Other Organisations

Here you will find a variety of useful Links, although this list for obvious reasons is not complete and neither will never be. On the other hand we just included those websites, that provide usefull information online. In case you would like to suggest other sites, please feel free to send me an email.

World Trade Organization WTO
Information on trade related issues, statistical Information, speeches, international trade cooperations.
WTO Website

International Labour Organization ILO
Whether you look for in many cases shocking information on child trafficking, child labour, or prostitution, war childs, women at work issues, this is the link to follow.
ILO Website

Organisation of Islamic Countries OIC
A good source of information, especially when it comes to the islamic states in the north of Africa.
Organization of Islamic Countries Website

Africare
Over the course of its 32 years, Africare has become a leader among private, charitable U.S. organizations assisting Africa. It is the oldest and largest African-American organization in the field.
AFRICARE Website

Agence francaise de developpement
Financial institution in France financing projects in developing countries. This website is mainly in French and contains information about their policy and projects.
AFD Website

Developpement International Desjardins
Created in 1970, Developpement international Desjardins is a Canadian institution that specializes in providing technical support and investment to the community finance sector in emerging or developing countries. Here you find information about current projects.
DID Website

Department for International Development
As a UK Government department, DFID is funded by UK taxpayers and is responsible to Parliament for its activities and expenditure. The DFID is involved in various projects in Africa, mainly related to infrastructure, health and education.
DFID Website

USAID
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. They have a lot of projects and their site contains a lot of information as well.
USAID Website

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH
The GTZ is a state owned company belonging to the German Government, working on various projects throughout the world in developing countries, here is more about their projects
GTZ Website

CARE
Being one of the worlds most experienced and welknown foundation, CARE International's mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. They are working in 64 countries right now, here is their website with detailed information on regional threads and projects.
CARE Website

World Vision Organization
Founded in 1950, World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization, serving the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries. Details can be found on their website with detailed information on regional threads and projects.
World Vision Website

Stiftung Deutsche Welthungerhilfe
Founded in 1962, this German foundation is working on many projects around the globe to defeat hunger. This is their German website with information on the foundation and on their current projects.
Welthungerhilfe Website

InWEnt – Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH
This organisation, substantialy founded by the German government, offers support to developing countries in terms of project finance, but also by sending experts on site for training purposes. Their website offers a lot of information, especially on education for those, who want to work within the developing aid community
InWEnt Website

CHANGE
The CHANGE Project helps make programs more effective by developing and applying practical solutions to behavior change problems relevant to health and nutrition. Here is some information on current projects and successes.
Change Website

Medicins Sans Frontieres
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries.
Medicins Sans Frontieres Website

Terre des Hommes
Another wellknown foundation, protecting the rights of children, but covers also a lot of other aspects. A good source of information, but usually related to sad stories.
Terre Des Hommes Website

Amnesty International
Most likely everybody knows AI, fighting for the rights of those, that are subject to discrimination, abuse, torture. They achieved a lot, but unfortunately it seems, that their work will never come to an end.
AI Website

Technoserve
TechnoServe is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 by a Connecticut businessman named Ed Bullard, helping entrepreneurs with funds and expertise to start a successful business.
Technoserve Website