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How Pandemic Prep Helped Czech Refugees | Fort Wayne News
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Czech Republic welcomed over half a million refugees in months—thanks to local nonprofits who leveraged pandemic-era systems to respond swiftly. Yet despite their frontline expertise, these groups were often sidelined in government planning, left out of critical decisions, or ignored entirely. As crises grow more frequent and layered, the lesson is clear: effective response now demands collaboration—not just between governments and nonprofits, but in truly valuing the real-time knowledge these groups bring. Will policymakers finally listen? Listen in…
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