Good Intentions Are Not Enough

The DOs and DON’Ts of Disaster Donations

Don’t take up a collection of goods to send over

Don’t go over individually to volunteer

Do consider donating an equal amount of money to disaster preparedness programs

Don’t support any adoptions or evacuations of orphans

Don’t assume there is a body overseeing and regulating the aid

Do consider holding off some of your donations until later in the rebuilding process

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