In times of crisis and disaster, Fidelity Charitable donors have played an essential role in humanitarian relief and recovery. Donors often ask us for guidance to enhance their impact, and these pages are designed to assist in that endeavor.
If you are looking for guidance on a disaster or crisis not specifically covered on this page, here are some additional resources to help you support aid and recovery efforts that interest you:
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Goal: Establish order
Timing: Day of disaster – 6 months
Services Needed: Rescue, medical attention, food, water, temporary shelter
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Goal: Stabilization
Timing: Day after disaster – 2 years
Services Needed: Food, water, long-term shelter, sanitation, healthcare,return to school and work
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Goal: Rebuilding for a better future
Timing: Weeks/months after disaster – 15 years
Services Needed: Engagement of local population in planning and reconstruction of communities
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Goal: Emergency risk reduction and prevention
Timing: Ongoing - continuous
Services Needed: Training, policy and procedure creation, relationship building among service providers & communities
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