Members
Our members are 12 of Canada’s largest and most trusted humanitarian organizations, working together to provide life-saving assistance where and when it is needed most.
Members of the Humanitarian Coalition are committed to upholding the Core Humanitarian Standard, in addition to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief. These standards ensure excellence in their programs while also providing accountability to donors, peers and the people they support.
The Humanitarian Coalition is not accepting new members during the implementation of its current strategic plan (2023-2026).
Action Against Hunger
Present in
56 countries
Present in 56 countries
Action Against Hunger
Mission
Action Against Hunger Canada is an international humanitarian organization that fights hunger and its root causes worldwide. We respond to crises and partner with local communities to prevent, detect, and treat undernutrition. We promote change to policies, practices and inequalities that perpetuate hunger.
Vision
A world free from hunger.
Humanitarian Assistance
With decades of experience, trained staff, established supply chains, and local connections, Action Against Hunger quickly delivers lifesaving assistance when disaster strikes. We’re among the first to respond to crises in the regions where we work, providing lifesaving essentials like food kits, clean water, shelter, emergency cash assistance, medical care, and more.
Mission
Action Against Hunger Canada is an international humanitarian organization that fights hunger and its root causes worldwide. We respond to crises and partner with local communities to prevent, detect, and treat undernutrition. We promote change to policies, practices and inequalities that perpetuate hunger.
Vision
A world free from hunger.
Humanitarian Assistance
With decades of experience, trained staff, established supply chains, and local connections, Action Against Hunger quickly delivers lifesaving assistance when disaster strikes. We’re among the first to respond to crises in the regions where we work, providing lifesaving essentials like food kits, clean water, shelter, emergency cash assistance, medical care, and more.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Present in
36 countries
Present in 36 countries
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Mission
Working to end global hunger.
Vision
A world without hunger.
Humanitarian Assistance
- Supporting international programs to meet immediate food needs, reduce malnutrition, and achieve sustainable food security
- Influencing improvements in national and international policies that contribute to ending global hunger
- Increasing and deepening the engagement of Canadians in efforts to end global hunger.
Mission
Working to end global hunger.
Vision
A world without hunger.
Humanitarian Assistance
- Supporting international programs to meet immediate food needs, reduce malnutrition, and achieve sustainable food security
- Influencing improvements in national and international policies that contribute to ending global hunger
- Increasing and deepening the engagement of Canadians in efforts to end global hunger.
Canadian Lutheran World Relief
Present in
17 countries
Present in 17 countries
Canadian Lutheran World Relief
Mission
Inspired by God’s love for the world, CLWR challenges and responds to the injustice which causes human suffering and poverty. We are committed to working alongside our partners to build resilience through a continual shared learning approach.
Vision
CLWR strives for a world where people live in peace with hope, justice, dignity and equality.
Humanitarian Assistance
When a natural disaster hits or wide-spread conflict and war affects vulnerable populations, Canadian Lutheran World Relief enables Canadians to help quickly. Emergency relief work is an integral part of CLWR’s mandate since its beginning. By working with partners on the ground in affected areas, CLWR can provide immediate life-saving assistance. When responding to emergencies, CLWR’s commitment goes beyond immediate needs to helping rebuild lives and livelihoods.
Mission
Inspired by God’s love for the world, CLWR challenges and responds to the injustice which causes human suffering and poverty. We are committed to working alongside our partners to build resilience through a continual shared learning approach.
Vision
CLWR strives for a world where people live in peace with hope, justice, dignity and equality.
Humanitarian Assistance
When a natural disaster hits or wide-spread conflict and war affects vulnerable populations, Canadian Lutheran World Relief enables Canadians to help quickly. Emergency relief work is an integral part of CLWR’s mandate since its beginning. By working with partners on the ground in affected areas, CLWR can provide immediate life-saving assistance. When responding to emergencies, CLWR’s commitment goes beyond immediate needs to helping rebuild lives and livelihoods.
CARE Canada
Present in
95 countries
Present in 95 countries
CARE Canada
Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
Vision
CARE seeks a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.
Humanitarian Assistance
CARE has the resources and experience necessary to provide immediate help to communities when disaster strikes. CARE strives to meet emergency life-saving needs and provide longer-term development assistance, while helping maintain people’s dignity and respect. The organization places a special focus on women and girls, as they are particularly vulnerable during an emergency. CARE ensures their unique security, food and health needs are met. CARE also works with refugees, internally displaced people and local populations who face the sudden influx of people in their community.
Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
Vision
CARE seeks a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.
Humanitarian Assistance
CARE has the resources and experience necessary to provide immediate help to communities when disaster strikes. CARE strives to meet emergency life-saving needs and provide longer-term development assistance, while helping maintain people’s dignity and respect. The organization places a special focus on women and girls, as they are particularly vulnerable during an emergency. CARE ensures their unique security, food and health needs are met. CARE also works with refugees, internally displaced people and local populations who face the sudden influx of people in their community.
Doctors of the World
Present in
71 countries
Present in 71 countries
Doctors of the World
Mission
To offer and promote access to healthcare for excluded and vulnerable people, in Canada and abroad.
Vision
A world where healthcare is truly a right.
Humanitarian Assistance
Present in Canada and in other 70 countries around the world, Doctors of the World is an independent international movement of untiring activists who care about, witness and support social change. Through our innovative medical programs and evidence-based advocacy, we empower excluded people and their communities to seek medical care while fighting for universal access to healthcare.
Mission
To offer and promote access to healthcare for excluded and vulnerable people, in Canada and abroad.
Vision
A world where healthcare is truly a right.
Humanitarian Assistance
Present in Canada and in other 70 countries around the world, Doctors of the World is an independent international movement of untiring activists who care about, witness and support social change. Through our innovative medical programs and evidence-based advocacy, we empower excluded people and their communities to seek medical care while fighting for universal access to healthcare.
Humanity & Inclusion
Present in
59 countries
Present in 59 countries
Humanity & Inclusion
Mission
Whether in poverty, conflict, or disaster, HI Canada works tirelessly to empower vulnerable communities in over 50 countries around the world.
We focus on three key sectors:
- We provide rapid, efficient and inclusive humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.
- Working alongside our local partners, we provide sustainable and long-term health, education and employment initiatives that are inclusive of persons with disabilities.
- And third, we are the only Canadian organization specialized in Mine Action, removing the threat of unexploded ordnance and landmines in countries like Ukraine or Syria.
We are co-laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize for our international campaign to ban landmines, with thanks to the leadership of Canada and the honorable Lloyd Axworthy, who led to the Ottawa Treaty in 1997.
Vision
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Humanitarian Assistance
HI is capable of deploying a response to a natural disaster or conflict, anywhere in the world, within 72 hours of the crisis onset.
Our activity sectors:
- Common logistics services for other humanitarian actors
- Victim assistance and physical and functional rehabilitation
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Protection against violence and abuse
- Inclusive Humanitarian Action (including Shelter, WASH and livelihoods)
- Mine Action and UXO land release
- Disaster risk reduction
Mission
Whether in poverty, conflict, or disaster, HI Canada works tirelessly to empower vulnerable communities in over 50 countries around the world.
We focus on three key sectors:
- We provide rapid, efficient and inclusive humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.
- Working alongside our local partners, we provide sustainable and long-term health, education and employment initiatives that are inclusive of persons with disabilities.
- And third, we are the only Canadian organization specialized in Mine Action, removing the threat of unexploded ordnance and landmines in countries like Ukraine or Syria.
We are co-laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize for our international campaign to ban landmines, with thanks to the leadership of Canada and the honorable Lloyd Axworthy, who led to the Ottawa Treaty in 1997.
Vision
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Humanitarian Assistance
HI is capable of deploying a response to a natural disaster or conflict, anywhere in the world, within 72 hours of the crisis onset.
Our activity sectors:
- Common logistics services for other humanitarian actors
- Victim assistance and physical and functional rehabilitation
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Protection against violence and abuse
- Inclusive Humanitarian Action (including Shelter, WASH and livelihoods)
- Mine Action and UXO land release
- Disaster risk reduction
Islamic Relief Canada
Present in
38 countries
Present in 38 countries
Islamic Relief Canada
Mission
Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and provides vital emergency aid when disasters occur. It helps the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. Islamic Relief provides lasting routes out of poverty through its sustainable development schemes. Its integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide. Islamic Relief tackles the root causes of poverty and makes sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both its programs and advocacy.
Vision
Islamic Relief is guided by the timeless values and teachings of the Quran and the Prophetic tradition (Sunnah), which recognize that people with wealth have a duty to those who are less fortunate.
Humanitarian Assistance
Islamic Relief aims to be the first on the ground when an emergency strikes, providing vital emergency aid when disasters occur. The organization helps the impoverished access basic services, including education, food, shelter, water, sanitation and health care. Islamic Relief also works to support orphans and children, help people get jobs and build livelihoods to support their families, and protect vulnerable communities from future disasters, preventing the loss of lives and property.
Mission
Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and provides vital emergency aid when disasters occur. It helps the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. Islamic Relief provides lasting routes out of poverty through its sustainable development schemes. Its integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide. Islamic Relief tackles the root causes of poverty and makes sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both its programs and advocacy.
Vision
Islamic Relief is guided by the timeless values and teachings of the Quran and the Prophetic tradition (Sunnah), which recognize that people with wealth have a duty to those who are less fortunate.
Humanitarian Assistance
Islamic Relief aims to be the first on the ground when an emergency strikes, providing vital emergency aid when disasters occur. The organization helps the impoverished access basic services, including education, food, shelter, water, sanitation and health care. Islamic Relief also works to support orphans and children, help people get jobs and build livelihoods to support their families, and protect vulnerable communities from future disasters, preventing the loss of lives and property.
Oxfam Canada
Present in
77 countries
Present in 77 countries
Oxfam Canada
Mission
To build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. Oxfam is committed to strengthening a global movement in support of human rights and gender justice on a healthy planet.
Vision
A just world without poverty. It envisions a world in which people can influence decisions which affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.
Humanitarian Assistance
Oxfam is a leader in disaster response, whose expertise is providing clean water and sanitation facilities. It also ensures those affected have access to food, basic necessities, shelter and education related to health and hygiene.
Oxfam places special emphasis on ensuring women’s needs are taken into account when setting up these essential services. Its public health teams (often consisting of displaced people who’ve received special training) also work alongside water engineers to ensure these facilities are used properly to prevent the spread of disease.
Mission
To build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. Oxfam is committed to strengthening a global movement in support of human rights and gender justice on a healthy planet.
Vision
A just world without poverty. It envisions a world in which people can influence decisions which affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens in which all human beings are valued and treated equally.
Humanitarian Assistance
Oxfam is a leader in disaster response, whose expertise is providing clean water and sanitation facilities. It also ensures those affected have access to food, basic necessities, shelter and education related to health and hygiene.
Oxfam places special emphasis on ensuring women’s needs are taken into account when setting up these essential services. Its public health teams (often consisting of displaced people who’ve received special training) also work alongside water engineers to ensure these facilities are used properly to prevent the spread of disease.
Oxfam-Québec
Present in
77 countries
Present in 77 countries
Oxfam-Québec
Mission
Fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice.
Vision
A just and sustainable world. Inequality is fracturing our economies, our planet, our communities. But we can make the world fairer, in a sustainable way, by addressing not the symptoms, but the root causes of inequality. We challenge the policy choices that benefit the richest and keep the rest of humanity poor. With communities and your support, we propose concrete solutions to the issues of our time.
Humanitarian Assistance
Oxfam has been providing humanitarian aid for over 80 years and its expertise is recognized worldwide. In times of crisis, conflict, or disaster, we act quickly with our local partners to support the most affected populations, especially women and girls. We ensure they have access to clean water and decent sanitation facilities, help them obtain food and basic necessities, and support them in regaining their autonomy. Through our long-term development programs, we support communities long after the disaster, helping them rebuild and emerge stronger, while preserving their dignity. Oxfam and its local partners also stand alongside communities to help them better prepare for future crises in order to mitigate their impacts.
Mission
Fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice.
Vision
A just and sustainable world. Inequality is fracturing our economies, our planet, our communities. But we can make the world fairer, in a sustainable way, by addressing not the symptoms, but the root causes of inequality. We challenge the policy choices that benefit the richest and keep the rest of humanity poor. With communities and your support, we propose concrete solutions to the issues of our time.
Humanitarian Assistance
Oxfam has been providing humanitarian aid for over 80 years and its expertise is recognized worldwide. In times of crisis, conflict, or disaster, we act quickly with our local partners to support the most affected populations, especially women and girls. We ensure they have access to clean water and decent sanitation facilities, help them obtain food and basic necessities, and support them in regaining their autonomy. Through our long-term development programs, we support communities long after the disaster, helping them rebuild and emerge stronger, while preserving their dignity. Oxfam and its local partners also stand alongside communities to help them better prepare for future crises in order to mitigate their impacts.
Plan International Canada
Present in
80+ countries
Present in 80+ countries
Plan International Canada
Mission
Plan International Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls.
Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and is now active in more than 80 countries.
We stand with children, especially girls, wherever they are oppressed, exploited, left behind or not equally valued.
We’re determined optimists, and we will continue to persevere until we are all equal.
Vision
Create a world where children, especially girls, learn, lead, decide, and thrive.
Humanitarian Assistance
In emergencies, Plan International Canada provides urgent, needs‑based support to displaced, refugee, and host communities. This includes food assistance and cash/voucher support, safe spaces for children, and education support, nutritional training, clean water, and sanitation. We also offer sexual and reproductive health and rights services to address heightened risks of child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and sexual violence, and help communities prepare for economic shocks and build resilience to climate change.
Mission
Plan International Canada is a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls.
Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and is now active in more than 80 countries.
We stand with children, especially girls, wherever they are oppressed, exploited, left behind or not equally valued.
We’re determined optimists, and we will continue to persevere until we are all equal.
Vision
Create a world where children, especially girls, learn, lead, decide, and thrive.
Humanitarian Assistance
In emergencies, Plan International Canada provides urgent, needs‑based support to displaced, refugee, and host communities. This includes food assistance and cash/voucher support, safe spaces for children, and education support, nutritional training, clean water, and sanitation. We also offer sexual and reproductive health and rights services to address heightened risks of child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and sexual violence, and help communities prepare for economic shocks and build resilience to climate change.
Save the Children
Present in
100 countries
Present in 100 countries
Save the Children
Mission
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfil their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
Vision
A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Humanitarian Assistance
Save the Children is a recognized leader in disaster response. From emergencies to recovery, we respond quickly when disaster strikes or violence escalates, prioritizing children’s unique health, nutrition, education, and protection needs. We make sure children have access to life-saving medical aid, shelter, food and water and physical and mental health support, such as safe places to learn and play. Beyond immediate relief, we enable long-term recovery so children can rebuild their lives and futures.
Mission
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfil their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
Vision
A world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Humanitarian Assistance
Save the Children is a recognized leader in disaster response. From emergencies to recovery, we respond quickly when disaster strikes or violence escalates, prioritizing children’s unique health, nutrition, education, and protection needs. We make sure children have access to life-saving medical aid, shelter, food and water and physical and mental health support, such as safe places to learn and play. Beyond immediate relief, we enable long-term recovery so children can rebuild their lives and futures.
World Vision Canada
Present in
98 countries
Present in 98 countries
World Vision Canada
Mission
World Vision Canada is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Our focus is on helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life.
Vision
Grounded in nearly 75 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners and governments to change the way the world works for children—impacting lives for generations to come.
What does this work look like?
- Emergency relief for people affected by conflict or disaster—providing both immediate, practical help and longer-term support in rebuilding lives.
- Transformational development that is community-based and sustainable, focused especially on the needs of children.
- Promotion of justice that advocates for change in the unjust structures affecting the poor—empowering children, their communities and local partners with tools that address the root causes of injustice.
In every aspect of our work, World Vision is focused on a future where all children have what they need to live healthy lives full of promise: nutritious food, healthcare, education, protection from harm, clean water and economic opportunity.
Humanitarian Assistance
We are inspired and motivated to do this work because of our Christian faith. We believe in upholding, restoring and honouring the dignity and value of every human being, and we work alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love. We find joy as we partner with children in all their talent, strength and spirit—and see life stories transformed.
World Vision serves all people without distinction of any kind. We collaborate with those from other faiths (and none) who share our common values of compassion, love, justice and mercy.
Mission
World Vision Canada is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Our focus is on helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life.
Vision
Grounded in nearly 75 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners and governments to change the way the world works for children—impacting lives for generations to come.
What does this work look like?
- Emergency relief for people affected by conflict or disaster—providing both immediate, practical help and longer-term support in rebuilding lives.
- Transformational development that is community-based and sustainable, focused especially on the needs of children.
- Promotion of justice that advocates for change in the unjust structures affecting the poor—empowering children, their communities and local partners with tools that address the root causes of injustice.
In every aspect of our work, World Vision is focused on a future where all children have what they need to live healthy lives full of promise: nutritious food, healthcare, education, protection from harm, clean water and economic opportunity.
Humanitarian Assistance
We are inspired and motivated to do this work because of our Christian faith. We believe in upholding, restoring and honouring the dignity and value of every human being, and we work alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love. We find joy as we partner with children in all their talent, strength and spirit—and see life stories transformed.
World Vision serves all people without distinction of any kind. We collaborate with those from other faiths (and none) who share our common values of compassion, love, justice and mercy.