Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy, 2018

This annual report by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid examines global disaster-related funding from various sources, including foundations, governments, and corporations. It classifies giving by disaster type and assistance strategy. The report emphasizes philanthropy's crucial role in the larger global aid ecosystem, particularly in addressing funding gaps and supporting overlooked areas of the disaster life cycle, such as risk reduction, preparedness, and sustained recovery efforts. The analysis aims to empower donors to make more strategic and impactful decisions in their disaster-related contributions.