The basis of successful relief in national distress is to mobilize and organize the infinite number of agencies of self help in the community. That has been the American way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Successful relief relies on organizing local self-help agencies rather than top-down control.
- In plain terms
- Organize local groups to help during hard times instead of relying on the government.
- What can you take from it?
- Mobilize local self-help groups for effective relief.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you organize without forcing it?
- When is central control needed?
Another view
Local resources may be insufficient during widespread crises.
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