Humanitarian (Subscribe)
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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.
Action Against Hunger UK
UK part of an international organisation that has projects to fight hunger.
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.
Africa Educational Trust
http://www.africaeducationaltrust.mcmail.com/uk.html
The trust supports education in Africa, African students studying outside of Africa and research and dissemination of information about Africa.
AMAR international
(Assisting Marsh Arabs and Refugees). Charity involved in humanitarian aid for arab refugees in Iran and Iraq.
Amigos International
http://www.amigosonline.org.uk
A charity helping under-privileged people in a Ugandan orphanage. Information on their work, and for prospective supporters.
Asylum Aid
Charity providing advice and legal representation to asylum-seekers and refugees and campaigning for their fair treatment in the UK.
ATD Fourth World (UK) Ltd
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/atd.uk/
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.
Band Aid 20
Christmas single released in aid of Sudanese refugees in Darfur. Contributing artists, buy and download track online, videos and appeal information.
Birmingham Settlement UK
http://www.birminghamsettlement.org.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.
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.
British Red Cross
Organisation that provides emergency help to people in need. British part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent organisation.
BT Community Connections
http://www.btcommunityconnections.com/
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.
Cambodian Communities out of Crisis
Information on CCC's work in Cambodia, particularly in giving back the education that Pol Pot tried to steal.
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.
Chernobyl Children Life Line
http://www.chernobylchildlifeline.org
Helping children suffering from the after-effects of the Chernobyl disaster and economic situation in Belarus.
Chernobyl Children's Project
http://www.chernobyl-children.org.uk/
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.
CINI - Child In Need Institute
Supports health care and nutrition amongst poor communities in India.
Community H.E.A.R.T.
http://www.community-heart.org.uk/
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.
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.
Doctors Worldwide
http://www.doctorsworldwide.org/
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.
East Sheen Chengannur Trust
http://www.east-sheen-chengannur-trust.org.uk
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.
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.
Facing The World
http://www.facingtheworld.net/
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.
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.
