The Catastrophe of Disaster Aid: Post-2010 Earthquake Haiti, NGOs and New Vulnerabilities

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Jean Max Charles

The Catastrophe of Disaster Aid

Post-2010 Earthquake Haiti, NGOs and New Vulnerabilities

Jean Max Charles

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English

University of the West Indies Press
31 October 2025

Social impact of disasters; Non-governmental organisations (NGOs); Development economics; Sustainability

The Catastrophe of Disaster Aid critically examines both the effectiveness and limitations of non-governmental organization (NGO) aid, particularly in the attempt to achieve sustainable development in the aftermath of disaster. Focusing on the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the book argues that effective disaster aid must make development a centrepiece of its intervention in order to reduce future vulnerabilities and build resilient communities. In the context of a failed state like Haiti, where governance is weak and reliance on NGOs is crucial, the book posits that NGOs can play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development outcomes. However, it challenges conventional economic development paradigms and critiques the prevailing models of aid disbursement and disaster relief management, asserting that these often perpetuate vulnerability and lead to ‘unending relief’. Charles calls for a paradigmatic shift in disaster relief management, emphasizing the need for inclusive approaches that actively engage local governments and community-based organizations.

This work makes significant contributions to the fields of disaster relief, development studies and NGO scholarship by examining the complex intersections among them and advocating for transformative, locally grounded responses to post-disaster management. The book extends its analysis beyond Haiti’s borders. It offers insights that resonate across the Caribbean and the broader developing world.

By: Jean Max Charles
Imprint: University of the West Indies Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9789766409883
ISBN 10: 9766409889
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 31 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean Max Charles serves as an assistant professor and programme coordinator within The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a US Fulbright Scholar and a former Institute of International Education (IIE) fellow.