HF USA Monitoring & Liaison Committee

Mission: To be the ‘ears and the eyes’ of Humanity First to gather pertinent and timely information relating to natural disasters and any humanitarian crises.

Location: New York, New York

Availability of Service: 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days Per Year

Major Responsibilities:

1. Monitor worldwide reports of disaster and human conflict;
2. Represent Humanity First USA at the United Nations as well as liaison with other governmental and nongovernmental organization;
3. Promote and support the national and international mission of Humanity First through promotion of relationships and contacts with sister relief agencies.

Overview

The Disaster Assessment team for Humanity First USA is based in New York City. This six to eight members team monitors all types of world events 24 hours a day. Whether it be a humanitarian disaster caused by human conflict or a natural disaster, this team generates a daily assessment through continuous monitoring of news agencies, United Nation organizations, and disaster monitoring agencies. When a report is deemed to be of sufficient magnitude, the Director of the Monitoring & Liaison Committee activates the Disaster Deployment Committee which determines the magnitude of Humanity First USA’s response. As the disaster relief operations are initiated, daily reports continue to be generated for Humanity First USA Executive committee to guide relief efforts.

As Humanity First is a recognized relief organization with the United Nations and member countries, members of the New York City-based assessment & liaison committee also represent Humanity First at relevant UN conferences and meetings. Committee members are vital in building new collaborations as well maintaining Humanity First existing relationships with the UN, and other governmental/non-governmental organizations.