Philippines: Country Struck by Nine Weeks of Natural Disasters
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.
Albania: ADRA Responds to Five Earthquakes that Rattles the Communities of Durres and Kruja
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 Taps NAD Educators for Development Aid Overhaul in Southern Africa Schools
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 Distributes Food and Water to Families Hardest Hit by Tropical Storm Podul
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.
Bangladesh: Thousands Affected by Slum Fire Lose Everything; ADRA Works With Authorities to Provide Aid
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.
Philippines: Families Terrorized by Two Earthquakes Receive Support from 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.
India and Bangladesh
Assistance for food may take a while as survivors of Cylone Fani (pronounced “foe-nee”) in India and Bangladesh recover.
India and Bangladesh: ADRA Prepares for Cyclone Fani
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.