Reviews the effectiveness of 7 Kuwaiti institutions created to help Kuwaiti citizens recover from the effects of the Iraqi occupation of 1990-1991. Three charities focused to help men and 4 charities focused their efforts on women's problems. Many problems suffered by Kuwaiti citizens included disturbed sleep patterns, anxiety, excessive fear of the dark or loud noises, feelings of hopelessness and lack of control, aggressive behavior against other persons, and destruction of property. The authors conclude that the Western model for disaster and catastrophe is incompatible with Kuwaiti culture. An intervention and service delivery model more suitable for an Arabian Islamic sociocultural context is recommended.