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PubHub: Sharing Knowledge to Build a Better World

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Reports on Haiti Earthquake Relief

Real Time Charitable Giving
Pew Internet & American Life Project; Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School

Published: January 2012

Examines how the ability to send small donations via text message facilitated giving for Haiti earthquake relief efforts, including characteristics of text donors, preferred methods of giving and encouraging others to give, and giving to other disasters.


Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Related Organization(s): Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, mGive Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; Science/Technology, Internet
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (25 pages; 1.70MB; PDF)

Disaster Relief 2.0: The Future of Information Sharing in Humanitarian Emergencies
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; United Nations Foundation; Harvard Humanitarian Initiative

Published: March 2011

Outlines the challenges of and recommendations for creating an effective interface between humanitarian groups and volunteer and technical communities aggregating, visualizing, and analyzing data on and from affected communities to support relief efforts.


Funder(s): Vodafone Foundation
Related Organization(s): Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (72 pages; 5.73MB; PDF)

Media, Information System and Communities: Lessons From HAITI
InterNews; Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Nelson, Anne; Ivan Sigal; Dean Zambrano
Published: January 2011

Examines the media and communications response to the earthquake, including humanitarian groups' attitudes toward new platforms, innovative digital media use, and the effectiveness of radio. Makes recommendations for media, humanitarians, and donors.


Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Related Organization(s): Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; Journalism/Media
Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned


PubHub Link (27 pages; 4.35MB; PDF)
Creole Version
French Version

Earthquake Resistant Housing: An Illustrated Manual for Building a Safe Home
Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation

Forneris, Stephen
Published: November 2010

Updates a comprehensive Spanish/English and French/English guide for the construction of an earthquake-resistant, basic single-family home, based on the International Building Code. Includes structural plans and step-by-step instructions.


Funder(s): Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation
Related Organization(s): Airline Ambassadors
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; International Affairs/Development; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (220 pages; 13.85MB; PDF)
English/French Version

Building a More Resilient Haitian State
RAND Corporation

Crane, Keith; Christopher S. Chivvis; James Dobbins; Marla C. Haims; Laurel E. Miller; Marco Overhaus; Charles P. Ries; Heather Lee Schwartz; Elizabeth Wilke
Published: August 2010

Details challenges and recommendations for setting priorities, refocusing programs, and leveraging donor cooperation to improve Haiti's public services, including justice, security, economic policy, housing and infrastructure, education, and health.


Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Smith Richardson Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; International Affairs/Development, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (209 pages; 974KB; PDF)
French Version

After the Earthquake: A Bulletin for Child Welfare Organizations Assisting Haitian Families in the United States
Annie E. Casey Foundation

Published: July 2010

Provides an overview of the January 2010 earthquake's impact on Haitians in the United States, procedures for Temporary Protective Status and other programs, international guidelines for assisting children and families, and additional resources.


Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; Children and Youth
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (21 pages; 646KB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(21 pages; 646KB; PDF)

Earthquake in Haiti: Leading U.S. Foundations Respond to the Crisis
Foundation Center

McGill, Lawrence T.; Steven Lawrence; David Wolcheck
Published: January 2010

Highlights findings and comments from a Grantmaker Leadership Panel survey on top U.S. foundations' plans for direct assistance for Haiti, including dedicated funds; the primary focus of that support; recipient organizations; and previous Haiti funding.


Funder(s): Wallace Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (3 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)

Moving to Higher Ground: Potential Roles for Philanthropy in Helping Washington's Communities Cope With Disasters
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Seattle Foundation; United Way of King County

Published: June 2009

Explores how philanthropies can help communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impact of disasters. Suggests community-wide action, making the most of assets, a culture of inclusion, and stewarding natural and built environments.


Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Foundation, United Way of King County
Related Organization(s): Cedar River Group, LLC, Trang D. Tu Consulting
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (72 pages; 1.84MB; PDF)

Grants to Individuals: Investing in People and Their Communities
GrantCraft

VanDeCarr, Paul
Published: May 2008

Profiles five grants-to-individuals programs and the rationales behind them. Provides guidelines for designing a program, including choosing a funding mechanism; selecting grantees; and evaluating impact. Includes legal details and resources.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Community Improvement/Development; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (36 pages; 248KB; PDF)

Best Practices in Disaster Grantmaking: Lessons From the Gulf Coast
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers

Published: April 2008

Summarizes NYRAG members' response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita, highlights innovative grantmaking, and outlines best practices, practices to avoid, and strategies for promoting the recovery, transformation, and revitalization of the Gulf Coast.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (44 pages; 1.45MB; PDF)

Donors' Guide to Gulf Coast Relief & Recovery
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers

Published: December 2007

Lists nonprofits involved in Gulf Coast relief and recovery that have received grants from NYRAG members, with descriptions, previous funders, funding date, and contact information. Includes key indicators of recovery two years after Hurricane Katrina.


Funder(s): Ford Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (144 pages; 2.15MB; PDF)

Power Amidst Chaos: Foundation Support for Advocacy Related to Disasters
Alliance for Justice

Usdin, Linda
Published: December 2007

Lays out principles for funding effective disaster-related advocacy: build robust civic sectors before disasters hit, support local groups that give voice to vulnerable populations, and establish strong organizations that can advocate for the long term.


Funder(s): Foundation for the Mid South, Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
Related Organization(s): Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (36 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)

Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Update on the Foundation and Corporate Response
Foundation Center

Lawrence, Steven; Josefina Atienza; Jessica Diaz; Reina Mukai
Published: August 2007

Provides a comprehensive record of the resources that institutional donors provided in response to the Gulf Coast hurricanes. Includes an analysis of interviews with ten of the top twenty-five independent foundations that responded to the disaster.


Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Citi Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Starbucks Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (36 pages; 1.19MB; PDF)
FOLIO Link(36 pages; 1.19MB; PDF)

Blueprint for Gulf Renewal: The Katrina Crisis and a Community Agenda for Action
Institute for Southern Studies

Published: August 2007

Looks at statistical indicators and draws on interviews with Gulf Coast leaders to identify roadblocks to recovery and ways federal leaders can tackle critical needs in the region like housing, jobs, and coastal protection.


Funder(s): Jewish Funds for Justice, Ms. Foundation for Women, Oxfam America, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (44 pages; 1.56MB; PDF)

Disaster Grantmaking: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations, 2nd Ed.
European Foundation Centre; Council on Foundations

Published: April 2007

Updates advice for grantmakers and principles for good disaster management, which integrates community involvement in prevention and preparedness, mitigation, emergency relief, and rehabilitation with long-term development. Lists disasters by region.


Funder(s): Council on Foundations, European Foundation Centre
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; International Affairs/Development; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Toolkit


PubHub Link (46 pages; 2.21MB; PDF)

The Tsunami Learning Project: Lessons for Grantmakers in Natural Disaster Response
Grantmakers Without Borders

Roper, Laura
Published: January 2007

Reviews the experiences of grantmaking public charities supporting relief efforts, in the contexts of armed conflict and trends in the humanitarian community. Presents best practices and lessons learned about tapping local capacity and promoting equity.


Funder(s): Grantmakers Without Borders
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Tsunami Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (26 pages; 508KB; PDF)

In the Wake of the Storm: Environment, Disaster, and Race After Katrina
Russell Sage Foundation

Pastor, Manuel; James K. Boyce; Robert D. Bullard; Alice Fothergill; Rachel Morello-Frosch; Beverly Wright
Published: 2006

Studies evidence of environmental disparities by which poor and minority communities are disproportionately exposed to disasters, are less prepared, and have less access to relief agencies. Makes recommendations for preparedness and environmental justice.


Funder(s): Russell Sage Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (58 pages; 5.51MB; PDF)

New Orleans: Planning for a Better Future
Rockefeller Foundation

Published: September 2006

Describes the reconstruction planning process in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Examines city, state, and community relationships, and reviews foundation efforts to create a unified planning process that reflects the city's diverse interests.


Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation
Related Organization(s): Greater New Orleans Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (10 pages; 962KB; PDF)

Philanthropic Grant-making for Disaster Management: Trend Analysis and Recommended Improvements
Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University

Martin, Susan Forbes; Patricia Weiss Fagen; Sabrina Karim; Alice Poole
Published: July 2006

Examines patterns in grantmaking for disaster relief and humanitarian aid. Presents best practices and suggestions for more effective disaster relief, management, prevention, and mitigation, such as capacity building for aid and development organizations.


Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; International Affairs/Development
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (28 pages; 99KB; PDF)

Investing in Disaster Response
Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors

Davidson, Oliver; Margaret Siegel
Published: July 2006

Provides a brief overview of elements of disaster response and preparedness, including fund distribution, donor confidence, preparedness and mitigation, and philanthropic planning; innovative initiatives; and challenges. Lists considerations for donors.


Funder(s): Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief; International Affairs/Development
Publication Type: Issue Brief


PubHub Link (4 pages; 74KB; PDF)

Entrepreneurship — The Foundation for Economic Renewal in the Gulf Coast Region
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Published: April 2006

Explores how entrepreneurship can help rebuild the small-business economy in the Gulf Coast region, as part of the recovery after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Highlights current opportunities in housing and construction.


Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (131 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)

Lessons From the Tsunami: Top Line Findings
Fritz Institute

Published: December 2005

Based on interviews with nongovernmental organizations and families affected by the 2004 tsunami, assesses the Indian and Sri Lankan governments' responses and the dynamics of relief operations. Recommends strategies for more effective future operations.


Funder(s): Fritz Institute
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Tsunami Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Survey


PubHub Link (12 pages; 242KB; PDF)

Rebuilding Lives: The Philanthropic Response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers

Published: December 2005

Summarizes NYRAG members' response to the 2004 tsunami, including aggregate data on initiatives, successes, challenges, lessons learned, and best practices. Includes online resources and a report on the ongoing needs of South Asian immigrants in New York.


Funder(s): Pfizer, Inc.
Related Organization(s): Asian American Federation of New York
Subject(s): Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Tsunami Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Best Practice


PubHub Link (36 pages; 716KB; PDF)

Beyond the Mountains: The Unfinished Business of Haiti
Open Society Institute

Korpivaara, Ari
Published: July 2004

Describes the efforts of the Fondation Connaissance & Liberté to establish and develop education, economic development, and civil society programs, and provides an overview of several civic organizations that are operating successfully in Haiti.


Funder(s): Open Society Foundations
Subject(s): Civil Society; Disaster Relief; Disaster Relief, Haiti Earthquake Relief
Publication Type: Research Report


PubHub Link (84 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)

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