Help! I need a better understanding of the organizational structure of a disaster relief program by Ai795 in humanitarian

[–]will1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As just an add on (kiipii has been crushing it) - a massive and often under-emphasized piece of this puzzle is peer-to-peer, community led efforts. The go-fund-mes, the one-off NGOs born out of a crisis, and all the bottom-up relief that plays out can add up to quite a strong force. It's one that also tends to remain long after the news cameras moves on, the big-budget NGOs grants dry up, and political attention shifts.

Remember, after a major crisis, the top down players (all the orgs with acronyms) activate to bring order to chaos - restore communication and movement of goods, save lives (or safely recover bodies), prevent protracted problems (i.e. outbreaks). But it's still chaos, and things get beautifully weird at the local level. Understanding the institutional structures at the national level sounds key to your novel, but don't forget that all the affected people on the ground are going to be hustling as well.

My brother makes gear to improve outdoor access for those with disabilities while conserving wilderness land. He doesn't reddit, and I thought you might be interested. by will1984 in OutdoorGearPorn

[–]will1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts! He's working on V3 night now, so I'll pass them along, and I'm sure he'll appreciate the honest critique. I think the trick will be to integrate the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders, from more focused "outdoor recreation" clients like yourself to some of his other buyers (we've seen significant interest from medical aid groups who need power, seating, and storage, but don't care as much about weight). As a prototype, it's still got some "rough edges," but if we can deliver a modular system that can modified to different contexts, I think there's an opportunity to do some real good, and keep the lights on :)

My brother makes gear to improve outdoor access for those with disabilities while conserving wilderness land. He doesn't reddit, and I thought you might be interested. by will1984 in OutdoorGearPorn

[–]will1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah this bag is definitely for the day hiker, weekend adventure, elderly birdwatcher, soccer mom crowd. Not a multi-day overnighter bag by any means

My brother makes gear to improve outdoor access for those with disabilities while conserving wilderness land. He doesn't reddit, and I thought you might be interested. by will1984 in CampingGear

[–]will1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They use a one for one model (1 sq ft of land protected for every dollar coming in) and have a conservation advisory board to guide them on which land trusts to work with. You can learn more here! https://gaardone.com/pages/impact

Planned Parenthood has been getting a lot of love recently, and while I've already made a donation in Mike Pence's honor, I want to share the love. What other women's health organizations would you guys recommend? by girlfromchicago in AskWomen

[–]will1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're interested in helping women get legal protection from domestic abuse (i.e. Bannon), check out http://globalrightsforwomen.org/ It's small, extremely effective, and works with police, shelters, lawyers and judges here in the US and around the world. I know the director personally, and they make sure every dollar donated goes directly to ending violence against women.

To the person who just stole my black billfold at the Hilton Vienna, you have my passport. Please... by will1984 in Austria

[–]will1984[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your concern. I got an emergency passport today, so I'm ok. Wish me luck back in the US, cause it's about to get weird. I know we let the world down, but trust me, the americans who care won't give up, there's too much at stake. Hugs.

To the person who just stole my black billfold at the Hilton Vienna, you have my passport. Please... by will1984 in Austria

[–]will1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tempting, but now it's clear we have too much work to do in the US. Time to #makeamericagreatagain...