4 Peace of Mind raises and delivers humanitarian aid to help rebuild and sustain the communities worst hit by natural disasters anywhere in the world

APT works with churches in Burkina Faso, West Africa, to bring God's blessing to their communities through church planting, education, poverty relief, and community development. APT also partners churches in Burkina Faso with churches around the world.

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation, working in 43 of the world?s poorest countries. Its vocation is to save lives, especially those of malnourished children and to work with vulnerable populations to preserve and restore their livelihoods with dignity.

ADRA beliefs in a world without poverty. And we¹re working in over 120 countries around the world to achieve just that. By giving poor people the resources, skills and opportunities they need to meet their basic needs, they can transform their lives.

Advance Aid is a new charitable initiative that will enable emergency supplies for Africa to be made in Africa and stored in strategic locations - in advance of any emergency. This time-saving new model for disaster relief will save thousands of lives when disaster strikes. It will also stimulate a healthy culture of trade, not just aid, on the continent of Africa.

ACN is a charity which helps Christians who are suffering and who are threatened by persecution, oppression and poverty. Founded in 1947, the charity is now at work in at least 120 countries, offering the hope of Christ to the world.

Established in 2003, Alhair is committed to providing education to young and adult male and female in Uk. Our motto is “ balance without compromise” The trust has a Primary and secondary independent school with 170 pupils . The charity also provide support and sponsor orphans and widow in Asian sub continent.

Ampthill & District Rotary Club supports the local community, helps those less fortunate at home and abroad, and offers informal networking with like-minded business and professional people.

AMURT is an international relief and development organisation. AMURT is significant for being one of the few global NGOs originating from the developing world. It has grassroots relief teams and development projects in over 30 countries. AMURT's greatest strength is its wealth of human resource, consisting of experienced, life-long volunteers and local community members.

Helps fund cancer research; provide health care to vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse, and funds programmes promoting understanding and tolerance among young people of different backgrounds, faiths and cultures by means of challenging adventure programmes.

620 million children do not have decent or safe housing to live in. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the only article referring to the built environment. It says that adequate housing and shelter are a fundamental human right. Article 25 works to build better wherever there is disaster, poverty or need.

ASET's aim is to provide relief, support, education and training to the most vulnerable people in Afghanistan. Recent projects include the building of 2 hospital clinics, wells and a water tower to supply water to communities, literacy programs, kindergarten, quilt making and distribution for poor women, English and computer classes.

Aviation Without Borders provide humanitarian services of an aviation nature to the disadvantaged of the world, irrespective of politics, religion, race or nationality. Please see website for details.

It helps the people of africa and in particular the people of Mali help themselves by providing ambulances and medical equipment and funding for medical facilities and staff

BEHT helps to educate children from under privileged backgrounds. It has helped to build 2 educational centres in Gujarat, India which are educating about 2000 children. It also helps towards the welfare of the sick and elderly in India and also helps towards any disaster relief operations.

Lions is the world's largest voluntary community service organisation and each club shares a common objective of serving its community. Our motto is "We Serve"

The immediate problem of poverty is addressed by distributing 2500 food baskets every single week to impoverished families all over Israel. Eleven Children's Afternoon Enrichment Centers are also operated, providing schoolchildren with tutoring and needed therapies, in addition to a nourishing lunch, in order to help them break out of "the cycle of poverty."

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.The British Red Cross Society, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

The owner of this page is raising money in trust on behalf of the British Red Cross, it is the page owners responsibility to ensure that the British Red Cross is able to channel any money raised for a specific appeal or stated purpose, prior to any fundraising taking place.

In the unlikely event that this dialogue has not taken place, then the British Red Cross will allocate the funds where ever the need is greatest, in furtherance of it's charitable objectives.

Build Aid is an initiative formed to provide construction support services and work in partnership with local governments, NGO's, community groups and individuals following the Tsunami in South East Asia. Its aim is to provide building expertise through volunteers, supplying the necessary resources to assist with the reconstruction efforts.

Capital for Good exists to get money to the best causes as quickly and efficiently as possible through trusted partners around the world. CFG is a new concept in terms of managing charity money professionally, ensuring maximum 'bang for the buck'

CARA is an independent international charity that relies on its members and the generosity of the public in securing donations and legacies so that it can continue the work it provides.

Its objectives are to relieve poverty, sickness, HIV, AIDS, cancer, hardship and to provide overseas aid, water, sanitation, free counselling, community law centre, legal advice, debt advice, immigration advice, employment advice, job search advice, translation, welfare advice and benefits for lonely, needy old people, disabled, and underprivileged children and other persons in the UK and Africa.

As CARA needs your support to improve the lives of the poor and build a stronger community in Africa and the UK, all funds raised are used to support causes where they can ?make a difference?.

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation working with over 59 million disadvantaged people in 70 of the world's poorest countries. Whether supporting primary health care, promoting sustainable agriculture or developing savings and loan schemes, its programmes promote positive and lasting change and reduce long-term dependency. CARE also provides emergency food and shelter to survivors of natural disasters, wars and conflicts.

Christian Aid works with the world?s poorest people, whatever their race or faith, in nearly 50 countries overseas. We tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and injustice. Inspired by our values of hope, justice, courage and honesty, we are committed to seeing a just world - now. Not just in the future. We believe in life before death.

Concern Universal works with local partner organisations to support practical actions that help some of the world's poorest communities to create a better future for themselves and their children. The organisation believes passionately that each person has the right to what they need to live a life of dignity.

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty. Since the beginning, over 40 years ago, our focus has been on improving the lives of the poorest people.

To achieve our mission we work in developing countries where our programmes comprise both long term development work and responses to emergency situations. We also seek to address the root causes of poverty through our advocacy and development education work.

Concern Worldwide works in 28 of the poorest countries around the world. Last year alone, we worked directly with ten million people to find long-term solutions to extreme poverty.

Concern focuses on five key programme areas: Emergency Response, Health and Nurtition, HIV/AIDS, Livelihood Security and Education. We work directly with poor communities, asking them what would be the greatest long term improvements to their lives.

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty. Since the beginning, over 40 years ago, our focus has been on improving the lives of the poorest people.

To achieve our mission we work in developing countries where our programmes comprise both long term development work and responses to emergency situations. We also seek to address the root causes of poverty through our advocacy and development education work.

Concern Worldwide works in 28 of the poorest countries around the world. Last year alone, we worked directly with ten million people to find long-term solutions to extreme poverty.

Concern focuses on five key programme areas: Emergency Response, Health and Nurtition, HIV/AIDS, Livelihood Security and Education. We work directly with poor communities, asking them what would be the greatest long term improvements to their lives.

The DEC unites the leading independent Humanitarian Agencies in the UK in their efforts to maximise income from the British Public to mount an effective humanitarian response to major disasters overseas.

Emergency Response Team - Search and Rescue is a charity and Non-Governmental Organisation that ulitises the many disciplines of Search and Rescue to provide a service of locating and saving lives in the UK and abroad. E.R.T. is also a national umbrella body for other Resilience SAR teams.

It seeks to further charitable missionary work in the U.K and Overseas.

We?re a UK registered charity that helps disaster affected communities worldwide find long term solutions to the unique challenges of disaster recovery. Further, we believe that community based, survivor directed reconstruction is the best route to sustainable recovery and are committed to working with survivors every step of the way. We welcome all volunteers whatever their nationality, and don?t charge any form of registration or participation fee, so don?t hesitate to get involved.

Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) is established in Europe, North America and South and Central Asia. It provides emergency humanitarian relief, principally in the developing world and has over a decade's expertise in fostering disaster-resilient communities and disaster risk management. FOCUS is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

The Foreign Aid Service responds to international emergency situations, and helps desperately poor people with healthcare and income-generation activities. It operates in the framework of the Order of Malta, which provides international, co-ordinated response to suffering in the world through its 46 national associations and Aid Agency, Malteser International.

FRRME works for peace in Iraq by bringing together senior religious clerics across sectarian and ethnic divides, exhorting them to use their considerable influence to persuade people to desist from violence. It also funds humanitarian relief through St George?s church and medical clinic in Baghdad.

We are a group of friends who are raising money to help our friends who work with impoverished communities around the world. We have a number of projects that you could invest in. Each has been selected because we know the people involved (and trust them).

Global Action strives to meet the holistic needs of individuals and communities around the world through evangelism, training Christian leaders, and running compassion projects. It exists to meet urgent needs not being met by other Christian organisations, and works in partnership with national organisations and local grassroots ministries.

Global Aid Trust (GAT) is determined to help save and improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest countries around the world. Global Aid is tackling the root causes of poverty and focusing providing quality education.

It is committed to the relief of poverty throughout the world and the provision of healthcare and education in developing nations. It also supports UK based cancer charities and provides support to the elderly in need.

The HALO Trust is a non-political, non-religious NGO that specialises in the removal of the hazardous debris of war.

Hands Across the Water is raising money to build a permanent orphanage for 30 young children in Thailand who were orphaned as a result of the Boxing Day Tsunami. They currently live in makeshift structures in the Takua Pa area. Money raised will build the orphanage, furnish it and provide further care.

HART aims to be a light in the darkness for voiceless and persecuted peoples worldwide. Working with local partners to develop projects that that are sensitive to both their cultural values, HART?s aid is designed to relieve suffering and sow the seeds of longer-term solutions, whilst its advocacy is designed to raise awareness of problems - and solutions - at home and abroad.

HUNGER NEVER TAKES A HOLIDAY - SO NEITHER DOES HAZON YESHAYA

The business of hunger in Israel is sadly booming, and the number of meals we provide for is a staggering 400,000 per month, with numbers constantly rising. At Pesach, this humanitarian network ensures that the destitute do not miss a meal. Seders will be held to benefit our needy recipients, Kosher for Pesach food parcels will be distributed to over 16,000 families. This equates to feeding over 100,000 people. Each family food pack costs approximately £100 and includes all the Kosher for Pesach necessities. Unfortunately this Pesach we are expecting a 40% increase in applicants for food aid.

Whilst preparing your own home for Passover this year please think of our brothers and sisters in Israel. Please donate a food parcel to one or more families in need.

We thank you in advance for giving generously and offering a brighter future to thousands of men, women and children.

We are dedicated to serving Jews of all ages regardless of religious background or affiliation. Havenpoint operate two Chabad Community Centres in London.

HELP supports families of the tsunami which devastated the East Coast of Sri Lanka. It funds two orphanages, after-school classes and scholarships for orphaned children. It also funds micro-finance schemes which support 90 single mothers.

Support Helping Hands for a project which gives you most satisfaction. Help us install a hand pump (£175/£125) that will save a woman walking several miles, just to get a bucket of water. Or sponsor a student (£25/month) who has just passed primary school, to Hifz the Holy Quran while he completes his secondary education. Or you may choose to donate for Islamabad School complex in Pakistan. Indeed what a wonderful way of opening a Sadaqa Jariya account in your loved ones name. To request a leaflet or donate, get in touch at 020 85395353 or visit www.helpinghandsworldwide.com

The charity was set up in May 2008 to help restore the lives of those devastated by Cyclone Nargis in the Irrawaddy delta region of Burma. It has helped over 10000 people with food aid, rebuilt many houses, and aided farmers.

Hilton in the Community Foundation is a grant-making organisation which fundraises throughout Hilton Worldwide properties in Europe to support disadvantaged children and young people. By the end of 2009, grants totalling £7.4million have been made, benefiting over 2 million young people through a variety of education, health, and disaster relief projects. Hilton Worldwide funds the core costs of the Foundation, so every net £1 and ?1 goes directly to projects helping young people.

Hope and Aid Direct delivers humanitarian aid directly into the hands of refugees, displaced persons or those at risk. Their focus is currently in Kosovo although aid has also been delivered to Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Zambia and Sri Lanka. They have no paid staff, only volunteers and are not affiliated to any particular organisation, religion or ethnic group. Their motto is simple: 'We take aid, not sides'

HoverAid hovercraft reach remote rural communities in the developing world, enabling aid, development, relief, and church organisations to reach people who are otherwise completely inaccessible. It's a vital link, bringing hope to communities along shallow rivers, through swamps, and during floods; transporting doctors, enabling education programmes, and supporting local initiatives.

Human Appeal International provides relief to victims of natural disasters, wars and social hardship. It improves the quality of life of underprivileged communities through our projects that aim to provide education, health and social development. It looks after the wellbeing of orphans.

Human Relief Foundation (HRF) is a UK-based registered charity (no. 1043676 & SC038671). HRF provides emergency relief, aid and assistance.

HRF has been implementing aid projects across the world since 1991 by supporting programmes of emergency relief to the most vulnerable including poor men, women, children, the disabled, and refugees in third-world countries"

The Charity IDEALS (International Disaster and Emergency Aid with Long Term Support) is dedicated to providing relief to victims of man made and natural catastrophes wherever it can throughout the world. It usually provides medical aid but humanitarian support has also been given following major disasters.

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD TRUST ACROSS THE WORLD'S DIVIDES. OUR PROGRAMMES ARE VARIED BUT INCLUDE BRIDGE-BUILDING & DIALOGUES IN COMMUNITIES AND CITIES; MAKING FILMS ABOUT CONFLICT RESOLUTION; WORKING WITH COMMUNITY BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS.

IBRO is motivated by the desire to alleviate suffering. We offer assistance and financial help to those suffering in natural calamaties and disasters as well as promoting and financing health care projects.

International Medical Corps UK responds rapidly to emergency situations providing health care and relief at times of crisis. We remain engaged with communities for the long-term providing training to health workers and rehabilitating devastated infrastructure to bring health systems back to a point of self reliance

The International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development and resettlement services for refugees and internally displaced persons. Working in over 25 countries, IRC delivers lifesaving emergency aid, rebuilds shattered communities, cares for war-traumatised children, rehabilitates health, water and sanitation systems, establishes schools, trains teachers, strengthens local organisations and supports civil society and good-governance initiatives.

The International Rescue Corps is an independent UN registered disaster rescue service. Formed in 1981 in the aftermath of the Italian earthquake, and has since undertaken numerous missions at home and across the world. All the IRC's services are provided free of charge, our aim is purely to save life.

Islamic Help is an international charity, dedicated to helping those suffering from natural disaster and hardship around the world. Islamic Help encourages you to contribute towards this vital cause and help in *Reaching People In Need*

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity that aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, it promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.

Karai Welfare Society (KWS) has been raising money to meet basic needs in northern Sri Lanka since 1990. Its welfare projects so far have included the daily provision of clean drinking water to communities, funding a local ambulance service and post-Tsunami reconstruction. KWS is a registered charity and is not affiliated with any political groups.

Khalsa Aid (KA) is primarily a international humanitarian relief agency, based on the teachings of the Sikh Gurus who preached well being of all humanity. Since the launch of KA in 1999 we have provided aid in many different disasters.Most recently Khalsa Aid has launched projects in Punjab.

To support people in need in Zambia and Central Africa to allow them to improve their economic outcome and become self sufficient sustainable communities.

The Lotus Trust is an educational, relief and development agency seeking to transform lives and improve the environment both in the UK and overseas. It works with partners at times of crisis to combat poverty in the lives of individuals and communities, helping them to find hope in desperate circumstances.

Mango helps charities all around the world strengthen their financial management so that they can work more efficiently and effectively and accountably and make the best use of their scarce resources.

MapAction provides a mapping information service at the scene of any major disaster. Using techniques including geographical positioning systems (GPS), satellite communications, geographical information systems (GIS), and personal observation, MapAction produce maps depicting the dynamic situation. These are freely distributed to relief agencies and are available on our website.

Maritime Rescue Institute Stonehaven is an independent lifeboat station providing HM Coastguard with search and rescue support via its two SAR lifeboats and 20 volunteer crewmembers for its local area. It has carried out well in excess of 400 rescues. It holds a world reputation for providing training of international lifeboat crews and research and development programmes.

Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its internationally recruited staff are motivated by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Founded in 1989, Medair has an unwavering commitment to bring hope to the world?s most vulnerable.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is the leading non-governmental organisation for emergency medical aid. It is dedicated to providing expert medical relief to victims of war, disasters and epidemics in 80 countries around the world, giving help to those who need it most, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or political affiliation.

Merlin is the only UK specialist charity which responds worldwide with vital health care and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease, and health system collapse. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Today, with over 130 light aircraft in more than 30 countries, every three minutes an MAF plane is taking off or landing somewhere, speeding physical or spiritual care and hope to those living in isolation. For countless men, women and children cut off by difficult or dangerous terrain, and deprived of basic necessities for a full and healthy life, our planes serve those bringing medical, relief and development services, as well as by sharing the Gospel. MAF works in places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.

It is dedicated to the continuous delivery of spiritual and material improvement to the quality of life of the vulnerable and disadvantaged at all levels of society, in all communities at home and abroad.

Save lives in Zimbabwe through leveraging Zimbabwe diaspora skills and resources for home country development.

Muslim Aid is an international relief and development agency that works to alleviate suffering among the world's poorest and most needy communities, regardless of race, religion, gender, nationality or political opinion. Set up in 1985, Muslim Aid currently supports projects in more than 50 countries around the world.

MGR provides immediate help in times of disaster whether caused by natural causes or conflict to help alleviate the suffering of the needy and destitute members of society anywhere in the world. MGR also helps rebuild local communities through self sustaining long term projects.

Muslim Hands is an international relief and development NGO, with the objective of providing relief from poverty and sickness and the provision of education in an ethical, effective, efficient and transparent manner. Muslim Hands works both directly and with partners in nearly 40 countries, carrying out emergency relief, short and long-term development projects.

Humanitarian aid and development in UK and elsewhere but mainly in Bangladesh.

Opportunity2Hope gives hope to the poor across Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe and the UK. O2H funds community initiatives that empower disadvantaged people. O2H members can apply for funding toward projects. O2H has an annual OPERATION HOPE APPEAL encouraging individuals, Churches, Schools and Communities to raise funds for the poor.

Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of dedicated people fighting poverty. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042).

Papua Partners is committed to transforming lives in West Papua through tackling the causes and consequences of poverty and social injustice. Papua Partners works with local organisations and churches to empower and improve livelihoods in local communities. We do this through provision of technical support, organisational development and funding of innovative initiatives.

Our mission is to partner with disadvantaged communities, empowering them to implement relief and development projects, recognising culture as a key to their sustainability.

Through holistic action, Partners Relief & Development demonstrates God?s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Burma. Emergency Relief - We provide temporary relief in times of crisis when lives are at risk due to oppression, war, or natural disaster. This includes the provision of basic essentials such as food, clothing, water, medicine, emergency medical assistance and shelter. Development - We are dedicated to providing long-term sustainable solutions to poverty. Included in our development work is assistance to those affected by war and now living in refugee camps and migrant communities along the Thai-Burma border. Additionally, we are involved with several health care initiatives, agricultural projects and animal husbandry as well as facilitating various training workshops and seminars. Advocacy - Through speaking, publishing, and other forms of advocacy, Partners is passionate about telling the world what is currently happening in Burma and mobilizing others to do the same.

*No refund policy ? In regards to donations transferred through Just Giving, Partners Relief & Development UK currently operates a no refund policy. For more information please contact us at [email protected] Many Thanks

Working in social and economic development in Nicaragua, by applying principles of care and participation in projects and programmes. It's mission is to improve quality of life in areas such as health, education, land rights, social mobilization, holistic growth, infrastructure and renewable energy.

The family run charity aims to aid the regeneration of communities and alleviate suffering and hardship caused by disasters worldwide regardless of race, religion or politics.

Each year millions of people around the world are affected by natural disaster and conflict. RedR is the leading training and recruitment charity working in the area of international disaster relief. We provide training, consultancy and support to relief organisations and their staff around the world, improving emergency response and assisting people affected by disaster. Through building skills and training people in countries where disasters occur, we make a lasting impact on the ground. We recruit experienced relief workers following major global emergencies and advise potential new relief workers, ensuring skilled professionals are always available to respond. Disasters affect whole societies and poor communities are particularly vulnerable. By supporting our work you will help to rebuild people?s lives.

ROKPA supports projects in the Tibetan areas of China, Nepal, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is an international charity that helps communities in need, is non-political and run almost entirely by volunteers. Activities focus on providing education, healthcare and preserving the environment.

The Rotary Club of Bromley proudly supports a wide variety of local and International charities and organisations through fundraising events, offering resources and personal support.

Part of Rotary International supporting local, national and international organisations and causes, developing peace, understanding and fellowship through the ideal of service above self.

Rotary - The global network of Community Volunteers - suporting charitable causes and those in need within the UK and worldwide.

Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells it is part of the worldwide Rotary movement of 1.2 million Rotarians belonging to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries dedicated to serving their local communities. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.

The 2010 Fal River Walk will raise money for the Rotary Club of Truro Boscawen Trust Fund and the proceeds will be distributed to Help for Heroes, Cornwall Hospice Care and The Cornish Talking Newspaper & Magazine Association. and other good causes.

Samaritan's Purse UK is a Christian relief and development organisation that works through local churches to proclaim and demonstrate the love of God amongst communities in need in 18 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. We are part of the global Samaritan?s Purse family that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world since 1970.

SCIAF is Scotland's leading overseas aid and development charity. SCIAF helps poor people throughout the world help themselves irrespective of race or creed. Over £40 million pounds of help has been given in the last 40 years by generous Scots to help those less fortunate than themselves. We need your support to help us to continue to bring about real change and make a real difference to peoples lives.

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that specialises in emergency shelter. We instantly respond to disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, sending boxes of aid which will provide shelter, warmth and dignity to the people affected. One ShelterBox, which provides aid for an extended family of up to 10 people costs £490, including delivery to the people most in need.

To respond to a disaster as quickly possible, we need to have complete flexibility with our funds and equipment and can therefore never accept location or time specific donations. However, we can guarantee that every donation we receive will make a huge difference to people who have lost everything due to disaster.

Smile International is a charity passionate about helping to relieve suffering and poverty through the distribution of humanitarian aid and long-term development projects.

STAR ACTION ~ ACTION AGAINST POVERTY AND HARDSHIP IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. We are a small ?hands on? charity working in Sri Lanka, India and Africa. Our projects are personally supervised to ensure all donations go directly to where they are most needed. Action in Sri Lanka to rebuild a country devastated by the Tsunami and many years of civil war; Action in India to protect orphans, the elderly, and the extremely poor; Action in Asiakwa, Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa, to help a remote and poor village - first phase to build a community centre to train teenagers in a useful trade.

Supporting Dalit Children is a small charity set up in 2008 to educate Dalit children (the 'untouchables') in Southern India. The charity has direct links with a school built for Dalits and other low-caste children.

Relieving suffering and offering hope is at the heart of Tearfund's vision. Tearfund works through local churches and Christian agencies to open up a future for the world's poorest communities. Christian relief and development addresses the needs of the whole person - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

It promotes the unity and effectiveness of the Body of Christ and furthers the Kingdom of God through resources, mission, education, and prayer.

our objectives: ? To advance the education of Tibetan refugee children ? To preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Tibet through study, research and publications ? To relieve poverty and hardship amongst Tibetans in exile

Promoting Tolerance and Moderation between people, society and nature for the equal benefit of all and for future generations

Trócaire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. We were set up in 1973 to support long-term development projects overseas and to provide relief during emergencies; and at home to inform the Irish public about the root causes of poverty and injustice and mobilise the public to bring about global change. Trócaire works in partnership with local organisations in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to build a better world for people living in poverty.

Meir Panim (in Hebrew: 'to bring a smile to someone's face') is the largest supplementary welfare services agency in Israel. Meir Panim's UK branch aims to raise awareness and support for the organisation's work in Israel.

Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK Registered Charity (Reg. No: 1000851) established in the year 2001. The aim of the trust is to assist and relieve the suffering of the poor and the destitute across the world. The trust operates in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

unseen helps people who have been victims of human trafficking. Primarily focussing on women who have been bought and sold to be forced into sexual exploitation, unseen raises awareness of the issues surrounding trafficking and aims to provide safe housing for victims, allowing them the chance to rebuild their lives.

VETAID is a Scottish-based organisation who works to reduce poverty and increase food security for people in sub-Saharan Africa who are dependent on livestock. We currently work in Tanzania, Kenya and Somalia. The communities we work with are dependent - often completely- on animals for their food and income. By providing local people with basic animal health skills and equipment, their animals are healthier, providing a more reliable source of meat, eggs and dairy products. Not only does this mean that the community is healthier as they have a secure source of food, but they are also able to earn an income from the sale of any excess produce. Each year, VETAID improves the lives of over a million people.

Village Water has brought fresh water to 45,000 people in 189 villages in Zambia, one of Africa's poorest countries. We dig wells, get the people to build their own toilets and educate them in basic hygiene, reducing children's biggest killer, diarrhoea, by as much as 80%.

We are a UK based charity that supports various organisations in Southern Africa that require assistance in providing those in need with basic human needs. At the moment we are concentrating on the crisis in Zimbabwe and we are setting up our own feeding centres in rural areas around the country

War Child is a small international charity that protects children from the brutal effects of war and its consequences. We currently work in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Uganda. We're on the ground - supporting the most vulnerable children that are too often forgotten in the aftermath of conflict.

For more information please visit www.warchild.org.uk

Polluted water is the world?s biggest killer of children under five. The Well foundation primary aim is to raise money to build wells, install hand pumps and establish health and sanitation progremmes to provide accessible clean water to the poverty stricken regions of the world.

World Emergency Relief (WER) is an international development charity which works to address the needs of poor and disadvantaged children all over the world. As well as providing vital relief supplies in times of emergency, WER works in close partnership with local people in 50 projects across 20 countries.

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

Yala Fund was set up in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to help individuals and families in south eastern Sri Lanka, close to Yala National Park. The charity helps poor people become self-sufficient and works with schools and other community projects.

Provides support for the Israel Emergency Service ZAKA (Chessed shel Emet) whose purpose is the succour and relief of the victims of natural and unnatural disasters.

ZANE was founded in 2002 to help the elderly whose pensions had been destroyed by inflation, including ex-service people who fought in World War II. Last year they fed and cared for 1,900 people. In 2005 ZANE started a work caring for the poor, widows, orphans and HIV/AIDS sufferers.

Our mission is to undertake the task of alleviating the hardship and suffering amongst members of the farming community of Zimbabwe namely farmers, farm workers, others connected with agriculture and the families of all such persons who have been directly affected by civil unrest.