Showing posts with label flooding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flooding. Show all posts

Friday, January 14, 2011

World Vision responds to massive flooding in Brazil

"With more than 500 people confirmed dead from massive flooding north of Rio de Janeiro, a World Vision relief team is en route and will establish a Child-Friendly Space to provide a safe place for 100 affected children to recover."

Click here for more on World Vision's effort and how you can help.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

World Vision says emergency in Pakistan will 'get worse before it gets better'

"More than one month after the flooding in Pakistan began, World Vision says the emergency in Pakistan will get worse before it gets better. Up to half of the affected population still hasn't been reached. Unsanitary conditions and a lack of clean water are causing outbreaks of diarrhea and concerns about cholera."

For more on what World Vision is doing in the area, click here.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Save the Children Provides Critical Health Services to Vulnerable Mothers and Children

"As the devastating floods in Pakistan continue to cause misery for millions of families, Save the Children reports that tens of thousands of newborn babies and their mothers could be in serious danger."

For more on Save the Children's efforts,click here.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

China flooding update from World Vision

"In response to the floods in southern China that have affected 39 million people across 12 provinces and regions, World Vision has sent two assessment teams to Guangxi and Jiangxi provinces where World Vision has a total of nine development program offices in and near the flood zone. The humanitarian organization has so far confirmed that its Du'an development program in Guangxi has been impacted, and is most concerned about the flooding's effect on children."

Click here for more on how World Vision is addressing the situation.