- EMERGENCY
Bangladesh Flood Relief
Relentless monsoon rains and glacial floods have devastated Pakistan, killing over 800 people, and destroying homes, roads, bridges, crops, and livestock.
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Access to clean water and healthcare transforms lives. HCI’s WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives provide safe drinking water and hygiene education, while our health programs deliver crucial medical care and supplies to underserved communities.
The Flood Crisis in Bangladesh
Clean water is crucial for survival, yet 663 million people lack access, affecting their health, education, and economic opportunities. By donating to water systems in struggling communities, you’re helping keep kids in school, safeguarding the young and old from disease, and enabling people to sustain themselves through livestock farming and agriculture.
The Situation In Bangladesh
Bangladesh is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains and Cyclone Remal, which struck on May 26, 2024. The cyclone has affected 4.6 million people across 8 districts, leaving many in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The situation is further compounded by civil unrest, with government services disrupted and local community groups managing security. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief reports that 11 out of 64 districts are underwater, severely impacting livelihoods and infrastructure.
Human Impact:
- Deaths: 18
- Displaced: 4.6 million moved to emergency shelters
- Affected Districts: Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Chattogram, Noakhali, Comilla, Khagrachari
- Power and Communication: 928,000 people without power, 1,807 cell towers out of service
Immediate Needs:
- Evacuation support
- Emergency shelter
- Drinking water
- Non-food items (e.g., candles, lighters, tarpaulins)
- Cooked food and food packages
- Mobile latrines
- Medical supplies and medicine
- Protection from gender-based violence (GBV)
HC USA’s Approach:
- Evacuation support
- Emergency shelter
- Drinking water
- Non-food items (e.g., candles, lighters, tarpaulins)
- Cooked food and food packages
- Mobile latrines
- Medical supplies and medicine
- Protection from gender-based violence (GBV)
Urgent Appeals
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