Emergency Appeals

From Crisis to Sustainability

Our Approach to Helping Communities in Crisis

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:

Step 01

Capacity Assessment and Fundraising

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.

Step 02

Needs Assessment

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.

Step 03

Emergency Relief

We focus on providing the essential support that affected communities need to survive and stabilize. Our efforts in this phase include:

Provision of Basic Necessities: Distribution of food, water, and hygiene items to ensure immediate survival and health.
Temporary Shelter: Setting up temporary or transitional shelters, such as tents, to provide safe refuge for those who have lost their homes.
Basic Health Assistance: Supplying medical supplies and medicine to address urgent health needs and prevent disease outbreaks.

Step 04

Early Recovery

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:

Rebuilding Permanent Housing: Constructing durable housing solutions to replace temporary shelters and provide long-term stability.
Cash Assistance: Offering financial support to help families return to their homes and children to return to school, facilitating a return to normalcy.

Step 05

Community Development

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:

Restore Health Systems: Rebuilding and enhancing local healthcare facilities and services to ensure ongoing medical support.
Psychosocial Support: Providing trauma relief and psychosocial support to help individuals and families cope with the emotional impact of the disaster.
Rebuild Infrastructure: Investing in the restoration and improvement of critical infrastructure and social systems, such as schools, roads, and community centers.