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Disaster Relief



Please click on the links below to learn more about the disasters in Myanmar and China and to support vital relief efforts.

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Action Against Hunger: An international humanitarian organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished children while providing families with sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. Website

American Red Cross : Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of more than 700 chapters and 900 Blood Services regions, now broken up into 9 divisions, dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Website

Direct Relief International : Non-political, non-sectarian organization that “provides assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay.” Website

Habitat for Humanity : An international, liberal, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. Website

International Medical Corps : A global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Website

International Rescue Comittee : The IRC provides relief, respect and renewal to refugees and victims of armed conflict around the world. Website

MAP International : MAP International provides essential medicines for poor countries, medical aid when disasters strike, community health education in poor communities and disease prevention. Website

Operation USA
: Operation USA helps communities alleviate the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty throughout the world by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. Website

Oxfam : A group of non-governmental organizations from three continents working worldwide to fight poverty and injustice. Website