1.2. The Role of the Church in Reconstruction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What role did the Church play during the reconstruction?

   Hint

   Think about what immediate assistance was provided to those affected by floods.

2. 2.

   Define the term dependency in the context of community support.

   Hint

   Consider how too much help can affect an individual's ability to help themselves.

3. 3.

   What was a major consequence of the Church's aid?

   • Increased self-esteem
   • Community empowerment
   • Dependency

   Hint

   Think about the negative effects of too much help.

4. 4.

   Women played a significant role in recovery efforts. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the discussions of community leadership.

5. 5.

   How can you design a community program that balances aid and empowerment to reduce dependency?

   Hint

   Consider what skills your community currently lacks and how they could be developed.

6. 6.

   In what ways can the Church transition from providing aid to empowering the community?

   Hint

   Think about sustainable solutions versus temporary fixes.