Office Of Foreign Disaster Assistance
The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is an organizational unit within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that is charged by the President of the United States with directing and coordinating international United States government disaster assistance.
In cooperation with other U.S. government offices and international humanitarian experts, OFDA continuously monitors global hazards, identifies potential areas of need, and stands ready to respond whenever disaster strikes.
Read more about Office Of Foreign Disaster Assistance: Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Mandate, Disaster Response, Transition From Relief To Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, Fiscal Year 2010 Response
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