Monday, May 25, 2020

Garbanso Gelo Emergency Update

Generosity and a quick response from supporters enabled our HOPE Ethiopia team to immediately meet the most urgent needs surviving families in Garbanso Gelo faced after a massive landslide washed away most of their community.

"The community exists in very devastating conditions, but even in this condition we're always looking towards a bright future."
Frehiwot, HOPE Ethiopia Country Director

In addition to ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of COVID-19 where HOPE is working in Ethiopia, the compassion of supporters is enabling traumatized families in Garbanso Gelo to begin rebuilding their lives and get back to constructing the water system that will provide clean water for their community.

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS...

EMERGENCY FOOD

With much of the community's food supply destroyed by the landslide, emergency supplies were trucked to Garbanso Gelo as soon as conditions would allow.

17,500 Kgs 

CORN FLOUR - A STAPLE AMONG FAMILIES
1,250 Litres
COOKING OIL TO PREPARE MEALS

HOUSEHOLD HEALTH 

In the aftermath of the landslide, basic household items and sanitation supplies ensure the health of families is not put at further risk.

400 Bars
HAND SOAP TO MAINTAIN SAFE HYGIENE
2,000 Items
BASIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LIKE UTENSILS, PLATES, MUGS, WASH BASINS AND WATER BUCKETS


Emergency food supplies, like this 50 kg bag of corn flour being distributed in Garbanso Gelo, will keep families sustained while they rebuild.

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