Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural and man-made disasters, e.g. war or civil conflict. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. It can be distinguished from development assistance, which seeks to address the underlying socioeconomic factors which may have led to a crisis or emergency. Paragon Philanthropy provides expertise in the following aspects of humanitarian aid and disaster relief through its internationally recognized advisors and representatives:
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Developing a response to a natural or man-made disaster
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Initiation and management of humanitarian operations
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Human resource management for humanitarian organizations
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Expanding organizational capacity
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Advocacy of humanitarian issues
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Protection of vulnerable populations affected by conflicts and natural disasters
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Funding of humanitarian aid
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Coordination of humanitarian response
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Post disaster reconstruction
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Research in all aspects of humanitarian aid and disaster relief
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Transition from humanitarian aid to development assistance