1. Non-governmental organizations role in a disaster PAD4391 Nicholas Fialdini 2. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Definition: private organizations which conduct and pursue activities to relieve sufferings, promote the interests of the poor, provide basic social services or undertake community development - Collaborate with first responders, governments at all levels, and other agencies and organizations providing relief services to sustain life, reduce physical and emotional distress, and promote recovery of disaster victims when assistance is not available from other sources. 3. Types of NGOs National: if they work in one country International: if they are based out of one country but work in more than four countries Multinational: If they have partner organizations in several countries 4. NGOs resources - Well regarded as information gathering bodies -Vital in establishing accuracy in the development of damage and needs assessments - Provide a single skill or group of specific technical skills - Number of NGOs allows for a greater capability to reach a larger population in less time - Amount of financial support provided as a result of the fundraising abilities of the NGOs brings significantly more cash resources to help the needs of the victims 5. NGOs characteristics -They value their independence and neutrality -They tend to be decentralized in their organizational structure -They are committed -They are highly practice-oriented 6. Positives: They are well linked in their areas of influence They are innovative and adaptable They are well trained and have requisite expertise to apply their resources They are cost effective Negatives: - Their intended tasks are usually not within their own capabilities and they normally need outside assistance from the government and local establishment - Resource and Financial Constraint - Compatible Understanding :Their direction and way of working is self assessed.