On October 4, 2010, a flash flood hit a small town on Wasior, West Papua. The tsunami -like flood brought a meter high water that washed away houses. 144 dead and 123 missing while thousands hurt. The remote town is deserted as up to 4,000 residents fled to Manokwari. Disease is reportedly spreading while water, food, & shelter is scarce. The situation is described by many as similar to a smaller scale Tsunami that hit South Asian countries.
The HOPE worldwide team is assessing the situation of victims in Manokwari to see what we can do to reduce the sufferings in this unfortunate time. In January 2009, West Papua was hit by a major earthquake. The HOPE worldwide team came to provide emergency shelters and psycho-social support. Over 10,000 children also received disaster risk reduction education in facing natural disaster in this vulnerable Ring of Fire.
Visit us at www.HOPEww.org to learn more about all of HOPE worldwide’s programs and see how you can be a part of global change to bring hope to some of the world’s most needy.
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