FOCUS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE U S A
Mission
Our mission is to save lives, reduce suffering and create resilience in communities prone to man-made or natural disasters
Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) is an International crisis response and disaster risk management agency. We provide emergency relief to communities suffering from natural disasters or man-made crises. FOCUS implements disaster risk reduction programs in areas vulnerable to natural hazards and engages in resettlement and reintegration programs for populations displaced by civil instability or conflict.
Ruling year
1996
Executive Officer(Interim)
Shenila Momin
Main address
1700 First Colony Blvd Ste 300
Sugar Land, TX 77479 USA
EIN
52-1937154
NTEE code
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (M20)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
FOCUS works to save lives, reduce suffering and create resilience in communities prone to disasters. Our country is prone to various types of natural disasters, and we want to ensure our community is prepared.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Based Disaster Preparedness Program
FOCUS operates in Central and South Asia, Europe and North America to provide emergency relief, principally in the developing world. The organization serves people in need by reducing their dependence on humanitarian aid and facilitating their transition to sustainable, self-reliant and long-term development.
Where we work
Awards
UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction 2009
The United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster reduction
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of individuals attending community events or trainings
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Based Disaster Preparedness Program
Context Notes
CPR / First Aid trainings.
Number of training workshops
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Community Based Disaster Preparedness Program
Context Notes
CPR/First Aid Trainings.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Number of new donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
FOCUS works to save lives, reduce suffering and create resilience in communities prone to disasters. Our country is prone to various types of natural disasters, and we want to ensure our community is prepared.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our primary strategy involves working with families in the community to help them become prepared for disasters. We encourage families to (1) have an emergency plan; (2) build a disaster kit; and (3) utilize smartphone apps to stay aware of inclement weather in their area.
We also train volunteers in first aid, CPR and AED skills so that they are able to respond in came of an emergency.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We provide training to our volunteers so that they are able to go into the community and educate our constituents about the importance of disaster preparedness. We also provide resources including an emergency plan template that families can fill out, along with a list of essential items they should have in their emergency kit.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Thus far, we have prepared over 3,500 families for times of disasters. Additionally, we have trained over 1,200 volunteers in first aid, CPR and AED skills. We continue to educate our constituents and train our volunteers in an effort to build a truly disaster-resilient community.
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FOCUS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE U S A
Board of directorsas of 05/09/2018
Shahin Karim
No Affiliation
Term: 2012 - 2015
Rahim Balsara
Ghalib Kassam
Rahim Balsara
Dr. Ilhom Akobirshoev
Altaf Mohamed
Salimah Shamji
Shahin Karim
Farah Ali
Shenila Momin
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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