All About Books: Humanitarian Organizations

Greenpeace is an independent organization that aims to ensure a peaceful and sustainable environment for future generations. Learn how some of its nonviolent, direct actions in defense of the environment have been quite spectacular and have received worldwide attention.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest international humanitarian organization in the world, serving 181 countries. Learn how the Red Cross coordinates help for victims of natural disasters, undertakes community development, and advises national societies.

Introduces the history, structure, goals, and projects of the International Red Cross and Crescent.

Save the Children is an international relief and development organization that was founded in 1919 and now operates in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about how this organization is working to ensure the rights of children to lead safe and healthy lives.

The Peace Corps assists communities at the practical level and promotes the cause of world peace and friendship. It was established in 1961, and since 1981, it has been an independent agency of the U.S. government. Learn about this American organization that helps developing countries.