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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is Japan's international development agency through which overseas development aid is provide to developing countries. JICA currently works in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide focusing on the alleviation of poverty, protection for...

Women's Opportunity Network (WON)

Women's Opportunity Network, a sub-section of Opportunity International, focuses its resources primarily upon providing microfinance services to women in underdeveloped areas. The organisation operates through local partner organisations to provide microcredit - small loans, training and counsel,...

Five Talents International

Five Talents International is committed to combating poverty in the developing world by equipping the poor with small business training and microfinance programmes. The majority of businesses are in food production and sales, street vendors, brick manufacturing, shoe making, carpentry, auto repair,...

TEAR Australia Inc.

TEAR Australia Inc. supports the development and relief work of 94 partner organisations in 25 countries. TEAR Australia oversees the secondment of fieldworkers to partner organisations in the Third World, and runs Development Exposure Programmes, introducing participants to community development...

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) monitors financial accountability of non-profits in the US. Members must comply with guidelines on responsible stewardship. ECFA also has a Donor's Bill of Rights, and a large network of members. ECFA provides accreditation to leading...

Australian Charities Fund

The Australian Charities Fund was founded in order to facilitate individual giving to charities, through incremental payroll donations from both employees and employers. The Workplace Giving programmes enable employees to make regular contributions to their preferred charities in an...

Foundation Center

Established in 1956, the Foundation Center is one of the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on...

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) - Australia

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is a charity dedicated to getting the best for other charities and their donors. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1924, and in Australia in 1999, they are committed to facilitating the most effective and efficient ways to connect donors to the causes that matter to...

Wholistic Transformation Resource Center (WTRC)

WTRC helps development organisations involved in micro enterprise programmes, and seeks, on a global and regional scale, to facilitate the distribution and sharing of information and services needed by the micro enterprise sector. WTRC wants to see strong local churches that are self-sustaining,...

HelpDirect

HelpDirect is a German internet-based information and donation portal where more than 450 international aid organisations introduce their projects based in more than 130 countries. Donations to projects can be made directly online using the information provided. The HelpDirect service is free, with...

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC)

BRAC is a large and multifaceted development organisation with the twin objectives of alleviation of poverty and empowerment of the poor. BRAC works with people whose lives are dominated by extreme poverty, illiteracy, disease, and other handicaps. BRAC promotes income generation for the poor,...

Fratelli Del' Uomo (FDU) - Mali

Fratelli del' Uomo (FDU) is a non-governmental organisation based in Italy. FDU in Mali assists with environment protection, micro-credit and rural development.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organisation of 184 member countries. It was established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial...

African Development Bank (AFDB)

The African Development Bank, a financial institution sponsored by developed countries, was formed to combat poverty and to improve the lives of poor people of Africa. Its mission is to further economic and social developments through loans, investments, operations, and funds.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - East Timor

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is an international aid agency that works with communities and governments in 157 countries for the survival, development and protection of children worldwide. In East Timor, capacity-building is the key issue for UNICEF. Prioritised themes include health...

South American Missionary Society (SAMS)

The South American Missionary Society (SAMS) is a faith-based charity, involved in activities including funding programmes in the area of medical outreach, rural community development, micro-enterprise development and orphanages. SAMS is committed to working in partnership with churches in...

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Jordan

FAO was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for...

Développement international Desjardins (DID)

Développement international Desjardins (DID) has been working since 1970 to support the advancement of the inclusive finance sector in developing and emerging countries. Through its technical assistance and investment activities, which aim to structure and strengthen financial inclusion, DID...

Global Voices Online

Global Voices Online is a non-profit global citizens’ media project founded at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Centre for Internet and Society, a research think-tank focused on the Internet’s impact on society. Global Voices seeks to aggregate and amplify the global conversation online - highlighting...

EMpower

EMpower is a non-profit organisation (NGO) that ties the resources of Wall Street's Emerging Markets professionals with community based social sector initiatives in developing countries. EMpower supports local organizations in EM countries that provide at-risk youth with the tools and resources...