Humanitarian Links

Cambodian Communities out of Crisis - Information on CCC's work in Cambodia, particularly in giving back the education that Pol Pot tried to steal.

The Refugee Council - Organisation that helps refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Campaigns for 'an open mind policy, not an open door policy'.

VegFam - The vegan charity, working to prevent famine without cruelty

AMAR international - (Assisting Marsh Arabs and Refugees). Charity involved in humanitarian aid for arab refugees in Iran and Iraq.

Humanity First - Serving Mankind - UK based charity focusing on the provision of help and aid to anyone, and to anywhere in the world. It has provided relief operations to a multitude of international areas.

Chernobyl Children Life Line - Helping children suffering from the after-effects of the Chernobyl disaster and economic situation in Belarus.

Light up Romania Trust - A small charity helping community hospitals and their dispenseries in the villages with much needed lighting in Romania.

Novi Most International - Christian voluntary organisation which works with young people in Bosnia.

Magen David Adom - Friends of MDA in Great Britain, aim to raise funds to purchase vital medical equipment and ambulances for Israel's Emergency service.

North of England Refugee Service - Provides services to refugees and asylum seekers in the North of England.

The Karuna Trust - UK based Buddhist organisation that has education, health and cultural projects for poor people in India of any religion. Also helps fund Buddhist activities.

Mango - Provides financial management services to agencies working in relief and development projects in developing and disaster stricken countries.

British Red Cross - Organisation that provides emergency help to people in need. British part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent organisation.

Halo Trust - British organisation specialising in the removal of the debris of war, such as mine clearing.

Global Gang - Christian Aid's site for children - with news, games and culture from around the world.

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) - Umbrella organisation which launches and coordinates responses to major disasters overseas. It enables the British public to donate to British aid agencies when they wish to respond to overseas emergencies.

Medical Emergency Relief International - Merlin - UK medical specialist that works to provides medical relief in the aftermath of conflict, natural disaster or epidemic disease and strives to prevent the onset of future medical emergencies worldwide.

Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - Organisation that provides care and rehabilitation for individuals and their families who have been subjected to torture and other forms of organised violence.

Task Brasil - Charity established in response to the situation of the street children of Brazil. Its projects improve the lives and support children and pregnant girls living on the streets.

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund - Details the aims of the fund and all the grants that have been, or are in the process of being, awarded by the fund. It also contains information on how to apply for a grant and the future of the fund

Kingscare - Christian poverty relief organization. Inspired by the love of God. Practical action through self-help, medical and educational projects in developing countries.

Plan B Movement - Organisation in favour of improving freedom, democracy and equality for every human being irrespective of race, creed, colour.

Kedeco Foundation - Organization dedicated to reducing poverty in Kenya, by harnessing the labour resource of the poor community to boost economic growth.

World Response - Organisation that is a medical-funding agency. Work includes supplying drugs, medicines and medical supplies. Also has house building and clinic building projects.

Sight Savers International - A charity that prevents and cures blindness globally.

ATD Fourth World (UK) Ltd - Organisation that is taking an active role in communities to support the efforts of the poorest in overcoming poverty. It is a member of the International Movement ATD Fourth World.

Asylum Aid - Charity providing advice and legal representation to asylum-seekers and refugees and campaigning for their fair treatment in the UK.

Birmingham Settlement UK - A charity based in Newtown, Birmingham UK. Gives advice on care, employment support, debt, national debtline and womens training. It also runs nursery facilities and charity shops.

The Village Service Trust - Raises funds to support work in India in the fields of women's development and health issues.

Vision Africa - Give a Child a Future - UK charity providing education and schools, homes and orphanages for the children of Kenya's Kibera slum.

Action Against Hunger UK - UK part of an international organisation that has projects to fight hunger.

Newry and Mourne Romania Appeal - A charity dedicated to helping the people of Romania based in Newry Co. Down N. Ireland.

Guatemala Solidarity Network (GSN) - Works with Guatemalan organisations and communities striving for human rights, social and economic justice and the empowerment and participation of indigenous peoples and all marginalised groups.

Africa Educational Trust - The trust supports education in Africa, African students studying outside of Africa and research and dissemination of information about Africa.

Aid to Baltic Communities - A team that drives aid supplies to Latvia twice a year. Details of the trips, information on help needed and on the situation in Latvia.

Meadiae Trust - Works in developing countries through media.

Landmine Action - Works to eliminate landmines and to find solutions to the problems caused by cluster bombs and other unexploded ordinance.

Jessie's Fund - Enhances quality of life for sick children through the therapeutic use of music, often in children's hospices.

Jeans for Genes - Information about annual fundraising day on which everyone wears jeans and donates one pound to raise funds for genetic research into disorders affecting children.

BT Community Connections - Offers awards of IT equipment to individuals or groups who wish to make a positive impact in their community. Details of how to apply and examples of successful projects. Links to other BT award schemes.

Bosnian Support Fund - Registered charity, aiming to help people left homeless during the Bosnian conflict. Message board, case studies, news and details of how you can help.

Chernobyl Children's Project - Supports the children of Belarus affected by the Chernobyl nuclear explosion through recuperative holidays in the UK and medical and humanitarian aid. History of the disaster, newsletter, details of projects and how to donate.

Community H.E.A.R.T. - A UK charity supporting local South African initiatives in health, education and reconstruction training. Information on what the organisation does, including details of projects, on corporate sponsors and on how to donate. Includes a message from Nelson Mandela.

Lancashire Constabulary Romania Relief Fund - Provides aid to Romanian orphanages, hospitals, children's and old people's homes. Details of activities, companies that donate and how to help.

SPEAK - A UK Christian charity which campaigns and prays on issues of human rights and justice.

The Wyndham Charitable Trust - A small grant-making trust which aims to eliminate slavery world-wide. Some information on the issue, information on the trust's activities and how to donate.

Heart International - A charity that aims to help provide cardiology services in developing countries. About the charity, contact details and how to give and receive donations.

The MOC (Military Order of the Collar) Charitable Foundation - An ancient UK registered charitable foundation for the relief of poverty and sickness and for the advancement of education overseas. History, current information and projects currently in hand.

Fast 4 Africa - Project which aims to empower young people so that they can really make a difference by networking their friends. Each Christmas the aim is to get as many young people across the world fasting for children in Africa.

European Network for Indigenous Australian Rights - London-based European campaigning/support group for Australian Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, includes news, ways to take action, background information, and events.

East Sheen Chengannur Trust - Helps the poor in the Chengannur area of India and in Africa. Shows how they provide housing, education and financial aid, and ssks for sponsorship of a child or stamps and bric a brac.

The Hunger Project UK - Branch of global association which helps people in Latin America, South Asia and Africa to achieve sustainable progress in health, education and income.

Relief Fund For Romania - UK charity helping the children, sick and elderly of Romania's destitute institutions and communities.

Fight the Famine - Seeks to raise awareness of the problems in Africa, raises money and provide practical assistance.

CINI - Child In Need Institute - Supports health care and nutrition amongst poor communities in India.

HealthProm - Works to improve healthcare for vulnerable groups in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Gives project details and news archive.

Global Care International Children's Charity - Supports many small relief projects worldwide. Site contains information on programs, donation opportunities and contact forms.

Facing The World - Charity founded by UK cranio-facial surgeons so that children in poor countries can receive the miracle of a new face and a life free from the stigma of deformity.

Chinhoyi Orphanage - A shelter for Zimbabwean orphans, particularly AIDS orphans. Information about the project work supported, and details of how to make a donation.

Change Their Life - Shri Kanaga Thurkai Amman Temple Trust initiative is a registered charity supporting children in Sri Lanka. Supporters are asked to sponsor a child.

The Burnaby Blue Foundation - Aims to improve the quality of life for children and young people abroad and at home. Details of current project, an orphanage in Azerbaijan, photographs and how to donate.

Amigos International - A charity helping under-privileged people in a Ugandan orphanage. Information on their work, and for prospective supporters.

Heli-Aid - Charity providing helicopters and crews for emergencies and disaster assistance throughout the world; also run a service in Devon and Cornwall. Information about their activities.

Invited Guest Trust - IGT is a charitable organisation supporting people in need of a holiday

Lighthouse Club - Provides support for construction workers and their families. Newsletter of recent events of the club and news from the branches.

Himalayan Education Lifeline Programme (HELP) - A project to assist people from poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their employment opportunities through education. Information about the project, and different ways in which you can help.

Medical Aid for Iraqi Children (MAIC) - Information about their activities supporting and supplying Iraqi hospitals treating children. Includes newsletter and fundraising information.

Indict - UK charity that documents Iraqi human-rights abuses. Details, campaigns and contact information.

MediCAIRcraft - Seeking support to fund aircraft to distribute medical aid throughout the third world. Contact details.

Komso Children's Hospital Volunteer Group - A group dedicated to improving conditions in Komso Children's Hospital, St Petersburg, Russia. Information about their activities and events, with a newsletter.

Sierra Leone Development and Relief Aid - Raises funds and collects donations 'in-kind' to help Sierra Leonean men, women and children made homeless and (in many cases) disabled in the civil war. Also supports children through school. Information on Sierra Leone, and their activities.

Horizon Chidrens' Charity - Working to provide a better future for children and young people with a variety of special needs in Romania. Details of projects, news and ways to help.

Chernobyl Children's Lifeline - Ayrshire Link - A charity providing recuperative holidays in the UK for victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Information on their activities, and contact details.

Activation Trust - A charity based in the UK assisting the development and funding of a school in Migouri, Kenya. Details of their project and fundraising activities.

Fire Services National Benevolent Fund - Official charity for UK Fire Service, which assists serving and retired firefighters and their dependents.

Mexico Child Link - Supports a project in Puebla, Mexico for abandoned children with learning disabilities. Contact details, and information about the work supported.

Doctors Worldwide - UK-based charity working on emergency medical relief, extended medical relief and medical rehabilitation and medical education. Photos and information on projects, with how to donate or volunteer.

Toybox Charity - British Christian organization promoting awareness and sponsoring programs to alleviate the suffering of street children in Latin America. Includes newsletter, project descriptions, and sponsorship information, downloads, media and children's section.

Abaana - Children's charity that raises funds for projects such as child sponsorship, schools, hospitals and clean water. Includes photo gallery, online donation, resources, statistics and stories.