Normally, hard times bring people, organizations, and governments together, helping and supporting each other. This was also the case recently in Malawi, where the tropical storm “Freddy” hit with full force in the middle of March 2023. More rain fell in six days than usually does over a period of […]
Disasters
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Large stormy depressions, called cyclones in this part of the world, strike Madagascar every year between January and April. After cyclone Batsirai caused major damage, we were asked by development worker Luciano to visit the communities he takes care of to get an overall view of the damage. Because […]
In 1975, following a long drought, southern Ethiopia was afflicted by severe floods. The river Wabi Shebele overflowed and spread out to a width of up to 10 miles (17 km). At that time, the communist regime sent students off to do forced labor in every part of the country. […]
Jun Deles, who is handicapped, lives on his own in his hut. Despite having a disabled right leg, he earns his living by fishing. Typhoon Odette (Rai) destroyed his small boat and consequently his means of making a living. When we as Helimission provided aid with one of our helicopters […]
On December 16, 2021, Cyclone Odette swept across the Philippines with wind speeds of up to 260 km/h (160 mph), claiming more than 400 lives. According to the UN, 13 million people have been affected. For us, a family with three children, this storm was a disaster. It was much […]
Helimission has been partnering with Brillant for at least 15 years now. We do an average of two flight programs a year with him. He is one of only very few who work in the far southeast of Madagascar. The southeast of the country is a difficult and challenging remote […]
Millions of people in India and third world countries live from hand to mouth. There is neither "short-time work compensation" nor unemployment benefits. There is no help from full pantries and freezers or fat bank accounts!
Exactly 10 years ago, a strong earthquake shook the island of Haiti and plunged this already extremely poor country into even greater misery.
