2.3. Actors Involved in Recovery Process

moment land titles are not defined that gives a little insecurity for them and that is where their insecurity of tenure, people spend no time or effort in developing their settlement.

This chunk discusses how the lack of clear land titles leads to a feeling of insecurity among residents. When people do not have ownership or confidence in their land rights, they are less likely to invest time or money into improving or developing their homes and community. This insecurity can inhibit personal and communal growth.

Imagine renting a home versus owning one. If you rent, you might not want to spend money on renovations, knowing the improvements won't benefit you long-term. Similarly, if communities feel they don’t truly own their land, they may hesitate to enhance their living conditions.

The last one is the relocation, in relocation of flood victims in Tierra Prometida, Ica. So, here, the church was involved, the missionary is also involved in the relocation process. So, what they did was they initially have been supported the kind of temporary shelters and the transition shelters.

In this chunk, we learn about the church's involvement in relocating flood victims. The church provided initial support by offering temporary and transition shelters, which are essential for displaced individuals. This action illustrates how religious organizations often step in to assist communities during crises.

Consider a community center that opens its doors to provide shelter for people during a natural disaster. Just as the center plays a crucial role in offering safety and support, the church did the same by offering a place for individuals to stay during their time of need.

But then here, if you look at it, it is not the community who have not solved it, it is the priest or the church who have solved their problems by receiving a payment for the work, they do for their own benefit. So, which means the population does participate in the settlement but they are paid for it.

This part emphasizes the downside of the church's involvement; while it provided assistance, the community's problems were largely addressed by external actors, leading to a payment-based relationship. This means that while the residents were involved, their participation did not foster independence but rather dependency.

Think of a student who regularly receives help from a tutor for exams. Instead of learning the material, they may rely on the tutor for answers, developing a sense of dependency rather than independence and confidence in their abilities.

So, this paternalism reveals a mistaken concept of charity, which has created an absolute dependence on donations, affecting the population’s dignity and self-esteem.

Here, it is highlighted that the way help was provided by the church created a dependency culture rather than empowerment. This kind of paternalism undermines the individuals' dignity and self-esteem, as they may feel incapable of solving their problems without external help.

Consider a scenario where someone is given money without being taught how to budget or earn it themselves. Initially, they may feel relief, but over time they may feel ashamed for not being self-sufficient, affecting their confidence.

But the underlying aspect, common aspect is the poverty but now in the last cases here woman played an important role in the recovery process. They have been, being a participant in different activities and they have been working leading certain groups.

This chunk focuses on the significant role women played in the recovery process. Despite underlying poverty, women engaged actively in various recovery activities, leading efforts in their communities. This shows the potential for women to be pivotal in post-disaster recovery.

Imagine a neighborhood after a storm where women organize cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Their leadership not only facilitates recovery but also empowers them and their community, demonstrating the impact one group can have in recovery efforts.

Whereas the state institutions provide certain dependency aspect and this definitely have an impact on the self-esteem which in the last two cases, which we have seen and participation of women is very significant in this process.

The final chunk underscores the complex interactions between different actors, including state institutions, churches, NGOs, and the community. These entities can sometimes create dependency rather than empower individuals. The active participation of women highlighted the need for a holistic approach in recovery efforts.

Think of a sports team where players need both coaches and supportive teammates to succeed. However, if the coach only tells them what to do without allowing them to play, the players will struggle to find their footing and confidence. just like in recovery, a balance of support and autonomy is crucial for success.

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