Our essence
To be a catalyst for system-level change — working alongside communities, organisations, and governments to co-create climate and disaster solutions that are people-centred, globally informed, and built to last.
Community-Led Impact – We centre the voices, knowledge, and leadership of communities, empowering people to lead their own solutions and shape systems that serve their needs, priorities, and futures.
Collaboration – We believe collective solutions come from respectful, inclusive partnerships.
Strategic Thinking – We bring clarity, structure, and evidence-based planning to complex challenges.
Equity & Inclusion – We champion diverse perspectives and work to ensure fair access and representation.
Adaptability & Innovation – We embrace change and apply creative thinking to build better futures.
Sustainability – We commit to lasting impact by embedding environmental, social, and systemic sustainability in every project.
Our values
Our story
We believe that meaningful change must be rooted in co-created, locally informed approaches that are both practical and enduring.
We also recognise that many governments and organisations operate under constrained capacity, lacking the time, resources, or tools to build comprehensive solutions from the ground up. Our role is to bridge that gap — delivering bottom-up plans and projects that empower communities, strengthen systems, and ensure that solutions are not only implemented but sustained.
Reviews following major disasters often highlight a lack of community involvement in emergency planning and decision-making processes — leaving significant gaps in preparedness and recovery outcomes. This consultancy aims to mitigate that by embedding community perspectives into preparedness and response systems from the outset.
Our work aligns with and contributes to the goals and frameworks of international bodies such as the United Nations, including those focused on climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction. We aim to ensure that the solutions we develop are not only fit for purpose but also embedded into government systems, policies, processes, and decision-making frameworks to enable long-term, scalable impact.
Meet the Founder
Jess Donaldson
Strategic. Grounded. Impact-driven.
With over a decade of experience in disaster recovery, emergency planning, and community development, I design systems that work — for the people they’re meant to serve.
From leading disaster planning, recovery and refugee projects to co-creating community-led climate and disaster strategies, I bring critical thinking, collaboration, and a whole-of-society approach to everything I do.
Find out more about my experience & expertise on LinkedIn.
