Christian World Service is appealing for donations to help people affected by a devastating storm in the northeast of Libya
Storm Daniel swept through the region on September 10, causing widespread flooding and the collapse of two aging dams above the eastern city of Derna. The reported death toll is close to 4,000 with at least 10,000 people missing and over 43,000 displaced.
People need food, water, shelter, blankets and medical care now. Buildings, bridges and road have been washed away. Many areas are without safe water or electricity.
Last week (22/23) local partner Danchurchaid, which is a member of ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together), delivered the first supplies to Derna.
“It was an important moment when the items arrived. They are much needed and this is the first shipment of its kind to arrive in Derna so far. The tools are so important for the search teams and the washing items, for those who lost their homes and belongings. It is making a big difference…but we will do more and keep going. It’s just the beginning,”
(Zain, Team Leader for DCA Derna)
Donations to the Libya Flood Appeal will
- provide food, water and blankets initially at emergency shelters
- distribute sanitation and hygiene kits
- deliver medical supplies and assistance as well as psychosocial support
- support Search and Rescue teams with personnel, equipment and transport
- prepare to assist with demining and the clearance of unexploded ordnances dislodged by the floods as well as education on their danger.
In the longer term, it is planning to distribute cash transfers to families and assist them with shelter ahead of winter.
Donations can be made through CWS:
Online and by direct deposit to the Libya Flood Appeal
By Phone with a credit card: 0800 74 73 72
By Post to: CWS, PO Box 22652, Christchurch 8140
NB: CWS is a member of ACT Alliance a coalition of over 140 churches working together on humanitarian, development in over 120 countries.