Category: Death; Resource type: Organizations
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The Greek Orthodox Archdioceses of America is the largest Orthodox denomination in America,with about 1.5 million members.
Muslim Community Center
It is an organization in Chicago with an education center in Morton Grove. They offer membership services, which include counseling, marriage and funeral arrangements, and prayer sessions.
Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief Worldwide based in Birmingham, U.K., provided aid to Darfur. Its U.S. branch is based in Buena Vista, Calif.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network
The Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for responsible U.S. relations with Africa from a Catholic perspective.
The National Council of Churches USA: Darfur
The National Council of Churches USA, representing mainline Protestant, Orthodox, African-American and peace churches, posted resources about its advocacy for Darfur.
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian relief and development agency working on poverty reduction worldwide. World Vision president Richard Stearns’ book The Hole in Our Gospel won the 2010 Christian Book of the Year award. One focus of its work is sustainable development, including microfinance — it opened a microlending website this spring and has already attracted $385,000 and made more than 1,250 […]
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is an independent, nongovernmental organization dedicated to protecting human rights worldwide. Contact HRW via one of its local offices.
Avaaz
Ricken Patel is founding President and Executive Director of Avaaz, “a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere.” Avaaz has more than 20 million subscribers and activists.