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FOCUS USA is working to reduce suffering and save lives
Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) is an International crisis response and disaster risk management agency. We provide emergency relief to communities suffering from natural disasters or man-made crises.
FOCUS USA unites AKAH and Turmia Foundation for School Safety Programs in Pakistan
Pakistan continues its journey of healing and rebuilding following the unparalleled and heart-wrenching floods of
NTBA and Dallas Foundation donate to FOCUS USA Project CARE
NTBA and Dallas Foundation donate to FOCUS USA Project CAREIn May 2023, FOCUS USA was
GAMA Raises Funds to Support FOCUS USA’s Humanitarian Mandate
GAMA Raises Funds to Support FOCUS USA’s Humanitarian MandateIn April 2023, the Greater Austin Merchants
FOCUS USA Provisions Tents as a Response to Earthquake Victims’ Needs in Türkiye
March 9, 2023In February 2023, the major earthquake hitting Türkiye and Syria caused significant damage,
Focus Humanitarian Assistance and its partners mobilize in response to Türkiye and Syria earthquakes
In the early hours of Monday February 6, severe earthquakes struck parts of Türkiye and
FOCUS USA and AKAH Partnering to Respond to Devastating Flooding in Pakistan
In response to the flooding emergency in Pakistan, FOCUS’s partner AKAH,P has provided evacuation and
FOCUS’s Newly Arrived Migrants Program
FOCUS professionals in Europe offering assistance in navigating asylum process to newly arrived refugees who
International Women’s Day – Breaking Taboos: Women in Search & Rescue
On this International Women’s Day, we highlight three inspirational women of various generations who overcame
FOCUS USA and the Ismaili community support national & local COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The ChallengeUpon taking office, United States President Joe Biden committed to an initial goal of
National Preparedness Month
USA, August 2013 – FOCUS USA was invited to attend the National Preparedness Month Proclamation
Tajikistan flood relief
Tajikistan, July 2015 – In July 2015 villages across Tajikistan experienced severe flooding and mud
ShakeOut: Earthquake Preparedness
USA, October 2015 – During the month of October 2015, FOCUS-trained volunteers across the United
Earthquake relief in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan
Afghanistan/Tajikistan/Pakistan, October 2015 – Following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Central Asia in October 2015,
FOCUS: Pakistan flood response
Pakistan, April 2016 – In April 2016, heavy rain and snow fall in Gilgit-Baltistan and
Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development planning
The Challenge Afghanistan, April 2016 – “Afghanistan is prone to multiple disasters. This conference has helped us
FOCUS delivers emergency food assistance
The Challenge The high mountain communities residing in Big and Small Pamirs are predominantly Kyrgyz
Agreement for a new phase of “creating opportunities in a safe environment”
Tajikistan, July 2016 – Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development
Focus delivers relief items to Takhar province
Afghanistan, October 2016 – Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) donated 125 tents and 100 Non Food
Focus and USAID said sign agreement to create resilient communities
Pakistan, January 2017 – The Department of Emergency Management (formerly FOCUS) of the Aga Khan Agency for
Fire safety and community preparedness
USA, February 2017 – On average, fire departments in the United States respond to a fire
First Aid, CPR and AED skills
USA, Ongoing – Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA supports volunteers in the community to receive training in
Community-based disaster risk reduction programs
India, 2018 – Throughout 2018, villages in the coastal region in southern Gujarat have been
AKAH invests in capacity development for SART
Pakistan, October 2018 – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Pakistan collaborated with
Avalanche safety and rescue teams deployed in Gbao
The ChallengeTajikistan, February 2019 – Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), a region highly vulnerable to natural
How AKAH Tajikistan is increasing emergency response readiness
TAJIKISTAN (April 2020) – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) recently conducted refresher trainings
AKAH organizes training for female rescuers in Dushanbe
Tajikistan, March 2019 – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) helped support the efforts
AKAH helps vulnerable communities meet their food needs during covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan
PAKISTAN (March 2020) – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Pakistan was enlisted
Focus USA supports covid-19 prepardness & prevention activities in Tajikistan
The ChallengeAs the global coronavirus crisis continues to evolve, FOCUS USA is committed to providing
Pakistani women are key in successful rescue missions
The ChallengeMiddle-school teacher Shamim Bano is one of the 50,000 volunteers trained in this joint
