Help Americares Respond to the Next Disaster
About
Over the past several years, the scope and scale of natural disasters has increased dramatically. Americares responds to an average of 30 emergencies each year, including natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires, and also complex emergencies like war and humanitarian crises. In any emergency response, our primary goal is to save lives and improve health for people affected by disasters, while promoting long-term recovery and disaster preparedness.
Need
Disasters, including wildfires, drought, flooding, war, hurricanes, and pandemics, affect 185 million people annually. The increasing frequency of climate disasters lead to displacement, medical emergencies, and disruptions in care and puts clean air, safe drinking water, secure housing and food supplies at risk. When disaster hits, those most disproportionately affected live in low-income communities or countries that already lack the resources to be able to prepare for or respond to disaster
Long term impact
Last year we responded to 36 different disasters. With our partners, we prepare for the worst that nature or humans can produce. We respond quickly to a disaster and then we stick around as long as our help is needed. Your commitment helps make it possible for us not only to fix the broken but build back better. The recovery effort works to support and sustain local health centers who will serve their communities long after our teams have left - stronger and better prepared for the next disaster
About the Organization
Americares saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential. Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that responds to people affected by poverty or disaster with life-changing health programs, medicine and medical supplies. Each year, Americares reaches more than 90 countries and all 50 U.S. states with over $600 million in innovative health programs and quality medical aid. Americares is the world's leading nonprofit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. For people affected by poverty or disaster, health is essential. With good health, people can attend school, be productive at work, care for their families and contribute to strong communities. Poor health puts all of that at risk. Health is fundamental to all aspects of development.
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GlobalGiving Categories:
- Disaster Response
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
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What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.