Disaster Relief

From tsunamis and wildfires to global pandemics and civil unrest –more than ever, we know that no person or community is immune to the effects of hard-hitting disasters. From 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events.

• In 2020, damages totaling $210 billion were caused by natural disasters.
• Disasters affect those in poverty most heavily: high death tolls occur in low- and middle-income countries without the infrastructure to protect and respond to disasters. 
• Natural disasters kill an average of 45,000 people per year, globally. 

The good news is our charity partners listed below are on the ground coordinating with all involved parties to respond immediately, and they also provide long-term relief for affected communities. Their programs include setting up safe spaces for children, delivering critical supplies and medical support, preparing communities to reduce the impact of a disaster, rebuilding houses, providing economic opportunities for resilience, and more.

Explore blog posts, images, success stories and videos to see the impact of their work.

Feeling inspired? Be a global champion and help assure disaster relief by supporting Global Impact charities through your employee giving campaign. Learn more about active emergency response efforts.

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American Jewish World Service

Americares

CARE

Clinton Foundation

Direct Relief

Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund

Episcopal Relief & Development

Feed My Starving Children

Food For The Poor

Global Partners in Care

Habitat for Humanity International

Humanity & Inclusion

International Medical Corps

International Orthodox Christian Charities

International Relief Teams

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Give Global Blogs

The case for giving global

Donating funds or volunteer time to international causes has a vital, far-reaching impact on empowering economic stability, promoting equality and building a better world.

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Why inclusive disaster relief is essential in a time of crisis

Resilience: the ability of individuals to bounce back from adversity stronger than before. We have seen this concept working overtime for a year and a half as the world builds a path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and other global emergencies. In 2020 alone, a number of overwhelming disasters affected over 98 million people….

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ChildFund International – Engaging corporate volunteers in their mission

There are many different ways to volunteer virtually, but one model that lends itself to this format is skills-based volunteering.

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Playing our way to a better world: A fundraising strategy guide

What if games actually could make a difference in the real world? Tuun and the International Medical Corps made that happen this year.

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Everyday inspiration: International Relief Teams provides hope to families across the world

When I left college nine years ago, like many, I was suddenly confronted with the big question – what’s next? With no set plan or vision for what I wanted to do, I decided to start my job search with one of my favorite hobbies – I began working in the museums that I loved…

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Did you think the Salvation Army was just a thrift store?

For a long time, I only knew The Salvation Army for the thrift stores and the bell ringers that we see around the holidays.

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Success Stories

Matthew 25: Ministries: Caring for the World During a Devastating Hurricane Season

2020 was the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record, with 30 named storms. In the span of about two months, the Gulf Coast was hit by 4 major hurricanes: Laura, Sally, Delta, and Zeta. These storms caused widespread destruction throughout multiple states. In response to these storms, Matthew 25: Ministries shipped 38 truckloads of…

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UNICEF USA: Reopening Schools is Priority in Latin America & Caribbean

On 16 September 2020, a student stands in an empty classroom in Panama City, Panama. A generation of children in Latin America and the Caribbean are missing out on schooling because of COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, 97 per cent of the region’s students have been deprived of their normal schooling. More than seven months into…

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International Medical Corps: A Team Effort Helps Save a Two-Week-Old Infant in Haiti

When a massive earthquake rocked Haiti on August 14, more than 650,000 people were left in need of emergency humanitarian assistance, while more than half of healthcare facilities were damaged or destroyed. At the request of the Haitian government, International Medical Corps staff and volunteers deployed our Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Fixed Type 1 facility—a…

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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, INC.: New Mother in Venezuela Receives Pre-and-Post-Natal Support

Michel became a mom in June 2021, when baby Nathan was born; she’s part of the Wayuu community. She lives with her dad, brother and another child that a friend asked her to care for two years ago. She’s a medical laboratory technician and holds a B.A. in Administration. Although she currently works as a…

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WORLD VISION: Racing against the spread of hunger in East Africa

A fight against the spread of hunger is underway across East Africa, where 32.9 million people are experiencing a complex hunger crisis driven by conflict, the economic impacts of the global pandemic, swarms of desert locusts, and extreme weather conditions. According to the United Nations, at least 5.3 million people in Ethiopia, South Sudan, and…

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COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL: New Classrooms Help Kids Get Back to School

Collapsed classrooms. Crumbled rooves. Terrified children. The earthquake that strucksouthern Haiti in August 2021 caused widespread damage and left behind a lot of questions. With more than 70% of schools in the region affected, the new school year, set to start in October,was seriously compromised. Most schools were severely damaged or destroyed—and even those not…

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