Information on Donating to a Relief Agency
USAID encourages cash donations because they allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster-stricken region; ensure culturally, dietary, and environmentally appropriate assistance.
Links to Relief Organizations and Activities:
InterAction (links to list of relief agencies)
ReliefWeb - Information on relief activities of the humanitarian community
Additional information on making effective donations:
Center for International Disaster Information - Guidelines for Appropriate Int'l Disaster Donations
InterAction - Guide to Appropriate Giving
InterAction - PVO Accountability Standards
Information on choosing a charity (in the US):
Better Business Bureau
GuideStar - A National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
The American Institute of Philanthropy
Charity Navigator
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