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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once. Thinking big on climate change There is good news.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. i What did the remaining $223 million in disaster aid address? The numerous other disasters and humanitarian crises occurred or continued to occur that year—events that were overshadowed by the pandemic. . Syrian refugee crisis.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.

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Nonprofit Technology Planning for Disasters (and Turnover)

John Kenyon

Every year we face natural disasters from fires to hurricanes to earthquakes to tornadoes and flooding. We never know when disaster may strike. Turnover & Disaster Planning similarities. While thankfully disasters are not a daily occurrence, turnover does happen in nonprofits everyday. Disaster Plan.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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UNICEF Shares 4 Ways to Reverse COVID-19’s Impact on Children

Saleforce Nonprofit

In fact, the pandemic is the biggest crisis for children in UNICEF’s history. Build resilience to better prevent, respond to, and protect children from crises, including new approaches to end famines, protect children from climate change, and reimagine disaster spending: • Consign famine and food insecurity to history.

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How AI Can Help with International Development

Forum One

It can also help predict who is at risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and mental health issues based on family and personal histories, test results, and even the way people speak. Disaster Response – Using satellite and weather data, countries will be able to better predict disasters.