2.1. Field Visit Observations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the role of NGOs in disaster relief?

   Hint

   Think about what NGOs typically aim to achieve.

2. 2.

   Define the term 'Home'.

   Hint

   Consider the emotional aspects associated with living spaces.

3. 3.

   Why do NGOs often view local systems as failures?

   • They lack resources
   • They ignore local history
   • They see them as unfit for purpose

   Hint

   Think about their first impressions upon arriving.

4. 4.

   True or False: A house is only a physical structure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the emotional connections people have with their homes.

5. 5.

   Design a disaster recovery plan for a fictional community affected by a hurricane. Include how you would incorporate local knowledge and ensure cultural sensitivity in rebuilding efforts.

   Hint

   Think about what the community values and how they currently live.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze a past disaster recovery case where NGOs failed to integrate local systems. Identify the consequences these failures had on community recovery.

   Hint

   Focus on specific examples covered in class and consider alternative actions that could have been taken.