After the Ceasefire: Private Sector Support for Gaza
“One way or the other, everyone is in need.” Last week, OCHA co-hosted a virtual executive briefing on private support for Gaza in collaboration…
After the Ceasefire: Private Sector Support for Gaza
The importance of mental health to respond to and recover from disasters
In the wake of disasters, the emotional and psychological toll on affected communities can be profound, and the situation demands a holistic approach that…
The importance of mental health to respond to and recover from disasters
Speaking the Same Language: Sphere Standards for more effective business engagement in emergency response
Imagine someone you love has been in a car accident. What would you expect from medical services? Speed. Professionalism. Trained personnel. Kindness. No mistakes.…
Speaking the Same Language: Sphere Standards for more effective business engagement in emergency response
Tourism: A catalyst for better disaster management
When we think about tourism, what comes to mind is often idyllic white-sand beaches, adventures on trains, and discovering new cultures as just a…
Tourism: A catalyst for better disaster management
From emergency response to recovery: How Build Back Better is core to disaster management in Chile
In February 2024, Patricia Díaz was planning an asado—a barbecue in her backyard—with friends. The food was served, and they were enjoying a glass…
From emergency response to recovery: How Build Back Better is core to disaster management in Chile
Distributing traditional foods to help communities recover from Hurricane John in Mexico
At dawn on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, just short of a year after Hurricane Otis devastated parts of Mexico, Hurricane John made landfall as…
Distributing traditional foods to help communities recover from Hurricane John in Mexico