Compassion’s National Offices and local church partners work to set appropriate expectations with families so they understand the short-term nature of aid. The primary goal of Compassion's response is to reduce the impact of the global food crisis on families in poverty, and short-term aid is a critical part of this strategy.  

In the transition out of short-term relief and toward long-term development work, families are empowered with ways to be self-sufficient through strategies like income generation activities, vocational training and financial management workshops.