About the Italian American Relief (IAR)
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) created the Italian American Relief Fund as a vehicle for fundraising in response to the Emilia Romagna earthquake in 2012.  IAR is a coordinated effort to provide immediate response when natural catastrophes and other disasters occur in Italy.  Many institutions and organizations are coming together to rally humanitarian support and assist Italy in times of need.  Our goal today, as it was then, is to provide a united front for Italian American organizations and individuals to rally behind a single cause. The more we raise together, the greater impact we can have on the devastated areas in Italy.

About the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as a resource for the Italian American Community and works to preserve the Italian American heritage and culture and promote and inspire a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans.  It also strengthens and empowers ties between the United States and Italy.  It was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
For more information visit www.niaf.org

The National Italian American Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Where Does the Money Go?

100% of your donation goes directly to relief efforts in Italy—no administrative fees are deducted.

At the direction of the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C., all funds collected through NIAF’s Italian American Relief are transferred directly to Italy’s Protezione Civile (Civil Protection Department). When disasters affect multiple regions, as is often the case with natural catastrophes, the Protezione Civile serves as the national coordinating agency best positioned to allocate resources efficiently across all impacted areas and ensure aid reaches the communities with the greatest need.

The Protezione Civile works directly with local authorities, emergency services, and relief organizations to provide immediate assistance including emergency shelter, food, medical care, and essential services. They also coordinate long-term recovery efforts to help communities rebuild infrastructure and restore normalcy.

Your contribution joins a coordinated international effort to provide meaningful, immediate relief to affected families and communities throughout Italy.

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and tax receipts are issued by the National Italian American Foundation.

For questions about donations or relief efforts, please contact NIAF at information@niaf.org.