Ready to respond in times of crisis and disaster.
Impact
Conflict and natural disasters can suddenly devastate families and communities without warning, leading to displacement, poverty, and illness. In 2022, the United States experienced the most natural disasters of any country.
Humanity First works with local governments and other agencies to quickly offer humanitarian relief to help restore communities. And because Humanity First also works on longer-term projects, we already have a robust network of volunteers on the ground. That means that when a disaster strikes, Humanity First can call on that network to quickly mobilize resources to where they are most needed. And later, those same people are on hand to support the work of rebuilding.
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People served
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Disasters Responses
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Meals Served in Turkiye with HF Global
Global Disaster Response
Since our founding in 2004, Humanity First USA has responded to disasters near and far, big and small. The Humanity First Disaster Relief medical team is part of the United Nations-World Health Organization EMT (Emergency Medical Team) Initiative. In fact, our EMT has been invited by the WHO to respond to major disasters around the world.
See more about the impact that Humanity First USA has during times of disaster with your support.
WHO Emergency Medical Team
The Humanity First Disaster Relief Team is a certified EMT under the UN WHO EMT initiative. Only certified teams can respond to disasters and medical emergencies around the world. Qualified EMTs must receive a direct invitation both through the WHO and the host nation’s Ministry of Health.
This certification process ensures that members of the EMT are fully trained in providing emergency care. EMTs must be fully equipped, self-sufficient, and able to deploy within 24 hours of being invited by the WHO and the Ministry of Health. Upon arrival, EMTs must be ready to serve in low-resource settings without any reliance or assistance from the host nation, while also collaborating with international and government agencies.
Humanity First is proud to maintain the high standards that are expected of the UN WHO EMT initiative.
Disaster Response Medical Training
Humanity First provides teaching and training to its team of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and logistics staff to help them understand disaster response management.
For example, our Disaster Response Course teaches our members and aspiring new members how to provide emergency medical and surgical assistance during a disaster with minimal resources. Training covers public health, logistics, medical management, adult and pediatric life support, trauma resuscitation, and media training.
Where We Work
Stories
Humanity First has positively impacted millions of lives, and the inspiring stories of those who have been helped continue to spread hope and compassion.
How to Help
So we are ready to respond in times of crisis and disaster.
Make a one-time donation to support families or if it is easier a monthly recurring donation will help families struggling during natural disasters and war.
Peer-to-peer fundraising is the best way to create awareness of the work we do, click the fundraise tab and start a fundraiser for our current appeal or disaster relief support.
Donate $10 a month or $120
Clean-Up Efforts: Help local DR teams clean up debris and destruction from homes and neighborhoods.
Donate $35 a month or $420
DR Urgent Needs: Support efforts to assess ongoing crisis and dispatch medical care, shelter, and supplies as each situation unfolds.
Fundraise $420
DR Urgent Needs: Support efforts to assess ongoing crisis and dispatch medical care, shelter, and supplies as each situation unfolds.
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