Our Crisis Updates page provides breaking and recent information on natural disasters and other crises affecting Compassion's ministry worldwide.
To follow a crisis' long-term effects on a country, visit the individual country's Country News page.
Learn how Compassion responds to a crisis.
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Advisory: Typhoon Halong Hits Philippines
July 29, 2008
A level three typhoon hit the northern area of the Philippines, damaging more than 200 homes associated with four child development centers in the Pangasinan province. |
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Advisory: Typhoon Frank Hits the Philippines
July 16, 2008
The extensive damage from Typhoon Frank has made information gathering difficult. Compassion Philippines continues to assess the damage to church partners and gather information on the children and families who were affected. |
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Advisory: Heavy Rains in Mexico
July 10, 2008
Several tropical storms have battered the southeastern area of Mexico, producing heavy rains and damaging the homes of Compassion-assisted children in several child development centers. |
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Advisory: Heavy Rains in El Salvador
July 8, 2008
Several child development centers in the San Salvador area are at risk for mudslides and flooding. Three centers already have children affected. |
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Advisory: Heavy Rains in Eastern India
July 1, 2008
The heavy rains that flooded parts of eastern India recently stopped and the floodwaters have receded. All Compassion-assisted children and their families returned to their homes. |
