India Covid-19 Crisis

May 07, 2021

India is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths. The people of India are in desperate need of medicine, monitors, ventilators, and much more to combat the current outbreak and prevent further spread. With daily cases in the hundreds of thousands, this outbreak has major global implications. In partnership with Charity Navigator, we are providing a list of highly rated organizations that are supporting coronavirus relief efforts. This list is not exhaustive. We have expedited the granting process so your grant can be put to use as quickly as possible.

Additional Granting Options

You may also choose to recommend an international grant through Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF America), an industry leader in international granting. To do so simply recommend a grant¹ to CAF America, EIN 43-1634280, and choose the specific purpose Other. Then click Add Additional Comments and include the purpose India COVID Crisis.

NAVi now features internationally-focused organizations that are supporting COVID-19 relief and recovery. They can be found by using the cause area filter and sorting by internationally-focused organizations.

Charity Name	EIN	Areas of support
Americares	06-1008595	Americares saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential. Currently, this organization is providing health facilities in India with life-saving equipment, protecting health workers, supplying telehealth consultations and medicine, and offering community education.
GlobalGiving	30-0108263	GlobalGiving is helping to stop the spread of the virus in India and giving communities on the front lines of the crisis the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable communities in India.
International Medical Corps	95-3949646	This organization is providing medical expertise, equipment, training and triage, and treatment services. They have a multi-pronged approached to ensure India is able to prepare for and respond to the COVID outbreak. They work with immediate and long-term needs, medical services, relief supplies, and more
Save the Children	06-0726487	Save the Children, a leading charity in India, is working to secure children's survival and better health, increase access to education, and protect them from harm. When crisis strikes, Save the Children is always among the first to respond and the last to leave, ensuring children's unique needs are met.
CARE	13-1685039	CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Its mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. CARE is providing essential hospital services, more health workers, additional beds, oxygen, and much more.
UNICEF USA	13-1760110	The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is sending critical lifesaving supplies to India, including 3000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other emergency equipment. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more.

To support these charities or others:

Log in to your online account by clicking the Login button in the upper right corner. Select Grant in the navigation menu at the top of the page and select Recommend a grant in the dropdown.

If the organization is not in your saved charities’ list, type the charity name, EIN, region, or interest area in the search bar under Find a charity. Click the magnifying glass to begin the search and then scroll down to see your search results. Charities will appear in a list below. Once found, save the charity by clicking on the star and then click select to begin the granting process.

You will be asked to select a grant purpose in the first step of the process. Select India COVID Crisis. If you want to donate to a specific cause or affected area, indicate so in the space provided.

If you do not have access to your online account, you can register by selecting the Login button in the upper right-hand corner. Follow the prompts to register for online access.

The nonprofit community's response will be ongoing. Please be aware that the needs and capacity of organizations are rapidly evolving. We will contact you should we learn that an organization is unable to accept funds for a specific relief effort. Charity descriptions are provided by the charities.

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