The Atheist Directory
Secular Charities
General
Secular Charities
- American Atheists American Atheists fights to protect the absolute separation of religion from government and raise the profile of atheism in the public discourse.
- American Civil Liberties Union – ACLU For almost 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
- American Ethical Union The American Ethical Union creates, nurtures, and inspires ethical humanist communities to foster a world that is democratic, compassionate, just, and sustainable.
- Amnesty International Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights.
- Atheist Alliance International Atheist Alliance International (AAI) is a global federation of atheist and freethought groups and individuals, committed to educating its members and the public about atheism, secularism and related issues.
- Charity: Water Charity: Water is a non-profit organization that provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
- Council for Secular Humanism The mission of the Council for Secular Humanism is to advocate and defend a nonreligious lifestance rooted in science, naturalistic philosophy, and humanist ethics and to serve and support adherents of that lifestance.
- Engineers Without Borders USA Engineers Without Borders USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
- Foundation Beyond Belief The Foundation also sponsors over 100 humanist volunteer teams through our Beyond Belief Network – local freethought groups working to improve their communities.
- Freedom From Religion Foundation The Foundation works as an umbrella for those who are free from religion and are committed to the cherished principle of separation of state and church.
- Kiva Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty.
- Modest Needs Modest Needs is a tax-exempt charity where you can make small, emergency grants to low-income workers who’re at risk of slipping into poverty and for whom no other source of immediate help is available.
- Oxfam Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
- Rotary International It is a secular organization open to all people. Our Mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
- Secular Coalition for America Our mission is to increase the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all.
Children
Secular Charities - Children
- DonorsChoose.org DonorsChoose.org empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials and experiences for their students.
- Invisible Children Invisible Children exists to end violence and exploitation in the world’s most isolated and vulnerable communities.
- Plan International Plan works in more than 50 countries around the world to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, families, and communities.
- Smile Train Smile Train is an international children’s charity that provides 100%-free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in 85+ developing countries.
- The SEED Foundation We help underserved students realize their potential and fulfill their dreams of college graduation through a unique, college-prep public boarding school model.
- The Tanzanian Children’s Fund The Tanzanian Children’s Fund works to ensure that all children and families in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania lead healthy and productive lives and have the opportunity to become positive agents of change for their country.
- UNICEF UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable.
Environment
Secular Charities - Environment
- The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
Health
Secular Charities - Health
- American Lung Association The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease 0
- Doctors Without Borders Founded in 1971, Doctors Without Borders acts independently of any political, military, or religious agendas to provide medical aid and relief in more than 60 countries without regard for race, religion, or political affiliation. 0
- Smile Train Smile Train is an international children’s charity that provides 100%-free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in 85+ developing countries. 0
- Stand Up To Cancer Stand Up To Cancer is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. 0
Legal
Secular Charities - Legal
- American Atheists American Atheists fights to protect the absolute separation of religion from government and raise the profile of atheism in the public discourse.
- Americans United for Separation of Church and State We are dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all.
- Freedom From Religion Foundation The Foundation works as an umbrella for those who are free from religion and are committed to the cherished principle of separation of state and church.
- Interfaith Alliance Interfaith Alliance celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism. Not secular but theist allies.
- Secular Coalition for America Our mission is to increase the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all.
LGBTQ
Secular Charities - LGBTQ
- glaad GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
- Human Rights Campaign The largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans.
- The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is an American non-profit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning and other queer youth.
Reproductive Rights
Secular Charities - Reproductive Rights
- EngenderHealth EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival.
- Ipas Help us ensure all women and girls can fulfill their reproductive rights. Every year, 21 million women worldwide risk their lives with an unsafe abortion. Ipas is working to solve this problem.
- NARAL Pro-Choice America We are made up of pro-choice women and men across the United States. Together, we’re protecting and expanding reproductive freedom.
- Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
- Population Connection Population Connection works to ensure that every woman around the world who wants to delay or end childbearing has access to the health services and contraceptive supplies she needs in order to do so.
Science
Secular Charities - Science
- National Center for Science Education NCSE defends the integrity of science education against ideological interference.
- The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry The mission of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry is to promote scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims.
- Union of Concerned Scientists Our scientists and engineers develop and implement innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems.