P a n a m e r I c a n h e a L t h o r ganizatio n

Guide for Effective Aid. It provides strong evidence that
humanitarian assistance can considerably benefit a country ravaged by disas-
ter if it responds with real needs. Likewise, when responding with unsolicit-
ed donations, or when donors have a misguided view of those needs, it can
also become a burden. 
This new Guide combines and updates several publications that
PAHO has published in the last 15 years. We hope their recommendations
and principles will help donors and beneficiaries in making their decisions
to maximize the benefits in the short and long terms for the countries affect-
ed by natural and complex disasters.
You can view this publication online at:
www.paho.org/english/ped/pedsren.htm