March 2010
In the wake of the spring 2010 earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, as well as the oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast, we hosted a disaster-focused teleconference. It gave updates from Haiti and Chile, and provided advice for funding recovery.
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September 2008
The impact of natural disasters is worsened by existing inequities, and initial appeals to donors tend to focus on relief rather than recovery. In this brief, we offer suggestions for donors who want to help disaster-stricken regions rebuild and prepare for the future. This brief was part of our 2009 High Impact Giving Opportunities series.
ContinueMay 2008
After the Cyclone Nargis disaster struck Myanmar in May 2008, we hosted two emergency teleconferences featuring experts and NGO representatives from around the world. They provided up-to-date information on the situation in Myanmar and offered suggestions to funders on how to assist the recovery efforts.
ContinueJuly 2006
This brief explores the opportunities and challenges donors face as they look to address the effects of natural disasters. The brief offers expert perspective on new approaches to help communities not only recover from disaster, but rebuild and prepare for the future.
