Disaster Resilience Learning Network (DRLN)

Overview

The Disaster Resilience Learning Network (DRLN) is a network of culturally-specific community-based organizations (CBOs) dedicated to creating culturally-rooted healing spaces led by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLN was created to help bring together CBOs working with those disproportionately impacted by disasters, especially Latinx and tribal nations of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) communities.

Mission Statement

To advance equitable disaster resilience, for people of color, through healing centered, culturally grounded collaborations and sustainable practices.

Values

The DRLN is committed to a space for culturally rooted people. The DRLN is committed to equity at the heart of our health, our work, and our resilience.

Goals

To improve and support the health and wellness of BIPOC leaders working in climate and disaster resilience,
To build relationships for leaders of color working in climate and disaster resilience,
To center and bridge the importance of culture into climate and disaster resilience

Resources

DRLN Membership

The Disaster Resilience Learning Network's members consist of 18 community-based organizations (CBOs) that primarily work with communities of color in disaster work here in Oregon; OHA's Environmental Public Health team; United Way of Columbia-Willamette; and Trauma Informed Oregon.

Membership Directory

Rogue Climate
The Stronghold: A Culturally Responsive Peer Support Program
Southern Oregon LULAC
Centro de Servicios Para Campesinos
Coalición Fortaleza
Catholic Charities of Oregon
Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice
UNETE, Center for Farm Worker Advocacy
Familias en Acción
Bridging Cultures
Next Door Inc.
Centro Cultural
NARA NW, Inc.
Living Islands
Raices de Bienestar
Beyond Toxics
Unite Oregon
PCUN

Contact Us

For more information, please fill out the form below or contact Christy da Rosa (cdarosa@pdx.edu) and/or Jamila Wilson (jamilaw@unitedway-pdx.org).

Form for DRLN page