donation to the fundraiser they created for the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes
This organization, based in Istanbul, focuses on the homeless population by providing basic humanitarian assistance and opportunities for reintegration in the community. Their team of volunteers is on the ground serving in warehouse and field activities, delivering aid and responding to emerging needs.
GFN’s Emergency Response Fund will support their member food bank in Türkiye, Tider Basic Needs Association, providing urgent food and humanitarian assistance to people at risk after the devastating earthquakes.
Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights US provides mental health, psychotherapy, medical treatment & other support services to survivors of trauma, terror, domestic violence & human rights violations. The recent earthquake in Türkiye and Syria resulted in an increasing number of internally displaced people toward the regions surrounding Qamishli, where Jiyan Foundation for Human Rights maintains a treatment center. Jiyan Foundation is working with local authorities and preparing to provide trauma therapy support to internally displaced people arriving in the region
Medical Teams is an organization of volunteers providing medical aid to people devastated by crisis. In Türkiye and Northern Syria, they are working with partners to provide emergency aid to the victims of the earthquake.
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