They exist in the form of support groups, non-profit organizations and government agencies and carry out activities of different types, from rebuilding countries hit by natural disasters, to distributing or establishing drinking water and emergency medical services.

Bilateral organizations receive funding from the government in their home countries and use these resources to support developing countries. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is one of the oldest bilateral organizations in operation. Multilateral Organizations receive funding from three or more governments (as well as non-governmental sources) and provide services and carry out projects in several countries. Some of the main Multilateral Organizations They are part of the United Nations, such as UNICEF and UNDP. The World Bank and the World Health Organization are additional examples of Multilateral Organizations.