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GER3 launches winterization project in Sumy and Kherson oblasts

On October 1, GER³ and partner District #1 launched a winterization project to help families in Sumy and Kherson oblasts get through the coming winter,…

GER³October 16, 2026

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GER3 expertise informs Ukraine winterization standards

Olha Makarenko has been GER³ North region Program Officer since 2024. Photo: GER³ Information sharing with other humanitarian actors is an essential part of GER³’s…

GER³September 24, 2026

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GER3 launches emergency response in Colombia following major earthquake

Damage in Pereira, Colombia, following the August 10, 2026 earthquake. Photo: World Central Kitchen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck…

GER³September 10, 2026

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Arvin Catipon appointed to lead GER3’s Los Angeles wildfire response

GER³ is pleased to welcome Arvin Catipon as Program Manager for our wildfire recovery and resilience response in Los Angeles. Arvin brings more than a…

GER³August 21, 2026

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GER3 receives Outstanding Community Partner Award

GER3 is honored to receive the Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles in recognition of our work to strengthen…

GER³April 22, 2026

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GER3 joins Mediterranean Climate Action Partnerships in LA

GER3 was proud to participate in the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnerships (MCAP) convening in Los Angeles, joining government leaders, resilience experts, and partner organizations committed…

GER³April 20, 2026

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Altadena residents receive Home Ignition Zone training

Last month, GER3 partnered with the LA Community Fire Brigade to deliver a Home Ignition Zone training for residents in Altadena, equipping homeowners with practical…

GER³March 26, 2026

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GER3 launches disaster recovery program in Jamaica

GER3 has officially launched its Jamaica program in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in late 2025, marking an important milestone in our…

GER³March 13, 2026

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Welcoming John Stephens as CEO of GER3

Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER³) is pleased to welcome John Stephens as our new Chief Executive Officer. John brings more than two decades…

GER³January 20, 2026

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GER3 expands winterization support for families in Sumy and Kherson Oblasts

For the third consecutive year, GER3 is helping vulnerable families in Ukraine prepare for winter, providing life-saving assistance to communities affected by the ongoing war.…

GER³December 20, 2025