Many organizations are involved in disaster response. Links to some of the leading organizations appear below.
The United Nations home page
The Global Compact is a voluntary corporate citizenship initiative supporting a more sustainable and inclusive global economy.
Information Center with focus on Africa and Central Asia
The role of the United Nations in the 21st Century
Information centre for the humanitarian relief community.
The Online Volunteering (OV) service, managed by the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, connects online volunteers with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), UN organizations and academic institutions that serve the developing world.
Online news and communications service for the international disaster relief community
Resource centre working towards disaster reduction for safer communities and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific
European multidisciplinary academic hazard research centre
Non-profit, multinational organisation working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict
News service that shares information on disaster response and ways the public can help survivors
Assists communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and links professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of emergency management
Articles, reports and events on disaster recovery and business continuity
Exchange of information on the Internet to help disaster victims and the disaster relief community worldwide
Facilitates exchange of ideas and information about the prevention of, preparation for, recovery from and/or mitigation of risk associated with natural and socio-technological disasters
Work to overcome poverty, exclusion and suffering by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all
International humanitarian aid organisation providing emergency medical assistance to populations in danger
International clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters
Global Health Unit for Disaster and Relief Coordination
Informs the public on the dangers associated with severe weather, through education and dissemination of severe weather and disaster information
Initiates and oversees philanthropic programs utilizing wireless technology to help American communities
Helps people find a place as volunteer in community services throughout the United States
Global sharing of information on volunteer activities and issues
