Ameri Cares
AmeriCares is a non-profit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization providing immediate response to emergency medical needs and supporting long-term health care initiatives for people in the United States and around the world. Since its founding in 1982, AmeriCares has provided more than $10 billion of aid to 147 countries. AmeriCares delivers donated medicines, medical supplies and humanitarian aid in response to disaster relief, specific need, or civil conflicts.
In 2009, 99% of all donations to AmeriCares went directly to supporting programs and relief for people in need; 1% was applied to administrative costs including fundraising. AmeriCares has consistently received high rankings for efficiency from Charity Navigator, an independent, non-profit organization that evaluates American charities.
Read more about Ameri Cares: History, Global Medical Assistance, Emergency Response and Disaster Relief, Medical Outreach Program, Accountability and Standards
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