Port-au-Prince, Conakry, Freetown, Monrovia. Time to Apply. 100 Resilient Cities Program

Only 33 spots remain,  Today Tuesday, July 21, 2015 we are excited to officially announce the opening of the third and final round of the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge. Encourage your city to apply to join 100 Resilient Cities today. So far, 67 cities around the world have begun their journey toward a safer and more secure future. Shouldn't yours be next? Spread the word about the Challenge by sharing this with your network:   Cities in the 100 Resilient Cities network get the financial and strategic support they need to withstand the stresses and shocks that are part of life in an increasingly urban world. Tell your community that it's time to get serious about your city's ability to survive and thrive, even in the face of challenges. Share this announcement with your networks and anyone who should know using the link below. http://www.100resilientcities.org/apply-fb2 Sincerely, Michael Berkowitz @Berkmic President, 100 Resilient Cities Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation

Live Webinar on “How to Raise Funds from the European Commission” Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015

Live Webinar on “How to Raise Funds from the European Commission” Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM GMT. European Commission Landscape: Financial and Geographic Instruments; Eligibility How to Participate: Information sources for upcoming calls for proposals;              The Application Process: The Call for Proposal Process,              Tips and Tricks on the Concept Note and Full Proposal.               LIMITED SEATS (Sign up as a FundsforNGOs Premium Member & Attend this Webinar for Free. Click here!)

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FEMA PUBLISHES JOB AID ON THE USE OF CONTRACT SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATIONS

FEMA announces the release of a job aid on the use of contract support for the development of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applications. 

This document presents eight common HMA application development scenarios and provides guidelines to address procurement issues related to non-federal use of contracted support for the development HMA applications elements. 

The job aid was developed to ensure compliance with procurement regulations found in the “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” (2 C.F.R. Part 200).

These guidelines apply to all Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) award made on or after December 26, 2015, and all Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) awards granted under a major disaster declarations issued on or after December 26, 2014.

Job aid is available in the FEMA library at: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/102051

Resiliency Building. Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Revitalization. Sierra Leone. Ebola Crisis

FYI…

Resiliency building within the emergency management arena requires the involvement of all stakeholders:  pubic officials and agencies, nonprofit, faith-based, all private sector members, entrepreneurs are involved in rebuilding and revitalization efforts of any community from the U.S., Europe, and other communities throughout the world. 

Within your community what activities do corporations play in community engagement normal, and during disasters?

Continued relationship building does not end during a crisis, but increases the relationship of those affected during, and after the crisis.

The Social Progress Index (SPI), http://www.socialprogressimperative.org/data/spi suffices as a functional measurement tool for social progress that could be utilized by all stakeholders for review and discussion on community resiliency building.

We at BEMA will be focusing in on those private sector contributions before, during, and after the Ebola crisis for the revitalization of those nations affected.

International Stakeholder (Category:  Mining.  Diamond Industry)

           

1.     http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-12-11/ebola-s-spread-in-sierra-leone-puts-diamond-mines-at-risk

2.     http://www.thisissierraleone.com/the-curse-of-diamond-mining-in-sierra-leone/

                        The Curse of Diamond Mining in Sierra Leone

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