The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster

By Anita Chandra

Subjects: Disaster Planning, Time Factors, Cyclones, Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Disaster relief, Government Agencies, Voluntary Health Agencies, Cyclonic Storms, Non-governmental organizations, Private Sector, Organization & administration

Description: Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The subsequent lessons also serve to inform potential policy changes and future research directions.