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Peter Leggat Disaster Health Management:Role of NGOs in Disasters Dr Peter A. Leggat MD, PhD, DrPH, FAFPHM, FACTM, FACRRM Associate Professor and Deputy Director Anton Breinl Centre for Public Health and Tropical Medicine James Cook University Townsville, Australia About the author Dr Peter Leggat is co-ordinator of the postgraduate course in disaster and refugee health at James Cook University in Australia. He has also served on the World Safety Organization (WSO) Board of Directors from 1989-1999 and from 2003-Present. He was Director General of the WSO from 1997-1999. He is currently assisting with their terrorism and counter-disaster initiative. Dr Leggat undertook his studies in disaster health as part of his postgraduate studies in aeromedical evacuation at the University of Otago, New Zealand In this session, we will Revisit the potpourri of NGOs definitions and acronyms Examine some of the core values of NGOs and how NGOs operate Gain some insight into new directions in accountability of NGOs Examine the civil-military relationship Appreciate how NGOs may fit into the disaster health management equation What are non-governmental organisations (NGOs)? In the current context: A civic or public advocacy organisation, which generates, transfers, or administers humanitarian and other aid (development / relief) Generally, NGOs are organised as nonprofit corporations (charities) Can be local or international (INGOs) May work with or independent of government Generally, do not include professional associations, businesses, and foundations Examples of NGOs involved in disaster humanitarian crisis response Care MSF Oxfam Red Cross (not ICRC) Save the Children St John Ambulance World Vision Who are the other players in disaster health management? Government National State/Provincial Local United Nations Donors Hybrid organisations with own defined status International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Related Acronyms CBO: C