A selection of well-established, reputable charities and NGOs based across Europe and the wider region, grouped by cause. This list is for inspiration — always verify an organization (for example on Charity Navigator, CharityWatch or GiveWell) before donating.
Neutral humanitarian organization protecting victims of armed conflict and upholding international humanitarian law.
www.icrc.orgThe world's largest humanitarian network, coordinating disaster relief and health programmes through national societies.
www.ifrc.orgIndependent medical humanitarian organization delivering emergency care in conflict zones, epidemics and disasters.
www.msf.orgConfederation fighting poverty and inequality through emergency relief, development and advocacy.
www.oxfam.orgImproves children's health, education and protection during crises and in poverty worldwide.
www.savethechildren.netFights global poverty with a focus on empowering women and girls and responding to emergencies.
www.care-international.orgAssists and protects people displaced by conflict and disaster around the world.
www.nrc.noSupports refugees and displaced people from emergency aid through to long-term integration.
www.drc.ngoTackles the causes and effects of hunger and malnutrition, especially in children.
www.actionagainsthunger.orgCatholic confederation of more than 160 relief and development organizations worldwide.
www.caritas.orgOne of Germany's largest NGOs, working to end hunger and support sustainable development.
www.welthungerhilfe.orgWorks with the world's poorest people to transform their lives, focusing on extreme poverty.
www.concern.netChristian relief and development charity tackling poverty and injustice.
www.tearfund.orgProvides humanitarian aid, development and human-rights support across dozens of countries.
www.peopleinneed.netWorldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta, focused on health and emergency aid.
www.malteser-international.orgTurkey's national Red Crescent society, providing disaster relief, blood services and humanitarian aid.
www.kizilay.org.trIstanbul-based humanitarian foundation working in disaster, conflict and development worldwide.
ihh.org.tr/enVolunteer-driven solidarity network providing disaster relief and community support across Turkey.
ahbap.orgVolunteer search-and-rescue association responding to earthquakes and other emergencies.
www.akut.org.trOne of the Gulf's leading charities, delivering humanitarian aid and development in dozens of countries.
www.qcharity.orgQatar's Red Crescent society providing emergency relief and health programmes at home and abroad.
www.qrcs.org.qaSaudi Arabia's humanitarian aid agency coordinating relief and development across crisis regions.
www.ksrelief.orgUAE Red Crescent society providing emergency relief, development and humanitarian aid.
www.rcuae.aeFights hunger and food insecurity across Egypt and the wider region.
www.efb.egJordan's main humanitarian relief organization, supporting refugees and people in need.
www.jhco.org.joCharitable foundation funding research to solve urgent health challenges.
wellcome.orgWorks to prevent avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
www.sightsavers.orgOperates hospital ships delivering free surgeries and medical care, mainly in Africa.
www.mercyships.orgTreats and supports people affected by leprosy and fights the stigma around it.
www.leprosymission.orgProvides end-of-life care and support for people with terminal illness and their families.
www.mariecurie.org.ukThe world's largest independent funder of cancer research.
www.cancerresearchuk.orgFunds research into heart and circulatory diseases and their treatment.
www.bhf.org.ukGermany's leading cancer-aid organization, funding research and patient support.
www.krebshilfe.deSupports children with leukaemia and other blood diseases, and their families.
www.losev.org.trCares for children who have lost, or are at risk of losing, parental care.
www.sos-childrensvillages.orgAdvances children's rights and equality for girls around the world.
plan-international.orgThe UK's largest children's charity, supporting vulnerable children and families.
www.barnardos.org.ukUK charity dedicated to preventing child abuse and protecting children.
www.nspcc.org.ukDefends children's rights to health, protection and education.
www.tdh.orgChildren's charity campaigning for education for every child.
theirworld.orgProvides a daily meal at school to children in some of the world's poorest communities.
www.marysmeals.orgProvides out-of-school educational programmes for children across Turkey.
www.tegv.orgUAE philanthropic organization improving access to quality education in developing countries.
www.dubaicares.aeGlobal movement of millions campaigning to protect human rights everywhere.
www.amnesty.orgThe world's oldest human-rights organization, working to end modern slavery.
www.antislavery.orgDefends and promotes freedom of expression and information worldwide.
www.article19.orgCombats anti-Roma racism and discrimination through law and advocacy.
www.errc.orgWorks with women and girls living in poverty to claim their rights.
www.actionaid.org.ukTackles poverty and injustice across the world's poorest communities.
www.christianaid.org.ukCatholic aid agency for overseas development and emergency relief.
cafod.org.ukProtestant development agency fighting hunger, poverty and injustice.
www.brot-fuer-die-welt.deDelivers humanitarian aid and development in fragile and conflict-affected areas.
www.cordaid.orgIrish Catholic agency for overseas development and global justice.
www.trocaire.orgEgyptian development foundation working in health, education, scientific research and social welfare.
www.misrelkheir.orgThe world's leading conservation organization, protecting nature and wildlife.
www.worldwildlife.orgCampaigns on climate, oceans, forests and environmental protection.
www.greenpeace.orgUses the law to protect the environment and hold polluters to account.
www.clientearth.orgGlobal partnership conserving birds, their habitats and biodiversity.
www.birdlife.orgOne of the world's oldest conservation charities, protecting threatened species.
www.fauna-flora.orgFunds and coordinates action to drive Europe's transition to a low-carbon society.
europeanclimate.orgGrassroots network campaigning for environmental and social justice.
friendsoftheearth.euLeading Turkish environmental NGO combating erosion and protecting natural habitats through reforestation.
www.tema.org.trWorks globally to end animal cruelty and improve animal welfare.
www.worldanimalprotection.orgInternational animal-welfare organization rescuing and protecting animals in need.
www.four-paws.orgThe world's oldest animal-welfare charity, rescuing and protecting animals in England and Wales.
www.rspca.org.uk