In this episode of the Caring and Funding Podcast, CAF America’s President & CEO, Ted Hart is joined by Hope for Haiti’s CEO, Skyler Badenoch to share his organization’s experiences in providing disaster relief after the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes, and explore the topics of: 

• Best practices in disaster response and lessons learned from the 2010 earthquake,

• The importance of long-term recovery and resilience-building, and 

• Why it is important for donors to consider these long-lasting efforts in their disaster response planning.

About Hope for Haiti: Hope for Haiti, one of CAF America’s grantee partners, is a trusted nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, in southern Haiti. Their team and network of partners provide people with better access to education, healthcare, water, and economic development opportunities. Learn more about Hope for Haiti on their website, https://hopeforhaiti.com/.

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Following the recent announcement of new OFAC General Licenses that allow for expanded humanitarian relief work in many high-risk jurisdictions, this episode will dig into what grantmakers need to know about the changes and how it will affect grants made to those countries. CAF America’s Ted Hart will be joined Paul Carroll, the Director of Charity and Security Network to update listeners on the recent OFAC General Licenses and what if means for their philanthropy.

TARGET OUTCOMES:

• Listeners have a reasoned, balanced understanding of the opportunities presented by the new Licenses as well as the serious risks that remain.
• Listeners leave with a better understanding of how OFAC General Licenses affect charitable grantmaking around the world.
• Listeners know where to find more detailed resources about the new Licenses.