International Humanitarian City (IHC)
Established in 2003 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) has grown to become the world’s largest and busiest logistics hub for humanitarian aid with nine UN agencies and nearly 50 NGOs and commercial entities as members.
Its expertise is in transport and logistics to work hand in hand with aid agencies on helping the victims of crises and families whose lives are scarred by poverty. IHC capabilities for delivering help is eight hours by air to two thirds of the world population some of the worst humanitarian crises that includes tsunami in Southeast Asia, recurring drought of Africa, Civil unrest in Afghanistan and Darfur and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. IHC also has been engaged on emergency responses to Syria and Philippines
Characteristics of Nonprofit Organization:
Passion for Mission ( values Driven) - creativity, energy and dedication for the work
Atmosphere of Scarcity – Shortage of resources, underdeveloped infrastructure may exist execution walls.
Bias toward informality, participation and consensus-
Dual bottom lines; Financial and Mission
Program outcomes are difficult to assess
Governing boards has both oversight and supporting roles
Mixed skill level of staff
Participation of volunteers
Public Sector-
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RTA( Road and transport Authority) a public