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Crisis and Disasters

“Our first objective is always going to be saving lives and protecting people on the move. When people are in danger or crisis or when they are fleeing conflict, instability, climate disasters or other crises – or even a combination of all of the above – our first and most important job is to provide them with life-saving assistance. "

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Crises and disasters are disrupting livelihoods, creating food insecurity and water scarcity, and increasing the risk of resource-related conflict around the world. 

Many lacking the resources and options to adapt and rebuild from intensifying natural disasters will be forced to migrate. 

IOM puts the safety, dignity and protection of people first in the most challenging crisis response contexts in the world. We support communities by increasing investments in disaster risk reduction measures and local adaptation.

USA for IOM’s Initiatives

Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief

Climate and Human Mobility: From Understanding to Action
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Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief

Initiatives

In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian, one of the most powerful storms recorded in the Atlantic, brought catastrophic flooding and devastation to the North-West Bahamas.

With Global Giving’s generous contribution, USA for IOM supported IOM Bahamas and the Bahamian government assists affected communities and build local resilience to future natural disasters intensified by climate change, all while responding to COVID-19.

This effort responds to Sustainable Development Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Climate and Human Mobility: From Understanding to Action

Initiatives

USA for IOM convened a virtual dialogue on the relationship between climate disasters and forced migration to foster collaboration across UN agencies, research institutions, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector.