Tearfund's experience from recent responses in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe highlights some of the strengths and challenges facing the church in humanitarian response.
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The role of the church in humanitarian emergencies
A collection of case studies from fragile states
2020 Available in English
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We envision and equip the church in practical ways to work with their local communities, identifying needs and mobilising resources to bring about restoration and transformation
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Disasters and crises
Effective disaster response is important, but so is prevention. We focus on reducing the risk of disaster happening in the first place
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Our work in Church and Community Mobilisation
We envision and equip the church in practical ways to work with their local communities, identifying needs and mobilising resources to bring about restoration and transformation
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Disasters and crises
Effective disaster response is important, but so is prevention. We focus on reducing the risk of disaster happening in the first place
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Our work in Church and Community Mobilisation
We envision and equip the church in practical ways to work with their local communities, identifying needs and mobilising resources to bring about restoration and transformation
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Disasters and crises
Effective disaster response is important, but so is prevention. We focus on reducing the risk of disaster happening in the first place