6 Types of Charities You Should Know

Nowadays we have come across all kinds of charities around us. Do you know what fields you are into when we support the activities? Here we group the charities into 6 types which we all should know.

Animal Charities

Animal charities come in a variety of species. Some are large and international, for example, WWF. Some are local charity set up by someone who cares about animals and wants to help them. We can breakdown this type of charity into four subgroups :

• Wildlife Conservation Organization
• Pet & Animal Welfare Organization
• Hunting & Fishing Conservation Groups
• Zoos and Aquariums

Environmental Charities

Environmental is an important topic that everyone in the world concerns. The environmental charity works to preserve and protect the environment. It promotes environmental research, conservation, and appreciation and sustainable development for the environment. We have two subgroups from this type of charity :

• Environmental Conservation and Protection
• Parks and Nature Centers

International NGOs

NGOs stand for Non-governmental Organizations. International NGOs have HQ in one country but work in other countries. There are four subgroups from International NGOs :

• International Development NGOs
• Disaster Relief and Humanitarian NGOs
• Peace and Human Right NGOs
• Child Sponsorship Organization

Health Charities

Health Charities promote public understanding and awareness of specific health risks. It’s supporting and treating the sick and disabled working on cures for diseases.

• Disease and Disorder Charities
• Medical Services and Treatment
• Medical Research Charities
• Patient and Family Support Charities

Education Charities

Education charities focus on making education more accessible and effective. Make learning possible for students of all backgrounds. We can find four subgroups from Education Charities :

• Universities and Colleges
• Scholarship and financial aid services
• School Reform and Experimental Education
• Support for students, teachers, and parents

Art and Culture Charities

Art and Culture Charities promote the preservation of artistic and cultural heritage. You might not notice this type of charity, we can group into four subgroups :

• Museums & Art Galleries
• Performing Arts
• Libraries & Historical Societies
• Public Broadcasting and Media