Every time we turn on our televisions or listen to the radio we hear of disasters occurring in different parts of the world. This disasters range from natural phenomena such as earthquakes, hurricanes to man-made accidents such as oil spills and nuclear plant leaks. The Disaster relief ministry is an initiative that aims to get people to be more proactively involved in mitigating the effects of these disasters.
Most people prefer to engage with relief agencies so that they can engage their voluntary activities or make donations. The question that comes to mind is which of the relief agencies are reliable. How do you determine which of them will ensure that your efforts are not wasted and the donations reach their intended targets?
In disaster situations they are people who are always who may need blood urgently. You can assist by donating blood to these relief agencies. This you do not have to do only at the time of crisis. Be proactive and go to any of the blood donation centers that are around you.
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.
Their points and arguments are very convincing and will leave their audience sympathetic and reaching for their wallets. At this point be careful. A good number are only seeking to enrich themselves at your expense. Others may be scams looking to defraud you of your money.
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.
The materials can consist of food, clothes, housing materials and medicines to ease the suffering of the affected. Key among all this needs is finances. The main form of contribution to these agencies is money which is sent via many mediums. Thus said financial contributions are very important.
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.
Most people prefer to engage with relief agencies so that they can engage their voluntary activities or make donations. The question that comes to mind is which of the relief agencies are reliable. How do you determine which of them will ensure that your efforts are not wasted and the donations reach their intended targets?
In disaster situations they are people who are always who may need blood urgently. You can assist by donating blood to these relief agencies. This you do not have to do only at the time of crisis. Be proactive and go to any of the blood donation centers that are around you.
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.
Their points and arguments are very convincing and will leave their audience sympathetic and reaching for their wallets. At this point be careful. A good number are only seeking to enrich themselves at your expense. Others may be scams looking to defraud you of your money.
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.
The materials can consist of food, clothes, housing materials and medicines to ease the suffering of the affected. Key among all this needs is finances. The main form of contribution to these agencies is money which is sent via many mediums. Thus said financial contributions are very important.
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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