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- Preparing for Disaster Response
- One Year After the Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes
- Disaster Relief Decoded
- Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti
Preparing for Disaster Response: 2024 Hurricane Season
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, NOAA predicts an 85% chance of above-normal activity, expecting 17 to 25 storms, including up to 13 hurricanes. Central America and the Caribbean are particularly vulnerable, with risks of severe flooding, landslides, and long-term agricultural damage exacerbated by La Niña conditions. CAF America highlights the importance of preparedness, community resilience, and proactive support for affected regions to mitigate the impacts and aid recovery efforts.
Impact Updates: One Year After the Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes
With spring marking one year since two earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria took the lives of over 55,000 people, we’re pausing to reflect on the large impact our donors have had on the recovery from this devastating disaster. Over the past year, CAF America granted over $4,028,000 to 23 partner organizations in Türkiye. From rescue efforts for people and animals to rebuilding schools, homes, and businesses, learn about our collective impact, achieved through the support of our donors and grantee partners.
Disaster Relief Decoded: Sanctions and Regulatory Pathways in Times of Crisis
When disasters strike, US donors face challenges in sending aid abroad, especially to countries under sanctions. Strict regulations governing international financial transactions complicate and slow down the process. Navigating these rules is essential for effective disaster relief. Learn more about how we ensure our donors’ grants comply with both US and foreign sanctions, highlighting the importance of humanitarian licenses and strategic risk management to ensure aid reaches those in need swiftly and securely.
Disaster Response Update: Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has worsened due to escalating violence and unrest, affecting 5.5 million people, including 3 million children, with 4 million facing acute food insecurity. CAF America is monitoring the situation and collaborating with partners like Hope for Haiti and Fondation Enfant Jesus to provide essential support. Read to learn more about these organizations’ efforts.
Featured Webinars and Podcasts
Our team regularly hosts webinars and records podcasts to help keep our donor and grantee partners up to date on regulatory changes and to hear first hand from philanthropic leaders.
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Providing a Roadmap for Disaster Response: CAF America’s Global Relief Navigator
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Proposed DAF Regulations: What’s at Stake for Cross-Border Giving
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Lessons Learned in Haiti: Why Donor Support Is Essential to Long-term Recovery After Disasters
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New OFAC General Licenses for Humanitarian Relief: What Grantmakers Need to Know
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Humanitarian Crisis for Ukrainians: What to Expect This Winter
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
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Ukraine Emergency Response: What Donors Need To Know
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The Building Blocks of Impactful Giving
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The Voice of Charities Facing COVID-19 | Volume 7
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The Voice of Charities Facing COVID-19 | Volume 6
- Restoring Habitats and Nurturing the Next Generation of Marine Biologists
- Shaping Brighter Futures for Uruguay’s Youth
- Empowering Sustainable Mobility through Energy Innovation
- An Innovative Approach to Improving Safe Water Access
Seawilding: Restoring Habitats and Nurturing the Next Generation of Marine Biologists
Discover how CAF America grants supported three summer 2023 interns at Seawilding. The Scotland-based nonprofit is pioneering the U.K.’s first community-led seagrass and native oyster restoration projects, restoring lost biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and sharing their learnings with other coastal communities. Hear more about the experience from the interns!
Shaping Brighter Futures for Uruguay’s Youth: Centro Educativo Los Tréboles
Learn how CAF America grants help Los Tréboles Educational Center give adolescents and families in Flor de Maroñas, Uruguay opportunities and education to build a future with more choices. The organization currently aids 725 individuals from infants to young adults.
Empowering Sustainable Mobility through Energy Innovation: Social Alpha
Discover how Social Alpha empowers sustainable mobility through green energy innovation in India. Partnering with CAF America, they ran a successful accelerator program aimed at early-stage startups working on electric bicycles and mobility solutions, providing over 500 people from underserved communities in Indian metro cities with access to clean motorized personal transport.
PS Kenya: An Innovative Approach to Improving Safe Water Access
Water is an essential resource, yet 9.9 million Kenyans rely on contaminated water sources. In response to this challenge, PS Kenya strives to increase access to clean and safe water in communities across Kenya. Learn more about how this critical work has reduced the spread of waterborne diseases in Kenya, saving countless lives.
Giving in Syria: New Sanctions Exemptions Offer New Opportunities
About General License No. 25 Updated May 29, 2025 On May 23, OFAC released General...
Resilience in Haiti: One Year Retrospective
This April marked one year since gang violence and political instability surged in Port-au-Prince, triggering...
Americans Still Care About Global Crises — But Prefer to Give Through U.S. Charities
When crises strike around the world, Americans are often ready to help. According to a...
From Surfboards to Sewing Machines: How Hope House Uplifts Lives Across Africa
Hope House Mauritius is making across Malawi, Mauritius, and Madagascar, where children, teens, and families...
Kangaroo Haven Healing Wildlife, Empowering Youth
Kangaroo Haven is a registered wildlife sanctuary based in the East Kimberley region of Western...
Growing Future Leaders How Students Across Canada Are Growing a New Understanding of Agriculture
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is on a mission to foster a deeper understanding...
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