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For Every Survivor, Every Traumatic Event.
One World Strong is There.
at One World Strong, we want
to offer compassionate support to all survivors
From Boston to the world.
One World Strong is a non-profit organization that was founded and is supported by courageous survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Our main mission is to provide compassionate and understanding support to individuals who have endured great hardship. We deeply understand the profound and lasting impact of such traumatic events and are dedicated to meeting the physical and emotional needs of those affected. Whether it involves offering a comforting presence, a sympathetic ear, or practical assistance, our unwavering team is wholeheartedly devoted to aiding individuals in overcoming the challenges they may be confronting.
Unbroken cities network
(UCN)
Join the One World Strong program in its mission to aid UNBROKEN's humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine. UNBROKEN provides crucial support to individuals impacted by Russian aggression through treatment, prostheses, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs. Your support is essential in aiding our recovery and resilience efforts with UNBROKEN. To find out how you can help, visit our How to Help page by clicking below.
Semper Fi & America's Fund
One World Strong started its journey with the support of members of the Fund as they stood by survivors and victims' families after the 2013 Boston Marathon. The Fund is dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. They operate programs and services through a “needs-based” approach. Staff and volunteers work one-on-one with service members, veterans, and military families, providing ongoing support for as long as legitimate needs are required.
How We Can Help
Early On-Site Intervention
Within days of a traumatic event, we deploy to the local community to meet face-to-face with anyone who has been directly affected. We want to offer hope, guidance, coaching, and companionship during the physical, mental, and emotional journey towards recovery.
Follow Up Support Visits
We make return trips to a traumatized community whenever circumstances warrant it. This might be due to ongoing conflict in the area, unexpected fallout from the initial event, or significant anniversaries of attacks.
Long-term relationships facilitated by technology
A secure private network with simultaneous translation capabilities enables our survivor mentors to maintain a vibrant friendship with each person they coach through our mobile app, ResilienceNet and the Prevention Practitioners Network.
Prevention Practitioner's Network
One World Strong is proud to partner with the Prevention Practitioner Network (PPN) from Eradicate Hate to integrate its expertise into the ResilienceNet application. This nationwide network connects more than 1,200 cross-disciplinary experts who are committed to employing a public health approach to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. The PPN welcomes all prevention professionals, including those devoted to raising awareness, empowering youth, training bystanders, and identifying and intervening with individuals vulnerable to violence.
"It's a regular conversation and it's different everywhere we go. Not everybody heals the same way, and that's the most important thing to remember in all this. You know, they don't have to tell their whole story. They understand that you've been through something, and there's almost an instant bond. I've seen it in many places around the world now. It's as if you've known somebody your whole life. It's that quick of a connection."
- Dave Fortier, OWS President & Founder