Global Directory of Good Organizations
A curated collection of trusted organizations making the world better. Explore, learn, and get involved.
80
Organizations in the list
13
Categories
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Humanitarian Aid
12International Red Cross & Red Crescent
1863 · Geneva, Switzerland
The world's largest humanitarian network. Disaster response, emergency health, blood services across 192 countries.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
1971 · Paris, France
Doctors Without Borders delivers emergency medical care in conflict zones, epidemics, and natural disasters across 70+ countries.
Oxfam International
1942 · Oxford, UK
Global confederation fighting poverty, inequality, and injustice across 87 countries.
International Rescue Committee
1933 · New York, USA
Helps refugees and displaced people survive, recover, and rebuild in over 40 countries.
CARE International
1945 · Geneva, Switzerland
Fights global poverty and delivers emergency relief. Empowering women and girls in 100+ countries.
Mercy Corps
1979 · Portland, USA
Helps communities in crisis recover and rebuild. Works in 40+ countries.
World Food Programme
1961 · Rome, Italy
World's largest humanitarian org focused on hunger. 160 million people annually in 120+ countries.
Habitat for Humanity
1976 · Atlanta, USA
Builds affordable housing worldwide. Volunteers construct homes in 70+ countries.
Salvation Army
1865 · London, UK
One of the world's largest social welfare organizations in 133 countries.
ActionAid
1972 · Johannesburg, South Africa
Works with poorest communities to end poverty in 45 countries, focus on women's rights.
Team Rubicon
2010 · Los Angeles, USA
Unites military veterans with first responders for rapid disaster relief.
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Environment & Conservation
10World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
1961 · Gland, Switzerland
5 million+ supporters in 100+ countries protecting biodiversity.
Greenpeace International
1971 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Environmental campaigning on climate, deforestation, overfishing in 39+ countries.
The Nature Conservancy
1951 · Arlington, USA
1,000+ scientists, protected 125M+ acres, operates in 83 countries.
350.org
2008 · Global
Largest global climate movement against fossil fuels and for renewable energy.
Sierra Club
1892 · Oakland, USA
1.3 million members fighting for clean air, water, and land.
Rainforest Alliance
1987 · New York, USA
Conserves biodiversity in 70+ countries with rural communities.
Conservation International
1987 · Arlington, USA
Science-based conservation in 30+ countries.
Ocean Conservancy
1972 · Washington, USA
Protects the ocean with science-based solutions.
Earthjustice
1971 · San Francisco, USA
200+ lawyers fighting for the environment — pro bono.
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Children & Youth
6UNICEF
1946 · New York, USA
UN agency for children. 190+ countries. 300+ emergencies annually.
Save the Children
1919 · London, UK
Children's rights in education, health, protection in 100+ countries.
World Vision
1950 · Monrovia, USA
100+ countries, 33,000+ staff. Child welfare, education, health.
Plan International
1937 · Woking, UK
Children's rights and equality for girls in 75+ countries.
SOS Children's Villages
1949 · Innsbruck, Austria
Family-based care for children. 572 villages in 137 countries.
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Volunteering Networks
8UN Volunteers (UNV)
1970 · Bonn, Germany
UN program mobilizing volunteers for peace and development.
Points of Light
1990 · Atlanta, USA
World's largest volunteer service org. 120+ affiliates in 37 countries.
Idealist (+ VolunteerMatch)
1995 · New York, USA
Largest platform for social-impact jobs. 250K+ organizations.
Peace Corps
1961 · Washington, USA
US volunteer program. 2-year placements in 60+ countries.
Rotary International
1905 · Evanston, USA
1.4 million members organizing community service projects.
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Animal Welfare
7FOUR PAWS
1988 · Vienna, Austria
12 sanctuaries for bears, big cats across 15 countries.
World Animal Protection
1981 · London, UK
Campaigns against wildlife exploitation in 50+ countries.
Humane Society International
1954 · Washington, USA
Largest animal protection org covering all animal categories.
ASPCA
1866 · New York, USA
America's first humane org. Cruelty prevention and rescue.
Born Free Foundation
1984 · Horsham, UK
Sanctuaries caring for 1,200+ animals in 20 countries.
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Education & Literacy
6Room to Read
2000 · San Francisco, USA
50M+ children in 28 countries. Libraries and teacher training.
World Literacy Foundation
2003 · Melbourne, Australia
Literacy in 54 countries. 750M people can't read.
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Water & Sanitation
4charity: water
2006 · New York, USA
100% donations fund clean water. 29 countries. GPS tracking.
WaterAid
1981 · London, UK
Clean water and sanitation in 30+ countries. 29M reached.
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Health & Medical
4Partners In Health
1987 · Boston, USA
Modern medical care for poorest communities in 11 countries.
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Human Rights
5Amnesty International
1961 · London, UK
10 million people campaigning for human rights in 150+ countries.
Transparency International
1993 · Berlin, Germany
Anti-corruption coalition in 100+ countries.
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Secular & Humanist
5Humanists International
1952 · London, UK
100+ humanist orgs in 40+ countries. UN status.
Children International
1936 · Kansas City, USA
Non-religious child sponsorship in 10 countries.
Goodwill Industries
1902 · Rockville, USA
Secular org funding job training via thrift stores.
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Nordic & Swedish
7Röda Korset
1865 · Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden's oldest. Disaster relief and refugee support.
Naturskyddsföreningen
1909 · Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden's largest environmental org. 230K+ members.
Läkare Utan Gränser
1993 · Stockholm, Sweden
Swedish MSF branch. Medical professionals and fundraising.
Olof Palme Center
1992 · Stockholm, Sweden
Democracy, human rights, and peace in 20+ countries.
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Tech Platforms
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Community Development
3Grameen Foundation
1997 · Washington, USA
Microfinance inspired by Nobel laureate Yunus.
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