Sandy. Maria. Harvey. Irma. Katrina. Matthew.My advice to churches and nonprofits that want to send teams to assist with these kinds disasters? It isn't popular advice...
1. Send money. But not to the Red Cross. [Extra reading]
2. If you must send teams immediately, send highly trained professionals. Think medical, supply chain, construction, infrastructure. [Extra reading]
3. If you send teams later, ensure they are prepared to build capacity and not just do labor. [Extra reading: 1 2 ]
Most of us are surrounded by people that sacrifice incredibly because they have been blessed to bless others. Consider that resource carefully.
Photo: Coney Island, NYC. Post-Sandy. Jan 2013.
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