Q: Is it acceptable that so many resources are plowed into disaster response and yet people don’t fully benefit from it due to simple lack of awareness among those actively trying to help?
A: No. It is not acceptable.
Q: Is it acceptable that well-intentioned workers, unaware of established best practices, invest their time and resources in ways that are not as effective as they could be?
A: No. That’s just more wasted, aggravated time. It is not acceptable.
Together We Can Improve This!
The International Disaster Response Network (IDRN) cannot 100% “fix” these problems, but IDRN seeks to make impactful improvements that are likely to not happen otherwise. Why? Unless someone focuses on improving awareness regarding who and what is already available while systematically introducing best practices to the masses, the stove piping and necessary waste will continue. This is unacceptable.
Existing disaster response groups are often incentivized to prioritize their own interests and self-preservation. That’s understandable, but part of the problem. To counteract this, IDRN proposes a decentralized approach focused solely on increasing awareness – to everyone’s benefit. By avoiding the desire to do direct coordination and “picking winners,” IDRN aims to remain a trustworthy and apolitical asset that allows resources and practices to emerge organically across the entire ecosystem.
Not as Expensive as Assumed
IDRN seeks to earn trust by ensuring that all funding, including small investments from a diverse, grassroots base, is maximized to support its mission. IDRN prioritizes building relationships, which does not have to be expensive, and intends for its awareness-focused technology systems to require less financial investment than many might assume.
For IDRN to grow, maintain, and strengthen its grassroots identity, the financial support for IDRN must be diverse and broad. IDRN encourages local investments first and foremost. At the same time, global infrastructure to support and encourage local initiatives is also important.
10% of One Percent (0.1%)
We challenge you personally and your group or organization to help us broaden the base, enable the network, and support the investments already being made. Please commit a tenth of one percent (0.1%) of income for a set amount of time. Periodic giving keeps us connected and sends the right message about our grassroots network.
EXAMPLE: Here’s the breakdown of the calculation:
Annual Income: $90,000
Percentage Commitment: 0.1% (or 0.001 as a decimal)
Annual Contribution: $90,000 * 0.001 = $90
Monthly Contribution: $90 / 12 = $7.50