Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Around the world, communities are experiencing greater frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Disasters destabilize societal wellbeing and further damage fragile economic infrastructures, especially in communities experiencing inequality. This session explores these complex issues and how establishing economic mobility is a primary solution to building disaster-resilient and sustainable communities.

Because NGOs and nonprofits play a key role in creating community resiliency and sustainability, all have a purpose in this work. By the end of this session, you will learn strategies for aligning your existing economic sustainability programming with building stronger communities.

Speakers:
Rob Glenn, Vice President Global Resilience, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Harumi Kachi, Executive Director and Project Coordinator at LIVES Project, HandsOn Tokyo
Qadira Harris, Senior Director of Global Responsibility, Matterport
Joe Ruiz, Director, UPS Humanitarian Relief Program, The UPS Foundation

To learn more, visit pointsoflight.org/disaster