Disaster relief is never an easy task:

Irma and Harvey survivors have the nation’s attention right now. But to meet their needs—now and in the future—we need a bold, new approach to disaster relief philanthropy.

Because the truth is climate-related natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. Around the world, disasters related to changing temperatures, precipitation, sea levels, and other factors increased 41 percent in 2015 compared with the previous decade’s annual average.

Did you know that every $1 you spend on disaster risk management could generate $60 in risk reduction benefits?

Investing in local capacity is now widely considered one of the best ways to bolster a community’s resilience against future disasters. Yet, worldwide, a mere 1.6 percent of international aid funding is traditionally channeled to local nonprofits. Your company has the power to change that ratio, and it should.

Read the article about changing your company's disaster relief approach at Global Giving