The First Responder Fund is created with donations from SNI's network of churches, organizations and individuals who have given funds that will be released at the next, inevitable, refugee situation in which SNI will work. The Fund is controlled by the SNI Board of Directors and is released only after a new disaster situation satisfies the requirements of our activation policy. Refugee situations arise often and unexpectedly. Hurricane Mitch, the war in Kosovo, and recent, devastating earthquakes in El Salvador and India caught many people by surprise. During such a developing crisis, the most important response tool is the release of funds.
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They are the immediate, flexible tools used to address any emerging need anywhere in the world. Up-front planning insures a quick response when the next crisis begins. Proper planning now can literally have a life or death impact for refugee recipients. Please help Shelter Now create this important tool. To make a donation to the First Responder Fund , please visit our donation page.