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Dr. Pooya Alaedini, Ms. Emen Sokhani,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (3-2021)
Abstract
This paper probes the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the affected areas of Kermanshah following the November 12, 2017 earthquake. A qualitative approach was employed with a single-site, descriptive, and exploratory case study design. Specifically, extended observations and focus group discussions were carried out in the Fuladi neighborhood of Sarpol-e Zahab. Additional interviews were conducted with knowledgeable local informants and the management of NGOs. The main discussion themes were community trust in the activities, services provided for women and children, healthcare and psychological rehabilitation, employment and entrepreneurship, and empowerment and reconstruction. Familiarity with NGOs and level of trust placed in them as well as in other stakeholders (particularly, the public sector) were also scrutinized. Findings indicate that the affected community placed a low level of trust in public-sector agencies but an acceptable level of trust in the NGOs and community-based organizations. NGOs’ performance in the initial post-disaster phase, especially in providing basic necessities and services, as well as in activities concerning children and women, were well received by the community members. Yet, the opposite was true for NGO activities on employment and entrepreneurship, providing health-related infrastructure, and reconstruction.
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