At HCI, we are dedicated to providing timely and effective aid to communities affected by disasters. Our emergency relief efforts are carefully planned and executed based on our capacity and resources to ensure that we make a meaningful impact.
Here’s a comprehensive look at our structured approach to emergency relief:
Before launching any relief operations, we determine if we have the capacity and resources to work in the region where the emergency has occurred. This assessment helps us understand our ability to provide aid effectively. Based on this assessment, we then initiate targeted fundraising campaigns to gather the necessary resources for our operations.
Our emergency relief process begins with a thorough needs assessment. This step involves evaluating the extent of the disaster, identifying the immediate and long-term needs of the affected population, and determining who exactly HCI can support. This assessment ensures that our aid efforts are directed where they are most needed and that we can respond efficiently and effectively.
We focus on providing the essential support that affected communities need to survive and stabilize. Our efforts in this phase include:
Once immediate needs are met, we move into the Early Recovery Phase. This phase aims to help families and communities begin the process of rebuilding their lives. Key activities in this phase include:
The final phase of our relief efforts, Community Development, focuses on fostering long-term recovery and resilience. In this phase, we work closely with the community to:
Human Concern International is the oldest Muslim relief organization in Canada, fighting poverty for over 40 years. We are a registered charity with the CRA. Charitable Registration No. 107497125 RR 0001