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: Political Unrest in Honduras
July 2, 2009
Following the arrest of the president last week, the situation in the capital city, Tegucigalpa, remains tense. Seventy-five child development centers in the area remain closed. |
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Advisory: H1N1 Virus in El Salvador
June 30, 2009
More than 200 cases of the H1N1 virus have been confirmed. No Compassion-assisted children have contracted the virus. |
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Advisory: H1N1 Virus in Bolivia
June 30, 2009
The H1N1 virus continues to spread with more than 120 cases. Some Compassion-assisted centers are temporarily closed. |
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Advisory: H1N1 Virus in Nicaragua
June 19, 2009
There are now more than 150 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus. Three more Compassion centers have been temporarily closed. |
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Advisory: Cyclone Hits East India
June 18, 2009
The effects of Cyclone Aila continue to be closely monitored. Some families have moved back into their homes. |
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Advisory: H1N1 Virus in Honduras
June 17, 2009
Cases of the H1N1 virus have been reported. Some Compassion-assisted child development centers have temporarily closed. |
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Advisory: Cyclone Hits Bangladesh
June 16, 2009
More than 650 people affected by Cyclone Aila have been treated by the medical team. Access to clean water continues to remain an issue. |
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Advisory: Conflict in Thailand
June 12, 2009
Conflict between the Burmese and Karen National Union led to violence. No Compassion-assisted children have been harmed. |
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Advisory: Protests in Peru
June 12, 2009
The conflict between Indian tribes and the Peruvian government is ongoing. Some Compassion-assisted centers are temporarily closed. |
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Advisory: School Closure in Guatemala
June 11, 2009
All Compassion-assisted child development centers in Guatemala will temporarily close to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. |
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Advisory: Flooding in Indonesia
June 4, 2009
The north coast of Central Java has been affected by high floodwaters. The homes of some Compassion-assisted children are damaged. |
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Advisory: Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) Outbreak in Mexico
June 3, 2009
There are now more than 5,000 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in Mexico. No Compassion-assisted children have been infected. |
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Advisory: Earthquake in Honduras
June 2, 2009
The earthquake that hit Roatan caused minor damage to buildings and homes. No Compassion-assisted children were injured. |
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Advisory: Heavy Rain in Haiti
May 26, 2009
Flooding has resulted from heavy rains in some regions of Haiti. Five Compassion-assisted child development centers have been affected. |
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Advisory: Earthquake in El Salvador
May 15, 2009
Families who were affected by the series of small earthquakes are repairing their homes. Compassion continues to provide assistance. |
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Advisory: Typhoon Chan-Hom Hits the Philippines
May 12, 2009
Flooding occurred in the northern Philippines as a result of Typhoon Chan-Hom. No Compassion-assisted children have been affected. |
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Advisory: Bomb Blasts in Tanzania
May 8, 2009
More than 100 bomb explosions went off in Tanzania causing significant damage. No Compassion-assisted children were affected. |
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Advisory: Earthquake in Mexico
April 30, 2009
An earthquake has recently hit central Mexico causing little damage. No Compassion-assisted children are affected. |
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Advisory: Slum Fire in Bangladesh
April 22, 2009
The Compassion-assisted children and families affected by the slum fire are recovering. Compassion Bangladesh continues to work to assist those in need.
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Advisory: Civil Conflict in Eastern Indonesia
April 16, 2009
The civil conflict that broke out in Wamena has ended. All affected Compassion-assisted centers have resumed regular program activities. |
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Advisory: Political Unrest in Thailand
April 14, 2009
Thousands of anti-government protesters recently staged a political protest in Pattaya. No Compassion-assisted children have been affected. |
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Advisory: Child Violence in Uganda
April 14, 2009
Many leaders in Uganda are joining together to address the growing violence toward children. No Compassion-assisted children have been affected. |
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Advisory: Dam Breaks in Indonesia
March 31, 2009
A dam recently broke in Jakarta, Indonesia, causing flash flooding. No Compassion-assisted children were affected. |
