Make Relief a Reality
Humanity First disaster relief volunteers are in Nepal and Colombia. Your gift can help restore stability and hope.
Relief in Colombia
Humanity First USA seasoned disaster relief volunteers spent 10 days in Pereira and Cali, Colombia, responding to the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on August 10.
Relief in Nepal
The Humanity First team has joined the international effort for relief in Nepal after powerful flash floods tore through communities.
Humanity First India and partner teams are in flood-hit areas, supported by donations from HFUSA and other nations. We are delivering immediate relief to displaced families:
- A hot meal kitchen cooking and serving meals for families who have lost their homes.
- Care packs handed out to affected families, with the essentials to get them through the first days after the flood.
🤲 Your support can provide vital assistance to those who have lost so much.
This is the rapid response our disaster relief fund exists for. Your donation helps our teams do more, in Nepal now and wherever the next emergency strikes.
Global Disaster Response
Humanity First USA has responded to disasters near and far, big and small since our founding in 2004. 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 how your support of Humanity First USA makes impact during times of disaster.
Prepare With Your Family
Disasters spare no one. You can have the tools to be better prepared.
Survival Backpack
Preparation helps bring peace of mind. This to-go backpack is full of essential emergency supplies for a family of four in case of a disaster.
Survival Backpack
Emergency Kit
Preparedness starts with having the right tools. This comprehensive survival kit has essential gear, a robust first aid kit, and more to support you in crisis situations.
Emergency Kit
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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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 & Preparedness
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.
Preparation helps bring peace of mind. This to-go backpack is full of essential emergency supplies for a family of four in case of a disaster.
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 your contribution to support families in crisis. Give a one-time donation, or make your gift monthly so that Humanity First can always respond immediately when people need help.
Peer-to-peer fundraising is an amazing way to expand your impact beyond your own donation. Click the fundraise tab and follow the steps to become a fundraiser. Your friends and family can work together to give families help and hope.
Give here or recommend a grant to Humanity First USA from your Donor-Advised Fund.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of disasters does Humanity First USA respond to?
Humanity First USA responds to natural and humanitarian disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, severe winter storms, and conflicts. Responses take place in the United States and internationally.
What kind of help does Humanity First USA provide after a disaster?
Disaster relief efforts may include emergency food, clean water, hygiene kits, temporary shelter support, and other essential supplies based on community needs. Medical and legal professionals may also volunteer to provide medical triage and legal consultations.
How quickly does Humanity First USA respond to disasters?
Humanity First USA prioritizes rapid response and works with local partners and volunteers to deliver aid as quickly as possible. The goal is to provide immediate relief while supporting longer-term recovery.
Who benefits from Humanity First USA disaster relief efforts?
Humanity First USA assists communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises, regardless of background or circumstances. Our teams collaborate with local organizations and relief partners to provide critical support such as food, supplies, medical assistance, and recovery resources tailored to the needs of each disaster.
How can I help with Humanity First USA disaster relief efforts?
Support disaster relief by donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness. Financial donations are especially valuable before emergencies happen because they help the organization prepare and respond quickly and flexibly. Learn more at https://humanityfirstusa.org/disaster-relief/
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Your Support
Your donations help us buy supplies for families, first responders, and recovery efforts. Funds help sustain volunteers and keep us adaptable as response efforts evolve. You can help ensure that our volunteers are equipped to serve and that people affected by tragedy are on a path to recovery.
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