DMS Foundation’s mission is to reduce the human, social, economic, cultural and environmental losses from natural and man-made disasters that occur repetitively in communities world-wide and who lack the means to develop these programs on their own.

DMS creates “partnerships for success” between local governments and the communities that they serve, providing them with the training and education, materials, equipment, technology and infrastructure support to maintain and initiate proactive disaster mitigation measures.

This is achieved through technological innovation, in the first instance the creation of job opportunities at home as well as in the recipient communities through social entrepreneurism and the creation of economic models that guarantee the long-term sustainability of the DMS program.   

DMS is funded through its membership network, fundraising campaigns and from syndicated humanitarian and philanthropic organizations and other charities including both public and private corporate donors that support the principles of good governance and emergency preparedness programs that mitigate losses caused by natural and man-made disasters everywhere.

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Goals & Objectives

1. Promote planning and prevention efforts to reduce the human, economic and environmental costs of natural and man-made disasters.

2. Provide local communities prone to disaster with the means to help themselves through community capacity building.

3. To integrate technologies, systems and equipment from world-wide markets that provide superior disaster mitigation solutions.

4. To provide community-based programs to combat the spread of HIV, malaria and other contagious diseases and the propagation of breeding grounds for the spread of pandemics in at-risk communities everywhere.

5. Provide humanitarian funds to disaster-prone communities with a means to insure their financial assistance is directed into effective disaster mitigation programs without dilution into other local programs.

DMS “partnerships for success” emphasizes planning, prevention and proactive measures. The communities are supported with the provision of training and education, technology, equipment and know-how. DMS seeks to train and equip these communities to protect themselves from natural and man-made disasters. DMS underwrites the capital and operating costs of these centers, rather than providing financial aid directly to communities to spend as they see fit. In this way DMS insures that its objectives, and therefore the donors who support DMS, are met. The Board of Directors and staff of DMS Foundation are committed to bringing its financial resources and expertise to bear and executing its mission on a proactive basis to needy, disaster-prone communities’ that span the globe. DMS Foundation’s mission emphasizes prevention and education, but will also provide emergency relief, rescue and recovery services 24/7/365 anywhere in the world. The problem with natural and man-made disasters is never if it will happen, but rather when. Predicting these or at least being prepared for them is fundamental to DMS Foundation’s mission, goals and objectives.

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Governance

DMS Foundation's fundamental principle is to adhere to the highest ethical and standards of conduct in combination with the conscientious commitment of the Board of Directors, employees, and volunteers to the pursuit of its mandate and fulfill its goals and objectives. 

Everyone representing DMS Foundation, its volunteers, suppliers and associates know, understand and follow legal requirements and comply fully with the internal and external controls in all aspects as set forth by standard DMS Foundation policies and operating procedures. 

This policy outlines a code of conduct, which is a condition that every director, employee, volunteer and supplier engaged in the performance of services provided DMS Foundation must conform to.

Guidance should be sought from the board of Trustees whenever uncertainties arise and prompt action taken if wrongdoing is perceived. 

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Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct

• support the Mission, Goals and Objective of the Disaster Management Services (DMS) Foundation
• continuously source and feed DMS Foundation with verifiable source of funds to execute its programs and projects through membership, corporate and private donations, third party charities, humanitarian and philanthropic foundation associations and syndicates;
• enhance public awareness and understanding of natural and human-.related hazards, the need to anticipate and prepare for these at a local community based level;
• develop community-based training programs in cooperation with local authorities leading up to partnerships for success between government and the communities they serve;
• use sounds judgment when applying our skills and abilities to the create programs, technologies, products and services for prevention of losses from natural and man-made disasters;
• improve our professional and technical skills to enhance human welfare and the environment; and
• foster professional and technical integrity in every activity undertaken by the DMS Foundation.

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Collection of Information & Privacy Policy

Personal information as defined in the DMS Foundation Privacy Policy is information collected exclusively in connection with the Foundation's activities and/or as required by statute, law and/or business practice and such information is voluntarily submitted to DMS Foundation including; donations, grants, membership fees, filling our a credit application, responding to a survey, completing a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), completing a Request for Registration as a Value-Added Member (VAM) registering an e-mail address with DMS Foundation or sending DMS Foundation a facsimile, e-mail or any other type of communication or information. 

Personal information in any information that can be used to identify, distinguish or contact a specific individual or corporation.

DMS Foundation's Privacy Policy is subject to the requirements of applicable legislation and/or orders of any court or other lawful authority including those that pertain to tariffs, and/or export/import control regulations.

DMS Foundation collects information for the following purposes only:

1. To manage and develop its membership business operations, personnel and/or employment;
2. To set up and maintain responsible business practices and commercial relationships with it's members, the public, suppliers, clients, employees, consultants and other stakeholders;
3. To understand the needs of the members, the public, suppliers, clients, employees, consultants and other stakeholders and to develop appropriate strategies and solutions in the delivery of its services to the community and those in need; and
4. To meet all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements.

Personal information obtained by DMS Foundation will not be used for any other purpose whatsoever other than as stated above without the written permission of the individual, donors or corporations. 

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