Relief International

There is one constant in fragile settings: they don’t follow a pattern. Today, we will work to deliver life-saving aid to millions of people living on the edge of survival. Tomorrow, when the crisis subsides, we will work alongside community members to restore job opportunities, build critical infrastructure, and develop education programs. And the day after that we will be ready for the next chapter. In fragile settings, every day brings new opportunities and fresh challenges. Relief International’s 7,300 staff and volunteers have the experience and agility to meet the ever-changing needs of populations in vulnerable situations. We partner with them to develop a strategy for the future and create more enduring pathways to stability.  

Our History

Relief International is a 60-year-old development and humanitarian nonprofit alliance that is the product of mergers and alliances between four organizations. Today, our team totals more than 7,300 staff and local volunteers working in 16 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Scroll through the timeline below to learn more about our history from 1958 through the present day.