Welcome to our list of medical humanitarian organizations. This directory showcases the incredible work being done around the world, including the United States, to provide healthcare, respond to emergencies and wars, and build sustainable health systems in underserved communities.
The organizations featured here span a wide spectrum, from large international entities, to smaller mission-based groups, to local free clinics and programs serving homeless populations. Each plays a vital role in the global effort to ensure health and dignity for all.
As you explore this directory, you’ll discover a wealth of information about each organization’s mission, key projects, and areas of focus – whether they’re operating in remote villages overseas or in urban centers within the United States.
We hope this resource will not only inform but also inspire you to support or get involved with these crucial efforts, both globally and in your own community.
- Afya Foundation
- Amazon Promise
- Care For the Homeless
- The Carter Center
- Cure Blindness Project
- Cure Cervical Cancer
- Direct Relief
- FHI 360
- Gates Foundation
- Global Dental Relief
- Global Polio Eradication Initiative
- Grounds for Health
- Himalayan Health Exchange
- International Medical Corps
- Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
- MedGlobal
- Medical Teams International
- National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
- The New Humanitarian
- Operation Smile
- Orbis International
- Partners in Health
- Project HOPE
- Project Street Vet
- Remote Area Medical
- Sightsavers
- SIRUM
- UCLA School of Dentistry
- UNAIDS
- UNFPA
- UNHCR
- UNICEF
- USAID
- Village Health Partnership
- VOSH
Afya Foundation
Afya Foundation collects surplus and out-of-date medical supplies and equipment from U.S. healthcare centers and ships them to underserved communities worldwide. Since 2007, they have sent $49.5 million worth of lifesaving medical and humanitarian supplies to partners in 87 countries, helping millions access healthcare while diverting over 16 million pounds of waste from landfills. The organization provides emergency disaster relief, supports community health centers, and offers rehabilitation equipment and training.
Learn more here: https://afyafoundation.org/
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Amazon Promise
Amazon Promise provides sustainable healthcare to poor and indigenous communities in the remote Peruvian Amazon. Founded in 1993 by CNN Hero Patty Webster, the organization provides medical and dental care to over 5,000 people annually, along with health education, clean water systems, and medical expedition programs. They operate from a base in Iquitos, Peru, and work with volunteer medical teams to reach isolated jungle communities.
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Care For the Homeless
Care For the Homeless provides comprehensive healthcare services to homeless individuals and families in New York City. They operate health centers, mobile medical units, and outreach programs to deliver primary medical care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and social services to people experiencing homelessness at shelters and on the streets.
Learn more here: https://www.cfhnyc.org/
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The Carter Center
The Carter Center leads global disease eradication and elimination programs, most notably the Guinea worm eradication campaign. Since 1986, they have reduced Guinea worm disease cases by more than 99.99%, from 3.5 million cases to just 15 in 2024, and have assisted in distributing over 1 billion doses of medicine to prevent neglected tropical diseases. The Center also works on river blindness elimination, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis, and malaria prevention.
Learn more here: https://www.cartercenter.org/
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Cure Blindness Project
Cure Blindness Project works to eliminate preventable blindness in underserved communities worldwide through surgical interventions, training local medical professionals, and building sustainable eye care programs. They focus on cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and addressing other treatable causes of blindness in developing countries.
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Cure Cervical Cancer
Cure Cervical Cancer works to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem through prevention, screening, and treatment programs. They focus on implementing sustainable cervical cancer prevention programs in low-resource settings, training healthcare providers, and developing innovative approaches to reach underserved women globally.
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Direct Relief
Direct Relief provides medical aid to people affected by poverty, natural disasters, and civil unrest by mobilizing and delivering essential medical resources. They work with local healthcare providers to distribute medicines, medical supplies, and equipment where needed most, focusing on emergency response and long-term capacity building.
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FHI 360
FHI 360 is a global development organization that advances human dignity and well-being through applied research, technical assistance, and implementation of development programs. They work in health, education, economic development, civil society, environment, and youth development across more than 60 countries.
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Gates Foundation
The Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives by tackling the world’s most challenging health and development problems. They focus on global health initiatives including vaccine development and delivery, infectious disease control, maternal and child health, and global development programs addressing poverty and inequality.
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Global Dental Relief
Global Dental Relief provides oral healthcare to underserved populations around the world through volunteer missions, education programs, and capacity building initiatives. They work to address the global oral health crisis by training local providers, delivering direct care, and advocating for improved dental health policies.
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Global Polio Eradication Initiative
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by national governments with the WHO, Rotary International, the U.S. CDC, UNICEF, and supported by key partners including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They work to eradicate polio worldwide through vaccination campaigns, surveillance, and outbreak response in the remaining endemic countries.
Learn more here: https://polioeradication.org/
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Grounds for Health
Grounds for Health works to improve health outcomes in coffee-growing communities worldwide by implementing cervical cancer prevention programs and other health initiatives. They partner with coffee cooperatives and companies to integrate health services into existing agricultural networks, focusing on women’s health and cancer prevention.
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Himalayan Health Exchange
Himalayan Health Exchange provides healthcare services and medical education to remote communities in the Himalayas through volunteer medical missions and sustainable health programs. They work to address healthcare disparities in mountainous regions by training local health workers and providing direct medical care.
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International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. They provide emergency medical assistance and healthcare training in countries worldwide, focusing on emergency response, health system strengthening, and capacity building.
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Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides independent, impartial medical humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. They deliver emergency aid to people in crisis situations regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation, operating in over 70 countries worldwide.
Learn more here: https://www.msf.org/
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MedGlobal
MedGlobal provides frontline medical relief to communities in crisis and advocates for the right to health of vulnerable populations. They respond to conflicts, natural disasters, and health emergencies by deploying medical teams, providing supplies, and supporting local healthcare systems in affected areas.
Learn more here: https://medglobal.org/
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Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International serves people affected by disaster, conflict, and poverty by providing medical care, emergency relief, and development assistance. They operate mobile medical units, respond to humanitarian crises, and work to strengthen healthcare systems in underserved communities worldwide.
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National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of medically underserved people throughout the U.S. and the more than 1,400 free and charitable clinics that serve them. Founded in 2001, they provide funding, education, training, advocacy, and disaster relief support to help ensure that everyone has access to affordable quality healthcare.
Learn more here: https://nafcclinics.org/
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The New Humanitarian
The New Humanitarian is an independent journalism organization that covers humanitarian crises around the world. They provide news, analysis, and investigations on global humanitarian issues, focusing on under-reported stories and holding the humanitarian sector accountable through rigorous reporting.
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Operation Smile
Operation Smile provides safe, effective cleft lip and cleft palate surgery and comprehensive care to children and young adults in low- and middle-income countries. They train local medical professionals, strengthen healthcare systems, and advocate for sustainable solutions to address facial deformities worldwide.
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Orbis International
Orbis International works to eliminate avoidable blindness by strengthening healthcare systems and training local professionals in eye care. They operate the Flying Eye Hospital and implement programs to improve access to quality eye care, particularly in underserved communities in developing countries.
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Partners in Health
Partners in Health provides healthcare services and works to build healthcare capacity in some of the world’s poorest communities. They focus on delivering high-quality medical care, training healthcare workers, strengthening health systems, and addressing the social determinants of health in countries including Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, and others.
Learn more here: https://www.pih.org/
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Project HOPE
Project HOPE is a global health and humanitarian organization with over 65 years of experience transforming the health and well-being of communities around the world. They provide emergency response and disaster relief, strengthen health systems, train healthcare workers, and deliver medical supplies to people affected by disasters, conflicts, and health crises across more than 25 countries.
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Project Street Vet
Project Street Vet provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. They operate mobile clinics and work to ensure that people don’t have to choose between housing and keeping their beloved animal companions, recognizing the important bond between people and their pets.
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Remote Area Medical
Remote Area Medical provides free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved populations in remote areas of the United States and internationally. They operate mobile clinics and organize large-scale medical expeditions to reach communities that lack access to basic healthcare services.
Learn more here: https://www.ramusa.org/
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Sightsavers
Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and ensure that people with visual impairments have equal rights and opportunities. They provide eye care services, support inclusive education programs, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
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SIRUM
SIRUM (Supporting Initiatives to Redistribute Unused Medicine) recovers unused prescription medications and redistributes them to safety-net clinics serving low-income patients. They work to reduce medication waste while improving access to essential medicines for underserved populations in the United States.
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UCLA School of Dentistry
UCLA School of Dentistry advances oral health through education, research, and community service programs. They operate clinics that provide dental care to underserved populations and conduct global health initiatives to address oral health disparities in low-resource settings worldwide.
Learn more here: https://www.dentistry.ucla.edu/
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UNAIDS
UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. They unite the efforts of 11 UN organizations and work with global partners to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, providing leadership, strategic information, and support for comprehensive HIV/AIDS responses worldwide.
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UNFPA
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. They provide sexual and reproductive healthcare, support maternal health programs, and work to end gender-based violence and harmful practices like female genital mutilation.
Learn more here: https://www.unfpa.org/
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UNHCR
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) protects and assists refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless people worldwide. They provide emergency aid, advocate for refugee rights, and work to find durable solutions including voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement.
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UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. They provide emergency relief, healthcare, education, clean water, nutrition, and protection services for children and families, particularly in humanitarian crises and development contexts.
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USAID
USAID (United States Agency for International Development) leads international development and disaster assistance efforts on behalf of the American people. They work to end extreme poverty, promote democratic governance, advance food security and global health, and respond to humanitarian crises worldwide.
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Village Health Partnership
Village Health Partnership works to prevent maternal and neonatal death in childbirth and treat gynecologic complications of childbirth in rural Ethiopia. Founded in 2010, they focus specifically on the West Omo Zone in southwestern Ethiopia, operating programs including Screen, Transport and Treat for women with obstetric complications, WASH and maternal health infrastructure, and training for healthcare workers and nurse-midwives.
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VOSH
VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) coordinates volunteer missions to provide eye care and eyeglasses to underserved populations worldwide. They work with local partners to deliver vision care services, train local practitioners, and improve access to eye care in communities that lack optometric services.
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