Helping those that help others-

In today’s political and socioeconomic climate, the safeguarding of humane organizations and religious missions is paramount to the quality of the services they can provide. 

Overwatch International is dedicated to the progressive and vital work done worldwide by non-profit organizations, especially in regards to the protection and pursuit of basic human rights.  The compassionate and necessary work conducted by these selfless groups is often done with little or no protection, in regions where their work regularly places them in harm’s way.  Despite their neutral status and good natured intentions, non-profit volunteers and employees are regularly being targeted by rebel groups, criminals, and terrorists.

Within first world nations, security is maintained by the stable nature of the society and by contracted security companies in concert with local law enforcement.  Solidity on continents such as North America and Europe provide a foundation from which non-profits can secure the means to help those living in less stable or high-risk regions such as certain areas in Central and South America, Africa and the Middle East.

This peace of mind and often palpable sense of security that the first world provides is crucial to the continued progression of charities and non profit relief organizations world wide.  Yet the very nature of this stability can and sometimes does serve to make individuals and organizations comfortable with the thought that they can operate anywhere in the world with the same freedom and safety that they do in the US and Europe.  This assumption is often wrong and always dangerous.

Historically, humane organizations placed their security while operating in a third world nation in the hands of the nation they were visiting, in the care of local security companies or armed irregulars.  Regularly, they simply rely on the very nature of their work to dissuade negative attention, though these solutions are seldom effective and often lead to the loss of equipment, assets, relief supplies, and even life.  While the protection granted by professional soldiers or responsible local companies can be formidable and effective, it can also be a large gamble.  The very nature of a country or region requiring the assistance of human rights organizations or other relief efforts often means that corruption and instability may, and most likely will leave local soldiers and security companies unreliable at best.

Normally, the only option for assured third party security is to contract with a western private security company.  These companies offer exceptional services; well-equipped and highly-trained security personnel that are seasoned in conducting protective operations in high-risk environments. Though these men and women do not come cheap and can hardly be considered cost-effective or even affordable for the majority of non-profit organizations. 

Now, Overwatch International is proud to offer At-Cost security services for politically neutral, non-profit organizations in the United States and abroad. Overwatch will custom tailor a security detail or any other offered service to fit any need as quickly as possible and will do so without a concern as to how profitable a contract can or will be.  All services offered to non-profit organizations are conducted with the same high degree of professional attention and expertise that is afforded to cost plus contracts. 

Overwatch International will make every attempt to provide the level of security services required based on your budget and/or time constraints.  Organizations and concerns that potentially qualify for this special service include:

·   Relief Organizations

·   Human Rights Organizations

·   Religious Missions/Organizations

·   Non-Profit NGOs/INGOs

·   Community Foundations

·   Art and Science Foundations/Museums

·   Animal Protection Concerns/Groups

·   Environmental Organizations

·   Charities/Charity functions

Please contact us to arrange a free risk assessment or to see if your organization qualifies for this service.