Programs
1. Rapid Disaster Response
First 72 hours matter most.
- Pre-positioned emergency kits, water purification, medical tents.
- Surge team activates within 24 hrs globally via partner network.
Objective: Deliver urgent relief and essential services during emergencies to minimize loss and hards
Our focus areas:
Emergency shelter & medical support
Food, water, and hygiene supply distribution
Volunteer coordination & on-ground logistics
Emergency communication & resource referral
Recent highlight:
During the 2024 NYC flash floods, deployed 350 volunteers, serving 8,000 residents within 48 hours.
2. Community Capacity Building
“Preparation saves lives.”
Train local responders in hazard mapping, early-warning tech, psychosocial first aid.
Micro-grants for resilient housing pilots.
Objective: Equip local communities with the knowledge, resources, and networks to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Key initiatives:
Disaster-preparedness training workshops
Mental-health & trauma support programs
Community emergency resource hubs
Resilience leadership development programs
Recent highlight:
Launched a borough-wide Neighborhood Resilience Academy training 600 residents in emergency readiness.
3. Climate-Change Advocacy
“From relief to root causes.”
- Grass-roots campaigns amplifying frontline voices at UN Climate Week.
- Policy briefs pushing for equitable climate finance.
Objective: Equip local communities with the knowledge, resources, and networks to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Our advocacy work involves:
Collaboration with city and state agencies
Policy campaigns for flood mitigation, heat-response systems, and sustainable infrastructure
Public awareness campaigns & climate education
Engaging youth and local leaders in grassroots initiatives
Recent highlight:
Partnered with NYC policymakers to secure $2.4M in funding for coastal flood-defense improvements.
4. Research & Documentation
“Evidence powers impact.”
Publish open-access reports on post-disaster mortality, displacement, and adaptation best practices.
Data dashboard integrating satellite imagery and field surveys.
Objective: Generate data-driven insights to strengthen disaster planning and recovery systems in New York.
Activities include:
Disaster-impact field studies
Climate-risk community mapping
Survivor interviews & case documentation
Publishing preparedness and response reports
Recent highlight:
Released the “NYC Climate Vulnerability Index 2024”, now used by local planners and community groups.