Troubling Questions in the Wake of a Catastrophe

By Pablo Eisenberg

The cascade of charitable contributions in response to Hurricane Katrina has been more than impressive. But the aftermath of the hurricane has also raised some troubling questions about the role of philanthropy and its relationship to government.

Most important is whether much of the damage to the Gulf Coast could have been prevented by the better use of philanthropic resources to prepare for such a catastrophic event and lessen the potential for damage.

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