Faith Held Firm as Ground Quaked
MEXICO – The ground quaked beneath Uziel’s school, but it was not the first time his world had been shaken.... Read More
Disaster Relief
Whether it’s a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or earthquake, or refugees in the midst of life-threatening conflict needing critical relief, Operation Blessing relief teams give hope and help when it’s needed most, including distributing food, safe water, medicine and other vital supplies to meet the immediate needs of those suffering. Then, to help communities begin the long-term recovery process, teams assist with debris clean-up and repairs—including Extreme Blessing Home Makeover projects in the U.S.—as well as microenterprise projects to help boost the economy, recover jobs and get families back on their feet. Learn more about how we help disaster victims in need by reading our Disaster Relief Strategies booklet.
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Burn Care for Fuego Victims
GUATEMALA: The eruption of Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala has left a path of devastation in its wake. Fortunately for... Read MoreVolcano Eruption: Many Remain Unreached
The danger is still high in Guatemala where Volcan Fuego erupted, destroying whole communities and claiming many lives. Thanks to... Read MoreFirefighter: “We Want To Find The Bodies Of Our Partners”
The search for life goes on in Guatemala, as aid workers attempt desperate rescue missions to save stranded and trapped... Read More
Fuego Volcano Relief Efforts
Disaster Aid in the Aftermath of Fuego Volcano Guatlemala’s powerful Fuego volcano erupted on Sunday, June 3rd, leaving the surrounding... Read More
Rushing Aid to Fuego Volcano Victims
GUATEMALA – On Sunday, June 3, Fuego, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, erupted without warning. Clouds of gray... Read MoreVolcano Fuego Erupts In Guatemala
Volcano Fuego has erupted in Guatemala, killing and harming local residents. Thanks to you, Operation Blessing is able to be... Read More
A Happy Home After Hurricane Heartache
TEXAS – Eight-year-old Gabe lived in a two-bedroom house in Texas with his mother and two older sisters, Payton and... Read MoreHurricane Victim: “There Was No Other Way Out But A Boat”
Hurricane Harvey destroyed single-mother Peggy Ramb’s home. Peggy has 3 children, and her youngest, Gabe, has autism. Peggy had no... Read MoreA Brand New Home For Luzbeth
After a devastating earthquake demolished her and her neighbor’s homes in Mexico, Luzbethe had no idea how she was going... Read More
U.S. DISASTER RELIEF
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF
Operation Blessing’s disaster relief efforts have touched lives in nations all across the globe:
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Deadly earthquakes
Responding to deadly back-to-back 8.1-magnitude and 7.1-magnitude earthquakes in Mexico and Guatemala by distributing essential food, water, tents, and other emergency supplies. In 2015, we also undertook massive relief efforts after two major earthquakes struck Nepal. This included distributing much-needed food supplies, blankets, flashlights and hand-held chlorination units to disinfect large amounts of potentially dangerous water, making it safe to drink.
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Medical supplies
Training prevention teams and delivering medical supplies and chlorine generators to Liberia to fight the Ebola virus.
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Aiding refugees
Distributing much-needed supplies to the Middle East to aid refugees and families living in Internally Displaced Persons camps to escape persecution from Islamic militant group ISIS.
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Providing fishing boats
Providing fishing boats and other critical resources to families devastated by the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami and also aiding victims of Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines in 2013.
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Cleaning debris
After Hurricane Harvey brought historic flooding to the Texas coast, Operation Blessing sent out thousands of volunteers to help devastated residents recover. Likewise, after Hurricane Sandy Operation Blessing worked clearing debris and repairing homes along the eastern coast.
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Healing and hope
Working to bring healing and hope to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and cholera outbreak.
