Search DONATE WHO WE ARE About Us OUR APPROACH We specialize in fragile settings. There is one constant in fragile settings: they don’t follow a pattern. Today, we will work to deliver life-saving aid to millions of people living on the edge of survival. Tomorrow, when the crisis subsides, we will work alongside community members to restore job opportunities, build critical infrastructure, and develop education programs. And the day after that we will be ready for the next chapter. In fragile settings, every day brings new opportunities and fresh challenges. Relief International’s 7,300 staff and volunteers have the experience and agility to meet the ever-changing needs of populations in vulnerable situations. We partner with them to develop a strategy for the future and create more enduring pathways to stability. OUR WORK IN 2019 A Focus on Fragility The 2019 Annual Report showcases the life-changing work of Relief International staff in the world’s most fragile settings —and the impact of generous support from individuals, foundations, corporations and governments. READ REPORT VIDEO 1:18 About Relief International Watch to learn more about who we are and what we do. Stories from the field See our work in action SOMALIA Educating Girls to End Poverty in Somalia Throughout Somalia, violence and extreme poverty have left deep scars, forcing many families to keep girls at home instead of in school. In response, Relief International has implemented the Educate Girls, End Poverty program, providing Somali girls with the opportunity to receive an education and break the cycle of chronic poverty. + READ MORE PREVIOUS NEXT Educating Girls to End Poverty in Somalia Kermanshah Earthquake: Two Years Later “I was so happy to see the staff take care of my baby as if he were their own” Somalia Braces as Climate Change Brings Recurring Droughts and Floods Our Mission, Vision & Values Our work is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. OUR MISSION OUR VISION OUR VALUES We partner with communities in fragile settings to save lives and build resilience, dignity, and long-term well-being. + READ MORE Our Partners Relief International is grateful to the dozens of foundation and government donors who support our work. VIEW MORE EUROPEAN COMMISSION CIVIL PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN AID OPERATIONS U.N. REFUGEE AGENCY WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1/9 AN INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE Our History Relief International is a 60-year-old development and humanitarian nonprofit alliance that is the product of mergers and alliances between four organizations. Today, our team totals more than 7,300 staff and local volunteers working in 16 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Scroll through the timeline below to learn more about our history from 1958 through the present day. TIMELINE 1958 Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA) is formed by a group of scientists and engineers employed by General Electric. Focused on poverty alleviation, VITA teams work through public-private partnerships to expand access to information, financial services, and technology in developing communities. PREVIOUS NEXT 1958 1977 1990 1994 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Get to know us OUR APPROACH Collaboration is at the core of our operations. We work alongside communities, local and national governments, and peer organizations to ensure we're delivering the right projects. + LEARN MORE FINANCES The support of our donors, including individuals, foundations, and governments, makes our global reach possible. We are committed to being transparent and effective stewards of these investments. + LEARN MORE ACCOUNTABILITY Relief International consistently receives the highest grades available for accountability and transparency. + LEARN MORE Our People LEADERSHIP Relief International's leaders come from a variety of places and backgrounds, and are united in their dedication to delivering sustainable solutions that put communities in vulnerable situations needs first. + LEARN MORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Relief International's Board of Directors work alongside our leaders to ensure the highest standards of governance, and set the organization's strategy and direction. + LEARN MORE ADVISORY COUNCIL Relief International's Advisory Council provides valuable technical support and expertise to the organization that advances our mission. + LEARN MORE CAREERS AT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL Join a Team That's Driving Change Relief International is always on the lookout for top talent with the expertise, experience, and passion to design and deliver world-class programs in the 16 countries where we work. LEARN MORE Contact Us Our management staff supports the global Relief International network from the following offices: OUR OFFICES WASHINGTON, D.C. Phone : +1 (202) 639-8660 Email : info@ri.org Address : 1101 14th St. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20005, United States LONDON LYON PRESS OFFICE OUR OFFICES Washington, D.C. London Lyon Press Office QUICK LINKS Work With Us Who We Are RI Connect login Newsletter Signup Annual and Financial Reports CONNECT WITH US ©2021 Relief International Terms of Service Privacy Statement Cookie Notice Data Protection Policy Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking A site by