The Seattle Times: Opinion: Improving humanitarian relief for the next big disaster

The Seattle Times: Opinion: Improving humanitarian relief for the next big disaster: "Improving humanitarian relief for the next big disaster
By Mark Haselkorn
Special to The Times
Guest columnist


The enormous needs of South Asia disaster victims are clear and compelling. The best way to meet those needs is far less obvious. The present approach is to gather as much money as possible and spend it on immediate relief. This approach needs to be changed. "