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What is the difference between relief and development?
Helping those in need falls into two categories: relief and development. But what is the difference between the two? Here are a few key points:
Relief –
is a short-term effort. It generally occurs in the immediate aftermath of a crisis to care for urgent needs and to reduce immediate suffering. It is more of a one-sided relationship, based on the giving of material goods such as food or medical supplies. In non-emergency situations, help in the form of relief can cause problems. It is more of a “band-aid” solution, designed to meet immediate needs until a community is able to be agents of their own change.
