Wild fires
Following extreme wildfires, the ERT deployed to support local NGO UniãoBR with their disaster relief efforts.
The ERT digitized our partner's core operations in coordination efforts of over 300 partners and distribution programs for over 100k beneficiaries.
Due to efficient coordination and distribution efforts, our partner was able to reach more vulnerable and affected communities with the same financial and manpower resources.
Nearly every year Canada experiences major wildfire events, affecting large parts of the country. This happens on the back of ongoing drought conditions and hot and dry springs and summers, exasperated by the effects of climate change.
The ERT attended the UNDRR Regional Platform in Uruguay. Global disaster response practitioners discussed the importance and impact of digital transformation of the aid sector, especially in the pivotal work of risk reduction and preparedness.
On February 6, two massive earthquakes rocked southeastern Türkiye. According to the latest statement of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency), 45,089 people lost their lives. 115,000 people were injured.