Bangladesh (MNN) ― Almost a month after Cyclone Aila hit Bangladesh, another disaster is unfolding: thousands remain without food, water and basic hygiene.
Oxfam reports that 350,000 victims are still living in temporary shelter on embankments, roadsides, school buildings and cyclone shelters. They also report that many of the homeless had also lost their livelihoods and crops with shrimp farmers the worst hit.
Aila is the biggest natural calamity to hit Bangladesh since Cyclone Sidr hit the country in November 2007, leaving thousands of people dead or missing.
Hundreds of children assistted by Compassion International are affected. As of the last report, of the more than 14,500 children Compassion currently serves in Bangladesh, 522 are known to have been affected by the storm. But this number could increase as more information comes in from the country. Compassion serves more than 1 million children around the world.
In response, Compassion Bangladesh is sending a medical team to the most-affected areas to address health concerns. They had a great impact on the community, as more than 650 people were treated. Compassion's child development centers are providing food.
Please pray for the children and families who lost homes and possessions in the storm. They are in desperate need. Please also pray for the Compassion staff members who are working hard to meet the basic needs of so many. Pray for isdom for the teams as they act as the hands and feet of Christ in the crisis areas. You can help. click here for details.
