In response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises , GlobalGiving regularly launches relief funds to support nonprofits helping those in need . The Disaster Recovery Network at GlobalGiving deploys a " model of effective , community-led relief and recovery through locally focused grants , advocacy , and training programs . " GlobalGiving 's former Chief Program Officer describes the approach as : GlobalGiving 's community of nonprofits , donors , and companies has funded relief work in response to a wide range of disasters , including Hurricane Maria in 2017 , the Nepal earthquake in 2015 , the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014 , Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 , the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 , and the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis , among others . GlobalGiving is regularly recommended by USAID 's Center for International Disaster Information to donors looking to support disaster relief efforts
Nepal earthquake in 2015
April 2015 Nepal earthquake
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