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Mereani takes the lead in safeguarding her community from disasters
When Tropical Cyclone Mal struck Fiji in November 2023, the residents of Nacavanadi village in Cakaudrove, located on Fiji’s Northern Island, were safely sheltered in their evacuation centre with their properties secured. This successful outcome was due to the efforts of the Disaster Response Committee, which included Mereani. Mereani played …
Read MoreCyclone Jasper Flood Response
UPDATE on ADRA’s Cyclone Jasper Flood Response: 22 December 2023 In the aftermath of the devastating floods caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with ADRA, is actively supporting affected communities in Far North Queensland where properties, public infrastructure and church members’ homes have been impacted. …
Read MoreDisaster Updates – April 2023
Türkiye In the early hours of Monday 6 February, two powerful earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and northern Syria. ADRA is responding to the crisis in both countries. In Syria, ADRA has helped a total of 26,535* people who have been affected by the earthquakes. A total of 49,575 …
Read MoreADRA responds to Vanuatu cyclones
April 5: The delivery of 216 tarpaulins donated by Bunnings Warehouse Australia has arrived in Vanuatu. These tarps will provide much-needed shelter to those whose homes have been damaged by category 4 cyclones Judy and Kevin. Over 80% of the population was affected by the storms. Thank you Bunnings! …
Read MoreYour Update on Cyclone Idai
It has been over a month since Cyclone Idai wreaked havoc on the lives of millions in southern Africa. Since then, your generous donations have been vital in providing life-saving support to survivors. ADRA’s immediate focus has been on providing food, clean water and psychological support to thousands of traumatised …
Read MoreDevastation in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai
Communities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi have been devastated by what is being described as the worst natural disaster to hit the southern hemisphere. Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique on March 14, resulting in a trail of destruction. Heavy rains and ferocious winds swept through the three nations, causing …
Read MoreADRA Responds to Fiji flooding
ADRA has responded to flooding after a cyclone affected parts of Fiji earlier this month. On April 1, Tropical Cyclone Josie passed over Fiji affecting mainly the western part of Fiji. While it was only a Category 1 storm, parts of the country experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall over a short …
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