HODR strives to provide hands-on relief to survivors of natural disasters with maximum speed and minimum bureaucracy. Our projects focus on applying volunteer resources and expertise to communities affected by natural disaster; projects typically focus on rebuilding and community development.

Previous projects have included Thailand (2004 Southeast Asian Tsunami), USA (Hurricane Katrina), Indonesia (2006 Jogjakarta earthquake), the Philippines (Typhoon Reming), Peru ( 2007 Pisco Earthquake), Bangladesh ( 2007 Rayenda Cyclone), USA (2008 Arkansas tornado), USA (2008 Missouri Tornado), USA (2008 Iowa Flood), Haiti (2008 Hurricane Ike), and Arkansas (2009 Tornado).

Donations made to HODR are tax deductible.

Hands On Disaster Response is a US-based, volunteer-staffed, nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, dedicated to timely disaster response and relief.