EVENT | WEBINAR SERIES

World Hope International Webinar Series – 2019

11:00 am ET on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

In celebration of Earth Day, join World Hope International, Katadyn Group, and Airlink  for a webinar on responsibly responding to global emergencies.

From anticipating increasingly volatile climate conditions and being prepared to handle natural disasters, to responding to crisis in the moment of, to building resiliency in disaster prone areas; emergency relief can have a major impact on the environment – for better or worse.

How do we make sure that our emergency preparedness, relief, and resiliency building are environmentally conscientious?

That’s what we will be discussing in this webinar – as well as  the roles that members of civil society can play in emergency relief.

This discussion will cover:

  • Creating sustainable emergency response plans
  • Immediate challenges and the importance of clean water and sanitation
  • The impact of single-use plastics on the environment short and long-term in disaster response
  • Alternative clean water solutions in emergency response
  • The roles for civil society in emergencies & best practices
  • Building effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly resiliency initiatives

There will be a time for Q&A at the end of the webinar and a recording will be available online following the event for anyone unable to view the webinar live

PANELISTS

John Lyon

John Lyon

Former CEO & President, World Hope International

Liz Bloomfield

Liz Bloomfield

Humanitarian Programs Director, Airlink

MODERATOR

Tanya Renea Nace

Tanya Renea Nace

Executive Director of World Hope International Canada

AN ORGANIZATION YOU CAN TRUST.

Spending of World Hope International (Canada) funds is confined to Board approved projects. Funds designated towards a project are used as designated, with the understanding that when the need for that project has been met or cannot be completed for reasons determined by the Board, the remaining funds designated will be used where needed most.

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