Over the course of two weeks, our team assisted local relief organisations in the coordination of volunteers, helped conduct necessary administrative tasks and worked in the field, removing debris and cleaning up around damaged homes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a range of organisations, from local, grass-roots groups (e.g. Serve Moore) to governmental bodies (e.g. FEMA), PBV helped fill gaps that appeared due to lack of personnel and helped local organisations manage disaster relief volunteers effectively.<\/p>\n As the transition from emergency assistance to long-term recovery takes place, the needs and activities on the ground will also undoubtedly experience a shift. While debris removal was one of the major relief activities in the initial stage, more organisations are now focusing on rebuilding and reconstruction work.<\/p>\n PBV has decided to support one of these organisations, Serve Moore, in their aim of rebuilding houses for local families. Serve Moore has recruited, coordinated and dispatched thousands of volunteers and serves as the main volunteer reception centre in the area.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/pbv.or.jp\/wp_en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/SHELTER-2.jpg\" "\\"Moore\\"")
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