There are so many charities and organizations around the world, helping to create a better world for all of us to enjoy. Many of these organizations do incredible work with almost zero recognition from the general public. However, their behind-the-scenes work is transforming our planet in tangible ways. Here are 5 charities that are truly changing the world for the better.

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CHARITIES
CHANGING
THE WORLD
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There are so many charities and organizations
around the world, helping to create a better world
for all of us to enjoy. Many of these organizations
do incredible work with almost zero recognition
from the general public. However, their behind-the-
scenes work is transforming our planet in tangible
ways. Here are 5 charities that are truly changing
the world for the better.
CHARITY
OVERVIEW

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1. Direct Relief
2. The Rotary Foundation
3. The Institue of International Education
4.United States Fund for UNICEF
5. Natural Resource Defense Council
CHARITY
OUTLINE

4. DIRECT
RELIEF
Direct Relief is California’s largest international humanitarian
nonprofit organization, providing medical assistance to improve
the health and lives of those affected by poverty and disaster.
Founded in 1948, Direct Relief has helped people in both the
United States and throughout the world for nearly seven
decades. Beginning in 2000, the organization has responded to a
wide range of urgent and ongoing health emergencies by
providing over $3.4 billion in essential material resources, such
as medicine, supplies, and equipment.
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To Donate: DirectRelief.org

5. THE ROTARY
FOUNDATION
The Rotary Foundation is a nonprofit that works to advance
world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Using grants, Rotary’s
34,000 clubs all around the world can develop and carry out
sustainable humanitarian projects and provide scholarships and
professional training opportunities.
One of the foundation’s biggest initiatives has been the
eradication of polio through its PolioPlus program. Through their
partnerships with our organizations, over 2.5 billion children
have been immunized, reducing the incidence of polio by 99%
and eradicating it from all by three countries.
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To Donate: Rotary.org

6. THE INSTITUTE OF
INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION
The Institute of International Education is one of the world’s
largest and most experienced international education and
training organizations.
The institute was founded back in 1919 with the mission of
promoting closer educational relations between the people of
the United States and those of other countries. The group
works to strengthen and link institutions of higher learning
around the world, as well as build leadership skills so that
individuals and organizations can address local and global
challenges themselves.
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To Donate: iie.org

7. THE US FUND
FOR UNICEF
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s work around the
world through the process of fundraising, advocacy, and
education.
Four decades ago, UNICEF realized that it was possible to save
millions of life through the implementation of simple, low-cost
interventions like hand-washing and breastfeeding. This simple
mission has helped children in more than 190 countries and
territories across the globe.
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To Donate: UnicefUSA.org

8. THE NATURAL
RESOURCE DEFENSE
COUNCIL
Natural Resource Defense Council is committed to improving our
planet. The organization works to restore the integrity of the
elements that sustain life on earth: air, land, water.
In addition, they are committed to defending endangered natural
places. This environmental protection group works with
businesses, elected officials, and community groups to develop
ways to handle the world’s most pressing environmental issues,
including ocean revitalization, clean water, and sustainable
communities.
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To Donate: NDRC.org

9. THANK YOU!
To learn more about philanthropy, charities, and Yuri
Vanetik, visit him online at these addresses:
Medium.com/@YuriVanetik
YuriVanetik.blogspot.com
YuriVanetik.org
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