Bangladesh
By Anna Jonasson/ACT International and Samuel Larsson/ACT International Special Note: As members of the global alliance, Action by Churches Together (ACT) International, continue to provide emergency assistance to families, people most affected by Cyclone Sidr continue to count the loss and…
Bangladesh
The devastating cyclone of 15th November has affected nearly half of Bangladesh causing damage and destruction in 12 districts and affecting 7 million people in the southern coast dislocating the economy, crippling the infrastructure, communication and the transport system, destroying…
Bangladesh
Twelve light weight boats, that can carry up to one tonne and will help distribute supplies to the most remote and inaccessible parts of the country will arrive in Dhaka later today said Shahid Malik, the Minister for International…
Bangladesh
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last fact sheet was dated November 30, 2007. KEY DEVELOPMENTS - On December 3, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…
Bangladesh
Summary of Cyclone Sidr Response Updated official report from MoFDM illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 3292 affecting 8.6 million people of 2.0 million families. These casualties and damages of houses, livestock,…
Bangladesh
Dhaka, Monday, 3 December 2007: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$ 1.5 million contribution from the Government of Japan to provide immediate life saving assistance to people severely affected by super cyclone 'SIDR'. WFP will…
Bangladesh
It has been two and a half weeks since Cyclone Sidr hit the South West Coast of Bangladesh and thousands of people are still short of food and living without any form of shelter. There are many survivors who…
Bangladesh
Summary of Cyclone Sidr Response Updated official report from MoFDM illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 3292 affecting 8.6 million people of 2.0 million families. These casualties and damages of houses, livestock,…
Bangladesh
Summary of Cyclone Sidr Response Updated official report from MoFDM illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 3275 affecting 8.5 million people of 1.9 million families. These casualties and damages of houses, livestock,…
Bangladesh
World Relief is helping victims of the most devastating cyclone to hit Bangladesh in years. Cyclone Sidr ripped through the south of the country, killing thousands and leaving a trail of destruction. Partnering with Christian Service Society (CSS) on the ground…
