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Read through our curated updates on the regulatory changes and trends impacting your cross-border giving.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Featured Stories

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.

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