It is impressive that the villagers made a plan to help themselves and protect their community. No other villages in the area had prepared themselves before the cyclone hit them. The committee even evacuated the elderly and children to a safer place. As a result, no one died in the village even though the storm was extensive and deadly. He also added, “We thought that we were all going to die in this storm. Our family hid behind a wall under the church building. The roofing was gone in the middle of the night, the building was bending and almost collapsed. Until now, no assistance has been provided yet by any organization due to restrictions in the area.” 

GHNI is engaged in helping this village and the nearby villages. It is very challenging to bring aid to the villages in the current political situation. However, the team is planning to take a trip to the TCD village to contribute to their greatest needs and encourage the community. The villagers have helped one another and managed to survive without any support from outside. We are impressed by their resilience and adaptability to various challenges they have come through over the last couple years.

Thank you,