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The Crisis Response Podcast Trek Medics Intl
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The Crisis Response Podcast puts the spotlight on regular folks who are tackling major problems and transforming how communities watch out for each other. Each episode features individuals and organizations who are pioneering crisis response systems of all sizes at all levels. The Crisis Response Podcast is hosted by Jason Friesen, founder and executive director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies. To learn more about Trek Medics International and the Beacon Crisis Response Platform, visit: https://www.trekmedics.org/ Theme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).
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Building an EMS System from Scratch | Tanzania Rural Health Movement
For much of the world, there's no reliable way to call for help in an emergency. In Mwanza, Tanzania, local doctor Marko Hingi decided that wasn't acceptable. Working with local motorcycle taxi drivers, Dr. Hingi built an emergency medical system from scratch, and in this episode he shares exactly how he did it.
To learn more or get in contact with Dr. Hingi and the Tanzania Rural Health Movement (TRHM), visit their website.
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Show Contents
Background to the Tanzania Rural Health Movement (00:20)Building an Emergency Response System From Scratch (04:05)Training Emergency Motorcycle Responders (08:16)Branding and Marketing the Services and Motorcycle Responders (16:20)Building Infrastructure with Response Times as the Main Goal (20:15)What Happens When a Motorcycle Won’t Work for Transport (24:30)Goals and Challenges in the Future (28:55)How to Connect with TRHM (33:55)Support the show
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Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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Donating During Disasters | Charity Navigator
When disasters hit, people want to help, and one of the best ways to do so is by donating money directly to disaster response organizations that are serving on the front lines. But as online fundraising becomes easier, scam artists are also getting more savvy, and people who want to support response efforts are increasingly suspicious, asking important questions like, "How can I be sure the money is being used the right way?" and "How do I even know whether this organization is really helping?"
In this episode, we interview Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, a US-based non-profit organization whose mission is to make philanthropic giving more transparent by providing the tools and resources to help donors at any economic level give more effectively. Michael discusses the current state of philanthropic giving for disaster response, with real-life examples from recent disasters, as well as some tips and tools to help you decide which organizations to support when disaster strikes.
Learn more about Charity Navigator by visiting their website.
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Background on Charity Navigator (00:20)Example of How Charity Navigator Works (01:30)Trends in the Way People are Giving (04:10)Effects of Overfunding New Organizations (07:45)How the Rating System Works (10:50)Assessing Impact an Organization Has (16:35)Ways to Assess When They are not on Charity Navigator (20:25)Indirect vs Direct Expenses (25:10)Changes Michael has Seen and Trends for the Future (30:35)
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HOST
Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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Volunteer Emergency Services in Johannesburg, South Africa | ComMed
ComMed is a non-profit community-based emergency medical response service operating in Johannesburg, South Africa. ComMed's aim is to provide life-saving services to those in need, to those who do not have access to private services, to those who need an emergency medical intervention or to those who simply need support. In this episode, Neil Van Der Merwe discusses the unique role they fill in South Africa's EMS system, and how they fulfill their mission of "All Mission, Non-Profit".
To learn more about ComMed visit their website.
To get in touch directly you can email info@commed.org.za
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Overview of ComMed's services (00:25)Intermediate vs Advanced Life Support in South Africa (04:00)Types of calls ComMed responds to (10:20)How ComMed reaches those in need (13:40)How ComMed managed a successful launch during Covid (16:40)Level and methods of training for volunteers (23:15)ComMed's mission, vision and values (27:15)Advice for those wanting to launch a similar service (30:45)Support the show
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HOST
Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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21st Century Megadisasters | National Center for Disaster Preparedness
Jeff Schlegelmilch is the Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University and the author of Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to 21st Century Megadisasters. In this episode, Jeff discusses his latest book, the disasters that have the most potential for mass destruction, the relationship between NGOs and government agencies in disaster response, and much more.
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) at Columbia University works to understand and improve the nation’s capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. NCDP focuses on the readiness of governmental and non-governmental systems; the complexities of population recovery; the power of community engagement; and the risks of human vulnerability, with a particular focus on children.
To purchase Jeff’s book, Rethinking Readiness, visit here.
To learn more about the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, visit here.
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Background on Jeffrey and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (00:00)Inspiration for his book, Rethinking Readiness (07:10)Releasing a book on disasters during a pandemic (09:25)Funding challenges and the downstream effects on communities (13:20)Why droughts stand out as a domestic threat (18:40)The problems with US water ownership laws (22:15)Different eras of disaster response and the four sectors that respond (25:35)Role of NGOs and their effect on governmental response (30:30)What’s next for NCDP and preparedness as an industry (44:00)Support the show
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HOST
Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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Violence Interruption in Chicago | Roseland Ceasefire Project
Bob Jackson is the Founder and CEO of Roseland Ceasefire, an organization operating in the Chicagoland area whose mission is to develop and deploy proven violence mitigation techniques and actions to stop and/or reduce violence of all kinds in their community, with a particular emphasis on gang-related and interpersonal violence. Using education, social advocacy and philanthropy, Roseland works to improve overall community wellness.
Topics covered include the process of responding to a shooting, how Roseland Ceasefire recruits and trains their team members, how the 988 line impacts them, the direction of mental health services in Chicago and the US, and much more.
To learn more about Roseland Ceasefire and their mission, visit here.
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Show Topics:
What is Roseland Ceasefire and who do they serve (00:00)The process of getting called to a shooting (02:05)Relationship with the police departments (03:50)How Ceasefire recruits and trains their team members (05:00)Example case from call to conclusion (10:25)Deciding who on scene needs the intervention services (12:45)How Bob came to take on his role with Ceasefire (15:45)Changes Bob has seen in the community over his 18 years of service (17:00)Thoughts on 988 line and direction mental health services are headed (18:10)Metrics used to prove impact (19:50)Lessons learned that could help others just starting out (23:00)Support the show
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HOST
Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
Theme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission). -
Road Traffic Injuries in Bangladesh | TraumaLink
Building an emergency response system from scratch is a tall order, particularly in low- and middle-income countries with limted experience managing emergency medical services. In Bangladesh, however, TraumaLink is proving how volunteer-based roadside emergency response systems can both save lives and be sustainable in communities where no such service previously existed.
In this episode, Dr. Jon Moussally, founder and executive director of TraumaLink, discusses how the organization came to be, how their volunteer retention stays so high, how they win and keep community buy-in, and much more.
To learn more about TraumaLink and the work they are doing, visit their website.
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Episode Contents
How TraumaLink Started (00:00)Response systems in Bangladesh prior to TraumaLink (03:25)Recruiting partners and volunteers (04:40)Service delivery (07:20)Community outreach and messaging (08:50) Responder training (10:50)Responder incentives (15:15)Building relationships with local hospitals (18:45)Government response from Bangladesh (23:45)Training the police department and their response to the program (26:55)Types of data collecting and used to demonstrate impact (32:25)Plans for the future and the scaling of TraumaLink (36:30)
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HOST
Jason Friesen is the Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics International, a 501c3-registered nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving access to emergency response networks in communities across the globe through innovative mobile phone technologies.
Learn more about Trek Medics International by visiting their website, and for more info on the Beacon Crisis Response Platform visit here.
Follow Trek Medics on: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
Theme song: "Happy Feliz" by ¡Big Grande! (used with permission).