Join us & meet some new people! Lots of changes are in motion, and it’s time to ensure our intentions are understood and questions get answered. With that goal, please join us for some IDRN updates and Q&A between July 31 and August 3rd…. with additional dates/times added below. If you haven’t checked it out,...
“Shoot. Aim. Ready.” While it may sound backward, this approach is an incredibly effective way to learn and make progress. For much of my life, I’ve tackled new challenges knowing that the first attempt is less about perfection and more about discovery. This initial effort is never a waste; it provides invaluable experience and clarifies...
Friday August 22, 2025 & Saturday August 23, 2025 If you’re in Southeast Asia and are interested, make note that IDRN’s longtime friend Singaporean-based HAND (Humanitarian Assistance Network for Development) will be hosting special training for drone use in disaster response.
Simply put, I am in a season of expanding our connections and growing the network. This posting is made in the midst of a flurry of travel. Here is a quick review of some recent meetings where connections have been made. This is just a quick update as we head to Thailand tomorrow and during...
To attend the December 6-10, 2024, International Disaster Response Network (IDRN) Gathering in Istanbul, Turkey, each attendee must complete and submit the following form. DETAILS PLEASE NOTE the VENUE has changed AS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2024. Please disregard previous venue information and use this information below! Our meetings will BEGIN on Friday, December 6th, with dinner and END on Tuesday,...
We congratulate IDRN South Korea and Together International for a great meeting! The August 27-30, 2024 gathering in Seoul, South Korea, concluded this past Friday. We will hopefully be seeing official stats and media in the coming days, but we want to acknowledge the hard work, resources, and love you poured into this event. We...
We have been actively researching possible venues to host an IDRN Global regional gathering – especially accessible to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Current, venues being considered are in Cairo, Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey. We are looking at early December 2024 or January 2025 as a possible timeframe. If you are interested in hearing...
We are pleased to announce that our venue and other important details have been confirmed for a key International Disaster Response Network gathering to be held in Seoul, South Korea, August 27-30, 2024. Please put the last week of August 2024 on your calendar if there is any chance you might be able to join...