IsraAID Dominica

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IsraAID Dominica is the country branch of the international NGO IsraAID founded in 2001 in Israel, operates in over 50 countries, providing tailored emergency and development assistance. Collaborating with the Ministry of Public works, Public Utilities and Digital Economy and the UNDP, they've launched Work Online Dominica, empowering local professionals by teaching them to leverage online work for income generation and financial stability.

About IsraAID

IsraAID's work is characterized by a community-led approach, emphasizing the importance of working with and within communities. They collaborate closely with local actors, civil society, community leaders, local businesses, government organizations, and other public and non-governmental organizations. This approach ensures that their programs are deeply rooted in the local context and are sustainable over the long term.

IsraAID's Work in Dominica

• Arrival and Focus: IsraAID began working in Dominica in October 2017, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria.
• Program Areas: Their focus in Dominica includes supporting community recovery through shelter, education, disaster risk reduction (DRR), child protection, livelihoods, and resilience building.
• Livelihood Programs: A significant part of their work involves developing vocational capacities, business development, and entrepreneurship skills training. They also work on innovative initiatives like Work Online Dominica, which has a positive impact on the livelihoods of Dominicans.

Key Aspects of IsraAID's Approach

• Community-Led Initiatives: Emphasizing the empowerment of local communities to lead and sustain the initiatives.
• Diverse Team Composition: Many staff members

• Community-Led Initiatives: Emphasizing the empowerment of local communities to lead and sustain the initiatives.
• Diverse Team Composition: Many staff members and community outreach workers come from the same communities IsraAID works with, ensuring deep local integration and understanding.
• Long-Term Strategy: Focusing on long-term needs and building resilience, rather than just immediate emergency response.

IsraAID's work in Dominica and its community-led approach is a testament to their commitment to building resilience and supporting sustainable development in disaster-affected areas.