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Shah Distinguished Lecture at Stanford by Veronica Cedillos
I am deeply honored to be presenting the 2025 Shah Distinguished Lecture at Stanford University on Wednesday, March 5 . If you are in the...
Mar 31 min read
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Your Generosity Transcends Borders
As this year draws to a close, we want to express our profound gratitude to generous individuals like YOU who make our progress possible....
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Giving Before Disasters Saves Lives
Nepali engineers and academics joined with our global technical team for robust testing of Earthquake Desks, designed to protect...
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Empowering and protecting youth for a resilient future
Empowering and protecting youth is the focus of this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13). This strongly...
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Cultivating Disaster Resilience through Nature-based Solutions
I am excited to introduce a new program that integrates our work on tsunami hazards with climate impacts in a coastal fishing/farming...
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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Inspiring Locally-led Disaster Resilience in Haiti
Our team on the ground in Haiti continues to inspire me. Based in their communities on the north coast and the southern peninsula, they...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
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New Scenario Methods to Motivate Action Ahead of Disasters
I am excited to share the release of a new guidance document on advancing the use of scenarios for mitigating disaster risks. Our aim is...
May 30, 20244 min read
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Sharing joy this Valentine’s day
In the spirit of love and gratitude, I wanted to share a recent video from a joyous ceremony with children celebrating their new...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Climate Extremes Can Amplify Earthquake and Volcano Impacts
I am thrilled to share that GHI is spearheading a multi-year initiative to better understand, mitigate, and adapt to geohazard risks...
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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Our Deepest Gratitude Goes to You
As this year draws to a close, we extend our deepest gratitude to supporters like you who make our progress possible. With your help, we...
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Giving Ahead of Disasters Saves Lives
I recently delved into the impactful narrative of What Storm, What Thunder by Haitian author Myriam J.A. Chancy. While the portrayal of...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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Post-Earthquake Update, Westernmost Nepal
Recent earthquakes shown in red in Bajhang (far left) and Jajarkot (center left). Our new school construction and mason training location...
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Disaster Resilience for All, Breaking the Cycle of Inequality
This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) theme is “Fighting Inequality.” Breaking the cycle of inequality means...
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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Building a School, Building Resilience
Right now, we have a GHI project in Nepal constructing an earthquake-resistant school building in the far western town of Budhitola in...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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You’re Invited! Advancing Scenario Practice to Motivate Mitigation: Key Findings from Past Scenarios
What if, without living through the consequences, a city could experience how it likely would fare during a disaster? A well-designed...
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Investing in Resilience Before Disasters
The recent earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria are a stark reminder of the importance of investing in resilient communities. Natural...
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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A Heartfelt Thank You
As I reflect on the past year, I am incredibly inspired by the commitment of our team and our global partners, and the progress in the...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Giving Ahead of Disasters Saves Lives
Stakeholders in Thimphu, Bhutan from multiple government agencies and corporations share ideas on how earthquake scenarios can help...
Nov 28, 20221 min read
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Increasing Access to Clear & Actionable Risk Information
Today we celebrate the United Nations International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). This year’s theme is: "substantially...
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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Wowed by our Haiti Team: 4,200+ Participate in Citywide Evacuation Drill
Our teams on the ground continue to make amazing progress. I find their work and dedication toward building disaster resilience in their...
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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