FOCUS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

Happy #EPWeek2024! Today, we begin the 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness week, with this year’s theme being: Be prepared. Know your risks. Minister Sajjan launches EP Week here: canada.ca/en/public-safe…

#EPWeek2024 is right around the corner, from May 5-11, and we’ll be bringing back our #EmergencyKit challenge! We’re looking forward to seeing your entries on our X and Facebook (EmergencyReady) pages. For the rules and regulations: getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/ep-w…

Earthquakes can happen without warning.⚠️ Today, let’s review what to do before, during and after an earthquake ⬇️ #ShakeOut

Today, we begin #EPWeek2023. This year’s theme of “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks” encourages Canadians to know the risks that may exist in their community and take steps to be better prepared for them. Watch Minister Blair mark the beginning of this week:

We and @focusakdn welcomed this star, Dilruba, in May. She's already making an impact at Chancellor Park in St. John's. Thank you Minister @SeanFraserMP for visiting this remarkable healthcare team and discussing ways to scale Canada's EMPP 🚀 Learn more: talentlift.ca/start-meeting-…

⚠️Be ready for the next emergency by creating a grab-and-go bag ⤵️ #BeReady Note: these are Red Cross examples, but you can use whatever you have.

Being organized helps us feel in control after an emergency. Consider how you will connect with your family after an emergency, how you will care for your pets and which belongings you want to protect. Learn more: bit.ly/3EGVxer #MentalHealthWeek #EPWeek2022

Today marks the start of #EPWeek2022! This year’s theme “Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything” is a reminder of the importance of #EmergencyPreparedness. Watch Minister Blair make a statement about this Emergency Preparedness Week. ⬇️

Disasters don’t just happen at home. #GetPrepared by making sure you have an emergency car kit that can keep you sheltered, fed, and watered for at least 72 hours, with a first aid kit and a flashlight. See what else you need at GetPrepared.ca.

OUR STORIES – Meet Dilshodbegim, 22-year-old Community Emergency Response Team leader in #Tajikistan named Youth Goodwill Ambassador. She tells us about her hopes for the Pamir region. #EarthDay2022 #InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay Learn more: akdn.org/our-stories/di…

SPOTLIGHT – In the West, those who die in avalanches are mostly recreationists but in Central Asia there is no choice for ⛰️ communities and hundreds of deaths are recorded each year. #AKAH’s winter preparedness programme seeks to warn & inform. #EarthDay akdn.org/project/prepar…

Disasters can strike at any time. Know the risks in your area, make a plan and build an emergency kit. See how at getprepared.ca

In the mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan prone to floods, avalanches, & rock falls, #AKAH is training local communities to step up as first responders capable of providing rescue, relief and protection during emergency situations. #DDRDay Learn more: akdn.org/project/traini…

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to Sadiq Kassamo who completed the Serra Amarela Sky ULTRAMARATHON in Portugal in support of FOCUS Europe. He ran 48km and covered 2700m of altitude over mountainous terrain in the summer heat! To contribute: focus-europe.org/en/donate/

GOOD LUCK to Sadiq Kassamo who is raising funds for FOCUS by running the Serra Amarela Sky ULTRAMARATHON in Portugal this weekend. The gruelling 48km course covers over 2700m of altitude over mountainous terrain. To support Sadiq in his tremendous efforts: focus-europe.org/en/donate/

The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) provides rapid emergency support following the earth motion in Khatlon, Tajikistan: asiaplustj.info/en/node/297578

Women in vulnerable communities across Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Syria and Tajikistan, are integral to the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat’s disaster management and resilience activities. akdn.org/project/women-…

Imagine a world where hazards do not cause economic losses and deaths 😍 bit.ly/3mJYccK

Read more about how the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) is saving lives in the harsh winters of Afghanistan: akdn.org/project/saving…

Over the past nine months, FOCUS has been providing humanitarian assistance to families in several countries, whose lives have been disrupted by COVID-19. Read more about the projects over the last several months: iiuk.org/campaigns/web_…