Hi, I'm John. I've spent the past two decades working in complex emergencies and natural disasters around the world.

These pages cover everything I wish I'd known when I started out as an aid worker.

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If you've enjoyed reading Decision Making in Disaster Response, I hope you feel better equiped to face those challenges.

For more insights, have a look at the Aid Worker Advice section.

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Decision Making in Disaster Response grew out of my desire to help humanitarians respond more skillfully and empathetically. Along the way, I learned a lot about the craft of writing.

For more tips on writing, see the Writing Advice section.

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