There are numerous non-government organizations (NGO) out there that are trying to make the world a healthier place. They utilize various ways to promote health awareness, motivate and help people take care of their health better. The existence of these NGO is essential and their assistance is vital for the lives of many people around the world.
It is not an easy task to pick the right organization to give a donation to. The fact is that reputable and large-sized NGO have a better reach. It is why we here at Consumer Health Digest selected the top NGO in the United States and made the task easier for you.
These organizations share our beliefs that the community has to do everything in its power to help in learning more about health conditions and how to prevent and counteract them. In the days of modern medicine, there are many diseases you can live with as long as you get optimal medical care and take care of yourself.
Many organizations are funding research that may help us know more about the diseases that are a threat to the human population, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. NGOs are also giving their best to enhance awareness about particular issues, such as pollution. It is the pleasure of everyone at Consumer Health Digest to be a part of the community and participate in raising alertness and providing people with valuable health-related information.
How You Can Contribute
The process of contributing is simple and comes down to three steps:
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Pick the organization of your interest and read about it
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Check the NGO website
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Donate
Here is a small guide on how to pick the organization that is in line with your interest and support them.
SELECT THE ORGANIZATION YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND READ ABOUT IT
We made the list of top NGO’s, so rest assured that your donation will end up in right hands. However, it is up to you to choose your favorite. Feel free to take a look at the list below to find the one with the cause you consider the most appealing. Read about them to find out more about the organization itself, why they were established, and how they do their job.
CHECK THE NGO WEBSITE
You can also find a link to the website of the desired NGO and pay them a visit. This is another great way to get to know them and stay informed about their various activities. The most reputable NGO’s always give their best to have up-to-date websites and provide information about the events they are organizing and the way they are spending resources.
DONATE
Once you are certain that the organization is the right fit, it is time to show your support. You can do that by donating and helping them make the world a better place. Making a donation is simple and shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes of your time. You will be doing a good deed and assisting NGO that are giving their best to improve overall health awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle and optimal health management.
ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT:
The American Heart Association exists to help fight and prevent cardiovascular disease. Certified by the National Health Council as an excellent charity, the organization accomplishes this goal primarily through educating the public on preventing heart disease. They also are the largest provider of CPR education training, and have funded research that has led to innovations such as cholesterol-inhibiting drugs, the first artificial heart valve, and heart transplant capabilities.
The Arthritis National Research Foundation serves to fund research to help find a cure for arthritis. They offer grants to various scientists to help promote the study of arthritis and how to stop it. They are listed second on Charity Navigator's Top Ten Charities Worth Watching and have been part of numerous breakthroughs in arthritis research.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Foundation, also known as The Jimmy Fund, supports patient care and cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Farber was the first doctor to use drugs to treat cancer, and achieved the first documented case of remission of lymphatic leukemia remission. The tradition of research continues, and the hospital is known for offering cutting-edge treatments, particularly in childhood cancers.
Keep America Beautiful started when a group of civic leaders and corporate leaders got together to try to fight pollution. The organization focuses on keep public spaces beautiful by promoting a variety of campaigns such as, 'Graffiti Hurts,' or the 'Great American Cleanup.'
While many have heard of Planned Parenthood, many do not realize that it is a charity dedicated to providing for women's health, and advocating for women's fertility rights. They achieve their mission through providing low-cost healthcare for women, increasing access and information to family planning methods, and funding research on birth control. With nearly 750 affiliated health centers across the United States, Planned Parenthood has been instrumental in advocating for women's health rights. To achieve their goals, Planned Parenthood established the Guttmacher Institute, to help put funding into researching sexual health.
Also a medical needs organization, Project HOPE works all over the world to help provide sustainable healthcare. They focus on disease prevention, education of both communities and medical personnel, as well as a variety of other areas that will further their goal of sustainability in health care in the communities in which they serve. While the organization started in a garage, it quickly grew to include a Naval hospital ship. While the hospital ship has since been retired, the organization enjoys a unique relationship with the US Navy today.
A Healthier America works with leaders in the private, public and non-profit sectors to solve the blight of childhood obesity once and for all. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there was an 11% increase in childhood obesity, ages 6-11, between 1980 and 2012 (from 7% to 18%). In the 12-19 year population, that increase climbs to 16% during the same time frame (5% to 21%).
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, and integrated care and treatment for those who need it, with recovery as the goal.
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WE FEEL OFFER AMAZING SUPPORT:
