2. Summary of Disaster Contexts

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define tenure insecurity in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how ownership affects how much effort someone might put into their living situation.

2. 2.

   What role does the church play in disaster recovery?

   Hint

   Consider the impact of non-governmental organizations during disasters.

3. 3.

   What is tenure insecurity?

   • A guarantee of land ownership
   • Uncertainty about land and property rights
   • A legal term for land ownership

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of not owning your property.

4. 4.

   True or False: Community recovery is solely the responsibility of government entities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who else might step in during a community crisis.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term impacts of a dependency culture in disaster recovery. Suggest methods to transition to a more self-sufficient community.

   Hint

   How might training workshops encourage independence?

6. 6.

   Propose a multi-stakeholder approach to confronting tenure insecurity in post-disaster settings.

   Hint

   Think about how partnerships can benefit all involved.