Relief International

Mission

RI provides emergency relief, rehabilitation and development assistance to victims of natural disasters and civil conflicts worldwide. RI’s programs bridge the gap between immediate and long-term community development. This orientation promotes self-reliance and the peaceful reintegration of populations. RI’s programs are designed with the input and participation of target beneficiary groups such as women, children and the elderly, whose special needs are often neglected in disasters.

Programs

RI has implemented development and relief aide programs in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Iran, Sudan and Tajikistan, and South-East Asia.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Practical Protection for Women in Darfur, Sudan	Livelihoods for Families Through Livestock, Sudan	Help Improve Health of Mothers & Children, Darfur	Relief for Pakistan Earthquake Survivors
Shelter, Schools & Livelihoods for Quake Survivors	School Libraries Reduce Afghan Youth Illiteracy	Building Tech Centers for New Orleans Communities	Afghanistan Human Rights Education Project

Personnel Overview

Brendan Wilson Barthes - Program Officer
Before working for Relief International, Brendan has worked for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Ethiopia and the United Action for Children in Cameroon. Brendan obtained his BA in Political Science and English at Kenyon College. In addition, Brendon acquired a Masters of Science in Foreign Service and a certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies at Georgetown University.

Personnel Statistics

Farshad Rastegar,
CEO
Founded in 1990
Employees: 500
Volunteers: 20