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Irish National Committee of the United Nations Freedom from Hunger Campaign, organized under UN
charter. Establishes self-help agricultural projects in developing countries with funding,
machinery, seeds and training. Current projects and application process described.
http://www.gorta.ie/
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Relief International
A humanitarian, non-profit agency providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development
assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts.
http://www.ri.org
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SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
Supports organisations in the South committed to fighting poverty and improving local governance.
SNV provides technical and organisational expertise, and support in change processes.
http://www.snvworld.org/
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Geekcorps
Non-profit organization working to expand Internet use in emerging nations. Includes newsletters
and information on volunteering.
http://www.geekcorps.org
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Sunseed Trust / Sunseed Desert Technology
Aims to improve the quality of life and of environment of people living in arid, near-desert areas
of the world, by researching desertification and appropriate technologies.
http://www.sunseed.org.uk/
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OneWorld
OneWorld is a network organisation working for sustainable development through information and
communication technologies (ICTs). The OneWorld partnership includes over 1000 development and
human rights NGOs.
http://www.oneworld.net
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Winrock International, nonprofit organization
Winrock International assists the disadvantaged everywhere -to increase economic opportunity,
sustain natural resources and protect the environment using innovative approaches in agriculture,
forestry, clean energy, leadership training and policy.
http://www.winrock.org
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Tools for Self Reliance
Supports workers in some of the world's poorest countries by providing basic hand-tools and helping
promote local tool-making initiatives.
http://www.tfsr.org/
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Opportunity International
Provides loans and basic training in business practices for the poor in order to break the cycle of
poverty and foster social transformation.
http://www.opportunity.org
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Fahamu
Dedicated to strengthening the work of not-for-profit and other non-governmental organisations
throughout the world through the use of information and communications technologies. We produce and
publish CDROM based learning materials, design and manage websites and run training courses.
http://www.fahamu.org/
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Danish Association for International Co-operation (MS)
A Danish organisation combining development assistance with political lobbyism and action at a
grassroots level. MS runs several country programmes mainly in Africa.
http://www.ms.dk/uk
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German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
Up to date information on DSWs activities in Germany and in developing countries: development
projects, advocacy campaigns, special events and publications on population and reproductive
health.
http://www.dsw-online.de/english/
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Technology Helping Advance Women Entrepreneurs
THAWE promotes the sustainable growth of micro/small women-owned businesses in developing nations
by empowering women to transform their ideas into reality, and at the same time establishes mutual
understanding between people of diverse cultures.
http://www.womenandtechnology.org
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The North-South Institute
A Canadian based non-profit institute conducting research relating to international development.
The institute engages in research on governance, gender, social responsibility and conflict
prevention with a focus on developing countries.
http://www.nsi-ins.ca
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BOND
A network of UK based NGOs working in international development seeking to foster greater
collaboration between NGOs on issues such as training, advocacy and fund raising. BOND also act as
an information resource for their members and the public.
http://www.bond.org.uk
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Institute of Development Studies
A UK based centre for research and teaching on international development. The institute's research
work is described and links to information resources covering international development are
provided.
http://www.ids.ac.uk
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The Marquis Project
A Manitoba based international development organization involved in local education programs for
global issues, community development projects with overseas partners, and operating a Third World
craft shop.
http://www.marquisproject.com/
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Sunseed Trust
Aims to improve the quality of life and of environment of people living in arid, near-desert areas
of the world, by researching desertification and appropriate technologies.
http://www.rodcuff.demon.co.uk/sunseed/
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Partners In Development
A Christian service organization committed to the educational and economic advancement of the Third
World poor.
http://holwick.homestead.com/files/pid/partners.html
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The Imfundo Initiative
Combines the skills and contributions of a wide range of different partners to help African
governments achieve the international development targets of gender equality and universal primary
education. Objectives, newsletter and projects.
http://www.imfundo.org/
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Asian Rural Institute
Trains rural and grassroots leaders from Asian and African developing countries, aiming towards
self-sufficiency based on organic farming and forming just and peaceful community. Program
information, publications, photographs, and food for sale.
http://www.ari.edu/
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Bellanet
An international initiative to increase collaboration among international development partners.
Describes services and provides links to related resources and activities.
http://www.bellanet.org/
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King Baudouin International Development Prize
Contains the background to the prize and the current winners.
http://www.kbprize.org
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Expanding Opportunities
Increasing self-sufficiency through international educational and charitable projects. Donation and
administration information, online shopping, current project news, and African links.
http://www.expandingopportunities.org/
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Send a Cow
Send a Cow gives direct, practical help to poor farmers in East Africa, by providing, cows and
other livestock, training in livestock rearing and organic farming, and low-cost veterinary and
advice services.
http://www.sendacow.org.uk
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Questscope
A British private voluntary organization which seeks to develop sustainable change in lifestyles
and communities to improve the lot of the disadvantaged.
http://www.questscope.org/
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Independent Development Experts Association (IDEA)
Swiss NGO which looks at quality and effectiveness of development cooperation projects in the third
world in order to improve their effectiveness.
http://www.ideas-expert.ch/
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Outreach International
A human development agency striving to alleviate the injustices of hunger, poverty and disease by
engaging people as partners in their own development.
http://www.outreach-international.org/
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Africa Bridge
Seeks to provide a forum for leaders in African and the West to work as equals to identify and
define innovative approaches and projects to improve the lives of people in Africa.
http://www.africabridge.org/
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Telecommunications In Action
A not-for-profit organization working with the United Nations and its agencies which focuses on
agricultural and rural development, biodiversity and conservation, environmentally sound
technologies, financing for development, global telecommunications development, health protection
and promotion, public/private sector partnerships, social development, sustainable development, and
technology cooperation.
http://www.regency.org/
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International Community Development Organizations On The Web
A guide to international nongovernment (NGOs) and private voluntary (PVOs) organizations.
http://www.goshen.edu/soan/soan96cd.htm
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Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)
Gateway to information & documentation on natural resources and environment in the field of
development cooperation.
http://www.nre.ch
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Local Development & Gender (LDG)
Small consultancy aganecy that has executed projects and short missions in developing countries and
transitional economies since the early 1990s. Its focus [in Latin America, the CEE and FSU] is on
rural & community development, project evaluation and monitoring, and gender and communication.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~fqs
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Trickle Up Program - Fighting Poverty, One Business at a Time.
Dedicated to reducing poverty by providing low-income people around the world with the opportunity
to create their own microenterprises.
http://www.trickleup.org
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Recruitment Resources for International Development Projects
Provides on-line database of consultants and job listings for international economic and social
development assistance projects.
http://www.cambridgedata.com
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International Executive Service Corps
Not-for-profit organization that recruits and assigns U.S. volunteer experts to assist businesses
in developing and emerging-market countries worldwide.
http://www.iesc.org
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International Center for Peace & Development
The ICPD conducts research projects on a wide range of issues concerning global security,
conversion of resources from military to civilian purposes, food security, employment, economic
development, and the environment.
http://www.icpd.org
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The U.S.-Ukraine Community Partnerships Project
A USAID-funded program to establish education and training programs for local governments in
Ukraine.
http://www.usukraine.org/cpp/
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Cross-Cultural Solutions
Sponsors humanitarian volunteer work programs to empower local communities, foster cultural
sensitivity and understanding, and further social progress in China, Ghana, India, Peru and Russia.
http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/
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Directory of Development Organizations
Downloadable contact information of organizations promoting private sector development and poverty
reduction. Organized by geographic area and activity type; also available in Spanish and French.
http://www.devdir.org/
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ACDI/VOCA
Nonprofit co-op based group promoting democratic principles and market liberalization, building
international cooperative partnerships, and encouraging the sound management of natural resources.
http://www.acdivoca.org/
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Rights Action (formerly Guatemala Partners)
Raises funds for community development, humanitarian relief and human rights projects in Southern
Mexico, Central America and Haiti, while educating and advocating in the US and Canada.
http://www.rightsaction.org/
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve
management and access to critical health care services
http://www.msh.org/
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World Accord
Canadian non-profit involved in development projects and development education in developing
countries around the world.
http://www.worldaccord.org
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Students For Change
A non-profit corporation that works with student volunteers to create sustainable communities.
Programs emphasize the use of information technology.
http://www.studentsforchange.org
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International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)
Promoting social and economic development with women's full participation. ICRW generates quality,
empirical information and technical assistance on women's productive and reproductive roles, their
status in the family, their leadership in society, and their management of environmental resources.
http://www.icrw.org/
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Pact International
Social development programs in 13 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America
http://www.pactworld.org/
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Friendships Without Borders, Inc.
Friendships Without Borders, Inc is a program for resolution and conciliation in areas of conflict
and social deprivation, achieving its goals through the creation of inter-community educational,
career and job options through inward investment, to sustain and re-empower the rural communities.
http://www.fwbinc.org
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Seeds of Learning
Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities in rural Latin America.
http://www.seedsoflearning.org
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Council for Urban Economic Development
"For more than three decades, CUED has represented the diverse interests in economic
development, from the public sector economic developer to chamber of commerce executive, to site
selection consultant."
http://www.cued.org
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Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF)
CHF serves as a catalyst for sustainable positive change in low- and moderate-income communities
around the world, helping to improve their housing, economic circumstances and environments.
http://www.chfhq.org
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Community Development Society (CDS)
An international organisation founded in the USA aimed at making people's lives better.
http://www.comm-dev.org/
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Vetaid
An international development charity supporting people who rely on animals for their survival.
http://www.vetaid.org/
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Culturelink
The Network of Networks for Research and Cooperation in Cultural Development. Aims to collect,
process and disseminate cultural information, encouraging international and intercultural
communication and collaboration among its over 1000 member-networks, institutions, organizations
and foundations from 97 countries around the world.
http://www.culturelink.org
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United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
Through a network of 134 country offices, the UNDP helps people in 174 countries and territories to
help themselves, focusing on poverty elimination, environmental regeneration, job creation and the
advancement of women. In support of these goals, UNDP is frequently asked to assist in promoting
sound governance and market development and to support rebuilding societies in the aftermath of war
and humanitarian emergencies.
http://www.undp.org/
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InterAction: American Council for Voluntary International Action
The nation's largest coalition of international development, disaster relief and refugee assistance
agencies. InterAction's members include more than 150 US-based non-profit organizations, large and
small, including secular and religious groups. InterAction coordinates and promotes their
activities and helps to ensure that goals are met in an ethical and cost-efficient manner.
http://www.interaction.org/
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International Development Network (IDN)
Promotes sustainable development by providing development related information and resources to
individuals, NGOs, companies and government agencies.
http://www.idn.org/
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Development & Peace
Since 1967 we have helped improve living and working conditions in 70 countries around the globe,
providing $320 million for human rights, community development and humanitarian aid in Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://www.devp.org/
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