As hurricane season begins in the Caribbean, aid organizations worry that tropical storms will exacerbate the challenges already facing relief workers in Haiti.
One of Cassidy & Associates’ clients is already in the process of teaming with U.S. and international aid organizations to deliver much-needed help to the island. Manufacturers of portable base camp structures and field supplies, our client’s innovations will help alleviate housing, electriciy, sanitation, and security challenges facing Haitian citizens and relief organizations.
Our client already possesses an excellent record of working with the United Nations on past relief efforts. Now, Cassidy & Associates is honored to introduce government agencies to innovative capabilities that directly help people in need.
Recent events in Kyrgyzstan emphasize the importance of the U.S. Air Force world-wide infrastructure.
Gander International Airport (New Foundland) remains an important part of U.S. global reach around the world. From its early work with NORAD in 1952 to 9/11 in 2001, Gander Airport has always been a key ally of the US. Gander even played an important role in the recent Haiti Earthquake relief missions flying from Europe. Most importantly, and with little fanfare, Gander’s support to current U.S. flights enroute to operations in the Afghanistan area happen almost daily.
Cassidy & Associates considers Gander International Airport an important client–not only is Gander important to our critical world-wide flying infrastructure, but they are also a good friend.
Using social media tools, the American Red Cross has raised more than $800,000 online since yesterday’s massive earthquake. Laura Howe, the Senior Director of Public Affairs there, is a bit of a new media evangelist, and a prolific Twitterer.
We’ve just confirmed that the Red Cross has already raised more than $800,000 for Haiti through their $10 text message donation initiative (text “Haiti” to 90999), which is backed by the United States State Department.
I recently saw Laura present on the use of new media tools at a U.S. Chamber seminar, and she did a great job outlining how the Red Cross is really using social media tools in creative ways. This effort is another success story.
Grab your cell phone and do your thing!
H/t Mashable.
Update: According to Alec J. Ross, Senior Adviser for Innovation at the State Department, that number has now topped $1 million, only a matter of minutes later.
