US and International Charities

Here’s a list of some of the best anti-poverty charities, both in the US and internationally, along with a brief explanation of each organization’s mission:

**United States:**

1. **Feeding America**Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the US. Its mission is to connect people with food and end hunger through a nationwide network of food banks, pantries, and meal programs.

2. **Habitat for Humanity**Habitat for Humanity aims to eliminate poverty housing by building affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. They empower people to break the cycle of poverty through stable housing.

3. **United Way Worldwide**United Way focuses on improving education, financial stability, and health for individuals and families. They mobilize communities and resources to address root causes of poverty and create lasting change.

**4. The Salvation Army (USA)***Mission:* To provide comprehensive social services including food assistance, shelter, and rehabilitation programs to individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness. The Salvation Army aims to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable populations.

**5. Covenant House***Mission:* To provide shelter, food, crisis care, and other services to homeless and runaway youth across the United States and Canada. Covenant House works to help young people escape poverty and build stable futures.

**International:**

1. **Oxfam International**Oxfam works to end global poverty and injustice. Their programs include providing clean water, supporting sustainable agriculture, and advocating for fair trade and human rights worldwide.

2. **CARE International**CARE fights global poverty with a focus on women and girls, believing that empowering them is key to alleviating poverty. They provide food security, education, and emergency relief in vulnerable communities.

3. **The Against Malaria Foundation**This charity aims to reduce poverty by preventing malaria, one of the biggest health threats in developing countries. They provide insecticide-treated bed nets and work to reduce malaria-related deaths and economic hardship.

4. **Heifer International**Heifer International’s mission is to end hunger and poverty by providing livestock, training, and resources to impoverished families, enabling them to become self-reliant and sustainable.

**5. The International Rescue Committee (IRC)***Mission:* To respond to humanitarian crises and help refugees and displaced people rebuild their lives. The IRC provides emergency aid, health care, education, and economic support to vulnerable populations affected by conflict and disaster.

**6. World Vision International***Mission:* To tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice by supporting children, families, and communities in need. World Vision focuses on child protection, education, health, and economic development across more than 100 countries.

Each of these organizations tackles poverty from different angles—whether it’s food security, housing, health, or economic empowerment—making a tangible difference in communities around the world.