Asia / Pacific
HOPEww Responds After Dam Collapses in Indonesia
The Way Ela Dam, a natural dam located in the Central Maluku District, failed due to heavy rainfall on Thursday, July 25, 2013. The powerful flood waters crushed the walls built to control the spillway. Within two minutes after the breach, 470 houses were washed away by the water. Flash flooding also destroyed six schools, two mosques and a clinic. Although no loss of life has been reported, 5,233 residents are now displaced. At the present time, the rain has not subsided and is slowing down relief efforts.
Changing Lives With Compassionate Care
Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital Opens in Kampot, Cambodia
ANNOUNCING: The opening of the outpatient department of the Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital in Kampot, Cambodia
Kendrick Kahler, Chief Clinical Officer and
Nurse Daniel Moho examine an elderly patient.
“From all of us at Sonya Kill Memorial Hospital please accept our heartfelt thanks for your support. Your compassion keeps hope alive for so many.”
April 1, 2012 was the day HOPE worldwide opened its outpatient department of the Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital in Kampot. Approximately 300 families and local health partners participated in the opening. We also conducted a health fair with a variety of health stations for adults and children. Present were Mrs. Rosemary Kill, one of the cofounders who built the hospital, and Dr. Franz Marcos, international project director for KMW a chief funder of the hospital.
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New Shoes Create Grateful Hearts
Thanks to the Helsinki Church of Christ, and a substantial discount given by Bata Shoe Company, each student at the Ashula School of Hope and the Jamgara School of Hope received a new pair of shoes. In the fall of 2011, approximately 268 students benefitted from the generosity of these donations.
Rebuilding Japan: One Year After Tragedy
Sunday, March 11 marks the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami that left much of Japan in ruins. In the aftermath of the most powerful known earthquake ever to hit Japan, the country was faced with a stark reality: thousands of residents killed or injured, millions of citizens without shelter and access to basic supplies and billions of dollars worth of economic damage. Now, one year later, Japan is in a period of transition, rebuilding what was lost and creating new hope for the future. Through it all, HOPE worldwide Japan has been committed to providing long-term assistance to some of the hardest hit communities.
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Bangkok Under Siege
Situation Report 26 October 2011 – Thailand Flood
Bangkok, Thailand - Overflowing reservoirs due to excessive rains has brought flooding to 28 of the 77 provinces in Thailand. As of today, 366 fatalities have been reported while 2.5 million others have been impacted by this disaster. In addition, four million acres of agriculture land are flooded.
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, known for its Chao Praya River, is flooded. Residents have moved into evacuation centers such as Don Muang Airport, only to be moved again to other areas as the Don Muang area is also reporting flood conditions.
TOKYO: Touring the Devastation, Thank You for Your Support
Here is a video sent to us by the Tokyo church; we see Tokyo disciples touring the areas devastated by the recent tsunami, and they say thank you to disciples who have sent support.
HOPE worldwide Opens Disaster Response Fund for Donations for Japan
In a communication to Church Leaders Randy Jordan, CEO of HOPE worldwide and John Causey, Chair of the ICOC's HWW and Benevolence Committee advised churches of the opening of HOPE worldwide's Disaster Response Fund to receive donation for Japan. An excerpt of their letter is provided below:
JAPAN UPDATE: Shortages and the Threat of Radiation
Disaster Update from Randy Jordan, CEO of HOPE worldwide
"The disaster in Japan presents a unique challenge of access for relief workers. At first, the immediate devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami restricted access to the disaster area as the Japanese military and professional search and rescue teams moved in to provide assistance. Soon thereafter as you know from the news reports, the natural disaster worsened by the deterioration of three Fukushima nuclear reactors and access became almost impossible.
At the present time, HOPE worldwide's primary response will be providing counseling and psycho-social support for the victims of the disaster, through our partnership with the Tokyo Church of Christ. This was an important component of our response to the Haiti earthquake, as well.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation. Please join with us in praying for the comfort of the disaster victims and strengthening of our church partners who stand ready to help."