Advocates for International Development - http://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) - http://www.africahumanitarian.org/ 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 Monitor - http://www.africanmonitor.org/ An independent African body which acts monitors development funding commitments; promotes delivery and impact at grassroots level; and brings strong additional African voices to the development agenda
Aidworkers Network - http://www.aidworkers.net/ An internet-based initiative providing practical advice, ideas, support, best practice and training by aid workers for aid workers.
AlertNet - http://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) - http://www.southasiadisasters.net/ A practical community-based action research, action planning and action advocacy organisation, primarily focussing in on disaster risk mitigation.
ALNAP - http://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.
Architecture for Humanity - http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/ A non-profit organisation that promotes architectural designs and solutions to tackle global, social and humanitarian crises
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - http://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) - http://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) - http://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 in on approaches which build on communities assets and strengths, rather than their needs and deficits.
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.
Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP) - http://www.bwtp.org/ A network of some 30 NGOs, microfinance institutions, commercial and central banks from 8 countries in Asia.
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.
BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ Not only has the latest news updates, but also contains in-depth coverage of key current global major events.
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.
Care Climate Change - http://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
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - http://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 - http://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) - http://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.
Chatham House (Royal Institute of International affairs - RIIA) - http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/. One of the world's leading organisations for the analysis of international affairs.
The Climate Institute - http://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.
Climate Works - www.climateworks.org An international philanthropic network dedicated to achieving low-carbon prosperity.
Community Empowerment - www.scn.org/cmp Practical ways of strengthening communities by raising capacity in low income neighbourhoods
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) - http://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.
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) - http://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 - http://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) - http://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.
Demos - http://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.
The Development Executive Group (Devex) - www.devex.com Devex is a social enterprise bringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services
DevNet - http://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.
Development Initiatives - http://www.devint.org/ An independent organisation engaged in research and consultancy on aid, development, poverty reduction and NGO/Government donor relations
Dev Zone - http://www.dev-zone.org/. A program of the Development Resource Centre, a specialist NZ information/development centre focusing on development and global issues.
Earthscan - http://www.earthscan.co.uk/ Earthscan is recognised as the UK's leading publisher of books on environment and sustainable development.
Eldis - http://www.eldis.org/ . Funded by Scandinavian government sources, Eldis is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources.
Emergency Capacity Building (ECB) Project - www.ecbproject.org The ECB Project was launched in 2005 to improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of the disaster and emergency response work within the humanitarian community.
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) - http://www.ennonline.net/ This aims to improve the effectiveness of emergency food and nutrition interventions, by encouraging greater dialogue and institutional memory between field workers, researchers and academics.
Emergency Personnel Network (EPN) - http://www.epn.peopleinaid.org/ An informal network of humanitarian networks which exists to improve the ability of participating organisations to find, select, prepare and retain personnel for emergency operations .
Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) - http://www.fews.net/ A USAID-funded initiative that monitors and reports on food security conditions within 20 African countries, as well as some others.
Feinstein International Center - http://www.fics.tufts.edu/ The Center develops and promotes operational and policy responses to protect and strengthen the lives and livelihoods of people living in crisis-affected and marginalised communities.
Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) - http://www.fao.org/ A specialised UN agency focusing in on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. Produces Annual State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA); State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI); State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA); Sate of World Forests (SOFA); and State of Agricultural Commodities Markets (SOCO) Reports.
Forced Migration Online (FMO) - http://www.forcedmigration.org/ Provides instant access to a wide variety of resources dealing with the situation of forced migration worldwide.
The Fritz Institute - http://www.fritzinstitute.org/ Aims to strengthen humanitarian relief infrastructures by the mobilisation of logistics and technical expertise from the corporate and academic sectors
GapMinder - www.gapminder.org Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.
Gates Foundation - http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to bringing innovations in health and learning to the global community.
Gender and Disaster Network (GDN) - http://www.gatesfoundation.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 - http://www.gatesfoundation.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.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - http://www.gdln.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 (GDLN) - http://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 (GDN) - http://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 (GHF) - http://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 - http://www.theglobalfund.org/ The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Global Witness - www.globalwitness.org Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resourced-related conflict and corruption.
Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) - www.goodhumanitariandonorship.org The GHD initiative provides a forum for donors to discuss good practice in funding humanitarian assistance and other shared concerns.
Google Earth - http://earth.google.com/ Offers maps and satellite images for complex or pinpointed regional searches - ideal for aid-related programs and projects.
Google Maps - http://maps.google.com/ Offers a global map service that permits you to produce maps from macro to micro scales
Group URD - http://www.urd.org/ This French-based agency is defined as a ‘research and analysis laboratory' serving the international humanitarian community. Includes Quality COMPAS which is a Quality Assurance method designed for aid agencies to improve their services to crisis-affected populations.
Guardian Weekly - http://www.guardianweekly.com/ A weekly newspaper combining the best articles on overseas events from the Guardian/Observer (UK), Washington Post (US) and Le Monde (France).
Handicap International (HI) - http://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.
Help Age International - http://www.helpage.org/ A global network of not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged older people.
Human Rights Watch - http://www.hrw.org/ An independent NGO which defends people's human rights around the world.
Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP-I) - http://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 - http://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) - http://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 (HPN) - http://www.odihpn.org/ Produces three types of specialist publications for the humanitarian community, namely Humanitarian Exchange, Network Papers and Good Practice Reviews.
Id21 - http://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 - http://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.
Institute of Development Studies (IDS) - http://www.ids.ac.uk/ A UK based centre for research, teaching and information on development and Third World issues.
Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development - http://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) - http://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) - http://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) - http://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 - http://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 (ICRC) - http://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) - http://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) - http://www.crisisweb.org/ An independent organisation providing high quality background research, publications and now also the monthly Crisis Watch.
International Development Resource Centre (IDRC) - http://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) - http://www.ifrc.org/ . The world's largest humanitarian organisation, with 178 member National Societies.
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - http://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 for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) - http://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 (IHE) - http://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 - http://www.internationalhumanrightslexicon.org/ Provides a wonderful compilation of human rights treaties, judgements and other documents
International Institute for Disaster Risk Management (IDRM) - http://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 and Development (IIED) - http://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 Labour Organisation (ILO) - http://www.ilo.org/ The UN specialised agency seeking the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - http://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) - http://www.iom.int/ Working with its partners, IOM has become the leading international organisation to provide humane responses to migration challenges.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/ One of 15 international research centres, the IWMI (whose HQ is based in Sri Lanka), focuses on research to improve the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and nature.
INTRAC - http://www.intrac.org/ Supports other NGOs in improving civil society performance by exploring policy issues, and by strengthening management and organisational effectiveness.
Knowledge Management for Development (KM4DEV) - http://open.bellanet.org/km/ A CIDA-funded initiative to create a community of KM practitioners within the field of international development
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
Livelihoods Connect - http://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 Standards (LEGS) - http://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.
Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ An international publisher of travel information in print and on-line. Publications include travel guide books, phrase books, activity guides and maps.
MandE News - http://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 - http://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 - http://www.mapaction.org/ An UK-based charity that provides rapid response mapping services in disaster areas and development programmes.
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 Natwork - http://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
The Munich Re Group - http://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
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
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - http://www.oecd.org/ For more than 40 years, OECD (now with 30 members), has been one of the worlds' largest and most reliable sources of comparable statistics, and comparable economic and social data.
Overseas Development Institute (ODI) - http://www.odi.org.uk/ A leading think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Produces a wide range of regular and useful publications including an e-newsletter.
Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) - http://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) - http://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.
Planet Ark - http://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 for Non-government Organisations (PM4NGOs) - http://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 - http://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 - http://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 - http://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.
Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre - http://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.
Reality of Aid - http://www.realityofaid.org/ An independent review of global poverty reduction and development assistance, whose productions include an annual Reality of Aid Report.
Refugee Studies Centre - http://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) - http://www.fmreview.org/ in English, Arabic, Spanish and French.
Relief Web - http://www.reliefweb.int/ Serves the humanitarian relief community by providing useful information on major humanitarian crises and relief operations.
Reporters without Borders - http://www.rsf.org/ An organization which fights for press freedom and denounces the violations of the human rights all over the world.
Reporting Skills - http://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 - http://www.sheltercentre.org/ An humanitarian aid agency specialising in the transitional settlement and shelter of populations affected by conflict and natural disasters
Social Impact - http://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 (SID) - http://www.sidint.org/ An international network promoting social justice and fostering democratic partnership, whose flagship journal is called Development.
Source - http://www.asksource.info/. Source is an international information support centre designed to strengthen the management, use and impact of information on health and disability
The Sphere Project - http://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 - http://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 (SIPRI) - www.sipri.org SIPRI is an independent research institute focusing on international security, arms control, and disarmament. SIPRI has built its reputation on authoritative, balanced research, including its flagship publication, the SIPRI Yearbook.
Taking it Global (TIG) - http://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 (TALC) - http://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 - http://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) - http://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.
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 - http://www.unaids.org/ The main advocate for global action on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response to the epidemic
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - http://www.unicef.org/ Protects the rights of children and parents by a variety of interventions. Produces the annual State of the Worlds Children Report.
United Nations 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.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - http://www.undp.org/ 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) - http://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) - http://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) - http://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) - http://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.
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)
Water, Engineering & Development Centre (WEDC) - http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/ One of the worlds leading education and research institutions, providing a range of appropriate services and resources to the poor.
Who Counts - http://www.whocounts.org/ A MANGO initiative which is designed to provide practical skills in enhancing financing accountability to beneficiaries.
Wikieducator - http://www.wikieducator.org/. WikiEducator is a dynamic and exciting community of educators who believe passionately that learning materials should be free and open to all. Collates and produces a wide range of useful material.
Wikipedia - http://www.wikipedia.org/ The free encyclopaedia in 10 languages that anyone can edit. Covers useful background information on a number of aid-related situations.
William J. Clinton Foundation - http://www.clintonfoundation.org/. Aims to meet the challenge of global interdependence by investment in health security; economic empowerment; leadership development and citizen service; racial, ethnic and religious conciliation.
World Bank - http://www.worldbank.org/ Works globally in areas of poverty alleviation, health, education, HIV/AIDS, debt relief, biodiversity projects, civil society, and post-conflict assistance. Produces the annual World Development Report
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSB) - http://www.wbcsd.org/. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development
World Development Movement (WDM) - http://www.wdm.org/ Campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty. Working with various stakeholders it aims to change the policies of governments and businesses which contribute to keep people poor
World Food Program (WFP) - http://www.wfp.org/ A UN agency engaged in combating global hunger by programs related to emergencies, rehabilitation and development. Produces WFP Annual Report, and useful Facts Sheets and Policy Papers.
World Growth - http://www.worldgrowth.org/ World Growth is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to bring balance to the debate over trade, globalization, and sustainable development.
World Health Organization (WHO) - http://www.who.int/ A UN agency involved not only in combating disease and infirmity, but also in promoting complete physical, mental and social well-being. Produces the annual World Health Report.
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) - http://www.oie.int/ An inter-governmental organisation whose mandate is to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation.
World Resources Institute (WRI) - http://www.wri.org/ An NGO with over 100 staff including scientists, policy makers etc who work to protect the Earth and improve peoples lives. Produces the annual World Resources and other publications.
World Trade Organisation (WT0) - http://www.wri.org/ The WTO is the principal global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations, and ratified in their parliaments
Worldwatch Institute - http://www.worldwatch.org/ An independent research organisation that works for an environmentally sustainable and socially just society. Produces the annual State of the World Report.