Helping Those In Need

This is not to ignore the fact that there are many people in need in every community. There are always many ways to help in your own town. But for those of us who see the needs in other places, these are some ways to donate overseas. Since this list is far from exhaustive, if you know of other reliable organizations or individuals, please leave a comment. And please remember that you need to check all of these out yourself to make sure they are reliable. I can't make any promises, although I am comfortable with these.



General:

• JustGive- an easy way to donate to a variety of different sources
  
• Oxfam
• Red Cross and Red Crescent- click here for for a directory of country-specific organizations
• World Vision- I particularly like this one when you're working on a project with children since you can donate to very specific things, like buying a goat for a family
• LDS Humanitarian Services (click here for current needs)
• Aga Khan Development Network
• Catholic Relief Services
• National Peace Corps Association
• World Education
  
• Save the Children
• United Way
  
• Helvetas
  

Microcredit:

• Grameenkoota- Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus' organization
• Unitus
• FIS
• ASA GV
• Bandhan
• SKS Microfinance
• Swadhaar Finances
• Ujjivan
• Promujer
  

Books (remember cash donations are often required to cover shipping costs):

• Books for Africa
• Books for Asia
  
• Chapters of Hope
• International Book Project
• Sabre (and their links to other book donation programs)
  

LDS:

• Temple Patrons Fund- this one is often overlooked, but I love this option
• Temple Building Fund
  
• Perpetual Education Fund
• Missionaries