Executive Director
CurrentField Ready's work is transformational. Our mission is to localize manufacturing in developmental and humanitarian contexts. This is done using technology, innovation and engaging people in new ways. We believe that by makings useful things locally, we can make the world a better place. Field Ready’s programming addresses problems related to conflict, rapid onset disasters and long-term reconstruction, stabilization, preparedness and growth. In crisis situations, this involves our own teams making useful and urgently needed items. As conditions stabilize, Field Ready focuses on putting in place the capacity – through training and other forms of technical assistance – to manufacture and solve problems locally. We work in wide range of sectors including health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods and economic recovery, energy and the environment. We also have a strong focus on youth skills and entrepreneurship development in our programs. Our approach can be applied to any sector in an integrated and cross-sectoral way by working with partners including other government, businesses and other NGOs. In contexts as diverse as Bangladesh, Syria, Kenya and the Pacific our work has produced dramatic improvements in aid efficiency and effectiveness by improving access to and reducing the costs of useful, and often lifesaving items. Where possible, these efforts also stimulate local industries. The results are faster, cheaper and better aid, enhanced resilience, and increased income generating and entrepreneurial opportunities for disadvantaged and particularly vulnerable groups such as women, children and youth, people with disabilities and the forcibly displaced. In 2021, nearly one million people were reached through Field Ready's programming. For more information, please see www.fieldready.org
