During a national crisis, religious charities can deliver aid faster than the state. Should international donors route aid through them?

Why this dilemma matters

Society dilemmas ask whose costs and whose voices count when no one wins everything. Choosing “Yes. Speed matters most when people are suffering” prioritises long-term system health; choosing “No. Public aid should not depend on religious networks” gives more weight to short-term relief for some.

Worth asking yourself

• Would you accept the outcome from the losing side?
• Are we solving the problem or moving it?