Key principles for Non-Governmental Organisations
(NGOs) and relief agencies when working with local
churches in disaster management
No 1 Understand how you are perceived - Make sure you understand what others expect
of you.
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Know your churches - Not every church or group of churches have things to offer!
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Identify and persuade those who are respected - These people will have influence.
No 3
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Prepare to exit - If you do this you will think sustainably.
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No 5 Use each others’ strengths - This means complementing the strengths of the local
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Be realistic - The local church has its limitations - know them.
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Do no harm! - Danger areas to avoid
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Church and disaster management
Key principles