International Orthodox Christian Charities
Encyclopedia
International Orthodox Christian Charities, Inc. (IOCC), based in Baltimore, Maryland, was established in March 1992 as the official international humanitarian
organization of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). Since its inception, IOCC has distributed more than US $226 million in relief and development programs in 30 countries. IOCC does not provide funds for Church missions such as religious education or missionary
work. All funds collected by the agency (minus administrative expenses) are instead used for humanitarian aid
.
IOCC has received a rating of four stars from Charity Navigator
, the highest rating the organization awards.
IOCC is a member of ACT Development
, a global alliance of churches and related agencies working on development that are committed to working together.
Humanitarianism
In its most general form, humanitarianism is an ethic of kindness, benevolence and sympathy extended universally and impartially to all human beings. Humanitarianism has been an evolving concept historically but universality is a common element in its evolution...
organization of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). Since its inception, IOCC has distributed more than US $226 million in relief and development programs in 30 countries. IOCC does not provide funds for Church missions such as religious education or missionary
Mission (Christian)
Christian missionary activities often involve sending individuals and groups , to foreign countries and to places in their own homeland. This has frequently involved not only evangelization , but also humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged...
work. All funds collected by the agency (minus administrative expenses) are instead used for humanitarian aid
Aid
In international relations, aid is a voluntary transfer of resources from one country to another, given at least partly with the objective of benefiting the recipient country....
.
IOCC has received a rating of four stars from Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator is an independent, non-profit organization that evaluates American charities. Its stated goal is "to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities."-About:...
, the highest rating the organization awards.
IOCC is a member of ACT Development
ACT Development
ACT Alliance is a global alliance of churches and related organisations focusing on long-term development and humanitarian assistance. The alliance has a membership of more than 100 organisations, working with about 30,000 members of staff and volunteers, in 140 countries, with a combined budget...
, a global alliance of churches and related agencies working on development that are committed to working together.
External links
- IOCC website
- Profile page on Charity Navigator