Volunteers representing 45 nationalities work in over 80 countries in hospitals, refugee camps, disaster sites, towns, and villages. Oxfam agencies respond to crises worldwide with immediate emergency aid, followed by long-term projects aimed at rehabilitation and economic recovery. Oxfam humanitarian aid is targeted to the poorest communities that are the most devastated by natural and man-made disasters. CARE International manages relief, rehabilitation and development projects in over 60 countries. The American Council for Voluntary International Action is a coalition of more than 150 non-profit organizations working worldwide to support international humanitarian aid.
Useful information is provided on how to help refugees and disaster victims.
Approximately 31 million Americans are in danger of going hungry. Second Harvest is the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Their network of food banks and food rescue organizations serve all 50 states and distribute more than one billion pounds of donated food and grocery product annually. This a non-profit organization works to create positive, lasting change for disadvantaged children in the United States and other nations. Back to Top The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving is not affiliated with any of these organizations and neither the Fund nor any organization acts as the other's agent.