By supporting DMS you will be helping to enable communities across the globe to be proactive in the prevention, preparation and mitigation of disaster risks.  The increase in damages resulting from disasters is part of a worldwide trend which results from growing vulnerability and may reflect changing climate patterns.  It is essential to break the cycle of destruction and reconstruction and address the root causes, rather than simply treating the symptoms when disasters happen. 

Did you know ??

• It is estimated that for every dollar invested in disaster risk reduction between two and four dollars are returned in terms of avoided or reduced disaster impacts.
• Economic losses worldwide from disasters during the 1990s could have been reduced by $280 billion worldwide if just $40 billion has been invested in mitigation and preparedness. 
• Disasters affect economic development and slow down progress, making poor communities even poorer and more vulnerable to future natural hazards.  When Hurricane Mitch struck Honduras in 1998, it destroyed 60 percent of bridges, a quarter of all the schools, half of the country's agricultural production and left three million people dependent on aid.  Fifty years of development work was wiped out in 72 hours. 

Source: UN ISDR: World Disaster Reduction Campaign

Tax Benefits

The Canada Revenue Agency has designed a web site to help you make informed choices about the charities that you support.  The webpage contains important information about the tax benefits you can receive as a donor and can be found at:

www.cra.gc.ca/charities

For other suggestions on how to maximize your tax advantage by donating to a charitable cause such as DMS Foundation click on the CanadaHelps logo for more information.

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

info@dmsfoundation.org