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  • Development & Peace
    Aims to improve living and working conditions in 70 countries around the globe, funding human rights, community development and humanitarian aid in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • United Nations Development Programme
    UNDP is the UN's global development network. Provides publications and special initiatives, full list of countries, and information on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
  • Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF)
    CHF serves as a catalyst for sustainable positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping to improve their housing, economic circumstances and environments.
  • Friendships Without Borders, Inc.
    A program for resolution and conciliation in areas of conflict and social deprivation, achieving its goals through the creation of inter-community educational, career and job options through inward investment, to sustain and re-empower the rural communities.
  • Pact International
    Works throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America to help build strong communities that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life.
  • World Accord
    Canadian non-profit involved in development projects and education in developing countries around the world.
  • Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
    A private, nonprofit international organization working in public health areas to improve management and access to critical health care services
  • Directory of Development Organizations
    Downloadable contact information of organizations promoting social and economic development and poverty reduction. Organized by geographic area and activity type; also available in Spanish and French.
  • Outreach International
    A human development agency striving to alleviate the injustices of hunger, poverty and disease by engaging people as partners in their own development.
  • Independent Development Experts Association (IDEA)
    Swiss NGO which looks at quality and effectiveness of development cooperation projects in the third world in order to improve their effectiveness.
  • King Baudouin International Development Prize
    Describes the prize, which recognizes the actions of individuals or organisations that are making a significant contribution to the advancement of developing countries or mutual support between industrialised and developing countries.
  • The Marquis Project
    A Manitoba based international development organization involved in local education programs for global issues, community development projects with overseas partners, and operating a Third World craft shop.
  • German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
    Describes activities in Germany and in developing countries: development projects, advocacy campaigns, special events and publications on population and reproductive health.
  • Winrock International
    Assists the disadvantaged everywhere to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources and protect the environment using innovative approaches in agriculture, forestry, clean energy, leadership training and policy.
  • OneWorld
    OneWorld is a network organisation working for sustainable development through information and communication technologies (ICTs). The OneWorld partnership includes over 1000 development and human rights NGOs.
  • Geekcorps
    Non-profit organization working to expand internet use in emerging nations. Includes newsletters and information on volunteering.
  • Relief International
    A humanitarian, non-profit agency providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts.
  • Firefly International
    Works with vulnerable and marginalised groups to combat social division and inequality around the world. Projects, volunteer opportunities, and resources for community projects worldwide.
  • The Development Gateway
    Uses affordable information and communication technologies to increase knowledge sharing, build local capacity, enhance effectiveness and improve transparency for organisations in developing countries.
  • Counterpart International
    A non-profit international development organization, working in over 60 countries to build a more just world. Runs humanitarian, civil society, environmental, enterprise development, health and food security programs.
  • Center for Conscious Evolution
    A resource hub for fostering greater cooperation and coherence within the global movement toward positive change. Includes articles, training, events and an online community.
  • Plan International
    An international development charity working with communities in 45 countries to alleviate child poverty. Funded through child sponsorship and donations, it's a non-political group with no religious affiliations.
  • Academy for Educational Development
    Independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and innovative program design and management.
  • DIO - Vetinary medicine in development cooperation
    Offers veterinary help to the poorest populations in developing countries, using techniques sensitive to the prevailing social, cultural and ecological circumstances.
  • Change for Children Association
    A Canada-based organization which supports grassroots community-based development projects throughout Latin America, and also carries out a development education program in Canada. Focus on Brazil, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico and Guatemala.
  • Association for International Co-operation and Humanitarian Aid
    An NGO managing development and training operations in the South, as well as handling domestic campaigns aimed at enhancing public awareness of issues related to development co-operation.
  • Global Peace Initiative
    Promoting international grassroots movements, especially in developing countries, to resolve conflict and address human crises with community-based solutions. Focus on street children, abandoned women, victims of natural disasters, and refugees.
  • War On Want
    Fighting international poverty by campaigning in the UK for a better deal for the world's poor, and working directly with poor people across the developing world - from sweatshop factories in Bangladesh, to the forests of Brazil.
  • The Hunger Project
    A global movement aiming to end hunger in Africa, Asia and Latin America by empowering local people to create lasting society-wide progress in health, education, nutrition and family incomes.
  • Innovations in Civic Participation
    A non-profit social change organization providing expertise, ideas, information, research, and advocacy support in the United States and worldwide to promote civic engagement through service.
  • Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions
    An interagency initiative to improve monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian assistance interventions.
  • Agency for Relief, Development and Conflict Resolution
    An NGO network and resource center for those working in relief and development in conflict regions. Also evaluates the impact of intervention and trains local agencies in capacity building.
  • Art For Development Network
    Aims to create opportunities for arts advocates and development stakeholders to find new ways together to improve communities all around the world. Includes database of artists who will work with development organizations.
  • ACORD Agency for Co-operation and Research In Development
    An international non-governmental organisation which works alongside some of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in remote and conflict-affected parts of Africa.
  • Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
    Aims to improve quality of life in developing countries by encouraging dialogue about development policy with stakeholders though networks and the Foundation's think tank, and running healthcare and social development projects.
  • Clinton Global Initiative
    Helping meet the challenges of global interdependence by focusing on economic empowerment; health security and HIV/AIDS; racial, ethnic and religious reconciliation; and education, leadership development and citizen service. Includes news, video clips, and information on their September conference and participants.
  • ActALIVE
    Coalition of groups and individuals who use or advocate the use of arts to address HIV/AIDS and related issues such as poverty, human-rights and sustainable development. "Arts for Creative Transformation: Activism, Lifeline, Inspiration, Vision, Education."
  • Web Search

  • Directory of Development Organizations
    URL : www.devdir.org
    Provides an annotated listing of development organizations by region. In English, French, and Spanish.[2007/12/02]
  • Organization development - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization_development
    The term "Organization Development" is often used interchangeably with ... Organization Development is a growing field that is responsive to many new ...[2008/11/23]
  • National Association of Development Organizations
    URL : www.nado.org
    Provides training, information and representation from regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural America.[2008/11/27]
  • United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
    URL : www.unido.org
    Organizes Intechmart programs to promote inward and outward flow of investment and technology.[2008/11/30]
  • Women's Environment & Development Organization
    URL : www.wedo.org
    WEDO is an international organization that advocates for women's equality in global policy. ... Copyright © 2004-2008 Women's Environment & Development Organization ...[2008/11/14]
  • National Nursing Staff Development Organization - National Nursing ...
    URL : nnsdo.org
    National Nursing Staff Development Organization Our Core Purpose: The purpose of ... Does an Organization Need? Staff Development Metrics *Contact Hours: ...[2008/11/24]
  • Reuse Development Organization (ReDO)
    URL : www.redo.org
    Nonprofit organization promoting the redistribution of surplus and unwanted materials.[2008/04/24]
  • Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations
    URL : www.imf.org/external/np/sec/decdo/contents.htm
    Directory of Economic, Commodity and Development Organizations. Last Updated: February 13, 2008 ... the development of independent employers' and workers' ...[2008/11/11]
  • Kenya Slum Youth Development Organisation - Home
    URL : www.kesydo.org
    KESYDO- Kenya Slum Youth Development Organisation ... The Kenya Slum Youths Development Organization (KESYDO) comes in the face of a ...[2008/11/21]
  • Global Development Organizations in the Yahoo! Directory
    URL : dir.yahoo.com/Social_Science/Economics/.../Development/Organizations
    Yahoo! reviewed these sites and found them related to Global Development Organizations ... Science > Economics > Global Economy > Development > Organizations ...[2008/11/13]
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