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.
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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.