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An earthquake, tsunami, flood or cyclone can have a devastating impact on entire communities.

Within a matter of minutes, natural disasters can affect the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds or even thousands of people can be injured, homes and livelihoods destroyed. Access to clean water, healthcare services and transport can also be disrupted. The impact of each disaster varies greatly and our response must adapt to each situation.

Needs must be quickly identified, but accessing a disaster zone can be complex when roads are cut off. The first responders are people already on-site: community members, local authorities and aid organisations already present.

We keep pre-packaged kits to deploy for rapid relief and life-saving assistance. With projects in over 70 countries, we often have aid workers nearby when a disaster strikes. They can be reinforced with additional teams if a larger response is needed.

 
Response to flooding in Southern Africa - Malawi
Cyclone Idai & Southern Africa flooding

Malawi: “This time, the flooding has destroyed houses, not lives”

Voices from the Field 29 Mar 2019
 
Massive flooding in Maiduguri
Nigeria

Fears of outbreaks grow in Maiduguri following severe flooding

Press Release 20 Sep 2024
 
Massive flooding in eastern Chad
Chad

One month after floods in Koukou

Project Update 16 Sep 2024
 
Massive flooding in eastern Chad
Chad

Rapid response needed in Koukou as thousands flee worst floods in living memory

Project Update 16 Aug 2024
 
Doctors Without Borders alarms insufficient response to the rising migrant influx in Darien jungle
Activity Report

Year in Review 2023

Opinion 18 Jun 2024
 
Severe floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil

Unprecedented flooding in Brazil leaves millions affected and hundreds of thousands displaced

Project Update 20 May 2024
 
Cha Hak Village, Injil District, Herat Province
Afghanistan

“What do we go back to?” Life after the earthquake in Herat

Voices from the Field 20 Oct 2023
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