Forward Alliance Civilian Crisis Response Program

Between March 4th, 2024 and June 25th, 2025, Forward Alliance conducted 70 training lessons and trained 2,547 people. This brings to a total of 419 training lessons and 15,810 trained civilians since December 2023. During this quarter, collaboration with public and private organizations is still our main focus. We believe training pre existing organizations such as private enterprises with their own existing networks is a great force multiplier. 

In the previous report, we mentioned that we have uploaded our online manual for everyone to read. It's getting a big upgrade this quarter. With our collaboration with Microsoft Taiwan, we have now successfully turned it into an app available in both Android and iOS. https://app.icanhelp.tw 

iCanHelp empower individuals by providing the following content:

• Practical Manual : Offers knowledge and skills for disaster response, including emergency planning, digital safety, scene safety, trauma care, and more. This manual is designed to be accessible offline.
• Emergency Map: Utilizes GIS map technology to integrate real-time information such as weather conditions, distribution of shelters, and AED locations, helping users make informed decisions during emergencies.
• Disaster Report: Allows users to report immediate conditions and needs in their vicinity, assisting public agencies and response units in efficiently allocating resources.
• Volunteer Registration: Connects users with opportunities for volunteer service and civic participation, both in normal times and during emergencies.

We will continue to integrate more useful information in the future updates.

Now, time to share more details about what we do in our Navigation Training Course.

In this course, participants will be able to navigate complex environments without network connection or GPS signals. They will also practice map assessment and plan the most efficient route in emergencies. FA wanted all participants to be able to navigate with traditional, less technologically advanced tools. It is essential to enable everyone to be self-reliant, and not rely on modern technology which can fail or become unavailable. 

Feedback from participants

“I always love the way FA delivers their training courses. It always begins with simple and easy-to-understand concepts and ends with demonstration and practice activities. I will definitely sign up for other courses again.”

“The instructors all talk at a great pace. I can feel that they are trying their best to make sure everyone can understand and follow the course. This is extremely helpful for me when learning how to use the compass. Thanks for doing the improvement on the outdoor activities. With the help of instructors and training assistants, it works a lot better than last time. The team was able to complete the assignment in confidence.” 

Links:

• Collaboration with Microsoft for the app iCanHelp
• Download your iCanHelp App