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UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child in 190 countries and territories, with a special focus on reaching those in greatest need. They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.

Oxfam is one of the world’s leading providers of humanitarian aid in emergencies, with well-recognised technical expertise in several fields. These are clean water, sanitation, public health, food security, and the protection of civilians, with a strong reputation for scale, speed, and innovation. Oxfam responds directly wherever there is a widespread threat to life, health and livelihoods which is beyond people’s capacity to cope with, and where it can make a positive difference.

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. They help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities.

Action contre la Faim (ACF) was founded by a group of prominent French figures in response to the emergency caused by Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan to escape fighting in 1979, with the aim of eradicating hunger in a more global, lasting and effective way worldwide. While the fight against hunger had previously been integrated into more general humanitarian action, ACF’s founder members created an organisation specialising in the problems associated with hunger. ACF’s mission consists of saving lives via the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and following disasters and conflicts.

CARE fights poverty and injustice in more than 80 countries around the world to help the world’s poorest people find routes out of poverty. They also deliver emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and help people rebuild their lives in the aftermath. With almost 70 years’ practical and hands-on experience, CARE’s programmes tackle the deep-seated root causes of poverty, not just the consequences.

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of suffering amongst the poorest of the poor. It was founded in Dublin 1977. GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and primary education.

The ICRC, established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organisation, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it employs some 12,000 people in 80 countries; it is financed mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organisation dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organisation. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Islamic Relief is an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of concerned postgraduate students. They strive to alleviate suffering, hunger, illiteracy and diseases worldwide without regard to colour, race or creed and to provide aid in a compassionate and dignified manner. Islamic Relief's view is that relief, as important as it is, is only the beginning. Giving people the confidence to participate in their own development and to secure their own future without the need for continuing external assistance is the ultimate.

Malteser International is the relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. With over 100 projects annually in some 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas, the organisation provides emergency relief after disasters and support recovery efforts with a focus on sustainable development. For nearly 60 years, Malteser International has been standing by those affected by poverty, disease, conflict and disasters, helping them lead a healthy life with dignity – without distinction of religion, race or political persuasion. Christian values and the humanitarian principles are the foundation of its work.

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. Medair brings relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the International Committee of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, the organisation believes that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, and not be used to further a particular political, social or religious viewpoint. Medair’s first and last considerations are the needs of the people served.

Mercy Corps saves and improves lives in the world’s toughest places, responding to poverty, conflict and disaster since 1979. When a natural disaster strikes, an economy collapses, or conflict erupts, Mercy Corps is there. They respond immediately to meet urgent needs for food, water and shelter, and stay beyond the emergency to partner with communities for their long-term recovery.

Working in over 70 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe, Muslim Aid is striving to help the poor overcome the suffering endured due to natural disasters and lack of life's basic necessities. They work with all in need, regardless of their race, religion, gender, nationality or political opinion. They also work on strategic programmes to eliminate poverty focusing on education, skills training, provision of clean water, healthcare and income generation projects.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), founded in 1902, is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It provides technical cooperation and mobilises partnerships to improve health and quality of life in the countries of the Americas. PAHO is the specialised health agency of the Inter-American System and serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). Together with WHO, PAHO is a member of the United Nations system.

Save the Children works in more than 120 countries around the world. They save children’s lives, fight for their rights and helps them fulfil their potential. When disaster strikes Save the Children delivers life-saving food, water, healthcare and protection to children and their family members. They also run world-class programmes to save children’s lives and challenge world leaders to keep to their promises to give children a brighter future.

WaterAid works with local partners to help communities’ access safe water and sanitation. They use their experience and research to influence decision-makers to do more to provide these vital services. WaterAid work together with the poorest and most marginalised communities to set up practical and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene projects that meet their real needs.

The world's largest international children's charity, bringing real hope to millions of children in the world's hardest places. World Vision’s local staff work in thousands of communities across the world to free children from fear. They live and work alongside them, their families and communities to help change the world they live in for good. Their worldwide presence means they’re quick to respond to emergencies like conflict and natural disasters.