Today marks 16 years since the devastating M7.0 earthquake in Haiti, one of the deadliest disasters in the past 50 years. That event destroyed 60% of hospitals in the affected area. In the aftermath, many survivors of the violent shaking were left without access to medical care, contributing to the unnecessary loss of life and excruciating suffering. More than a month after the earthquake, I visited a hospital in Port-au-Prince. The facility’s basic functions had yet to be re

Since our founding over 30 years ago, GeoHazards International has stood for one clear purpose: equipping communities with skills and knowledge to build resilience before disasters strike. From the very beginning, we knew that lasting change requires steady, long-term commitment—not quick fixes. This year, resilience has been a focus not only in the communities we serve, but within our own organization. GeoHazards International, like many others, was deeply affected by chang

At GeoHazards International, we are working to reduce the impacts of future hazard events, and learning from recent disasters is an...

I am excited to introduce a new program that integrates our work on tsunami hazards with climate impacts in a coastal fishing/farming...

Our team on the ground in Haiti continues to inspire me. Based in their communities on the north coast and the southern peninsula, they...

In the spirit of love and gratitude, I wanted to share a recent video from a joyous ceremony with children celebrating their new...

I recently delved into the impactful narrative of What Storm, What Thunder by Haitian author Myriam J.A. Chancy. While the portrayal of...

Recent earthquakes shown in red in Bajhang (far left) and Jajarkot (center left). Our new school construction and mason training location...

This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) theme is “Fighting Inequality.” Breaking the cycle of inequality means...

Right now, we have a GHI project in Nepal constructing an earthquake-resistant school building in the far western town of Budhitola in...

Our teams on the ground continue to make amazing progress. I find their work and dedication toward building disaster resilience in their...

It amazes me to think about how GeoHazards International came to be. It was generous support from a partner early on that truly gave us a...

When our team arrived in Aizawl, India over 10 years ago, they were impressed by the beauty of the remote city, but also by its extreme...

Twelve years ago this week, a devastating M7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of people died in buildings that collapsed,...

The news often highlights increasingly severe disasters, but I want to share a different kind of story. It’s about people who have been...

Thirty years ago today, GeoHazards International first opened its doors. It’s extraordinary to reflect on the journey and accomplishments...

Our corporate partners, led by people with heart and vision, enhance our nonprofit work in many ways. They provide opportunity as well as...

Cities located on steep terrain face a daunting problem after an earthquake or landslides: the city could suddenly run out of water, at a...

GeoHazards International is joining the world community in recognizing International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, #DRRday. Action is...

The MIT Architecture Fall 2020 Lectures are now online, free, and open to the public. I am honored to be a featured speaker and I invite...