Climate change is devastating for local communities, and very often the response to these types of crisis requires expertise that goes beyond voluntary workforces. As such, fundraising can be the best, and easiest way to support the people most at need.
Here below is a carefully compiled long list of relief charities that need money from fundraising efforts to support their work, and their expertise. Can you help them to pull the resources they need to help others in need from real climate threats.
If you struggle to know what you can do to help climate change, then often the easiest action is to raise funds for those already helping...
So if you feel as helpless as we do, then select a concern from the below drop down, or hit Control-F on your keyboard and search for your key interest or country - then go forth and support a those with the initiatives on the ground.
Climate Change Fundraising Directory:
Climate Change Fundraising Charities Directory:
See below for all listings, or scroll up to find the 'select' button for individual responses.
Although we have taken our time to carefully review all listings, if you yourself are ever in doubt about any charity listed here, then do please reach out to them, ask to find out more. Research their operations more thoroughly, and do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any feedback.
Flooding
Pakistan Floods
People Impacted: 33 Million
Many families lost their homes, livelihoods and loved ones. There was significant damage to crops. 2 million homes were damaged or destroyed, and over 800,000 livestock perished.
Year: 2022
Charity: Islamic Relief
Wbsite: islamic-relief.org.uk/pakistan-floods-appeal
Afghanistan Floods
People Impacted: 20-25 Million
Heavy rainfall causing severe flooding across Afghanistan and Pakistan, affecting thousands.
Year: 2024
Charity: International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC)
Website: ifrc.org/emergency/afghanistan-floods
Brazil Floods (Rio Grande do Sul)
People Impacted: 2.4 Million
Flooding in southern Brazil causing displacement and damage to infrastructure.
Year: 2024
Charity: UNHCR
Website: donate.unhcr.org/int/en/flooding-brazil
Libya Floods
People Impacted: 800,000
Flash flooding caused significant damage and loss of life in Libya.
Year: 2023
Charity: UNICEF
Website: unicef.org/emergencies/devastating-flooding-libya
Spain Floods
People Impacted: 1 Million
Severe flooding in Spain resulted in significant loss of life and property damage.
Year: 2024
Charity: Global Giving
Website: globalgiving.org/projects/spain-flood-relief-fund
Zambia Floods
People Impacted: 300,000
Severe flooding occured across nine provinces, with the Southern Province being the most affected, causing displacement and damage to infrastructure.
Year: 2023
Charity: Save The Children
Website: savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/zambia
China Floods
People Impacted: 300,000
Flooding events in China affecting hundreds of thousands and have caused significant economic impact.
Year: 2024
Charity: Give2Asia
Website: give2asia.org/china-flood-response
Wales Flooding
People Impacted: 100,000
The floods saw 1,400 people being without power, after a month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours. Drivers in North Wales had to be rescued from stranded and floating cars, and main roads were closed. Fire-fighters battled through the night to protect flood-threatened homes from thousands of gallons of water.
Year: 2024
Charity: Community Foundation Wales
Website: cafdonate.cafonline.org
Hungary Floods
People Impacted: 50,000
Flooding in Hungary caused loss of life and damage to infrastructure.
Year: 2024
Charity: Hungarian Interchurch Aid
Website: segelyszervezet.hu
Wildfires
Canada Wildfires
People Impacted: 30 Million
Widespread wildfires in Canada causing air quality issues and affecting millions.
Year: 2024
Charity: Canadian Red Cross
Website: give.redcross.ca/page/24CWFA
Australian Bushfires
People Impacted: 18 Million
Devastating wildfires burned across Australia, causing loss of life, wildlife, and property.
Year: 2019-2020
Charity: WIRES
Website: wires.org.au/emergency-response-team
LA Wild Fires
People Impacted: 1 Million
Wildfires in Los Angeles have spread throughout the region destroying thousands of homes.
Year: 2024
Charity: CA Fire Foundation
Website: cafirefoundation.org/disaster-relief
Chile Wildfires
People Impacted: 500,000
Devastating wildfires in Chile impacting communities and ecosystems.
Year: 2024
Charity: Challenge to Rise Up Chile
Website: desafiolevantemoschile.org/area-de-emergencia
Storms
Philippine Typhoon
People Impacted: 14 Million
Haiyan was hit with one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, causing massive destruction and loss of life in the Philippines.
Year: 2013
Charity: DEC
Website: dec.org.uk/appeal/philippines-typhoon-appeal
Guatemalan Storms (Eta & Lota)
People Impacted: 2 Million+
Back-to-back storms causing widespread flooding and landslides in Guatemala and neighbouring countries.
Year: 2020
Charity: Humanitarian Coalition
Website: humanitariancoalition.ca/tropical-storm-eta-guatemala
Hurricanes
North America Hurricane (Milton)
People Impacted: 10 Million
Hurricane Milton affecting North America, causing displacement and damage.
Year: 2024
Charity: SBP
Website: sbpusa.org
North America Hurricane (Helene)
People Impacted: 1.5 Million+
Hurricane Helene brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, impacting communities in North America.
Year: 2024
Charity: North Carolina Community Foundation
Website: nccommunityfoundation.org
Hurricane Katrina
People Impacted: 1 Million
One of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing catastrophic damage to New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Year: 2005
Charity: Katrina National Memorial Foundation
Website: knmfno.org/donate/
Droughts
Lake Chad Basin Crisis
People Impacted: 6 Million
A complex crisis involving drought, conflict, and displacement affecting all those close to Lake Chad.
Year: Ongoing
Charity: World Food Programme
Website: wfp.org/lake-chad
Darfur Conflict & Drought
People Impacted: 6 Million
A long-standing conflict exacerbated by drought, lead to displacement and humanitarian crises.
Year: Ongoing
Charity: Concern International
Website: concern.org.uk/donate/sudanemergency
Cyclones
Cyclone Mocha
People Impacted: 5-10 Million
A cyclone that brought strong winds and heavy rain impacted communities in Southeast Asia.
Year: 2023
Charity: Muslim Aid
Website: muslimaid.org/cyclone-mocha
Tropical Cyclone Freddy
People Impacted: 2.1 Million
A record-breaking cyclone that affected several countries, causing widespread destruction, displacement, and loss of life.
Year: 2023
Charity: AMREF
Website: amref.org/cyclone-freddy-malawi/
Heatwaves
European Heatwaves
People Impacted: 60 Thousand
Severe heatwaves across Europe, leading to health issues and increased mortality rates.
Year: 2022
Charity: European Climate Foundation
Website: europeanclimate.org
Typhoons
Typhoon Yagi
People Impacted: 800 Thousand
A typhoon that brought strong winds and heavy rains, impacting communities in Southeast Asia.
Year: 2024
Charity: Pacific Links Foundation
Website: pacificlinks.org/yagirelief/