http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2007/08/08/flood-aid-south-asia.html#skip300x250
This article addresses foreign aid in the case of the floods in northern India, Bangladesh and Nepal. I think it is good that foreign aid is providing drinking water, matches and other necessary supplies for these people. I think it is interesting how often we use technology to try to aid foreign countries like dropping things from helicopter,
"Authorities stopped dropping water pouches from helicopters after complaints they broke upon landing, said R.K. Singh, who is co-coordinating the relief work there."
I think the best way to aid a country in times of disaster, is rally together those in the country who were fortunate enough not to have their lives devastated by the disaster with those foreigners who want to help. Together all the people can help each other instead of relying on foreigners. I still think providing basic needs is essential, but I think rebuilding of these areas needs to be approached from the people residing in it.
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Yes, I suppose dropping things from the air is the easiest and quickest way to get things to these people (otherwise, they would have to walk to the airstrip, or to the aid area, or whatever, which would be more hassle for everyone). I agree with you that the people need to help each other in times like this. In Louisiana, even my dad (who is about 5 hours from New Orleans) donated blankets, food, and his university housed a whole bunch of displaced people in its halls and classrooms. The people were key in helping the victims of Katrina, perhaps more so in many ways than the government and FEMA and all of that red tape.
I think it is great that we're seeing some help, but it clearly isn't enough. Especially since the region is expecting more rain and floods.. also, I read not too long ago that hospitals in eastern India were packed with insufficient amount of doctors to help patients.
These are some of the worst floods that have ravaged South Asia... I don't understand why there is such lack of reporting on this issue!
No kidding! We shared similiar news source since my focus country is one of the devastated regions afflicted by the catastrophic monsoon. It appears that these South Asian countries need a lot of foreign aid since dirrahoea and other water-borne diseases are being exposed to citizens of the affected flooded-regions. However, there aren't a lot of physicians available according to HDR 2006 (Human Development Report), only 24 physicians are available for 100,000 people/area. It's unfortunate to acknowledge how there is lack of healthcare in developing nations.
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