Choosing The Best Agencies For Disaster Relief Ministry

By Enid Hinton


The times we leave in are uncertain and fraught with disasters and unexplained occurrences. We hear news of Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Hurricanes on a regular basis. The loss of life and property when this occurs are of epic proportions. This problem is compounded with those caused as a result of human mistakes and negligence. The Disaster relief ministry efforts strive to mitigate the effects of these situations. The disasters tear away at the very fabric of our societies causing them to be emotionally and physically scarred for generations. They leave nothing but destruction and ruins in their wake.

Prayer is a very powerful tool that is at your disposal. Human beings since the beginning of time have placed their faith in powers bigger than them. They have also placed their problems and fears. Prayer is not only so that God can help the families affected overcome the trouble in their lives. It can also make you feel better about yourself. In your own way, you are showing concern and solidarity with the victims of these disasters.

The image of the shattered dreams and lost hope is sometimes too painful to bear. The tears of families as they are reunited with one another and the appeals for food are most touching. This people do not deserve the predicament that has befallen them instead our sympathy and support. They need our help in this trying moments.

You may have received e-mails from some of these organizations. Never mind that there goals or profiles are not clear, they are insistent to the point of irritation. They regularly send messages to your inbox which at times you can mistake for spam. Some of them go the extra mile by sending their solicitations directly to your physical mail. Others will use the print media or go for a wider audience by flooding the Television networks with pleas for donations.

Raising funds for those victims is another way of being helpful. Most relief agencies require lots of money to operate effectively. These sources of finance come from well-wishers and sponsors. You can mobilize the people in your neighborhood to pledge funds to these agencies as a worthy cause. If possible organize a fund raiser and ensure all the money collected goes to the disaster victims.

Many countries have contingency plans that incorporate the relief agencies or committees. They are tasked with transportation of food, clothes and medical supplies to the affected areas. They can also get tenders to supply the very same materials to the country administration during a time of crisis. Where there is need for it, they are allowed to take immediate action without government approval. This is necessary to avert a humanitarian catastrophe. The affected people can be transferred to properties owned by the agencies for temporary shelter. Here dedicated volunteers are ready to cater to their most pressing needs.

Once the organizations have been mobilized they are a number of key decisions they have to make. Before this is done they have to first get the facts on the ground. If it is a warzone they have to ascertain whether it is secure enough for their volunteers to operate.

Ensure the notes you send are in an easily understood language that anyone can understand. You can send the notes through the church missions, the relief organizations, schools and newspapers. The message on the note should also be clear and straight to the point. Avoid talking in generalities.




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