Italian NGOs in Washington, DC

EMERGENCY USA is an independent nonprofit organization established for the charitable purpose of raising awareness through education about a culture of peace and respect for human dignity, and raising funds and community support for medical care, rehabilitation and relief efforts for victims of wars, landmines, poverty and natural disasters. The programs we support provide free-of-charge, high-standard medical and surgical care in war-torn areas. All facilities are designed, built and managed by the Italian NGO EMERGENCY where specialized international staff is committed to training local medical personnel.

AVSI Foundation is an international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in Italy in 1972. AVSI’s mission is to support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and the promotion of the dignity of every human person, according to Catholic social teaching. AVSI-USA opened its doors in 2001, first in New York City and subsequently in Washington, D.C., in response to the need for a presence in the U.S. AVSI-USA is an autonomous entity registered in the State of New York with 501(c) 3 status. As such, AVSI-USA shares the mission and method of the AVSI network and provides support to members and initiatives by leveraging resources for existing and new projects and by supporting collaborations with U.S. organizations and donors, and representing AVSI at the United Nations and with other international organizations.