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How the Nepalese Diaspora Rallied Together in the Wake of the Nepal Earthquake
When disaster unfolds, diaspora communities around the world want to help. But in times of high stress, worry, and uncertainty,... View Article
We all know people can survive for days without food, but not without water. This tenet of human biology often drives individuals and organizations to donate bottled water in the aftermath of disaster.
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may have heard that wildfires continue to rage in Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported yesterday that 1,000 additional firefighters from across Canada, the United States, South Africa and other countries will soon join the 1,200-member crew working to contain the fires that have destroyed homes, land and livelihoods.
Written By: Joe Costanzo Director UK Institute for Migration Research (UK-IMR), www.uk-imr.ac.uk Anyone today with access to modern media has... View Article
“The reason I chose to give cash over in-kind donations is because cash is the one gift that can become... View Article
“What is altruism without effort?” As a researcher at USAID CIDI, I have spent a great deal of my time... View Article
“Just because you didn’t receive a tax write off, recognition from a local organization, or a thank you card doesn’t... View Article
To ensure that your money is doing the good you intended you have to look past aid agency advertising, name recognition, and "happy stories", and instead look for evidence that the aid agency is following best practices and constantly improving their organization.
Happy International Mother Earth Day! No longer a day that evokes images traditional hippies at the first celebration in 1970,... View Article
“I am confident that the International Day of Human Space Flight will remind us of our common humanity and our... View Article
“You wouldn’t want to receive something you didn’t ask for or need at Christmas, let alone during a humanitarian crisis.”... View Article
People like to say that this is the Age of Connectedness. Yes, we are more connected. But we’ve always been... View Article
We’ve all heard of, or even volunteered for, popular non-profit organizations like United Way, Salvation Army, Goodwill, American National Red... View Article
Going back to school always gave me mixed emotions. Not every year, but at every stage of my education, I... View Article
Every year since 2006, USAID CIDI has hosted the Public Service Announcements for International Disasters (PSAID). The annual PSAID contest... View Article
On April 18, 1906, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area experienced a catastrophic natural disaster. The 1906 earthquake, estimated... View Article
I love watching Alyssa Thomas play basketball. Not only because the University of Maryland three-time ACC Player of the Year... View Article
There’s a day for everything! So what makes World Water Day different from World Nutella Day (February 9th)? Besides calories... View Article
Three years ago, the Japanese region of Tohoku was struck by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, followed quickly by a 130... View Article
Growing up in the Soviet Union where we celebrate this day with parades, gifts, and flowers, I am often baffled... View Article
My friends who observe Lent are already talking about what they’re going to give up for this annual 40- day... View Article
Valentine’s Day is here! What’s your plan? Giving flowers or sweets to that special someone? Surprising friends? It’s not only... View Article
We bet you’re all dressed up, gifts are wrapped, and cookies are baked. Uhh Ohh… Did you forget... View Article
Love Urban Dictionary? Enhance your disaster response street cred with these need-to-know buzzwords: 1. Disaster Relief: Disaster survivors frequently need... View Article
Yesterday, the White House pointed to USAID CIDI as the resource to learn how to effectively help people affected by... View Article
We love Twitter and we love clever handles so it naturally follows that we love Tom Murphy or @viewfromthecave. How do... View Article
Fridays are usually great, as it marks the coming of a relaxing weekend, but many people are superstitious about Friday... View Article
Labor Day is a time to relax and spend time with family and friends. But we hope some are giving... View Article
Care about the environment? Clean up a park! Something as simple and great as picking up litter in a local... View Article