Here is our page with links to websites that have set up relief funds or have links to other relief organizations where you can make donations.  Some of the websites also report on the status of the recovery and whether a particular location is ready to receive tourists again.  

Smaller Projects To help Others.  We are interested in smaller projects worldwide that are helping people lead better lives.  As we find these projects, we will add them to our Smaller projects table at the bottom of this page.

Know Before You Give

Three excellent sources of information about charities and non-profit organizations are listed here. (A rule of thumb is to expect non-profits and charities to spend less that 25% of donations on fundraising and administrative cists.)

Check with the BBB Wise Giving Alliance to see if a charity or relief organization meets criteria for ensuring that the donations are used effectively and efficiently without excessive amounts going to fund raising and administrative costs.  

Charity Navigator also does a good job of evaluating charities and ensuring they meet reasonable financial standards.

Guidestar is another excellent source of information for non-profits. It requires free registration.