Philanthropy has come under scrutiny over
the past year for being removed from those most impacted by the problems
funders are trying to solve. Many leaders now want to shift from funding from
afar to supporting local solutions. Read more
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
How funders are fighting philanthropy that is 'top down, closed door, expert driven'. April 2019
Saturday, April 20, 2019
May 14, 2019 Opportunities. Meet leading Emergency Management and Communications Decision Makers from Kenya
Opportunity to meet leading emergency
management and
communications decision makers from Kenya
On a visit to the United States, decision makers from Kenya
will meet with leading U.S. providers of emergency management and communications equipment
and technologies, as Kenya plans to make upgrades and improve responses to
natural disasters in remote areas. The visit, hosted by the U.S. Trade and
Development Agency, will allow U.S. companies to meet with and showcase their
solutions to the delegation and learn about upcoming project opportunities.
USTDA’s contractor, Tuatara Group, is organizing the
visit.
For more information, please visit the event
website, click here Or,
contact: Pamela Peseux, RTM Manager, Tuatara Group
email:
projectteam@tuataragroup.com
phone: +1301-335-1725
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 9 AM -
2 PM
U.S. Trade & Development Agency
Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: +1-703-875-4357 www.ustda.gov
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR U.S. COMPANIES
• Learn about upcoming
opportunities in Kenya’s emergency management sector
• Form
new business partnerships
• Host the delegation
• Meet one-on-one with
key decision makers
9:00 am Registration
9:30 am Welcome & Introductions by USTDA
9:45 am Delegation Presentations followed by
Q&A
10:45 pm Coffee break and networking
11:00 pm Delegation Presentations followed by
Q&A
11:30 pm Best Practices Roundtable
1:00 pm Networking Lunch
2:00 pm One-on-One Meetings
* Notional agenda, subject to change.
DELEGATES’ AREAS OF INTEREST
• Emergency response communications technologies
• Emergency Notification Systems
• Disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation technologies
• Best practices in emergency communications
• Policy and regulatory enablers
RESERVE
YOUR SEAT TODAY
Registration is
required.
FREE. U.S. Government or Supporting Organization
$40 Registration Fee
for U.S. Organization. An investment includes a networking luncheon and
a Business Briefing Handbook with background on the sector and delegates.
In 2018, several areas throughout Kenya,
including Nairobi, experienced severe flooding, displacing households,
damaging roads and bridges, preventing or limiting humanitarian access to
many of the affected areas, cutting off people’s access to markets in
multiple locations, displacing at least 244,407 people (45,219 households)
and causing more than 80 deaths. The
country struggles to provide its citizens with basic emergency services,
leaving much of its population without access to timely and often life-saving
assistance.
The Government of Kenya (GoK),
through the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) within the Ministry of
Interior, has been working to address shortfalls in its emergency management
response systems. GoK plans to invest in a number of projects to upgrade its
emergency management systems to improve responsiveness to national disasters
and emergencies including monitoring, coordinating, and mobilizing resources
to respond to disasters. The GoK is also prioritizing the development and
procurement of additional emergency communications systems which use
technology to coordinate efforts between multiple agencies such as police,
fire, health, and public utilities.
This visit provides an opportunity
for the delegates to learn more about U.S. best practices in emergency
management communications as well as meet with the U.S. companies providing
innovative communications systems and services that support emergency
management and disaster relief operations in the U.S. and globally. and
globally.
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Change without Sacrifice is an Illusion. Lisa Ellis
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Financial Preparedness for Disasters & Emergencies. April 2019
Our communities (Black, Latino, and underserved) are in a constant state of emergency 24/7.
How ever possible take the time and consider financial disaster planning. For when the time arises.
The hardest part may be keeping emergency cash handy.
BEMA International
Change
without Sacrifice is an Illusion. Lisa
Ellis
How ever possible take the time and consider financial disaster planning. For when the time arises.
The hardest part may be keeping emergency cash handy.
BEMA International
Portland,
Oregon.
Portland Bureau of Emergency Management.
Financial Preparedness.
Financial Preparedness
An important part
of building a kit is to include copies of important documents that can help
you be prepared financially for emergency situations. When disaster strikes,
having your financial documents in order will help sustain your family during
the emergency and streamline the recovery process. You may not be able to do
everything suggested below - and that's okay. Do what you can. Taking even
limited action now will go a long way toward preparing you financially before
a disaster strikes.
Evacuation Box
Buy a lockable,
durable box to grab in the event of an emergency. You don't have to wait
until you have a special box - even a cardboard box will do to get started. Put important documents in sealed,
waterproof plastic bags. Store the box
in your home where you can easily get to it. Keep this box with you if you are away from
home for an extended period, but don't leave it in an unattended vehicle.
Emergency Cash
After a disaster,
you may need cash for the first few days, or even several weeks. A disaster can shut down local ATMs and
banks. Keep a small amount of cash
and/or traveler's checks at home in a place where you can quickly get to
them, such as in your evacuation box. Money should be in small denominations
including a couple rolls of quarters.
Emergency Fund
Set aside money in
an emergency fund. This can be
difficult to do on a tight budget, but can be well worth the effort. The fund can be very helpful, not only in a
disaster, but in other financial crises as well. Keep your emergency funds in a safe, easily
accessible account, such as a passbook savings or money market account.
Credit
Try to keep your
credit cards paid off. You may have to draw on them to tide you over.
Consider Renting a Safe
Deposit Box
Safe deposit boxes
are invaluable for protecting originals of important documents. If you don't
have a safe deposit box, keep copies in your evacuation box and originals at
a separate location, such as with family or friends. Home safes and fire
boxes can be convenient places to store important papers. However, some
disasters, such as hurricanes, floods or tornadoes, could destroy your home.
It is usually better to store original papers in a safe deposit box or at
another location that is not likely to be affected by the same disaster. Keep
the key to the safe deposit box in your evacuation box.
Original Documents to Store
in a Safe Deposit Box
Professional Advice May be
Necessary
Depending on your
situation, you may need the advice of a professional financial advisor. There
is free financial counseling available when a disaster occurs, or you may
want to hire your own professional advisor.
When selecting a financial
advisor, ask for recommendations from family or friends.
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Office: 202-618-9097
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