Disaster Response - Active Response Projects -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Disaster Response - Active Response Projects
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K. Vaoivel stands before his ruined Habitat home in Batticaola, Sri Lanka. His wife, Sarasvathy, was killed in the tsunami, but his three grown children survived.
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INDONESIA, SRI LANKA, THAILAND, MALAYSIA AND BANGLADESH
Tsunami Devastates Asia
More than 150,000 have been killed and millions left homeless. Please visit the Asia tsunami disaster section for more information about how Habitat is responding to this disaster.
Complete Listing of Tsunami postings
Tsunami Photo Library
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This home in Punta Gorda, Fla., is one of thousands destroyed by the hurricanes.
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FLORIDA
Thousands of families in many parts of Florida have endured some of the most devastating hurricanes in recent history. In just six weeks, four massive storms pounded through the state, tearing off roofs, knocking down walls and power lines, and leaving thousands homeless. Habitat for Humanity is working with communities throughout the state to repair and rebuild.
Read stories of Habitat homeowners affected by the hurricanes.
CARRIBEAN
The island countries of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago have been devastated by hurricanes, incredibly heavy rains and strong winds over the past several weeks and months. Villages that were extremely poor before the devastation now have even fewer resources to manage their daily lives. Habitat for Humanity is working with communities in some of most severely affected areas of these Caribbean nations to help them rebuild their homes and their lives.
In Fond Vertees, Les Cayes and Jacmel, Haiti, Habitat plans to work with 130 local families to provide permanent housing solutions. In the Dominican Republic, we hope to assist 100 families in the communities of Rio Mar, El Factor and Matancita. One hundred and forty families affected by Hurricane Ivan will be assisted throughout Jamaica, while it is hoped that over 50 families can be assisted in Trinidad and Tobago. Assessments will be underway shortly in the Cayman Islands in hopes of being able to assist those in need.
With your support, Habitat for Humanity will be able to help those families devastated by the ravages of Hurricane Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. Donate today.
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Afghan children in front of their renovated home in Salbarun, Afghanistan.
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AFGHANISTAN
In northern Afghanistan, Habitat for Humanity is providing materials, tools and technical expertise to Afghan families in need, to rebuild or repair their houses damaged by one of the most complex disaster situations in the world that includes armed conflict, civil unrest, a 4-year-long drought and the March 2002 earthquake.
Returning home from refugee camps, thousands of Afghans found their houses completely destroyed or without any roof, doors or windows. These items were systematically looted from countless houses during the Taliban rule or damaged by war actions.
On March 25, 2002 a powerful earthquake exacerbated the situation, killing as many as 1,000 people and damaging thousands of homes in northern Afghanistan.
After 18 months of hard work in Afghanistan, nearly 335 families in the villages of Salbarun and Temorak in Balkh province have simple, decent Afghan dome houses to live in. In a partnership with Shelter for Life, Habitat also supported efforts to provide shelter assistance for up to 5,000 earthquake-affected families in Nahrin, Baghlan province.
Recovery work is scheduled to start soon in the city of Mazar-I-Sharif. With your support, Habitat for Humanity Afghanistan Response is looking forward to extend its coverage for many more Afghan families in need.
ANGOLA
Over the course of nearly three decades, Angola struggled to survive one of the most protracted conflicts in recent history. During this period, more than 4 million people were displaced and 400,000 fled as refugees to the neighboring countries. The recent peace accords have opened the door for families to return to their communities, only to find widespread destruction and ruins. Many still live in cramped refugee camps and temporary shelters. There is an overwhelming need for decent, safe and affordable housing for families looking to rebuild their lives and provide a future for their children.
Habitat for Humanity is working in an initial response to support more than 1,000 families with innovative programs that will combine housing with savings schemes (Save and Build). Partnering with other organizations and individuals, the number of families served can be extended.
BURUNDI
A new project agreement has been signed to provide assistance to build houses with 400 families in the Muyinga area of Northeast Burundi. This is one of the poorest of Burundi’s sixteen provinces, and it is far from the capital city and trading center of Bujumbura. While hampered by poor infrastructure and lack of access to essential services, Muyinga province enjoys a currently relative stable and secure environment. Official reports indicate that about 28,000 returnees have arrived in only three parts of Muyinga province and a rapid influx of the remainder is expected over the coming months. With positive progress towards ultimate peace, more people are expected to come back to their villages for settlement in the northern provinces, and the need for shelter is deemed a high priority, especially in light of the fact that upwards to a quarter of a million homes have been destroyed nationwide as a result of the conflict.
SIERRA LEONE
HFHI will provide assistance to 500 vulnerable families (representing approximately 3,500 individuals) in rebuilding permanent homes in twenty villages in Kailahun district. The majority of the population in this area fled during the war becoming refugees and internally displaced persons –IDPs. Since last year, many are now returning and the need for decent housing is overwhelming.
TENNESSEE, USA
A Tornado Recovery program is in place to start building homes for families affected by tornadoes that hit Jackson, Tennessee in May 2003. Through a series of partnerships, recovery homes are being built as part of a broader alliance that will support up to 26 disaster-affected families in the area.