Relief Projects
Many types of aid are provided which do not directly involve the recipients, such as the distribution of milk and food to toddlers accompanied with nutritional information, medical programs-both preventive and remedial, aid to children in shelters and the construction of housing and clinics. These projects are aimed to provide the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
Development Aid
Whereas immediate needs are alleviated by relief projects, developmental aid focuses on long-range programs to bring about structural changes. Cooperation with indigenous people is essential for this kind of aid. Development aid includes things like irrigation projects, erosion control, construction of water reservoirs, and drinking water facilities. Projects are carried out under the direction and advice of professionals. The necessary materials are provided and upon completion of a project the nationals are responsible for the maintenance.
Employment Programs
These are projects structured to create employment. As with developmental aid, the cooperation and input of the nationals is of the utmost importance. The objective is the successful continuation of a project to generate income without future support. Examples of such projects include the production of building material, salt mining, landscaping, construction of flourmills and chicken raising.
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