In response to so many of you who have inquired about our potential involvement in the Nepal earthquake disasters, Robert and Dicki would like people to know the following:
We have trained a large team of first responders in Nepal who are currently onsite implementing the CBI trauma intervention.

We will not personally be responding as it is our policy to train the local clinicians to care for their own communities following such events.

Thank you all for your concern and support.

Tips to avoid status as “Disaster Tourists” 

For those who are interested in volunteering in Nepal, please:

1) Know who you are reporting to

2) Have a specific job description

Otherwise, in spite of your altruism and desire to help during such international disasters, you will fall under the huge umbrella of “Disaster tourism.”

The pioneering Boston Children’s Foundation has devoted a decade of service to the prevention of violence and trauma in the lives of children, families and communities (www.Bostoncf.org). This year the Boston Children’s Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary and as part of our celebration we are honored to present ERASE-a premier initiative of the Foundation. ERASE will offer unique support and vision to the Foundation as a national activist art initiative.

Tax deductable donations may be made to ERASE by check payable to:
Boston Childrens Foundation- FBO-ERASE.

Any questions may be directed to Dr. Robert D. Macy, Executive Director:
rmacy@bidmc.harvard.edu

Boston Children’s Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.