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GEM USA WEST | CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES 🔥
When wildfires threaten our communities, every moment counts. Preparation is what makes rapid response possible.
Thanks to GEM’s year-round prepositioning of emergency supplies and resources, our teams are already delivering critical relief supplies today across Southern California, supporting communities impacted by the latest wildfires.
GEM USA West maintains teams in Los Angeles and Chico, Northern California, allowing us to mobilize quickly when disaster strikes. Our teams have spent years responding to devastating wildfires, supporting survivors through immediate relief and the long road to recovery.
We know firsthand what wildfire devastation looks like. The 2018 Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,804 structures, and claimed 85 civilian lives. For our Northern California team, this tragedy remains deeply personal. Behind every statistic is a family, a home, and a community whose life has been changed forever.
Today, our teams are closely monitoring the Norte Fire in Orange County, which has burned approximately 570 acres, reached 25% containment, and damaged or destroyed at least seven homes. The fire initially forced approximately 16,000 residents to evacuate, with evacuation orders since lifted as firefighters made significant progress.
Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions continue to underscore the importance of preparedness across Southern California.
From Chico to Los Angeles, GEM USA West is positioned not just to respond, but to respond immediately.
Because effective disaster response isn’t just about showing up after the flames are extinguished. It’s about preparing long before disaster strikes, delivering help when it’s needed most, and standing alongside families throughout recovery.
When disaster strikes, GEM USA West is already in motion.
#GEMUSAWest #DisasterResponse #WildfireRelief #CaliforniaWildfires #CommunityRecovery @good360usa @amazon
Last night, our founder and president, @MichaelCapponi, was honoured to receive the Global Impact Award at the @cityofdoral’s 2026 Mayor and Chiefs Gala. The City of Doral has played an instrumental role in supporting GEM’s humanitarian logistics hub, bringing together local communities and diaspora groups in response to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
Over the past 4 months alone, these collective efforts have helped mobilise more than $100 million dollars in humanitarian aid, with the support of over 25,000 volunteers. This is what makes @globalempowermentmission’s model so unique. Through innovative public private partnerships, we unite cities, governments, businesses, community organisations and volunteers around a shared mission. Everyone contributes, and together we turn compassion into immediate, measurable impact.
Special thanks to our incredible GEM teams, our donors, our corporate partners, our board of directors, @welove_foundation, @santichumaceiro, @statedept @miamidadeem @prologis @doralpd and to everyone who has helped make this mission possible.
This award belongs to all of you. Stronger together.
GEM PANAMA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE 🇵🇦
Today, we delivered more than 40 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to #Panama following the devastating October 9th earthquake.
A DHL humanitarian cargo aircraft arrived from Miami carrying 100 pallets of emergency relief supplies, with a combined value of approximately $350,000 in donated goods and transportation.
Our shipment includes:
• 53 pallets of GEM Family Necessity Kits, containing food and essential hygiene supplies.
• School desks to support affected educational facilities.
• Emergency shelter supplies, including tarps, mattresses, and blankets.
• Flashlights, N95 masks, diapers, and other essential necessities.
GEM’s advance response team has been on the ground assessing earthquake-affected communities, identifying urgent needs, and coordinating a direct distribution strategy.
Beginning Saturday, October 17th, our teams will distribute aid across 11 communities, starting in Santiago and continuing through Soná, Playa Venao, Torio, Mariato, Penonomé, Aguadulce, Los Pozos, Pesé, Pedasí, and Macaracas.
Our focus remains on getting humanitarian assistance directly into the hands of families who need it most.
This mission was made possible through collaboration between Global Empowerment Mission, the U.S. Department of State, and DHL, which generously donated the cargo flight.
We are grateful to the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, the Government of Panama, DHL, and our local partners for helping facilitate this rapid humanitarian response. @statedept @dhl_global @dhlus @ambassadorcabrera @usembpan
HURRICANE ISAIAS | FLORIDA | ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) teams remain on the ground in Florida’s Panhandle, continuing to distribute essential disaster relief supplies and cash assistance to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Isaias.
Thanks to the generous support of our partner, @good360usa, GEM has received a substantial donation of bottled water to help families still struggling with power outages and water shortages in the aftermath of the storm.
Relief distributions are ongoing in Santa Rosa and Escambria Counties, and surrounding communities, where GEM teams are providing critical supplies to help impacted families address their most immediate needs as they begin the recovery process.
As these communities work to rebuild and restore a sense of normalcy, GEM remains committed to delivering direct assistance where it is needed most.
To learn more about this mission or support our ongoing relief efforts, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. @flewthecoop_ @gofundmepro
COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE | 2 MONTH RECAP
Two months after the August 10 earthquake, GEM, in partnership with the U.S. @statedept and @usembassybogota, continues delivering critical humanitarian assistance to communities across Colombia.
125,000+ PEOPLE REACHED | 74 MUNICIPALITIES | 6 DEPARTMENTS | $5.69M IN AID DELIVERED
@globalempowermentmissionlatam teams have distributed Family Necessity Kits, food, water, medical supplies, generators, and shelter essentials to 84 municipalities with affected families, hospitals, firefighters, and Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, including Emberá and Wounaan populations.
According to UN OCHA reporting, GEM ranks #1 in reported food packs.
8 cargo flights transported critical supplies, followed by a major maritime shipment aboard the Colombian Navy’s ARC La Guajira, carrying 19 containers and 116 pallets of aid from GEM headquarters in Miami.
GEM LATAM is also advancing recovery and reconstruction efforts l @hospitalsantandercaicedonia in Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca @hospitalsantandercaicedonia
These operations are made possible through our smart partnerships model.
Special gratitude to First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda @analu_pineda and her Colombia Un Solo Corazón initiative, @APCColombia, @UNGRD_oficial, the @gobernacionquindio, @alcaldiadecali, Sociedad Portuaria de Buenaventura, the Colombian @armadacolombia ejercitonacionalcolombia, and @asocana. A special thank you as well to the Colombian Diaspora, the City of Doral, Mayor Fraga, Councilman Pineyro, and all the community leaders, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners who have stepped up. We couldn’t do this without you.
Thank you to our extraordinary donors and partners: @armadacolombia @dhlexpress @avianca @univisionfoundation @citynationalbankofflorida @bankunited.official @the_agi_group @kingdomcharitabletrust @florida.blue @royalcaribbean @themiamifc @goodwillsfl @onespaworld @rworldfl @HOERBIGER_global @prologis @marcanthony @goyafoods @goya_gives @christifrag @councilmanpineyro @edgarramirez25 @bankofamerica
HURRICANE ISAIAS | FLORIDA RESPONSE UPDATE
GEM’s ground team continues to work throughout communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias, conducting wellness checks, assessing urgent needs, and providing direct assistance to families affected by the storm.
With many households still without power and facing significant challenges in the aftermath of the hurricane, GEM is distributing cash cards to help families meet their most immediate needs, as they begin the recovery process.
In addition to direct distributions, our teams are working closely with government officials, local organizations, churches and community leaders to coordinate relief efforts, identify underserved areas, and establish additional channels for delivering humanitarian aid.
GEM remains committed to supporting these communities as they navigate the challenges of recovery, ensuring that critical assistance reaches affected areas efficiently. @gofundmepro
To learn more about our ongoing response and how you can support this mission, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #hurricane #isaias #florida #disasterrelief
NEPAL | FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Another devastating flash flood struck Nepal today, sweeping away homes and threatening communities along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha District. Residents living near the river were urged to evacuate to higher ground after a landslide reportedly blocked the river, triggering dangerous downstream flooding.
GEM teams in partnership with @pbunitedway have remained on the ground in Nepal since August 29, 2026, when a catastrophic flash flood struck the northern Rasuwa District. Triggered by a massive ice and rock avalanche near Langtang Lirung, the disaster caused widespread destruction, claimed lives, and left remote communities struggling to recover.
For the past 43 days, GEM has maintained a continuous presence in Nepal, delivering $200,000 in humanitarian aid to families and communities impacted by the disaster.
With bridges washed away and roads completely destroyed, reaching some of the hardest-hit villages has presented extraordinary logistical challenges. Despite these obstacles, GEM teams have continued finding ways to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to isolated communities, ensuring that families cut off from traditional supply routes are not forgotten.
We extend our sincere gratitude to @airlinkflight for supporting the transportation of #GEM humanitarian aid to Nepal, as well as the Nepal Peace Scouts and the Government of Nepal, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, its Disaster Policy Coordination and International Relations Section, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), for their invaluable coordination and logistical support throughout this mission. Special thanks to our partners @good360usa, Bob & Beth McCluney, Sawyers Water Filters. @bethmccluney @sawyernepal @pbunitedway
To learn more about GEM’s ongoing humanitarian response in Nepal and how you can help, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #nepal #flood #humanitarianaid
HURRICANE ISAIAS | CASH CARD DISTRIBUTION
GEM ground teams continue distributing emergency cash assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
As affected communities begin the difficult process of cleanup and recovery, GEM’s cash card program is providing much-needed financial assistance to help families meet their most immediate needs.
Many neighborhoods remain without power as crews work to clear fallen trees and widespread debris left behind by the hurricane’s powerful winds.
GEM remains on the ground, working alongside affected communities to provide critical assistance during these first stages of recovery.
To learn more about GEM’s Hurricane Isaias response and support our ongoing relief efforts, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org.
HURRICANE RESPONSE | FLORIDA PANHANDLE
GEM Florida and GEM Southwest ground teams are on the ground today across Florida’s Panhandle, conducting damage and needs assessments in the Destin and Pensacola areas following last night’s Category 2 hurricane.
A truckload of emergency humanitarian aid is already en route from GEM’s Global Headquarters in Doral, Florida, to provide immediate assistance to individuals and families impacted by the storm.
This morning, GEM Headquarters welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, who joined community volunteers and GEM staff in preparing and packing essential disaster relief supplies destined for the hardest-hit communities across the Panhandle.
As our ground teams continue assessing the damage and identifying the most urgent needs, GEM is mobilizing additional resources to support affected families and communities as recovery efforts begin.
Stay tuned for continuing updates from our teams on the ground as GEM’s disaster response unfolds.
To learn more about our response efforts and support this mission, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #HurricaneIsaias #Florida #Panhandle #disasterrelief #GEM @byrondonalds @repdonaldspress
Today, we were honored to once again welcome H.E. Bernie Navarro @ambassadornavarro, United States Ambassador to Peru, to @globalempowermentmission’s headquarters, accompanied by H.E. Luis Dyer Fernández, Peru’s Minister of Health.
During their visit, we held important strategic discussions focused on the urgent need for proactive planning, pre-positioning of humanitarian supplies, and coordinated emergency response preparations ahead of what could become one of the most significant El Niño events in modern history.
With northern Peru facing the potential for catastrophic flooding, infrastructure destruction, and widespread humanitarian needs, the time to prepare is now - not after disaster strikes.
GEM is actively developing comprehensive response strategies, including coordination with the U.S. Department of State @statedept, to ensure that critical humanitarian resources, logistics networks, and emergency response capabilities can be rapidly activated where they are needed most.
The potential scale of this El Niño event presents extraordinary challenges, with impacts that remain difficult to fully predict. We must remain vigilant, proactive, and united in our commitment to protecting vulnerable communities.
We are grateful to Ambassador Navarro and Minister Dyer Fernández for their leadership, engagement, and shared commitment to strengthening humanitarian preparedness.
At GEM, we don’t wait for disasters to happen to begin preparing. We prepare today so we can save lives tomorrow.
🇺🇸 🇵🇪 🌎
MEET THE TEAM | DR. PAUL NESBIT
Dr. Paul Nesbit serves as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Fulfillment at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), bringing more than 30 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, public service, and military leadership. Working alongside GEM Founder and President Michael Capponi, Paul oversees operational efficiency, integrating innovative technologies and processes that strengthen GEM’s ability to rapidly expand and scale humanitarian operations worldwide.
A California native and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Paul served as a Navy pilot, completing multiple deployments throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he commanded aircraft conducting reconnaissance and targeting missions, later flying counternarcotics operations across Asia and the Middle East. A trained linguist, he also served as a translator and search-and-rescue pilot alongside French naval forces on Réunion Island.
Paul was subsequently selected as military aide to General Colin Powell and General John Shalikashvili, both Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His assignments included international military cooperation, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Following his military career, Paul joined Northrop Grumman, leading teams supporting advanced defense and surveillance programs. Beginning in 2002, he dedicated more than two decades to developing businesses and nonprofit initiatives serving disadvantaged communities, Alaska Native populations, disabled veterans, and rural agricultural businesses.
Paul holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy, University of Paris–La Sorbonne, Georgetown University, Keller Graduate School of Management, and Liberty University, including an MBA and a dual-track doctorate in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management & Logistics.
Our GEM Ground Teams and Disaster Aid are propositioned in Florida and Texas we will be on the ground immediately after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall working with our local ground partners, churches and agencies. To learn more and support this mission, visit GEM.org
GEM USA WEST | CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES 🔥
When wildfires threaten our communities, every moment counts. Preparation is what makes rapid response possible.
Thanks to GEM’s year-round prepositioning of emergency supplies and resources, our teams are already delivering critical relief supplies today across Southern California, supporting communities impacted by the latest wildfires.
GEM USA West maintains teams in Los Angeles and Chico, Northern California, allowing us to mobilize quickly when disaster strikes. Our teams have spent years responding to devastating wildfires, supporting survivors through immediate relief and the long road to recovery.
We know firsthand what wildfire devastation looks like. The 2018 Camp Fire burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,804 structures, and claimed 85 civilian lives. For our Northern California team, this tragedy remains deeply personal. Behind every statistic is a family, a home, and a community whose life has been changed forever.
Today, our teams are closely monitoring the Norte Fire in Orange County, which has burned approximately 570 acres, reached 25% containment, and damaged or destroyed at least seven homes. The fire initially forced approximately 16,000 residents to evacuate, with evacuation orders since lifted as firefighters made significant progress.
Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions continue to underscore the importance of preparedness across Southern California.
From Chico to Los Angeles, GEM USA West is positioned not just to respond, but to respond immediately.
Because effective disaster response isn’t just about showing up after the flames are extinguished. It’s about preparing long before disaster strikes, delivering help when it’s needed most, and standing alongside families throughout recovery.
When disaster strikes, GEM USA West is already in motion.
#GEMUSAWest #DisasterResponse #WildfireRelief #CaliforniaWildfires #CommunityRecovery @good360usa @amazon
Last night, our founder and president, @MichaelCapponi, was honoured to receive the Global Impact Award at the @cityofdoral’s 2026 Mayor and Chiefs Gala. The City of Doral has played an instrumental role in supporting GEM’s humanitarian logistics hub, bringing together local communities and diaspora groups in response to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
Over the past 4 months alone, these collective efforts have helped mobilise more than $100 million dollars in humanitarian aid, with the support of over 25,000 volunteers. This is what makes @globalempowermentmission’s model so unique. Through innovative public private partnerships, we unite cities, governments, businesses, community organisations and volunteers around a shared mission. Everyone contributes, and together we turn compassion into immediate, measurable impact.
Special thanks to our incredible GEM teams, our donors, our corporate partners, our board of directors, @welove_foundation, @santichumaceiro, @statedept @miamidadeem @prologis @doralpd and to everyone who has helped make this mission possible.
This award belongs to all of you. Stronger together.
GEM PANAMA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE 🇵🇦
Today, we delivered more than 40 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to #Panama following the devastating October 9th earthquake.
A DHL humanitarian cargo aircraft arrived from Miami carrying 100 pallets of emergency relief supplies, with a combined value of approximately $350,000 in donated goods and transportation.
Our shipment includes:
• 53 pallets of GEM Family Necessity Kits, containing food and essential hygiene supplies.
• School desks to support affected educational facilities.
• Emergency shelter supplies, including tarps, mattresses, and blankets.
• Flashlights, N95 masks, diapers, and other essential necessities.
GEM’s advance response team has been on the ground assessing earthquake-affected communities, identifying urgent needs, and coordinating a direct distribution strategy.
Beginning Saturday, October 17th, our teams will distribute aid across 11 communities, starting in Santiago and continuing through Soná, Playa Venao, Torio, Mariato, Penonomé, Aguadulce, Los Pozos, Pesé, Pedasí, and Macaracas.
Our focus remains on getting humanitarian assistance directly into the hands of families who need it most.
This mission was made possible through collaboration between Global Empowerment Mission, the U.S. Department of State, and DHL, which generously donated the cargo flight.
We are grateful to the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, the Government of Panama, DHL, and our local partners for helping facilitate this rapid humanitarian response. @statedept @dhl_global @dhlus @ambassadorcabrera @usembpan
HURRICANE ISAIAS | FLORIDA | ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS
Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) teams remain on the ground in Florida’s Panhandle, continuing to distribute essential disaster relief supplies and cash assistance to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Isaias.
Thanks to the generous support of our partner, @good360usa, GEM has received a substantial donation of bottled water to help families still struggling with power outages and water shortages in the aftermath of the storm.
Relief distributions are ongoing in Santa Rosa and Escambria Counties, and surrounding communities, where GEM teams are providing critical supplies to help impacted families address their most immediate needs as they begin the recovery process.
As these communities work to rebuild and restore a sense of normalcy, GEM remains committed to delivering direct assistance where it is needed most.
To learn more about this mission or support our ongoing relief efforts, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. @flewthecoop_ @gofundmepro
COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE | 2 MONTH RECAP
Two months after the August 10 earthquake, GEM, in partnership with the U.S. @statedept and @usembassybogota, continues delivering critical humanitarian assistance to communities across Colombia.
125,000+ PEOPLE REACHED | 74 MUNICIPALITIES | 6 DEPARTMENTS | $5.69M IN AID DELIVERED
@globalempowermentmissionlatam teams have distributed Family Necessity Kits, food, water, medical supplies, generators, and shelter essentials to 84 municipalities with affected families, hospitals, firefighters, and Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, including Emberá and Wounaan populations.
According to UN OCHA reporting, GEM ranks #1 in reported food packs.
8 cargo flights transported critical supplies, followed by a major maritime shipment aboard the Colombian Navy’s ARC La Guajira, carrying 19 containers and 116 pallets of aid from GEM headquarters in Miami.
GEM LATAM is also advancing recovery and reconstruction efforts l @hospitalsantandercaicedonia in Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca @hospitalsantandercaicedonia
These operations are made possible through our smart partnerships model.
Special gratitude to First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda @analu_pineda and her Colombia Un Solo Corazón initiative, @APCColombia, @UNGRD_oficial, the @gobernacionquindio, @alcaldiadecali, Sociedad Portuaria de Buenaventura, the Colombian @armadacolombia ejercitonacionalcolombia, and @asocana. A special thank you as well to the Colombian Diaspora, the City of Doral, Mayor Fraga, Councilman Pineyro, and all the community leaders, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners who have stepped up. We couldn’t do this without you.
Thank you to our extraordinary donors and partners: @armadacolombia @dhlexpress @avianca @univisionfoundation @citynationalbankofflorida @bankunited.official @the_agi_group @kingdomcharitabletrust @florida.blue @royalcaribbean @themiamifc @goodwillsfl @onespaworld @rworldfl @HOERBIGER_global @prologis @marcanthony @goyafoods @goya_gives @christifrag @councilmanpineyro @edgarramirez25 @bankofamerica
HURRICANE ISAIAS | FLORIDA RESPONSE UPDATE
GEM’s ground team continues to work throughout communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias, conducting wellness checks, assessing urgent needs, and providing direct assistance to families affected by the storm.
With many households still without power and facing significant challenges in the aftermath of the hurricane, GEM is distributing cash cards to help families meet their most immediate needs, as they begin the recovery process.
In addition to direct distributions, our teams are working closely with government officials, local organizations, churches and community leaders to coordinate relief efforts, identify underserved areas, and establish additional channels for delivering humanitarian aid.
GEM remains committed to supporting these communities as they navigate the challenges of recovery, ensuring that critical assistance reaches affected areas efficiently. @gofundmepro
To learn more about our ongoing response and how you can support this mission, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #hurricane #isaias #florida #disasterrelief
NEPAL | FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Another devastating flash flood struck Nepal today, sweeping away homes and threatening communities along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha District. Residents living near the river were urged to evacuate to higher ground after a landslide reportedly blocked the river, triggering dangerous downstream flooding.
GEM teams in partnership with @pbunitedway have remained on the ground in Nepal since August 29, 2026, when a catastrophic flash flood struck the northern Rasuwa District. Triggered by a massive ice and rock avalanche near Langtang Lirung, the disaster caused widespread destruction, claimed lives, and left remote communities struggling to recover.
For the past 43 days, GEM has maintained a continuous presence in Nepal, delivering $200,000 in humanitarian aid to families and communities impacted by the disaster.
With bridges washed away and roads completely destroyed, reaching some of the hardest-hit villages has presented extraordinary logistical challenges. Despite these obstacles, GEM teams have continued finding ways to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to isolated communities, ensuring that families cut off from traditional supply routes are not forgotten.
We extend our sincere gratitude to @airlinkflight for supporting the transportation of #GEM humanitarian aid to Nepal, as well as the Nepal Peace Scouts and the Government of Nepal, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, its Disaster Policy Coordination and International Relations Section, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), for their invaluable coordination and logistical support throughout this mission. Special thanks to our partners @good360usa, Bob & Beth McCluney, Sawyers Water Filters. @bethmccluney @sawyernepal @pbunitedway
To learn more about GEM’s ongoing humanitarian response in Nepal and how you can help, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #nepal #flood #humanitarianaid
HURRICANE ISAIAS | CASH CARD DISTRIBUTION
GEM ground teams continue distributing emergency cash assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
As affected communities begin the difficult process of cleanup and recovery, GEM’s cash card program is providing much-needed financial assistance to help families meet their most immediate needs.
Many neighborhoods remain without power as crews work to clear fallen trees and widespread debris left behind by the hurricane’s powerful winds.
GEM remains on the ground, working alongside affected communities to provide critical assistance during these first stages of recovery.
To learn more about GEM’s Hurricane Isaias response and support our ongoing relief efforts, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org.
HURRICANE RESPONSE | FLORIDA PANHANDLE
GEM Florida and GEM Southwest ground teams are on the ground today across Florida’s Panhandle, conducting damage and needs assessments in the Destin and Pensacola areas following last night’s Category 2 hurricane.
A truckload of emergency humanitarian aid is already en route from GEM’s Global Headquarters in Doral, Florida, to provide immediate assistance to individuals and families impacted by the storm.
This morning, GEM Headquarters welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, who joined community volunteers and GEM staff in preparing and packing essential disaster relief supplies destined for the hardest-hit communities across the Panhandle.
As our ground teams continue assessing the damage and identifying the most urgent needs, GEM is mobilizing additional resources to support affected families and communities as recovery efforts begin.
Stay tuned for continuing updates from our teams on the ground as GEM’s disaster response unfolds.
To learn more about our response efforts and support this mission, visit the link in our bio or GEM.org. #HurricaneIsaias #Florida #Panhandle #disasterrelief #GEM @byrondonalds @repdonaldspress
Today, we were honored to once again welcome H.E. Bernie Navarro @ambassadornavarro, United States Ambassador to Peru, to @globalempowermentmission’s headquarters, accompanied by H.E. Luis Dyer Fernández, Peru’s Minister of Health.
During their visit, we held important strategic discussions focused on the urgent need for proactive planning, pre-positioning of humanitarian supplies, and coordinated emergency response preparations ahead of what could become one of the most significant El Niño events in modern history.
With northern Peru facing the potential for catastrophic flooding, infrastructure destruction, and widespread humanitarian needs, the time to prepare is now - not after disaster strikes.
GEM is actively developing comprehensive response strategies, including coordination with the U.S. Department of State @statedept, to ensure that critical humanitarian resources, logistics networks, and emergency response capabilities can be rapidly activated where they are needed most.
The potential scale of this El Niño event presents extraordinary challenges, with impacts that remain difficult to fully predict. We must remain vigilant, proactive, and united in our commitment to protecting vulnerable communities.
We are grateful to Ambassador Navarro and Minister Dyer Fernández for their leadership, engagement, and shared commitment to strengthening humanitarian preparedness.
At GEM, we don’t wait for disasters to happen to begin preparing. We prepare today so we can save lives tomorrow.
🇺🇸 🇵🇪 🌎
MEET THE TEAM | DR. PAUL NESBIT
Dr. Paul Nesbit serves as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Fulfillment at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), bringing more than 30 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, public service, and military leadership. Working alongside GEM Founder and President Michael Capponi, Paul oversees operational efficiency, integrating innovative technologies and processes that strengthen GEM’s ability to rapidly expand and scale humanitarian operations worldwide.
A California native and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Paul served as a Navy pilot, completing multiple deployments throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm, he commanded aircraft conducting reconnaissance and targeting missions, later flying counternarcotics operations across Asia and the Middle East. A trained linguist, he also served as a translator and search-and-rescue pilot alongside French naval forces on Réunion Island.
Paul was subsequently selected as military aide to General Colin Powell and General John Shalikashvili, both Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His assignments included international military cooperation, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Following his military career, Paul joined Northrop Grumman, leading teams supporting advanced defense and surveillance programs. Beginning in 2002, he dedicated more than two decades to developing businesses and nonprofit initiatives serving disadvantaged communities, Alaska Native populations, disabled veterans, and rural agricultural businesses.
Paul holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy, University of Paris–La Sorbonne, Georgetown University, Keller Graduate School of Management, and Liberty University, including an MBA and a dual-track doctorate in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management & Logistics.
Our GEM Ground Teams and Disaster Aid are propositioned in Florida and Texas we will be on the ground immediately after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall working with our local ground partners, churches and agencies. To learn more and support this mission, visit GEM.org
Our main objectives are to deliver the most amount of aid, to the most amount of people in need, in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of costs to our donors. This also applies to our rebuilding efforts.
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