3.1. Challenges Faced by Residents

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define local knowledge in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider what makes a community unique.

2. 2.

   What is a victim culture?

   Hint

   Think about how external help impacts community perception.

3. 3.

   What is the main concern regarding NGO interventions in disaster recovery?

   • a) They provide too much aid
   • b) They overlook local knowledge
   • c) They waste resources

   Hint

   Remember the challenges outlined in the section.

4. 4.

   True or False: Victim culture leads to enhanced community resilience.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the long-term impacts of such perceptions.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term effects of implementing a standardized housing model in a culturally rich community on local trust and resilience.

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between community cultural identity and impacts of external interventions.

6. 6.

   Propose an alternative disaster recovery strategy that integrates local knowledge while ensuring adequate support and resources.

   Hint

   Think about how community members can uniquely contribute to recovery.