Is FARM-Africa involved in emergency work?
FARM-Africa is not a relief agency. However since we operate in remote and often marginalised areas, we may be the only NGO present when an emergency strikes. As such, we are well placed in raising the alarm and advocating rapid responses from specialist relief agencies. However, if help is not forthcoming FARM-Africa will get involved in emergency feeding programmes, through targeted employment generation schemes, if possible. When involved in emergency situations FARM-Africa always integrates development principles into relief work to ensure the greatest long-term benefit possible for the stricken communities.
