. How does this resource prepare or assist people for a disaster?
Project hope is volunteer organization that helps delivery medicine, supplies, medical training, and healthcare expertise to impacted areas around the world. This resource helps to assist those by providing sustainability training for local residents while also providing aid during period of crisis. Currently the organization is heavily involved in the war in Ukraine by providing critical medical supplies to those in need within the nation.
2. Who is this program or resources developed for?
This program is specifically designed to address the healthcare and medical needs of impoverished societies around the world. These healthcare concerns typically resulted from various disasters such as war, economic collapse, or natural occurrences. The primary purpose of Project Hope is to provide sustainable solutions to countries to solve healthcare concerns. This include the prevention of diseases, providing medical supplies, training local residents and providing education services on proper self-care. Ultimately these resources were developed to help create sustainable healthcare solutions for poor countries around the world (Adachi, 1994).
3. How is this program or resource funded?
The volunteer program is heavily funded by donations, grants, and government assistance. The program publishes annual financial statements that are audited by accredited accounting firms. Nearly 87% of its funds go toward programs with the remaining 13% being used for administration and future fund raising.
4. Is there a training component involved?
Yes, depending on the program, there will be training involved. The training time commitment is also heavily dependent on the individuals skills set and the amount of time they are willing to commit to volunteer work. Each program has a volunteer checklist that better delineates the roles, responsibilities and time commitment needed.
References
1. Adachi, N., Dinolt, B., Katoaka, D., Straskulic, A., & Voorhies, T. (1994). Project Hope.Archaeology,47(3), 6464. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41766573
