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International contacts

• ADG people and organisations directory
• Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA)
  http://www.africahumanitarian.org
  AHA is an independent non-profit African agency whose purpose is to provide humanitarian and sustainable development assistance and services to communities throughout Africa affected by crises, instability or disaster.
• Aidworkers Network
  http://www.aidworkers.net
  An internet-based initiative providing practical advice, ideas, support, best practice and training by aid workers for aid workers.
• Asian Disaster Reduction Centre
  http://www.adrc.or.jp/top.php
  Latest disaster information and background papers
  from around Asia.
• AlertNet
  http://www.alertnet.org
  Run by the Reuters Foundation this is an internet service for the relief community and anyone interested in the work of aid agencies.
• ALNAP
  http://www.alnap.org
  A unique sector-wide active learning membership network, dedicated to improving the accountability and quality of humanitarian action. ALNAP has developed training modules on humanitarian action evaluation, which are freely available on its website.
• Amnesty International (AI)
  http://www.amnesty.org
  A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights.
• Antares Foundation
  http://www.antaresfoundation.org
  This offers practical assistance to humanitarian organisation managers in the fields of both management and psycho-social support.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  http://www.adb.org
  The ADB is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.
• Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC)
  http://www.adpc.net
  A regional resource centre, based in Thailand, working towards disaster reduction for safer communities and sustainable development.
• BBC
  http://www.bbc.co.uk
  This not only has the latest news updates, but also contains in-depth coverage of key current major events such as Israel and the Palestinians; the Iraq crisis; the Korean situation.
• BRAC
  http://www.brac.net
  Established over 30 years ago, this is an enormously experienced Bangladeshi development organisation focusing in on poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor.
• Centre for Humanitarian Psychology
  http://www.humanitarian-psy.org
  The centre is an international organisation whose aim is to provide psychological support to humanitarian workers in the field.
• Commission for Africa
  http://www.commissionforafrica.org
  Initiated by Tony Blair in Feb 2004, the Commission for Africa, consisting of 17 members (9 of which are African) has as its purpose the initiation of actions designed to promote increased self-reliance and improved prosperity for Africa.
• Community Empowerment
  http://www.scn.org/cmp
  Practical ways of strengthening communities by raising capacity in low income neighbourhoods.
• Council for International Development (CID)
  http://www.cid.org.nz
  The peak coordinating body for over 60 New Zealand development NGOs, CID works to promote more effective high quality international development programs.
• Dev Zone
  http://www.dev-zone.org
  This NZ non-profit NGO provides information and educational services to people and agencies operating in fields of overseas aid and development.
• Disaster Mitigation Institute (DMI)
  http://www.southasiadisasters.net
  DMI (based in Gujarat, India) is practical community-based action research, action planning and action advocacy organisation, primarily focussing in on disaster risk mitigation.
• www.E-aceh.org
  A unitary website for Aceh, Nias Island and Sumatra Reconstruction Information Sharing
• Earthscan
  http://www.earthscan.co.uk
  Earthscan is recognised as the UK's leading publisher of books on environment and sustainable development.
• ECHO
  http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/echo
  ECHO is the Humanitarian Aid Office of the European Commission, disbursing approximately 600 million euros each year.
• Economist
  http://www.economist.com
  High quality general news magazine which provides current articles and a searchable archive of the latest disaster information and background papers from around Asia.
• Eldis
  http://www.eldis.org
  Funded by Scandinavian government sources, Eldis is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources.
• Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
  http://www.ennonline.net
  This aims to improve the effectiveness of emergency food and nutrition interventions, by encouraging greater dialogue and institutional memory between field workers, researchers and academics.
• Ethical Global Initiative (EGI)
  http://www.eginitiative.org
  Led by Mary Robinson, the EGI brings key stakeholders together in new alliances to integrate concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and ethical accountability, which together help address global challenges and governance shortcomings.
• Experience Development
  http://www.experiencedevelopment.org
  A central portal bringing together complementary information on different aspects of international development.
• Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)
  http://www.fews.net
  A USAID-funded initiative that monitors and reports on food security conditions within 20 African countries, as well as in Afghanistan, Haiti, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
• Financial Management for Emergencies
  http://www.fme-online.org
  Funded by ECHO, a survival guide on
  financial management for humanitarian program managers.
• Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
  http://www.fao.org
  A specialised UN agency focusing in on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development.
• Forced Migration Online (FMO)
  http://www.forcedmigration.org
  Provides instant access to a wide variety of resources dealing with the situation of forced migration worldwide.
• Freedom House
  http://www.freedomhouse.org
  A non-profit, non-partisan organisation which is a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the world.
• The Fritz Institute
  http://www.fritzinstitute.org
  Aims to strengthen humanitarian relief infrastructures by the mobilisation of logistics and technical expertise from the corporate and academic sectors.
• Gates Foundation
  http://www.gatesfoundation.org
  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to bringing innovations in health and learning to the global community.
• Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)
  http://www.gdln.org
  The GDLN uses distance learning to facilitate interactive, cost-effective learning and knowledge-sharing for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
• Global Development Network (GDN)
  http://www.gdnet.org
  A global network of research and policy institutes working together to address the problems of national and regional development.
• The Global Fund
  http://www.theglobalfund.org
  The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Grameen
  http://www.grameen-info.org
  Another Bangladeshi organisation with 30 years of experience, offering credit to the rural poor through the Grameen Bank, as well as a range of other related services through the Grameen family of enterprises.
• Guardian Weekly
  http://www.guardianweekly.com
  A weekly newspaper combining the best articles on overseas events from the Guardian/Observer (UK), Washington Post (US) and Le Monde (France).
• Headington Institute
  http://www.headington-institute.org
  This provides psychological and spiritual support to humanitarian and disaster relief personnel working overseas.
• Help Age International
  http://www.helpage.org
  A global network of not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged older people.
• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP-I)
  http://www.hapinternational.org
  AAP-I is a partnership of member agencies that share a commitment to make humanitarian action more accountable to intended beneficiaries. At its heart are seven 'Principles of Accountability'.
• Human Rights Watch
  http://www.hrw.org
  An independent NGO which defends people's human rights around the world.
• Humanitarian Early Warning Service
  http://www.hewsweb.org
  A service of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC), which provides a global multi-hazard watch service to support humanitarian preparedness initiatives.
• Id21
  http://www.id21.org
  One of a family of knowledge services from IDS, id21 communicates development research to policy makers and practitioners worldwide. Special issues include HIV/AIDS in Rural Areas; and Access for Disabled People.
• The Impact Alliance
  http://www.impactalliance.org
  The first global capacity building network committed to bringing know-how from hundreds pf leading edge organisations working in this sector.
• Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
  http://www.ineesite.org
  Supports educational practitioners globally working in situations of emergencies and crisis.
• Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)
  http://www.irinnews.org
  As part of the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, IRIN provides up-to-date news and information on the main crisis situations in parts of Africa.
• Interhealth
  http://www.interhealth.org.uk
  A medical charity for those travelling and working overseas. It offers health advice; medical screening;psychological health services; occupational health;and work-life balance reviews.
• Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG)
  http://www.itdg.org
  Specialises in helping people to use technology for practical answers to poverty, and also manages ITDG Publishing. The latter manages the Development Bookshop Online (www.developmentbooks.com).
• International Agricultural Research Centers (IARC)
  http://www.cgiar.org/research/index.html
  These are 15 IARCs that make up the global network known as the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
• International Alert
  http://www.international-alert.org
  An international NGO that helps build lasting peace in countries and communities affected by violent conflict.
• International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)
  http://www.icmc.net
  The ICMC works with refugees, IDPs and forced migrants, in particular offering training and advocacy support.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  http://www.icrc.org
  ICRC's mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war/international violence, by the provision of appropriate assistance.
• International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA)
  http://www.icva.ch
  A global network of NGOs focusing on information exchange and advocacy efforts relating primarily to humanitarian affairs and refugee issues.
• International Crisis Group (ICG)
  http://www.crisisweb.org
  An independent organisation providing high quality background research, publications and now also the monthly CrisisWatch.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
  http://www.ifrc.org
  The world's largest humanitarian organisation, with 178 member National Societies.
• International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
  http://www.ifpri.org
  IFPRI's mission is to provide policy solutions that work to counteract global hunger and malnutrition.
• International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD)
  http://www.ifrtd.gn.apc.org
  A global network which aims to overcome the physical, economic and social isolation of the rural poor by improving their accessibility to appropriate rural transport systems.
• International Health Exchange (IHE)
  http://www.ihe.org.uk
  Contributes to improvements in health care in the south by the recruitment, training and information of and for health professionals.
• International Human rights Lexicon
  http://www.internationalhumanrightslexicon.org
  This is the on-line companion to the book of the same name. This provides a wonderful compilation of human rights treaties, judgements and other documents.
• International Institute for Disaster Risk Management (IDRM)
  http://www.idrmhome.org
  A research and training institute, based in the Philippines, involved in disaster risk reduction through the Asia and Pacific regions.
• International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
  http://www.iied.org
  Independent, non-profit organisation promoting sustainable patterns of world development through collaborative research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination. Produces the practical regular PLA Notes.
• International Labour Organisation (ILO)
  http://www.ilo.org
  The ILO is the UN specialised agency seeking the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  http://www.imf.org
  Organisation of 184 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation; secure financial stability; facilitation of international trade; promotion of high employment, sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Produces the World Economic Outlook twice a year.
• International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
  http://www.iom.int
  Working with its partners, IOM has become the leading international organisation to provide humane responses to migration challenges.
• INTRAC
  http://www.intrac.org
  Supports other NGOs in improving civil society performance by exploring policy issues, and by strengthening management and organisational effectiveness.
• Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
  http://www.ids.ac.uk/ids/
  A leading centre for international development, it includes the Participation Group, which focuses on participation methodology.
• Japan Center for Conflict Prevention (JCCP)
  http://www.jccp.gr.jp
  Strengthens contribution of Japanese NGO sector to prevention, containment and resolution of violent conflict, particularly that in the Asia-Pacific region. Produces monthly Dialogue Webpage for Conflicts Worldwide (DWCW) newsletter.
• Justice Africa
  http://www.justiceafrica.org
  Justice Africa is coordinator of the Civil Project in Sudan, an ambitious program that articulates an agenda including civil rights, social justice, pluralism, tolerance, democracy and peace.
• Knowledge Management for Development (KM4DEV)
  http://open.bellanet.org/km/
  A CIDA-funded initiative to create a community of KM practitioners within the field of international development.
• Livelihoods Connect
  http://www.livelihoods.org
  This is DfiD's learning platform for creating sustainable livelihoods to eliminate poverty.
• Lonely Planet
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com
  An international publisher of travel information in print and on-line. Publications include travel guide books, phrase books, activity guides and maps.
• MANGO
  http://www.mango.org.uk
  A UK-based charity that provides technical support and training in financial management for NGOs. Free guides and tools are available from their website.
• MapAction
  http://www.mapaction.org
  An UK-based charity that provides rapid response mapping services in disaster areas and development programmes.
• Mine Advisory Group (MAG)
  http://www.mag.org.uk
  An NGO that works with partners and local communities to assist people affected by landmines and unexploded ordinance.
• Mission Supplies
  http://www.missionsupplies.co.uk
  A purchasing and freighting company particular geared up to supporting humanitarian, development and educational programs globally.
• The Munich Re Group
  http://www.munichre.com
  One of the world's largest re-insurance companies, this often produces some brilliant background material on natural disasters - for example 'Topics Geo - Annual Review: Natural Catastrophes 2004'.
• National Geographic
  http://www.nationalgeographic.org
  A useful background information site which includes a wonderful map machine, designed to customise your own maps!.
• Navigator
  http://www.navigator-communications.com
  A film production agency serving aid agencies in the production of promotional, development education, and advocacy-based films.
• NGO Manager
  http://www.ngomanager.org
  This is a practical web-based site which provides management tools and research for non-profits worldwide.
• Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
  http://www.odi.org.uk
  A leading think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues, it offers a variety of publications and other services. The linked Humanitarian Practice Network (www.odihpn.org) produces the Humanitarian Exchange magazine, Network Papers and Good Practice Reviews.
• OXFAM
  http://www.oxfam.org.uk
  A long established development, relief and campaigning organisation, OXFAM also produces a wide range of practical publications for the development practitioner.
• Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO)
  http://www.paho.org
  An international public health agency with strong roots on both development and humanitarian assistance. Publications includes disasters newsletter ' Preparedness & mitigation in the Americas'.
• People in Aid
  http://www.peopleinaid.org
  Promotes global best practice in the management and support of aid personnel, it also produces a PIA Code of Good Practice, and other useful material.
• ProVention Consortium
  www.proventionconsortium.org
  A global coalition of stakeholders dedicated to increasing the safety of vulnerable communities, and to reducing the impact of disasters in developing countries.
• Reach Out
  http://www.reachout.ch
  A refugee protection training program launched by UNHCR in 1997, this offers 3-day introductory and 5 day training of trainer workshops. Also produces the handbook 'Protecting Refugees - a Field Guide for NGOs'.
• Reality of Aid
  http://www.realityofaid.org
  An independent review of global poverty reduction and development assistance. Produce an annual report - the 2004 Reality of Aid Report, focusing on governance and human rights.
• RedR
  http://www.redr.org
  An international charity that helps relieve suffering in disasters globally by selecting, training and providing competent and effective relief personnel to humanitarian agencies.
• Relief Web
  http://www.reliefweb.int
  Serves humanitarian relief community by providing useful information on major humanitarian crises and relief operations.
• Society for International Development (SID)
  www.sidint.org
  SID is an international network promoting social justice and fostering democratic partnership. Its flagship journal is called Development.
• The Sphere Project
  http://www.sphereproject.org
  An international collaborative program which has established a humanitarian charter, drawing on relevant international law, to underpin minimum standards and indicators in Water Supply/Sanitation/Hygiene Promotion, Nutrition/Food Security/Food Aid, Shelter & Site Planning and Health Services.
• SUMA
  http://www.disaster-info.net/SUMA/ingles/ing.htm
  This is a PAHO/WHO supply management system, that helps national authorities track supplies from donors to affected populations in times of disaster.
• Taking it Global (TIG)
  http://www.takingitglobal.org
  A global on-line community providing youth with inspiration on how to make a difference in global issues.
• Teaching Aids at Low Cost (TALC)
  http://www.talcuk.org
  A unique charity which provides low cost healthcare, training and teaching materials. Also produces the free newsletter Aid Matters.
• Tearfund International Learning Zone
  http://www.tilz.info
  Tearfund produces some terrific material for practitioners - these including Footsteps (a free newsletter); PILLARS Guides (for community groups); and ROOTS (material for organisations).
• Traidcraft
  http://www.traidcraft.org
  This is a leading fair trade organisation engaged in promoting and actively supporting innovative and effective trade.
• Transparency International (TI)
  http://www.transparency.org
  An international NGO devoted to combating corruption, achieving this by awareness raising, advocacy of policy reform and other means.
• UNAIDS
  http://www.unaids.org
  The main advocate for global action on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response to the epidemic.
• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
  http://www.unicef.org
  Protects the rights of children and parents by supporting integrated early childhood development; improved protection for children; immunisation 'plus'; combating of HIV/AIDs; and promotion of girls education. Produces the annual State of the Worlds Children Report.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  http://www.undp.org
  Provides a range of services to governments and others in the areas of democratic governance; poverty reduction; crisis prevention and recovery; energy and environment; information and communications technology; and HIV/AIDS. Produces the annual Human Development Report.
• United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP)
  www.un.org/themes/sport
  As 2005 has been designated as the International year for Sport and Physical Education, UNFIP has been tasked with coordinating activities related to Sport for Development and Peace.
• United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
  http://www.unhcr.ch
  Mandated by the UN to lead and coordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees. Produces annual state of the Worlds Refugees.
• United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-HABITAT)
  http://www.unhabitat.org
  The UN agency for human settlements. Involved in a number of interesting programs, including adequate shelter, urban governance and disaster management.
• United Nations Information Centres (UNICs)
  http://www.un.org/aroundworld/unics
  Located in 77 countries, these field offices of the Dept of Public Information help communities acess up-to-date information about the UN and its activities.
• United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
  http://www.unisdr.org
  The UN agency responsible for promoting and disseminating information on disaster reduction.
• United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
  http://ochaonline.un.org
  UNOCHA is designed to strengthen the UN's response to complex emergencies and natural disasters, and improve UN humanitarian operations in the field.
• United Nations System, Standing Committee on Nutrition (SCN)
  http://www.unsystem.org/scn
  The UN focal point for harmonising nutritional policies and strategies throughout the UN system. Produces the period review SCN News. Together with the Human Info NGO (www.humaninfo.org) produces a CD-Rom Food and Nutrition Library.
• United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
  http://www.unv.org/volunteers/index.htm
  Opportunities with UNV and like-minded organisations around the world. Here you will find information about your volunteer options, including how to apply with UNV or other volunteer organisations in your country.
• Wateraid
  http://www.wateraid.org.uk
  An NGO dedicated exclusively to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people.
• Who Counts
  www.whocounts.org
  A MANGO initiative which is designed to provide practical skills in enhancing financing accountability to beneficiaries.
• World Bank
  http://www.worldbank.org
  Works globally in areas of poverty alleviation, health, education, HIV/AIDS, debt relief, biodiversity projects, civil society, and post-conflict assistance. Produces the annual World Development Report.
• World Development Movement (WDM)
  http://www.wdm.org
  WDM campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty. Working withvarious stakeholders it aims to change the policies of governments and businesses which contribute to keep people poor.
• World Food Program (WFP)
  http://www.wfp.org/
  A UN agency engaged in combating global hunger by programs related to emergencies, rehabilitation and development.
• World Health Organisation (WHO)
  http://www.who.int
  A UN agency is involved not only in combating disease and infirmity, but also in promoting complete physical, mental and social well-being.
• World Resources Institute (WRI)
  http://www.wri.org
  The WRI is an NGO with over 100 staff including scientists, policy makers etc who work to protect the Earth and improve peoples lives. It's publications include the comprehensive WRI Annual Report.