Other NGOs

Below you will find an extensive list of links to websites on non-health related NGOs, aidworker resources, and information on Human Rights, advocacy, economics, development and research.

 

 

Aboriginal Resource & Development Services Inc - http://www.ards.com.au ARDS is an indigenous not-for-profit organization, focusing in mainly on capacity building.  It aims specifically to empower the Yolngu people of NE Arnhem Land .

ACFID - www.acfid.asn.au The Australian Council for International Development is an independent, national association of Australian NGOs working in the field of international aid and development.

Advocates for International Development - www.a4id.org A4id facilitates free legal assistance to civil society, developing country governments, social enterprise and bar associations, to help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA) - www.africahumanitarian.org AHA is an independent non-profit African agency whose purpose is to provide humanitarian and sustainable development assistance and services to communities throughout Africa affected by crises, instability or disaster.

African Leadership, Learning and Advocacy Group (ALLAG) Inc. ALLAG brings together a network of advocates, humanitarian workers and professionals to engage the African Diaspora both in Australia and abroad.  Contact Dr Andre Renzaho, Exec. Director, on 0401 807249, or edallag@optusnet.com.au

African Monitor -  www.africanmonitor.org/ An independent African body which monitors development funding commitments; promotes delivery and impact at grassroots level; and brings strong additional African voices to the development agenda

Aid-it Solutions - http://www.aid-it.com.au/ Aid-it aims to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and project design capabilities of a wide range of international aid organisations.

AID/WATCH - http://www.aidwatch.org.au/ A not-for-profit activist organisation monitoring and campaigning on Australian overseas aid and funding policies and programs

Aid Workers International - http://www.aidworkers.net This practical site gives advice on finding your first job, as well as highlighting openings for aid practitioners

Aidworkers Network - www.aidworkers.net/ An internet-based initiative providing practical advice, ideas, support, best practice and training by aid workers for aid workers.

AlertNet - www.alertnet.org/ Run by the Reuters Foundation this is an internet service for the relief community and anyone interested in the work of aid agencies.

Al Jazeera English - http://english.aljazeera.net/English A 24 hour English-language news and current affairs TV channel headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) - www.southasiadisasters.net/ A practical community-based action research, action planning and action advocacy organisation, primarily focussing in on disaster risk mitigation.

ALNAP - www.alnap.org/ A unique learning membership network, dedicated to improving the accountability and quality of humanitarian action.

Amnesty International (AI) - http://www.amnesty.org A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights.  Produces the annual Amnesty International Report.

Antares Foundation - http://www.antaresfoundation.org.au/ Offers practical assistance to humanitarian organisation managers in the area of psycho-social support and complementary services.  Recently produced a Guide for Good Practice relating to the Management of Stress in Humanitarian Workers

Architecture for Humanity - http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/ A non-profit organisation that promotes architectural designs and solutions to tackle global, social and humanitarian crises.

Asia Australia Mental Health - http://www.aamh.edu.au/ AAMH Health is a consortium of the University of Melbourne and St. Vincent's Health, and works to support community based mental health reform in the Asia-Pacific region.

Asia-Link - http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/ Asialink is Australia's leading centre for the promotion of public understanding of the countries of Asia and of Australia's role in the region.  Asialink is a key provider of information, training and professional networks.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) - www.adb.org A multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.  Produces an Annual Report, as well as a wide range of useful reviews and publications.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) - www.adpc.net/ A regional resource centre, based in Thailand, working towards disaster reduction for safer communities and sustainable development

Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) - www.adrc.asia The ADRC, established in Kobe, Japan, has a mission to enhance disaster resilience of the member countries, to build safe communities, and to create a society where sustainable development is possible

Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) - www.adrrn.net/ With over 30 members, its' aim is to promote coordination, information sharing and collaboration among NGOs and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region

Assets-based Community Development (ABCD) Institute - www.northwestern.edu/ipr/abcd.html This focuses on approaches which build on communities assets and strengths, rather than their needs and deficits.

Australasian Civil Military Network - http://www.cimic.org.au/ The ACMN aims to make natural disasters and complex emergencies overseas operations more effective and sustainable by strengthening relationships and understanding between civil-military-police actors.

Australian Agency for International Development - http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ AusAID is responsible for the management of the official Australian Government Overseas Aid Program.

Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) - http://www.abv.org.au ABVs are experts in their fields who share their work skills to help build up micro, small and medium sized businesses in the developing countries of SE Asia and the Pacific.

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) - http://www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham/default.cfm Mobilises Australia's research capacity to help solve agricultural problems in developing countries.

Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) - http://www.acfonline.org.au/ The Australian Conservation Foundation is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.

Australian Council for International Development -http://www.acfid.asn.au/ ACFID is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development.

Australian Development Gateway - http://www.developmentgateway.com.au Jobs both in Australia and overseas can be found under ‘Tenders and Jobs', and then going to Search Job Vacancies'

Australian Disability & Development Consortium (ADDC) -  http://www.addc.org.au/ ADDC is an Australian based, international network focusing attention, expertise and action on disability issues in developing countries.

Australian Overseas Non-Governmental Organisations - There are scores of these operating out of Australia.  Most are members of ACFID website (http://www.acfid.asn.au/ ), and be accessed under  ACFID's ‘Member Directory'.

Australian Pacific Islands Disability Support (APIDS) - http://www.apids.org/ APIDS acts as a broker between organisations and individuals in Australia who wish to support people with disabilities and disabled peoples' organisations in the Pacific.

Australian Strategic Policy Institue (ASPI) -  http://www.aspi.org.au/ The ASPI is designed to help Australia understand better the strategic choices facing it, and help government make better-informed decisions

Australian Volunteers International -  http://www.australianvolunteers.com/.  Most assignments are for 2 years, although there are limited positions for a lesser period.
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program - http://www.ayad.com.au/ . This program places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on assignments up to 12 months in developing countries around Asia/Pacific

Avaaz - http://www.avaaz.org/ An independent not-for-profit organization that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people inform global decision-making.

 

Bank of IDEAS - http://www.bankofideas.com.au/ The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. is motivated by the development of healthy, inclusive, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies; and the active participation and leadership by young men and women in the creation of such communities & economies.

Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP) - www.bwtp.org A network of some 30 NGOs, microfinance institutions, commercial and central banks from 8 countries in Asia.

Beasley Intercultural - http://www.intercultural.com.au/ An intercultural training and consultancy company which prepares individuals and teams for development work in cross-cultural contexts.   Produces a regular newsletter ‘Intercultural Essentials'.

BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/ Not only has the latest news updates, but also contains in-depth coverage of key current global major events.

Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre (BUHRC) - http://www.benfieldhrc.org With over fifty researchers and practitioners, Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre is Europe's leading multidisciplinary academic hazard research centre.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) - http://www.bom.gov.au/ Offers a range of useful water, climate, hydrology, ocean and marine services, as well as extra information relating to Australia's Water & Land etc.

Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) - http://www.bushfirecrc.com/ The Bushfire CRC in 2003 was established in 2003 by the fire and land management agencies and research partners to move towards a better understanding of the complex social, economic and environmental aspects of bushfires.

BushProof - http://bushproof.biosandfilter.org/ An award-wining humanitarian enterprise,  providing a range of sustainable products and services for tough environments.  Supports NGOs and low-income people with a range of affordable, beneficial drinking water and renewable energy products.

Business Day - http://www.businessday.com.au/ The Age newpaper's Business Day gives a daily up-to-date analysis of major financial and business  developments affecting both in Australia and globally.

Business for Millennium Development - http://b4md.org/ B4md promotes business opportunities by aligning core business with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which in turn are designed to eliminate global poverty.

Care Climate Change - www.careclimatechange.org - CARE International is collaborating with governments, private sector institutions, civil society organisations and others to address the challenge of climate change.  Recently produced a Report on the Humanitarian Implications of Climate Change.

Careers Without Borders - http://www.careerswithoutborders.com/. The first fully inter-active website devoted to employment needs in the development sector

Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership - http://www.cyi.org.au/ The Cape York Institute is a partnership of various stakeholders whose purpose is to enable the people of Cape York to have the capabilities to choose a life they have reason to value.

Centre for Disease Control (CDC) - www.cdc.gov This US agency gives advice to WHO and other international organisations on specific health issues globally.  Currently (for example) it has an excellent resource base on Avian Influenza H5NI (Bird Flu).

Centre for Humanitarian Psychology - www.humanitarian-psy.org An international organisation whose aim is to provide psychological support to humanitarian workers in the field.

Center for International Cooperation (CIC) - www.cic.nyu.edu The Center of International Cooperation (CIC) works to enhance international responses to humanitarian crises and global security threats through applied research and direct engagement with multilateral institutions and other stakeholders.

Central Land Council (CLC) - http://www.clc.org.au/ The CLC carries out community development projects primarily with royalties/rents paid under land use agreements to Aboriginal people. The Council's CD Unit is responsible for a range of such projects across the southern part of the Northern Territory.

Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) - http://www.icat.org.au/ CAT works to secure sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities through appropriate technology.  Includes Bushlight , an innovative renewable energy project supporting remote indigenous communities.

Centre for Humanitarian Psychology - www.humanitarian-psy.org/ An international organisation whose aim is to provide psychological support to humanitarian workers in the field.

Change.org -  http://www.change.org A website which serves as a platform for informing and empowering movements for social change around the most important issues of our time.

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) - http://www.cafaustralia.org/ The CAF works with business, government, and the not-for-profit sector to develop corporate community investment strategies.

Chatham House (Royal Institute of International affairs - RIIA) - www.chathamhouse.org.uk/ One of the world's leading organisations for the analysis of international affairs.

Childwise - www.childwise.net A not-for-profit organisation working to end the sexual exploitation and abuse of children in Australia and beyond.

The Climate Institute - www.climate.org Works to protect the balance between climate and life on earth by facilitating the dialogue among scientists, policy makers, business executives and others.

ClimateWorks Australia -  www.climateworksaustralia.com ClimateWorks Australia, a partnership between The Myer Foundation and Monash University,  is a new non-profit organisation that provides practical solutions dedicated to a sustainable and prosperous low carbon society.

Community Empowerment - www.scn.org/cmp  Practical ways of strengthening communities by raising capacity in low income neighbourhoods.

Community.gov - www.community.gov.au – An online portal that provides relevant up to date information for Australian communities and community groups.

Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) - www.nepad-caadp.net A program of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), CAAPD is the African owned and led initiative designed to increase agricultural production throughout the continent.

Conservation Volunteers - www.conservationvolunteers.com.au Conservation Volunteers is Australia's leading practical conservation organization, with volunteers involved in the practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) - www.cgiar.org CGIAR is a strategic alliance of members, partners and international agricultural centres that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.

Council for International Development (CID) - www.cid.org.nz The peak coordinating body for over 60  New Zealand development NGOs, CID works to promote more effective high quality international development programs

Council of Women World Leaders - www.cwwl.org A network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers, whose mission is to mobilize the highest-level women leaders globally for collective action on issues of critical importance to women and equitable development.

CRID (Regional Disaster Information Centre for Latin America & the Caribbean) - www.cridor.cr CRID was established by six organisations in Latin America and the Caribbean to consolidate and disseminate disaster related material throughout that region.

Cross Cultural Consultants (CCC) - http://www.cccnt.com.au/ Cross Cultural Consultants are specialists in  the areas of intercultural effectiveness, international and community capacity development in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

 

DAWN - http://www.dawnnet.org/index.php - International membership organisation connecting organisations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.

Demos - www.demos.co.uk Demos is a think-tank focused on power and politics. It searches for and communicates ideas to give people more power to shape their own lives. Demos' vision is a democracy of free citizens, with an equal stake in society.

Department of Climate Change - http://www.climatechange.gov.au/ An Australian Government department whose mandate includes reducing greenhouse pollution in Australia; working with the international community to develop a global response; and preparing for the climate change that cannot be avoided.

DevelopmentAID - http://www.developmentaid.org/ The one-stop-information-shop for the developmental sector, DevelopmentAid is a membership organization that brings together information for developmental professionals, NGOs, consultancy firms and donors.

The Development Executive Group (Devex) - www.devex.com Devex is a social enterprise bringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services.

Development Initiatives - www.devint.org An independent organisation engaged in research and consultancy on aid, development, poverty reduction and NGO/Government donor relations.

DevJobs - http://www.devjobsmail.com/ An internet service that provides international job announcements of various development fields

DevNet - www.devnet.org.nz The Aotearoa New Zealand Development Studies Network (DevNet) which links people and organisations in New Zealand involved and interested in development matters.

 

GAP Australia - http://www.gapaustralia.org/ This agency offers 17-20 year olds the opportunity to live and work in another country and culture, usually the year after leaving school.

GapMinder -  www.gapminder.org Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.

Gates Foundation - www.gatesfoundation.org The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to bringing innovations in health and learning to the global community.

Geelong G.21 - http://www.g21.com.au/ An alliance of a five local government authorities and more than 150 community and business organisations, Geelong G.21 is committed to developing and securing a bright and sustainable future for the region.

Gender & Disaster Network (GDN) - www.gdnonline.org A vibrant online community of researchers and practitioners, working towards the gendering of disaster risk reduction.

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development -www.genevadeclaration.org The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development promotes sustainable security by taking action to reduce armed violence and its effects.  Produces the Global Burden of Armed violence Report.

Geoscience Australia - http://www.ga.gov.au/.  Australia's national geological survey dealing with geological, geophysical and geo-hazard mapping of the continent.  It includes a range of scientific activities, including natural hazard risk and impact analysis, and this part of the website is supported by Emergency Management Australia (EMA - seehttp://www.ema.gov.au/)

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) -  www.gain.org GAIN's mission is to reduce malnutrition through food fortification and other sustainable strategies, aimed at improving the health and nutrition of populations at risk.

Global Development Learning Network - www.gdln.org The GDLN uses distance learning to facilitate interactive, cost-effective learning and knowledge-sharing for sustainable development and poverty reduction.

Global Development Network - www.gdnet.org A global network of research and policy institutes working together to address the problems of national and regional development.  The Pacific, Australia and NZ chapter of this is known as the Oceania Development Network (ODN).

Global Humanitarian Forum - www.ghf-ge.org Formed in 2007, and whose President is Kofi Anan, the GHF is an independent and impartial global platform, where different members of the global society can collaborate in order to overcome key humanitarian concerns.

The Global Fund - www.theglobalfund.org The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Global Education - http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/ This website, initiated and funded by AusAID, aims to improve the amount and quality of global education taught in Australian primary and secondary schools

Habitat for Humanity (HfH) - http://www.habitat.org.au/ A not-for-profit housing organisation which builds simple, affordable houses in partnership with low income families.

Handicap International (HI) - www.handicap-international.org.uk An international NGO working alongside people with disabilities, offering them assistance and support in their efforts to become self-reliant.

The Health & Development Alliance (HaDA) - nicholas.prince@med.monash.edu.au.  HaDA is a health-related coalition of representatives from professional, educational, research and aid organisations seeking to promote and enhance coordinated health care development assistance.

Help Age International - www.helpage.org A global network of not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged older people.

Human Rights Watch - www.hrw.org An independent NGO which defends people’s human rights around the world.

Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP-I) - www.hapinternational.org A partnership of member agencies that share a commitment to make humanitarian action more accountable to intended beneficiaries.  At its heart are seven ‘Principles of Accountability’.

Humanitarian Early Warning Service - www.hewsweb.org A service of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC), which provides a global multi-hazard watch service to support humanitarian preparedness initiatives.

Humanitarian Information Centres (HIC) - http://humanitarianinfo.org HICs support the coordination of humanitarian assistance through the provision of information products and services.

Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) - www.odi.org.uk/hpg/ One of the world’s leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian policy issues, whose  publications include Disasters, HPG Reports and HPG Briefings.

Humanitarian Practice Network - www.odihpn.org Produces three types of specialist publications for the humanitarian community, namely Humanitarian Exchange, Network Papers and Good Practice Reviews.

Humanitarian Resources International - www.humanitarianresources.com HRI provides recruitment and training in the fields of international development and disaster relief.

 

Id21 - www.id21.org One of a family of knowledge services from IDS, id21 communicates development research to policy makers and practitioners worldwide.  Special issues include HIV/AIDS in Rural Areas; and Access for Disabled People.

The Impact Alliance - www.impactalliance.org.eu.en.php The first global capacity building network committed to bringing know-how from hundreds pf leading edge organisations working in this sector.

Indevjobs - http://www.indevjobs.org Indevjobs is a leading development job portal making jobs available online to the development sector professionals in India and other countries.

Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) - http://www.icv.com.au/. ICV is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation that links Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with skilled volunteers. ICV works in partnership with communities to provide access to the skills and knowledge that communities request, and also recruits volunteers to complete appropriate community development projects.

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) - www.ids.ac.uk A UK based centre for research, teaching and information on development and Third World issues.

Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development - www.iapad.org A practical Asian-based website covering a range of participatory tools, particularly Participative Geographical Information Systems (PGIS), and Participative Three dimensional Modelling (P3DM).

Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) - www.irinnews.org As part of the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), IRIN provides up-to-date news and information on the main crisis situations in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) - www.ineesite.org An open global network of key stakeholders working together to ensure the right to education in emergencies and post-crisis reconstruction.  Recently developed draft Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Reconstruction.

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) - www.humanitarianinfo.org/iasc The primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance.  It is a unique forum involving the key UN and non-UN humanitarian partners.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - www.ipcc.ch Established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change.  Recently finalised its Fourth Assessment Report ‘Climate Change 2007’.

Interhealth- www.interhealth.org.uk A medical charity for those travelling and working overseas.  It offers health advice; medical screening; psychological health services; occupational health; and work-life balance reviews.

International Committee of the Red Cross - www.icrc.org ICRC’s mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war/international violence, by the provision of appropriate assistance.

International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) - www.icva.ch A global network of NGOs focusing on information exchange and advocacy efforts relating primarily to humanitarian affairs and refugee issues.

International Crisis Group (ICG) - www.crisisweb.org An independent organisation providing high quality background research, publications and now also the monthly Crisis Watch.

International Development Resource Centre (IDRC) - www.idrc.ca A Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - www.ifrc.org The world’s largest humanitarian organisation, with 178 member National Societies.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - www.ifpri.org One of the CGIAR centres, IFPRI’s mission is to provide policy solutions that work to counteract global hunger and malnutrition.  Produces a wide range of useful publications including the Annual Global Hunger Index.

International Forum on Development Services - http://forum-ids.org The International FORUM on Development Service (known as “FORUM”) is the most significant global network of International Volunteer Co-operation Organisations. FORUM aims to share information, develop good practice and enhance co-operation and support between its Members.

International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) - www.ifrtd.org A global network which aims to overcome the physical, economic and social isolation of the rural poor by improving their accessibility to appropriate rural transport systems.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - www.ifad.org IFAD focuses on agriculture and rural development, and is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency, dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.

International Health Exchange - www.ihe.org.uk Contributes to improvements in health care in the south by the recruitment, training and information of and for health professionals.

International Human Rights Lexicon - www.internationalhumanrightslexicon.org Provides a wonderful compilation of human rights treaties, judgements and other documents.

International Institute for Disaster Risk Management - www.idrmhome.org A research and training institute, based in the Philippines, involved in disaster risk reduction through the Asia and Pacific regions.

International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED) - www.iied.org Independent , non-profit organisation promoting sustainable patterns of world development through research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination.  Produces quarterly journal Participation, Learning & Action.

International Labor Organisation - www.ilo.org The UN specialised agency seeking the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - www.imf.org 184 member organization working to foster improved global monetary cooperation; secure financial stability; facilitation of international trade; promotion of high employment, and sustainable growth and poverty reduction.  Produces the six-monthly World Economic Outlook (WEO).

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) - www.iom.int Working with its partners, IOM has become the leading international organisation to provide humane responses to migration challenges.

International River Foundation - http://www.riverfoundation.org.au/ The IRF, established by the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council ands others, has innovative schemes with objectives to protect the world's rivers for future generations.

Kimberley Land Council - http://www.klc.org.au/ The KLC is a community organisation working for and with Traditional Owners of the Kimberley, to ‘get back country, to look after country and to get control of our future.'

 

 

Learning for International NGOs (LINGOs) - www.lingos.org LINGOs is a consortium of over 40 international humanitarian relief, development, conservation and health organizations that share learning resources and experiences.

Little Fish - http://www.littlefish.com.au/ A private community development company, working particularly in Outback Australia, that focuses on governance training and building strong financial management skills.

Livelihoods Connect - www.livelihoods.org DfiD’s learning platform for creating sustainable livelihoods to eliminate poverty. Material includes the very useful Sustainable Livelihoods Guidance Sheets.

Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standard (LEGS) - www.livestock-emergency.net LEGS is being developed as international guidelines and standards for the design, implementation and assessment of livestock interventions to assist people affected by humanitarian crises.

 

 

 

Make Poverty History - http://www.makepovertyhistory.com.au/ Brings together a cross-section of organisations, faith groups and celebrities committed to initiate positive global change.

MandE News - www.mande.co.uk A useful practical site covering a whole range of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methods, tools, systems, approaches and innovations.

MANGO - www.mango.org.uk An agency designed to help NGOs strengthen their financial management skills by providing specialist training, financial staff, and a range of free tools and guides.

MapAction - www.mapaction.org An UK-based charity that provides rapid response mapping services in disaster areas and development programmes.

Médecins sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors without Borders - www.msf.org.au Recruits health professionals and logistics as volunteers for overseas humanitarian assignments.

Micah Challenge - http://www.micahchallenge.org.au/ Part of a global campaign to mobilise Christians to raise a prophetic and powerful voice for and with the poor.  Looks at the challenge of achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Micah Network - http://en.micahnetwork.org A group of 300 Christian networks, development and justice organisations from 75 countries, this including a strong representation from Southern-based agencies.

Microfinance Pasifika - www.microfinance-pasifika.org An alliance of institutions committed to improving the quality of life of economically disadvantaged people in the Pacific through inclusive and sustainable micro-finance services such as savings, credit, remittance, payment services and insurance.

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - www.un.org/millenniumgoals The eight MDGs – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development institutions.

Mission Travel Group - www.missiontravel.com.au Mission travel group was established to provide value priced airfares and holistic professional travel services to Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) and individuals.

Motivation Australia Development Organisation (MADO) - http://www.motivation.org.uk/ The Australian arm of Motivation, a development agency working with a range of organisations to create projects that enhance the lives of people with mobility disabilities.

The Munich Re Group - www.munichre.com One of the world’s largest re-insurance companies, this  produces the annual ‘Topics Geo – Annual Review’, which gives an analysis of the previous years global disasters.

 

 

Nations Online Maps -  www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/maps.htm A fast overview to maps around the world;  world geography;  and links to reference maps and map related sites.

Natural Resouce Management Board - www.nrhbnt.org.au The NRM Board (NT) Inc. has been established in order to implement a strategic approach to natural resource management through the Northern Territory Integrated Natural Resource Management (INRM) Plan and Regional Investment Strategy (RIS), as agreed from time to time by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth governments.

New Internationalist - http://www.newint.org/ A monthly journal reporting on issues of world poverty and inequality. Offers a comprehensive Global Learning Guide, which includes excellent publications such as the annual World Guide.

Non-profit knowledge Initiative (NPOKI) - www.npoki.org NPOKI is a collaboration of international health organizations, funders, partners, and in-country nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) at the forefront of providing access to safe and affordable health services globally.

Northern Land Council (NLC) - http://www.nlc.org.au/ The Northern Land Council was established in 1973 to represent traditional Aboriginal landowners and Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory of Australia.

The Nossal Institute for Global Health - http://www.ni.unimelb.edu.au/ The Nossal Institute for Global Health was established to enhance global health, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

 

Oaktree Foundation - http://www.theoaktree.org/ Australia's first entirely youth run international aid organisation, Oaktree's Research & Project Development Team offers young people the opportunity to work on the development of its overseas projects through research and project proposal contributions.

 

PALMS Australia -   www.palms.org.au This Catholic agency places a large number of Global Mission participants in a wide variety of overseas cross-cultural situations.

Pan-American Health Organisaiton (PAHO)- www.paho.org An international public health agency with strong roots on both development and humanitarian assistance.  Publications includes disasters newsletter ‘ Preparedness and Mitigation in the Americas’.

Peace Brigades International (PBI) - www.peacebrigades.org PBI provides non-violent international support in violent conflict areas, offering unarmed protective accompaniment to individuals and groups threatened with violence.

People and Development Blog - http://peopleanddevelopment.weblogs.anu.edu.au/ This is a blog about development happenings around the world, with a particular focus on local communities and the people affected by development actors and actions.

People in Aid -  www.peopleinaid.org People in Aid produce a very useful Resource Sheet on Recruitment for International Staff, and this can be found on the following link: http://www.peopleinaid.org/pool/files/publications/international-recruitment-resource-sheet-final(1).pdf

Planet Ark - www.planetark.org Planet Ark works to show people the many ways they can reduce their day-to-day impact on the environment – at home, at work, and in the community.

Project Management Institute (PMI) - http://www.pmi.org/ PMI is the leading global association for the project management profession. Since its founding in 1969, it has been at the forefront of working with business to create project management standards and techniques that work.

Project Management for Non-Government Organisations (PM4NGOs) - www.pm4ngos.org PM4NGOs aims to optimize international NGO project investments by enabling project managers to be reflective, professional practitioners who learn, operate and adapt effectively in complex project environments.

Practical Action - www.practicalaction.org Specialises in helping people to use technology for practical answers to poverty, and also manages ITDG Publishing.  The latter manages the Development Bookshop Online (www.developmentbooks.com).

PreventionWeb - www.preventionweb.net In support of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HYA), the ISDR Secretariat has developed an information portal on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) called Preventionweb.

ProVention Consortium - www.proventionconsortium.org A global coalition of stakeholders dedicated to increasing the safety of vulnerable communities, and to reducing the impact of disasters in developing countries.

 

Reality of Aid - www.realityofaid.org An independent review of global poverty reduction and development assistance, whose productions include an annual Reality of Aid Report.

Red Cross / Red Crescent Centre - www.climatecentre.org The Climate Centre supports National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to eventually reduce the loss of life and the damage done to the livelihoods of people affected by the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events.

RedR Australia - http://www.redr.org.au/ RedR Australia has a Register by which specialist personnel are selected and trained, and made available at short notice for overseas humanitarian operations.  

Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) - http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/ This is an Australian non-profit peak organisation providing information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia.

Refugee Studies Centre - www.rsc.ox.ac.uk A leading multidisciplinary centre for research and teaching on the causes and consequences of forced migration.  Publishes the Forced Migration Review (FMR) - www.fmreview.org in English, Arabic, Spanish and French.

ReliefWeb - www.reliefweb.int/vacancies This international site includes a large number of global humanitarian positions.

Reporters without Borders - www.rsf.org An organization which fights for press freedom and denounces the violations of the human rights all over the world.

Reporting Skills - www.reportingskills.org Produces the ‘Reporting Skills and Professional Writing Handbook’, a practical toolkit for development professionals.

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk An international research centre of excellence in the comparative study of journalism.

 

 

Shelter Centre - www.sheltercentre.org An humanitarian aid agency specialising in the transitional settlement and shelter of populations affected by conflict and natural disasters.

Slight Magazine - http://www.sightmagazine.com.au/ An online magazine covering Australian and international news and current affairs from a Christian perspective.

Smart Traveller - http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ A government website which gives practical advice to Australians living, working or travelling overseas.

Social Impact - www.socialimpact.com Social Impact is a global social enterprise dedicated to helping international agencies, civil society and governments become more effective agents of positive social and economic change.

Society for International Development - www.sidint.org An international network promoting social justice and fostering democratic partnership, whose flagship journal is called Development.

Source – www.asksource.info Source is an international information support centre designed to strengthen the management, use and impact of information on health and disability.

Soul Thoughts - http://www.soulthoughts.com/ The website of Nils von Kalm, where he offers the reader his thoughts on life - soul thoughts, many of these relating to issues of justice, aid etc.

The Sphere Project - www.sphereproject.org An international program which has established a Humanitarian Charter, and minimum standards and indicators in the areas of Water Supply/ Sanitation/ Hygiene Promotion, Nutrition/Food Security/Food Aid, Shelter & Site Planning and Health Services.

Sport for Development Platform - www.sportanddev.org The International Platform which is dedicated to the field of Sport & Development.

The Steps Centre - www.steps-centre.org The STEPS Centre is a new interdisciplinary global research and policy engagement hub, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. We aim to develop a new approach to understanding, action and communication on sustainability and development.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute - www.sipri.org SIPRI is an independent research institute focusing on international security, arms control, and disarmament.

Sydney Development Circle - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sydney_development_circle A mentoring and network group open to anyone interested in international aid, and community development at local, regional and global levels.

 

 

Taking it Global (TIG) - www.takingitglobal.org A global on-line community providing youth with inspiration on how to make a difference in global issues.

Teaching Aids at Low Cost - www.talcuk.org A unique charity which provides low cost healthcare, training and teaching materials.  Also produces the free newsletter Aid Matters.

Tearfund International Learning Zone (TILZ) - http://tilz.tearfund.org Produces some terrific material for development practitioners in a number of languages, this including Footsteps (a free newsletter); PILLARS Guides (for community groups); and ROOTS (material for organisations).

Transformational Development - www.transformational-development.org The World Vision Transformational Development website is a resource that promotes a movement of development practitioners with a passion for learning, working together for quality programming. This movement seeks to model a culture of learning, quality programming, and research and development.

Transparency International (TI) - www.transparency.org An international NGO devoted to combating corruption, achieving this by awareness raising, advocacy of policy reform and other means.  Produces the annual Global Corruption Report.

Trans Remote  - http://www.transremote.com.au/ Trans offers a recruitment and selection service dedicated to remote Aboriginal community organisations.  Ideal for jobseekers wishing to consolidate their skills and interests in community development within remote environments."

Tsunami Evaluation Coalition - www.alnap.org/initiatives/tec.aspx The TEC was established following  the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis, and its evaluations represent the most intensive study of a humanitarian response since the Rwanda multi-donor evaluation in the mid-1990s.

 

 

UNAIDS – www.unaids.org The main advocate for global action on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response to the epidemic.

UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) - www.unicef.org Protects the rights of children and parents by a variety of interventions.  Produces the annual State of the Worlds Children Report.

UN Climate Change Conference -  http://en.cap15.dk This is the official site for the UN Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark from the 7-18th December 2009.

UNDP - www.undp.org - the United Nations Development Programme provides a range of services to governments and others in the areas of democratic governance; poverty reduction; crisis prevention and recovery; energy and environment etc.  Produces the annual Human Develonference opment Report.

United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) - www.unhcr.org Mandated by the UN to lead and coordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees. Produces the Annual State of the Worlds Refugees.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - www.unep.org The main UN agency involved in providing leadership and caring for the environment.  Produces the annual Global Environmental Outlook (GEO) Year Book.

United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-HABITAT) - www.unhabitat.org The UN agency for human settlements, whose programs include adequate shelter, urban governance and disaster management.  Produces the Annual State of the World’s Cities.

 

United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) - www.un.org/aroundworld/unics Located in 77 countries, these field offices of the Dept of Public Information help communities access up-to-date information about the UN and its activities.

United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) - www.unisdr.org The UN agency responsible for promoting and disseminating information on disaster reduction.

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) - http://ochaonline.un.org Designed to strengthen the UN’s response to complex emergencies and natural disasters, and improve UN humanitarian operations in the field.

United Nations System, Standing Committee on Nutrition (SCN) - www.unsystem.org/scn The UN focal point for harmonising nutritional policies and strategies.  Produces the period review SCN News, and together with www.humaninfo.org, a comprehensive CD-Rom Food and Nutrition Library.

UN Volunteers Programme - http://www.unv.org/ This supports around 5,000 volunteers globally who work overseas as UN Volunteers overseas.  Also coordinates the http://www.worldvolunteersweb.com/ website.

United States Committee for Refugees (USCR) - www.refugees.org A US agency reporting on global issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs.  Publishes the annual World Refugee Survey, and monthly Refugee Reports.

 

 

 

Waging Peace - http://www.wagingpeace.info Waging Peace campaigns against genocide and systematic human rights abuses, and has a particular focus on Africa (and currently Darfur as a priority).