An International IEEE Program
Natural disasters can severely impact individuals, families, and communities around the world. The restoration of electricity and communications is often of primary importance during these challenging times—because when power and connectivity is lost, people have no lights, no means to recharge mobile phones, and no way to reach out.
MOVE: Bringing emergency relief and education where it’s needed most.
Piloted in hurricane regions, using a customized heavy-duty truck platform, the IEEE MOVE program has a two-fold mission: Mobile Communications Support and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education outreach.
Check out our latest newsletter on MOVE Activities (PDF).
MOVE is primarily a Mobile Communications Support Program
The MOVE program is committed to assisting victims of and responders to natural disasters with short-term communications, computer, and power solutions. These temporary emergency relief provisions help people stay connected and ensure access to the help they need. Services include internet service, mobile phone charging, and providing lighting.
IEEE volunteers can also provide technical assistance on site during the initial disaster recovery phase.
MOVE also provides STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Education Outreach
When not deployed for disaster relief efforts, the IEEE MOVE vehicle is taken to schools, fairs, and other venues to educate the public—showcasing leading technologies and raising awareness about the positive impact these technologies have on society.
A Global MOVE
IEEE is expanding this award-winning program to provide relief and outreach on an international basis. The next phase of deployment includes India and the Caribbean, which are frequently affected by severe storms. The program may use smaller vehicles or a more modular “MOVE in a box” approach based on in-country preferences and requirements.
Can you help? MOVE is supported by your donations.
IEEE’s Community Outreach Initiative (MOVE) relies on the generosity of sponsors to operate. Your donations mean so much to those supported by IEEE programs that enhance technology access, literacy and education, and the IEEE professional community. With your help, lives will be transformed through the power of technology and education.
A Global MOVE
IEEE is expanding this award-winning program to provide relief and outreach on an international basis. The next phase of deployment includes India and the Caribbean, which are frequently affected by severe storms. The program may use smaller vehicles or a more modular “MOVE in a box” approach based on in-country preferences and requirements. Services are provided by IEEE volunteers and the program is funded by donations.
If you’d like to help fund this program, you can make a personal tax deductible donation to MOVE.*
