We're sometimes asked about issues such as product standards, regulations, and related matters. These are points worthy of considered thought and we have spent a significant amount of time on them. Our stance is simple: we always follow existing rules and established norms but understand that things are not as straightforward as that. The nature of innovation, exponential technology, and other ongoing developments have put most regulatory bodies on their back foot. For exampl

Only 2% of nonprofits earn this distinction and Field Ready just joined their ranks. "This is an important marker for us," says Dr. Eric James, Field Ready's Executive Director. "We are committed to openness and want everyone to know our progress." Field Ready held the Gold seal in 2018. According to GuideStar, "A GuideStar Seal of Transparency indicates that a nonprofit has provided key information in its Nonprofit Profile. By providing up-to-date information, nonprofits al

After an extensive review and auditing process, Field Ready has received the coveted Accredited Charity status carried out by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The organization's Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) is a national charity monitoring organization in the US. The WGA adopted a set of twenty "Standards for Charity Accountability" which were developed in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, professional accounting organizations, charitable organizations, and foundati

Localization is one of the topics of the day in the development sector. This was a key outcome from the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit, we’re thankful for that. It is overdue and simply makes good sense. At Field Ready, this mindset and way of working are “cooked in, not bolted on” to our everyday work. Traditional or old fashion aid is typified by “outsiders” making all the decisions and doing all the important jobs. It separates the privileged outsiders from the “destitute

When establishing the Scouting movement, Sir Baden Powell devised a brilliant motto “Be Prepared.” For more than a century, this has provided good stead for millions of Scouts. Many, however, stress the importance of planning instead. There is a tendency, sometimes even a “default position,” toward planning for planning sake. This is based on a belief that the future can be predicted and controlled. After all, this is a standard “manager’s approach” that works well in the rig

An essential set of goals for any innovative endeavor is ‘cheaper, faster, better.’ But how these goals can be measured and evaluated is a common question. To start, ‘cheaper’ is measurable because it is possible to compare at local and international markets. ‘Faster’ is also measurable; we find out how long it would take to order items by traditional means. ‘Better,’ however, is subjective and might not always be possible or practical to measure. How do we know when somethin