Our Vision

We dream of a world in which all communities, even poor ones, can develop their economies, governments and cultures unimpeded by periodic setbacks from natural disasters.

To attain this goal, we work to create a world that devotes as many resources to preparing for and preventing the consequences of natural disasters as it devotes to responding to and recovering from them.

Professor Kenji Ishihara

"For too long, developing countries have taken earthquake destruction and the consequent loss of life as a given. I believe we can help break away from this belief by building awareness of the risks - and what can be done to mitigate them - among individuals, policy-makers, and city planners. GHI is in a unique position to educate and encourage local city officers and planners to develop and implement plans."

Former President, International Society of Soil
Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Tokyo, Japan

Abid Shaban

"We want to work with GHI in order to learn methods of increasing earthquake safety that have been tested and proven effective elsewhere. Through GHI we can share valuable experiences with earthquake-threatened communities around the world."

Chairman
Aga Khan Housing Board for Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
Member, GHI Board of Advisors