An Oct. 9 La Prensa article notes that plans are developing to improve the distribution of aid in Puerto Cabezas and the RAAN.
An Oct. 3 El Nuevo Diario article describes the aftermath of Hurricane Felix – the destruction of crops and the ensuing hunger – profiling the communities of La Esparanza and Santa Clara. Oxfam is mentioned as providing some relief and developing a plan to distribute seeds for the next crop.
An Oct. 3 El Nuevo Diario article describes the aftermath of Hurricane Felix – the destruction of crops and the ensuing hunger – profiling the communities of La Esparanza and Santa Clara. Oxfam is mentioned as providing some relief and developing a plan to distribute seeds for the next crop.
USAID reported that it has contributed $1.5 million in relief to Nicaragua including In addition, USAID airlifted 940 rolls of plastic sheeting, 3,552 hygiene kits, 3,875 blankets, 13,000 ten-liter water containers, and other essential supplies to Puerto Cabezas. (Earlier video about US relief added to YouTube on Oct. 6.)
Action by Churches Together International writes on Oct. 5: “The ACT members Christian Medical Action (AMC), Interchurch Center for Theological and Social Studies (CIEETS), Council of Evangelical Churches (CEPAD), the Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope (ILFE) have assessed the damages in three zones of the affected region: Tasba Pri, Llano Norte de Puerto Cabezas and Tasba Raya. The loss of lives is particularly high in Tasba Pri where more than 60 people were reported killed, 423 missing and 123 wounded. The damages to housing and agriculture are tremendous, with up to 80% of the total infrastructure and harvests devastated. The very poor communities are cut off from roads. The population has no access to clean water and is threatened with water borne diseases.”
Oxfam posted this video on Sept. 30.
Here’s a heartfelt video on YouTube of some of the devastated areas. The author notes, “I put this video together in the hopes that it would generate some interest by various groups to help rebuild villages that were devastated by Felix. I am hoping some rich folks will see this and adopt a village. The video quality is poor, but it's the best I could do until I learn more about posting videos on the web. use your pause button to read the info on the slides. visit my website at: http://crosscountry4jesus.com/.”
The Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua sponsored a fundraiser concert on Oct. 4 for victims of Hurricane Felix.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society noted that it had dispatched a medical team which was treating patients in Sandy Bay.
Action by Churches Together International writes on Oct. 5: “The ACT members Christian Medical Action (AMC), Interchurch Center for Theological and Social Studies (CIEETS), Council of Evangelical Churches (CEPAD), the Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope (ILFE) have assessed the damages in three zones of the affected region: Tasba Pri, Llano Norte de Puerto Cabezas and Tasba Raya. The loss of lives is particularly high in Tasba Pri where more than 60 people were reported killed, 423 missing and 123 wounded. The damages to housing and agriculture are tremendous, with up to 80% of the total infrastructure and harvests devastated. The very poor communities are cut off from roads. The population has no access to clean water and is threatened with water borne diseases.”
Oxfam posted this video on Sept. 30.
Here’s a heartfelt video on YouTube of some of the devastated areas. The author notes, “I put this video together in the hopes that it would generate some interest by various groups to help rebuild villages that were devastated by Felix. I am hoping some rich folks will see this and adopt a village. The video quality is poor, but it's the best I could do until I learn more about posting videos on the web. use your pause button to read the info on the slides. visit my website at: http://crosscountry4jesus.com/.”
The Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua sponsored a fundraiser concert on Oct. 4 for victims of Hurricane Felix.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society noted that it had dispatched a medical team which was treating patients in Sandy Bay.
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