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At Charity Navigator, we know Americans are incredibly generous, especially when a crisis occurs. For example, after the September 11 terrorist attacks Americans donated over $2 billion and when the tsunami crashed ashore in Southeast Asia, the day after Christmas in 2004, American donors contributed $1.54 billion. Even more impressive was the philanthropic response to Hurricane Katrina when Americans gave $6.5 billion --- breaking all previous records of disaster-related giving.

When natural disasters strike and new societal concerns emerge, Charity Navigator will use this portion of our site to spotlight charities dealing with these issues to help you give generously and with confidence.

	Relief for Hurricane Michael These highly-rated charities are providing aid and relief to families and communities affected by Hurricane Michael.
	Tsunami Relief in Indonesia These highly-rated charities are providing aid and relief in the wake of the devastating Palu tsunami in Indonesia.
	October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month There are 1,000s of charities competing for donations to continue their efforts to promote awareness and to cure breast cancer. How is a donor supposed to distinguish between them all?
	Relief for Hurricane Florence Highly-rated charities providing relief and support along the East Coast to those affected by Hurricane Florence.
	Relief for Hurricane Lane Highly-rated charities providing relief and support to those affected by Hurricane Lane.
	Military and Veterans Organizations Support a highly-rated organization helping veterans, active or injured military personnel and their families.
	Immigration and Refugees See which 3 and 4-star charities are focused on issues pertaining to immigration and refugees.
	Guatemalan Volcano Eruption These highly-rated charities are providing relief and support to those affected by the Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala.
	Suicide Prevention and Mental Health These highly-rated charities are leading the conversation on suicide prevention and mental health support.
	Syrian Crisis Find out which charities are providing humanitarian aid to the ever-increasing number of Syrians affected by the civil war.
	Organizations Saving Millions of Children from Malnutrition View the list of organizations providing resources and education to those with malnutrition.
	Relief for Puerto Rico and Areas Impacted by Hurricane Maria View our list of charities working to provide services and relief to those affected by Hurricane Maria
	Civil Rights Charities who defend civil rights, protect legal rights, and promote tolerance and understanding among racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
	Famine & Drought View the list of charities working to combat famine and drought.
	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Find out which highly-rated charities are assisting with the UN's various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
	Celebrities Put Star-Power to Good Use Find out what Angelina Jolie, Bono, Michael J. Fox, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have in common besides being famous.