More than Hunger

Quite apart from instant noodles and medicine, displaced people also need dignity and the right to express their opinion.

July 3, 2001

Once you become displaced, your status changes drastically. You can no longer control aspects of life that have always been firmly in your grip. Gone instantly will be your ability to manage such assets as dwelling places, income sources, sources of food, clean water, security, information, health services and education. If a family member dies—especially the family head—your household structure will crumble. The social structure ...

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