Which of the following is not a goal of relief agencies?

• A. Increase shelter capacity for detainees
• B. Reduce suffering
• C. Reduce secondary risk and provide security
• D. Prepare the disaster area to resume full responsibility ASAP

Answer: (A)

Relief agencies aim to relieve suffering, protect lives, and help communities recover after disasters, with a focus on civilians affected by the event. Providing shelter is about housing those who have been displaced, ensuring safety, and supporting basic needs, not expanding detention capacity. That’s why increasing shelter capacity for detainees doesn’t align with relief objectives.

The other goals fit directly with humanitarian response: reducing suffering addresses the immediate needs for food, water, medical care, and safety; reducing secondary risk and providing security focuses on preventing further harm, such as disease or violence, and safeguarding vulnerable people; and preparing the disaster area to resume full responsibility ASAP involves restoring essential services, governance, and infrastructure so the community can return to normal life as quickly and safely as possible.