Governmental Organizations

	International Governmental Organizations


			Cascos Blancos/White Helmets Commission
			Comísion Cascos Blancos/White Helmets Commission WHC is the Argentinean Government agency that provides Humanitarian Assistance internationally for emergencies and catastrophes. WHC works mainly with volunteers, and it was adopted as initiative by United Nations in 1994 and the Organization of American States in 1998. www.cascosblancos.gov.ar/nav-izquierda/ingles/index.htm
			CIDA
			Canadian International Development Agency The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canada’s lead agency for development assistance. www.acdi-cida.gc.ca

			Italian Cooperation
			Coperazione Italiana Development Cooperation comes from the need to grant the respect of human dignity and the economical grow for everybody in our planet, and ensuring global interdependency through the widening of markets. www.cooperazioneallosviluppo.esteri.it/pdgcs
			Economic Community Of West African States
			ECOWAS The Economic Community Of West African States is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in “all fields of economic activity, particularly industry, transport, telecommunications, energy, agriculture, natural resources, commerce, monetary and financial questions, social and cultural matters. www.comm.ecowas.int/
			European Commission
			European CommissionThe European Union’s mandate to ECHO is to provide emergency assistance and relief to the victims of natural disasters or armed conflict outside the European Union. The aid is intended to go directly to those in distress, irrespective of race, religion or political convictions. ec.europa.eu/echo/index_en.htm
			Irish Aid
			Irish Aid Irish Aid is the Government of Ireland’s programme of assistance to developing countries. Ireland’s development cooperation policy is an integral part of Ireland’s wider foreign policy. www.irishaid.gov.ie/
			Civil Protection Department Of The Presidency Of The Council Of Ministers
			Civil Protection Department Of The Presidency Of The Council Of Ministers is the body that the President of the Italian Council of Ministers established to coordinate the Italian National Service during emergencies.www.protezionecivile.it/
			SCCA
			Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency The MSB’s task is to enhance and support society’s capacity to prepare for and prevent accidents and crises. When one does occur, MSB supports the actors involved in taking the right measures to control the situation.www.msb.se/en/