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Ensure children are protected<\/strong> — While it is vital to get life-saving aid to survivors, children need special care to deal with the invisible impacts of earthquakes that can leave them mentally and emotionally scarred. This means providing safe spaces to play and regain a sense of normalcy, plus psychosocial support and educational stimulation. These spaces also help minimize the risk to children of violence from survivors who are hugely stressed after having their lives turned upside down. Plus, they keep children away from those who might exploit their extreme vulnerabilities, resulting in atrocities like trafficking, sexual abuse, and child marriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Partner with locals<\/strong> — The first responders to emergencies are from the local community and in many cases include our own local staff. They speak the language and know the context, and they have connections to others in the area who can help. Wherever possible, we also partner with local organizations, support their efforts, and build their skills so that local civil society emerges from the disaster stronger and more equipped to respond to and recover from future crises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Treat survivors as partners <\/strong>— We work to honor the dignity and agency of survivors. Ways we do this include distributing cash so they can purchase what they<\/em> most need, as well as delivering specialized items and assistance to meet the unique needs of different groups — like feminine hygiene products for women, targeted help for those with disabilities, public health and child protection messages, and skills training for those working to rebuild their lives. We listen to survivors and invite them to tell us what we’re doing well or not so well so we can make necessary adjustments. Survivors are not helpless. They have rights and the ability to take ownership of rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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