Resources
The CIDI provides a number of items which are useful in the process of effective donations. From guideance on what to do when first considering a donation to help in correcting a miscalculated donation approach, the CIDI will provide assistance. It is well understood that Cash is the Best donation. It is commonly the most efficient approach to making an appropriate donation and the easiest for the donor to manage. There are several reasons why.
| Guidelines | Time-tested, fundamental guidance about making an appropriate donation. | |
| FAQ | Answers to questions posed most frequently to CIDI by people who want to know about or support international disaster response. | |
| Why - Who - How | Why is a monetary contribution the most effective donation - Who receives your donation - How you make a donation to a recipient of your preference | |
| 100 Fundraising Ideas | Ideas for civic groups, schools, individuals - anyone who wants to raise money in support of international disaster response. | |
| 55 Repurposing Ideas | Help for those living a donor’s nightmare; when items have been collected and only then does it becomes clear that no response agency wants them. | |
| WHO Guidelines for Medical Donations |
The 3rd edition of Guidelines for medicine donations has been developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in cooperation with major international agencies active in humanitarian relief and development assistance. The guidelines are intended to improve the quality of medicine donations in international development assistance and emergency aid. | |
| Offers Database | Offers of goods or services registered here are made available to relief and development agencies. Caveat emptor - CIDI does not match offers to relief organizations. | |
| Articles | Articles that have been published in various sources which describe situations where donations have been both effective and ineffective. | |
| Corporate Success | Inspiring examples of productive corporate support during the March 2011 Japanese earthquake/tsunami and its aftermath. | |
| Situation Reports | Meticulously detailed reports, specific to each disaster or humanitarian emergency, organized chronologically. | |
Active Incidents
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