About The Response project
The Response
Exploring how communities respond to disaster — from hurricanes to wildfires to reactionary politics and more.
Podcast
Our podcast consists of an interview and documentary series. Documentaries explore community-led responses to disasters like Hurricane Katrina or the war in Ukraine. Interviews feature organizers, educators, and practitioners who offer unique perspectives on themes ranging from mutual aid to revolutionary theory. Listen to every episode here.
Film
Our award-winning 30-minute micro-budget film, “The Response: How Puerto Ricans Are Restoring Power to the People,” explores how the mutual aid centers sprung up across the island of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Learn more about The Response film here.
Book
“The Response: Building Collective Resilience in the Wake of Disasters” features over 30 case studies, interviews, and how-to guides to deepen your understanding of community-led disaster response and collective resilience.
Download a free ebook.
Resources
Is your community ready to respond? Here’s a growing list of resources to build collective resilience through mutual aid and solidarity before (and after) a disaster happens.
