Philippinen: Neun Wochen lang von Naturkatastrophen heimgesucht
The Philippines is known for being a disaster-prone country, ranking second on the global climate risk index in 2018 and fourth in the countries most affected by extreme weather events since 1999.
Albanien: ADRA reagiert auf fünf Erdbeben, die die Gemeinden von Durres und Kruja erschüttern
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake recently struck Albania mostly affecting the city of Durres and Kruja, and the village of Thumana, Kruje. Reportedly, the death toll stands at 31 with at least 650 people injured. Rescue efforts are currently underway as bodies are still being pulled from the rubble.
ADRA wählt NAD-Pädagogen für die Überarbeitung der Entwicklungshilfe an Schulen im südlichen Afrika aus
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is collaborating with the North American Division (NAD) Office of Education to offer educational development assistance at schools in Southern Africa.
Pakistan: ADRA Responds to 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted several districts in Pakistan where reportedly 37 deaths occurred.
Thailand: ADRA verteilt Lebensmittel und Wasser an die vom Tropensturm Podul am stärksten betroffenen Familien
On August 29, Tropical Storm Podul crossed into northeast and northern Thailand bringing heavy rainfall and high winds causing flash flooding and landslides across 32 provinces.
EMERGENCY: Hurricane Dorian Devastates Bahamas
ADRA is on standby to respond to Hurricane Dorian as its devastation is already being felt in the Bahamas.
Bangladesch: Tausende von Slumbränden betroffen, verlieren alles; ADRA arbeitet mit Behörden zusammen, um Hilfe zu leisten
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 temporary shelters.
Philippinen: Familien, die von zwei Erdbeben betroffen sind, erhalten Unterstützung von ADRA
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.
Indien und Bangladesch
Assistance for food may take a while as survivors of Cylone Fani (pronounced “foe-nee”) in India and Bangladesh recover.
Indien und Bangladesch: ADRA bereitet sich auf Zyklon Fani vor
Tropical storm Fani, (pronounced “foe-nee”) a severe cyclonic storm formed in the Bay of Bengal with wind gusts of up to 127 mph, is heading to the eastern coast of India and looks to gain strength as it’s forecasted to also move toward Bangladesh by Saturday.