North American Humanitarian Response Initiative (NAHRI)
The North American Humanitarian Response Initiative (NAHRI) advances efforts to improve the effectiveness of cross-border response to disaster, including catastrophic disasters, in North America. NAHRI is coordinated and implemented by the American Red Cross in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross and Mexican Red Cross.
The main goal of NAHRI for the duration of this phase of the project from June 2018 to March 2019 is to establish a humanitarian diplomatic initiative for North American aimed at strengthening cross-border response to all hazards. Key objectives include:
- Forming Thematic Working Groups around central themes identified at the North American Humanitarian Response Summit (NAHRS)
- Underserved Populations (chaired by the Canadian Red Cross)
- Teams, personnel and their equipment (chaired by the Mexican Red Cross)
- Supplies and equipment (chaired by the American Red Cross)
- Supporting National Society stakeholders in strengthening cross-border humanitarian preparedness.
- Creating a sustainable model for NAHRI which includes future funding and hosting capabilities.
The Thematic Working Groups include representatives of federal, state and provincial government entities involved in disaster preparedness, response and recovery in North America; as well as National Society representatives, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, disaster response practitioners, and policy experts. Lead organizations, including the Center for Disaster Research and Education (CDRE) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Global Emergency Group (GEG) and the University of Virginia, support each Thematic Working group.
The American Red Cross, Mexican Red Cross and Canadian Red Cross continue their collaborative support to NAHRI by engaging with relevant Government agencies and advancing key objectives. This partnership reinforces humanitarian diplomatic efforts and Red Cross historic roles as auxiliaries to the public authorities of the US, Canada and Mexico.
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