On March 22, a massive fire swept through the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, leaving approximately 45,000 people homeless. Our partner, Caritas Bangladesh, is providing ongoing support to assess the scope and impact of the disaster. The fire also caused extensive damage to key essential facilities including hospitals, health centres, learning centres and women-friendly spaces. Our staff and partners are concerned about the long-term impacts of the fires, which destroyed health centres and other key infrastructure.
Learn MoreThe Syrian conflict has driven over 6.6 million Syrians to flee the country, and a further 6.7 million people to relocate due to conflict within the country. Syrian families are in urgent need of continued support throughout the Middle East. Our lifesaving work with our partners on the ground means that vulnerable Syrian refugee families can get the support they need during this crisis, as well as vital information to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Donate now to support Syrian families to overcome the trauma of conflict and rebuild their lives.
Learn MoreAt least 113 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after Tropical Cyclone Seroja hit Indonesia and Timor-Leste on Sunday 4 April. 27 people have died in Timor-Leste, the nation of 1.3 million that lies between Indonesia and Australia. Our lifesaving work with our partners on the ground means that vulnerable families can get the support they need during crises, as well as vital information to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To support people impacted by disaster in Asia, please donate to our Asia Emergency Appeal.
Learn MoreTropical Cyclone Seroja struck Timor-Leste and eastern parts of Indonesia on 4 April 2021, inundating the two countries with torrential rain.
Learn MoreAn estimated 2,000 households and over 9,000 people across Timor-Leste have been affected by intense floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in early April. The torrential rain and landslides destroyed critical infrastructure across the country and claimed the lives of 45 people.
Learn MoreFiji’s two largest cities are in lockdown after the first reported case of COVID-19 community transmission in 12 months. This potential second outbreak of COVID-19 comes at a challenging time for Fiji, as the country continues to rebuild and recover from the devastating tropical cyclones, Yasa and Ana.
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