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Navigating a cultural minefield

How Aid Works by Adam Corcoran

Oct 10, 201730:20Government & Organizations

Imagine facing thousands of people needing shelter after an earthquake. Then imaging trying to coordinate shelter arrangements in three languages at once. Shelter specialist Leeanne Marshall shines a light on the challen...

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