United Nations Role in Disaster Response

Background of the Issue  The United Nations has resources and representatives around the world; therefore, it is considered a mandate for the UN to respond to disaster because no single government can handle emergency situations by themselves. The UN… Coordinates with other organizations’ relief efforts Ensures help is provided where needed Uses own resources to deliver basic needs (food, medicine, etc.)

Background of the Issue Who’s involved?  Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) generally work under the UN to provide aid for disaster stricken areas. NGOs are nonprofit organizations that can be local or international (INGO)

NGOs that respond to disasters… CARE – donate money MSF – medical care Oxfam – flood response Red Cross Save the Children St. John Ambulance – first aid/CPR World Vision

Who else is involved? National/state/local governments United Nations Donors Hybrid organizations

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