The School of Thought for the Department of Homeland Security

By Ana Paulina

The Department of Homeland Security has released its strategic organizational ideals for the rotational Fiscal Year(s) of 2012-2016 with an added adherence to proposed structural properties such as "Skill, Safe, Secure and a Resilient America" and of course these "are essential for implementation and execution". 



The Fields of Focus that are included are listed below:

Missions: PDF

• Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security
• Securing and Managing Our Borders
• Enforcing and Administering Our Immigration Laws
• Safeguarding and Securing Cyberspace
• Ensuring Resilience to Disasters

Activities

• Providing Essential Support to National and Economic Security
• Maturing and Strengthening the Department

Reference Documents

• The Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) Report (2010)

• The Bottom-Up Review (BUR) Report (2010)

• The Department's FY 2012 and 2013 Budget Request

• The FY 2011-2013 Annual Performance Report and Annual Performance Plan

Feeding Humanity

By Ana Paulina

"They gave us food, one hand like this, only one handful to last one week."

The World Food Programme (WFP) is attempting to combat Hunger worldwide but it cannot face this challenge all alone. Please consider making an effortless donation and help prevent the loss of human life.

Credits: Ali OKUR for the Tip