In seasons of humanitarian crisis (such as drought or war), many people want to help those affected. Depending on the nature of the issue, there are different organisations that have positioned themselves to help those in need, and are the likely avenue that people will want to use to help.

1. G i v i n g i n
Times of Need
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Giving in Times of Need
In seasons of humanitarian crisis (such as drought or war),
many people want to help those affected. Depending on
the nature of the issue, there are different organisations
that have positioned themselves to help those in need,
and are the likely avenue that people will want to use to
help. However, before giving to a charitable organisation,
it’s important to make sure that the donation will have the
intended effect.
Here are some tips to consider:
Give with Intention
A donation or gift given in the aftermath of a crisis can go a
long way to making a difference. As such, it’s important to
take a moment to review the intended recipient organisa-
tion to ensure it is reputable and is dedicated to respon-
ding to the need.
A donation or
gift given in
the aftermath
of a crisis can
go a long way
to making a
difference.

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Making a donation
for the short-term is
important, and it’s
typical for charity
organisations to see
a significant influx
of resources in the
period after a disaster.
Think Long-term
Making a donation for the short-
term is important, and it’s typical
for charity organisations to see a
significant influx of resources in
the period after a disaster. Howe-
ver, this begins to reduce in a few
weeks, and for some of the social
problems addressed, the solutions
can take months or years.
As such, individuals should consi-
der partnering for the long-term,
which is an approach that can
ensure sustainability of the initiati-
ve at hand.

4. To learn more about this
topic, visit the blog of Dr
Edgar Paltzer.