--- title: "NEW RESEARCH: The Disaster Preparedness Illusion" description: A new research paper from GlobalGiving examines the role of data, media, and traditional philanthropy in overlooking the impact of intensifying disasters on the most vulnerable communities. image: https://hs.globalgiving.org/hubfs/Branding%20Assets/globalgiving_preview.jpeg --- [![GlobalGiving logo. Links to globalgiving.org.](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding%20Assets/GG2019_Logo_horizontal_4color.png?width=246&height=49&name=GG2019_Logo_horizontal_4color.png "GlobalGiving logo. Links to globalgiving.org.")](https://www.globalgiving.org/) --- # Download “The Disaster Preparedness Illusion,” A Research Paper From GlobalGiving This new research paper from GlobalGiving examines the role of data, media, and traditional philanthropy in overlooking the impact of intensifying disasters on the most vulnerable communities. ## Enter your information to download your copy now. [![gg_horizontal_white_400](https://hs.globalgiving.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/gg_horizontal_white_400.png?width=200&height=29&name=gg_horizontal_white_400.png "gg_horizontal_white_400")](https://www.globalgiving.org/) © Copyright 2026 GlobalGiving, a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 30‑0108263; UK Charity #1122823) 1 Thomas Circle NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, USA Office 605, Albert House, 256-260 Old St, London, EC1V 9DD Questions? [Contact Us](https://www.globalgiving.org/aboutus/contact/) [View our Privacy Policy](https://www.globalgiving.org/aboutus/privacy/)