Fortunately, we now have cryptos. So, we can directly send them to people we wish to help.
Also, the internet which now allows us to actually see people on the scene trying to help.
Further, in the future, we will actually be sending materials that are needed. As in, a hurricane is bearing down on island, and before it makes landfall a ship filled with water and solar/battery power lights are en route. And the shipment is paid for before it leaves the harbor.
Great idea @builderofcastles but we need local help to provide goods to those people.
The thing about catastrophes is that the people inside can't provide goods at all.
And so, they need outside goods to hold them over so that they can get their economy and systems back together.
And the thing about welfare is that it needs to be given when the group is knocked down, but the group needs to get back to self reliance, not a group dependent on the aid. Which means, that the people really do not need money, they need goods, like generators, sheet metal, concrete, roof tiles...
Totally agreed..! @builderofcastles