Bangladesh: Thousands Affected by Slum Fire Lose Everything; ADRA Works With Authorities to Provide Aid
DHAKA, BANGLADESH (August 26, 2019) – Reports estimate that more than 15,000 people were heavily affected by a recent fire that swept across a densely populated slum in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, leaving three people injured, and over 2,000 houses damaged beyond repair. The local government has been working to place people in […]
Philippines: Families Terrorized by Two Earthquakes Receive Support from ADRA
ITBAYAT, PHILIPPINES (August 21, 2019) – On July 27 at 4:16 a.m., a magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted the Philippine island of Itbayat for what seemed like a few seconds. The aftermath of the quake left severe damages to buildings, almost 100 people injured, and five dead. “While people are still trying to recover, a stronger […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: ADRA Assists Refugee Who Cannot Receive a Education
Venancia doesn’t know when the violence began. “There has been war ever since I was born,” said the 18-year-old who grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC.) Even with unrest around her, she was an eager student who loved to study and play soccer with her friends. By all accounts, Venancia was on […]
