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Every year, natural disasters and humanitarian crises strike communities across the globe, catching thousands of innocent families unprepared. Through GlobalGiving, your tax-deductible contribution will support short- and long-term relief and recovery for communities in need. To see other disaster-specific projects, visit the following pages: Myanmar Cyclone Crisis World Food Crisis Peru Earthquake Hurricane Katrina (not CIDI-sponsored) Kashmir Earthquake South Asian Tsunami These projects are promoted through a partnership between GlobalGiving and the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI). Learn more about CIDI.

Half the Sky Children's Earthquake Relief Fund China, Health The Fund provides emergency shelter, food, and medical care for children orphaned or separated from their families, also temporary or long-term foster care or, if needed, temporary institutional care. read updates from the field

GlobalGiving Relief Fund for Myanmar Cyclone Myanmar, Health The donations to this fund will be distributed amongst organizations working in the field in Myanmar.These include IDE, IMC, CHF International and MADRE. read updates from the field

New - HTS BigTop Children's Center for quake survivors China, Education Funds will be used to set up and operate for 2 years one of 10 Half the Sky BigTop Children's Centers in Sichuan relief camps with preschools, therapeutic after-school activities, & emotional support.

Myanmar Cyclone Relief in Irrawaddy Delta Myanmar, Health IDE is distributing water storage and treatment, shelter materials, and cash support for food to cyclone victims. Half the funds will be for immediate relief, and half will be reserved for rebuilding. read updates from the field

Fight child hunger in Niger Niger, Health The World Food Program (WFP) works to provide food to more than 3 million people, three-quarters of them children, in Niger – considered the world’s least developed country. read updates from the field

Provide Shelter for Survivors of Myanmar Cyclone Myanmar, Health CHF International is assessing the most pressing needs of the Burmese people. In the immediate term, we intend to provide shelter, and are examining longer-term livelihoods recovery projects. read updates from the field

Support Women's Organizations in Myanmar Relief Myanmar, Women and Girls MADRE is working with grassroots women's organizations in Myanmar to deliver effective long and medium term support to women and children affected by Cyclone Nargis. Photo (c) Luis Rene Ramirez. read updates from the field

Help Victims of Myanmar Cyclone Myanmar, Health International Medical Corps is securing emergency supplies, including medicines, blankets, water purification tablets, and hygiene kits and has identified local partners for distribution. read updates from the field

Sports for Lebanese Children Affected by Conflict Lebanon, Health By means of regular sporting activities this project contributes to the psychosocial rehabilitation and strengthening of children that have been affected by the ravages of war in Lebanon. read updates from the field

Myanmar Emergency Relief Myanmar, Health In the wake of the devastating Myanmar cyclone disaster, RI is providing life-saving medical care to thousands of survivors and helping to contain the rapid spread of infectious disease.