http://www.charitynavigator.org When natural disasters strike and new societal concerns emerge, Charity Navigator will use this portion of our site to spotlight charities dealing with these issues to help you give generously and with confidence. If you are compassionate about helping veterans, injured soldiers and their families, then consult our list of military-related charities before you write a check. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator On July 20th, the United Nations officially declared a famine in parts of Somalia. This is the first time in 11 years that a major famine has been declared. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1274 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator There are more than 1,000 charities competing for donations to continue their efforts to promote awareness and to cure breast cancer. How is a donor supposed to distinguish between them all? http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=497 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of this tragedy, it is warranted that we take a look at the charities that established 9/11 funds and how they are performing today. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=490 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator On Sunday, May 22, 2011 a tornado hit Joplin, Missouri. The twister, with winds of more than 190 mph, damaged or destroyed 2,000 buildings and killed over 100 people. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1248 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator More than 300 people were killed by an outbreak of ferocious storms and tornadoes from April 25 to 28. The storms also caused considerable damage to homes and businesses. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1244 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator A 9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on March 11 and a tsunami followed shortly thereafter. Charities are beginning to mount an emergency response and donations are needed to help provide relief to those in need. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator This special report, released on the one year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti, commemorates the significant outpouring of generosity from donors across America and takes a closer look at how charities put donations to use. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1192 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator Find out what Angelina Jolie, Bono, Lance Armstrong and Michael J. Fox have in common besides being famous. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=949 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator The declining economy is taking a toll on many families who are finding it difficult or impossible to pay their bills and keep food on the table. Find out which charities offer programs to help those facing a financial crisis. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=733 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator In the summer of 2010, floods began to take their toll in northwest Pakistan, destroying thousands of villages, leaving many dead and millions affected. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1132 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator On January 12th a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince and caused massive devastation to the city. The death toll is expected to be well in the thousands and a http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator Human trafficking has been called the modern day slavery. Find out which highly-rated charities are endeavoring to put an end to this horrific and complex problem. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=627 Feb 3, 2012 EST Charity Navigator