Crisis Response Network

Name

Crisis Response Network

Legal name

Crisis Response Network NPC

Website

https://crisisresponsenetwork.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAI

Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAAAD

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYHLAJAKAE

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Humanitarian crisis response
• Disaster relief coordination
• Grassroots partnership network
• Humanitarian aid coordination
• Crisis relief funding

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a non-profit organization, CRN relies entirely on donations from individuals and organizations. The organization accepts donations through multiple channels including PayPal, bank transfer (South African FNB), PayFast, SnapScan, GivenGain, and TrustBridge (enabling tax benefits in Switzerland, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and Netherlands). CRN is registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) in South Africa and can issue Section 18A receipts for tax-deductible donations up to 10% of taxable income.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crisis Response Network coordinates humanitarian crisis response by activating, vetting, and funding a distributed network of grassroots partner organizations across multiple countries. The organization channels donor funds (approximately 90% to direct crisis response) to partners delivering immediate relief (food, shelter, medical aid) and long-term restoration support to crisis-affected populations in locations including Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Morocco.

Product overview

Crisis Response Network (CRN) operates as a humanitarian coordination organization that functions as a single unified platform connecting grassroots and resource partners to respond to global crises. The core offering is the CRN Coordination Platform, which enables strategic crisis response through a network of partners rather than direct implementation. Key product components include a Country Risk Matrix for visualizing global crises, a Donation Portal with multiple payment integrations for funding response efforts, a Partner Portal for member coordination, and an Email Alerts System for crisis notifications. The organization runs multiple crisis-specific response projects across regions (Ukraine, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Gaza, South Africa, Mozambique, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Myanmar, Mexico) as supplementary offerings. Additional services include Training Services, a Resources Hub for educational content, and a CRN Shop. The organization does not function as a first responder but rather networks through partners to deliver compassionate and sustainable crisis response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Response Coordination Platform Core coordination infrastructure that links donors, vetted grassroots partner organizations, and crisis-affected populations across multiple countries, enabling rapid mobilization, fund channeling, and operational visibility for humanitarian response.
• Donation Portal Online donation platform enabling individuals and organizations to contribute financially to specific crisis responses or general humanitarian operations, with multiple payment options and project-level transparency.
• Partner Portal Portal for vetting, onboarding, and managing grassroots partner organizations that deliver frontline crisis response, providing operational coordination and resource channeling.
• Country Risk Matrix Visualization tool that maps and ranks active humanitarian crises by country, providing situational awareness and guiding resource allocation and partner activation decisions.
• Training Services Capacity-building training programs delivered to grassroots partner organizations to strengthen their operational, programmatic, and response capabilities during humanitarian crises.
• Ukraine Crisis Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project mobilizing CRN's network of partners to deliver relief, food, shelter, and medical aid to populations affected by the Ukraine crisis.
• Gaza Crisis Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering emergency relief and long-term restoration assistance in Gaza.
• Sudan Crisis Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering emergency relief and long-term restoration assistance in Sudan.
• Lebanon Crisis Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering emergency relief and long-term restoration assistance in Lebanon.
• Pakistan Floods Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering flood relief, food, shelter, and restoration assistance in Pakistan.
• Bangladesh Rohingya Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering relief and restoration services to Rohingya populations in Bangladesh.
• Morocco Earthquake Response Project Country-specific humanitarian response project supporting grassroots partners delivering earthquake relief and restoration assistance in Morocco.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of donations go directly to crisis response

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Development Centre (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRN partner organization focused on community development. Listed as one of the primary network partners supporting CRN's mission in crisis response and restoration efforts.
• Cape EpicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventure race organization partnered with CRN for awareness and fundraising initiatives.
• Crisis Consulting InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis consulting firm providing expertise and support to CRN's humanitarian response operations.
• Harvesters MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CRN in Mozambique Cyclone Idai response, providing disaster relief and restoration support.
• HopeAlive268coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner providing support services in crisis-affected communities.
• Integer NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner contributing to CRN's coordinated crisis response efforts.
• Just MediationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediation services organization partnered with CRN for conflict-related crisis response.
• Living HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African partner organization providing community-based crisis support and restoration services.
• Member Care SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing member care support services within the CRN network.
• Mercy AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir transport partner delivering humanitarian aid and supplies to remote crisis-affected areas. Delivered food donations from Rise Against Hunger during Mozambique Cyclone Eloise response.
• Puzzles of ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact-focused organization partnered with CRN for development initiatives.
• Rise Against HungercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hunger relief organization providing food aid through CRN's network. Food packs delivered by Mercy Air during Mozambique Cyclone Eloise response.
• SAAWEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization within CRN's network supporting humanitarian initiatives.
• The Resilience ResourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource organization focused on building resilience in crisis-affected communities.
• Technical Surveillance SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity and surveillance solutions provider within CRN's network.
• TSU InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization supporting CRN's global crisis response operations.
• Shepherd SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with presence in Gaza providing medical support, comfort, and basic food items to affected communities.
• Bloem SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African grassroots partner providing shelter for women from GBV (gender-based violence) backgrounds.
• IN*context* InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CRN in Mozambique Cyclone Idai response, providing hydrology and water purification expertise. Conducted drone surveys of affected areas.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Heart to Heart International: Humanitarian organization focused on disaster response, medical aid, and access to clean water, operating via partner networks in crisis regions. Comparable in scope and asset-light coordination model, though smaller than incumbents.
• MedShare: Humanitarian aid organization distributing surplus medical supplies to underserved communities worldwide. Comparable as a donation-funded, partner-distributed relief organization with focus on healthcare access in crisis contexts.
• World Concern: Christian humanitarian organization providing disaster relief and community development in fragile contexts globally. Overlaps with CRN's faith-based positioning, partner-mediated model, and multi-country emergency response scope.

Direct peers

• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid organization focused on emergency medical assistance and improving quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest. Directly comparable as a donation-funded, partner-mediated crisis response organization with global footprint.
• Relief International: Global humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to communities affected by natural disasters and conflict. Comparable partner-coordinated crisis response model operating across multiple geographies.
• Mercy Corps: Major humanitarian aid NGO operating across conflict, climate, and food insecurity crises globally. Directly comparable as a multi-country crisis response organization relying on partner networks and donor funding, though at much larger scale.
• Mercy Air: South African-based humanitarian air transport organization. Already a CRN core partner, providing direct comparable logistics/transport services within the same geographic operating area and beneficiary populations.
• Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now): International hunger relief organization that distributes food and aid through partner networks globally. Already a CRN network partner, demonstrating direct overlap in food assistance distribution via grassroots intermediaries in disaster-affected areas.
• ShelterBox: International disaster relief charity specializing in emergency shelter and essential supplies for families who have lost their homes due to conflict or disaster. Closely comparable in coordinating via local partners and donation-driven model across multiple countries.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Large international humanitarian organization responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises, including conflict-driven displacement and disaster relief. Overlaps with CRN in refugee, IDP, and emergency response but operates at significantly greater scale with broader programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_6B0SN5F6keVePhKXyfIVw?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrisisResponseNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crisis-response-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/Crisis_Response_Network

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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