The following groups and web sites are set up to funnel emergency aid to the victims of catastrophes, famines and wars. You can help with a donation of money or supplies, by organizing a relief effort within your community, or by becoming a volunteer.

• Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
• Disaster Monitoring Sites. Compiled by TheCityEdition.com.
• NOAA Watch Severe Weather Page National Oceanic and Atmopheric Administration.
• Disaster News Network Maryland based nonprofit.
• Worldwide Emergency Update From Relief Web. Extensive information and links from the U.N. Department of Humanitarian Affairs.
• International Federation of the Red Cross Representing the national Red Cross societies in various countries.
• Oxfam Large nonprofit British-based relief agency.
• International Committee of the Red Cross Swiss-based agency specializing in relief in areas of armed conflict.
• Refugees International
• American Red Cross
• Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA U.S. federal government disaster assistance program.

See also: International Development.

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