Humanity Road was founded in 2010 by Chris Thompson and Cat Graham, twin sisters who created the organization to connect people, animals and emergency officials with help and resources when disaster strikes. Humanity Road pioneered the new generation of humanitarian relief through social listening. They built a process focused on early adoption and improvement in response to sudden onset disaster.

OUR HISTORY

In 2016, the organization was recognized by the United Nations Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) at the World Humanitarian Summit. Humanity Road was one of only 100 nonprofits in the world to be showcased in its Innovation Marketplace.

In 2015, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identified Humanity Road as one of only 7 organizations selected for the FEMA Tech Sector to help solve critical needs through innovative applications of technology. Learn more

For the third year in a row, In 2014 Humanity Road participated in Pacific Endeavor, an international preparedness exercise program for nations in the Pacific Rim. Humanity Road helped design and support the 22 partner nation communications preparedness exercise. The program focus for 2014 was to prepare for a catastrophic earthquake in Kathmandu Nepal. Note: just six months later, the same countries responded to a catastrophic earthquake in Nepal.

In 2012 we were activated to support a small community in Rockaway Beach, New York. We deployed a citizen-run command center with communications and coordination assistance. The center assisted over 48,000 people and won the prestigious Rick Rescorla Award.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Humanity Road is driven by digital volunteers, who are located around the world. Working from their homes, our disaster response volunteers work in virtual self-directed work teams to monitor social media and respond to disasters. They not only provide crucial information to people impacted by disasters but also work to connect people and animals in need directly with assistance providers. When not responding to disasters, volunteers assist with disaster preparedness projects, volunteer training, information technology projects, and fundraising.

TESTIMONIALS

“Humanity Road is one of the most inspiring and relevant non profits that I have worked with in recent times. With a passion to help people during the disasters, the tools, support, the volunteers are always there providing reliable and accurate data & information. A truly digital humanitarian organisation in spirit & grit making sure there is always someone to help!” 

“Working with Humanity Road is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my many years of volunteering. Exemplary leadership, training and support for digital disaster response.” 

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