The mission of the program:
We aim to restore communities and build a better future for the impacted. Our activities are focused on disaster readiness and mitigation before disasters happen, provide medical and humanitarian relief during the disaster, and post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction.
ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
OUR WORLD IN TURMOIL
Floods, drought, storms, famine, epidemics, and wars impact millions of lives each year. Most recently, conflicts and wars in different parts of the world such as Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities, displacements, and inflicted great destruction upon those nations. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused millions of fatalities but has crippled global economies and pushed millions of people into poverty.
OUR APPROACH
We work with the host governments, humanitarian agencies, civil society organizations, and local communities to offer preparedness and adaptable relief services according to the nature and magnitude of the disaster, such as:
- Disaster preparedness and response courses
- Immediate medical and humanitarian relief operations
- Medium and long-term recovery projects
DISASTER RELIEF READINESS
Humanity First disaster relief teams follow internationally recognized standards in responding to disasters. We have developed standard operating procedures and training manuals which are followed by all Humanity First countries around the world. This way, in times of disasters our relief missions around the world are ready to collaborate within and outside the organization without any delay.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) CERTIFIED
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM (EMT)
Humanity First Disaster Relief Team is an EMT in collaboration with the UN WHO EMT initiative.
Only teams certified and in collaboration with the WHO can respond to Sudden Onset Disasters (SOD) and medical emergencies around the world. Qualified EMTs must receive a direct invitation through the WHO and the Ministry of Health of the host nation that is inflicted by the SOD.
This rigorous certification process ensures that the EMTs responding to these global incidents are constituted of members that are fully trained to practice quality emergency healthcare in the country of need. The EMT must be able to augment the capacity of the inflicted nation with limited resources available. Additionally, the team must be fully equipped, self-sufficient, and capable to deploy within 24 hours of invitation from the WHO and MoH. Upon arrival, the EMT is ready to serve without reliance or assistance from the host nation, except through collaboration.
Humanity First – EMT has been recognized by the WHO while undergoing its rigorous certification process and has already served in several major disasters around the world upon direct invitation from the WHO. The Humanity First EMT proudly continues to maintain the highest standards expected of the UN WHO EMT initiative.
PRIOR RELIEF EFFORTS
Ukraine Crisis
Afghan Refugee Relief
Hurricane IDA
COVID-19 Response
Projects
Morocco Earthquake The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco just days ago has already claimed over 2,100 lives. Thousands of others are injured and displaced, unable to return to unstable…
The fire on Maui Island in Hawaii has left people homeless or without power, internet, and basic supplies. Buildings and homes are destroyed. Humanity First Disaster Relief provides food, water,…
Humanity First USA has immediately mobilized with local partners to assess the situation and needs. We are ready, as needed, to source and distribute water and non-perishable foods locally in…
Meeting with National VP of Tu?rkye? Red Crescent.Supplies Delivered to Turkish Embassy of DCSupplies Delivered to Turkish Consulate of Boston Previous Next Donate Fundraise Join us to raise $1M for…
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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis began on 24 February 2022. Since then, an estimated 1.7 million refugees, mainly women and children or elderly people have fled Ukraine. There are also significant numbers…
Refugees are men, women, and children who have fled war, violence, conflict, and persecution and have crossed borders to find safety in another country. They have often fled for their…
Texas Winter Storm was the result of a major winter and ice storm that had widespread impacts across the United States, Northern Mexico, and parts of Canada from February 13–17. All 254 Texas counties were placed under…
On September 28, 2018 a magnitude 7.4 earthquake followed by tsunami hit the island of Sulawesi affecting the city of Palu and Donggala and many other remote villages. So far,…
On September 1st and 2nd, Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the nation’s history. For almost twenty-four hours the Bahamas were battered with category five…
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On Sept.11-12th Humanity First USA team went on their 3rd relief response in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. Helping fix roofs, drywall and clean out debris from inside and outside homes. They…
