Handicap International
ActionGram
Results
- Mailing hit the high response rate we projected for such an emergency.
- Expanded donors' view of Handicap International to include superior emergency response capabilities.
Founded in Thailand in 1982 by two French doctors, Handicap International's teams of volunteers and professionals work to enable disabled people and the most
vulnerable members of society regain their dignity and a place in their communities. Handicap International received the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a member of the
International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Challenge
Following the Haiti earthquake of January 12, 2010, we needed to let Handicap International's (HI) donors know that HI was immediately on the scene providing
assistance. Traditionally, HI's donor message focused on helping landmine and cluster bomb victims. This message needed to highlight Handicap International's role
as an emergency response organization.
Solution/Campaign
ActionGram. We used an ActionGram format to convey urgency. Its broken red band serves as a "red flag" to donors that this is a severe emergency requiring their
immediate assistance. Our ActionGram template ensures quick turnaround and the mailing uses first-class postage.