Informes

By Nabiha Chowdury, Communications Officer, Bangladesh It came with huge, roaring winds, destroying nearly everything in its path. Trees were uprooted, livestock was destroyed, and huts (which are houses to many) were swept away. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)…

With Cyclone Sidr's reported death toll now climbing above 500, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for 4 million Swiss francs ($3.6 million US/ €2.4 million) to assist 235,000 people affected by the devastating…

Support is desperately needed in response to severe flooding throughout vast regions of central and south Asia. PWS&D is working with Action by Churches Together International (ACT) and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to increase life-saving support and emergency assistance, but…

Pledges and contributions The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is pleased to acknowledge the receipt of six new contributions totaling $29,317,432.53 (as of 30 September). The contributions were made by Brazil ($30,000), Italy ($1,290,100), Luxembourg ($5,610,800), Monaco ($35,000),…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. In Brief Operations Update no. 07;…

Appeal Target: US$ 1,257,483 Balance Requested from ACT Alliance: US$ 1,088,632 Geneva, 10 October 2007 Dear Colleagues, Heavy rainfall in late July and early August 2007 along with the onset of flooding by Himalayan-fed rivers in Bangladesh resulted in severe…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. In Brief Operations Updateno.06; Period covered: 13-27…

UNICEF IS RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION, WATER AND SANITATION, EDUCATION AND CHILD PROTECTION - Heavy floods and landslides in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan have affected millions of children…

NEW DELHI, 21 September 2007 - Almost three months after rains began, millions of people across Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan are still affected by the flooding and landslides. Throughout the region, UNICEF and partners have been working to prevent…

Appeal Target: US$ 709,286 Geneva, 20 September 2007 Dear Colleagues, Heavy rainfall in late July and early August 2007 along with the onset of flooding by Himalayan-fed rivers in Bangladesh resulted in severe inundation and destruction in several districts. Government reports estimated…