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: Earthquake Hits Haiti
February 2, 2010
Informal distribution of relief supplies has taken place. Our Haiti staff have begun a grassroots process to locate and determine the status of each of our children and families. |
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Advisory: Fire in Burkina Faso
January 7, 2010
Additional Compassion-assisted families and children were reported to be affected by the marketplace fire. Compassion is providing support to these families. |
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Advisory: Mayon Volcano in the Philippines
December 29, 2009
A volcano released lava last week. As a response, the government has evacuated and relocated several people, including some Compassion-assisted children and families. |
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Advisory: Heavy Rains in Brazil
December 29, 2009
Heavy rains continue in the San Paulo area. Many families and children have taken shelter in schools or with relatives until the rain stops. |
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Advisory: Fire in Ecuador
December 22, 2009
Compassion staff continues to assess the damage done by the fire. Affected families are being provided with relief baskets. |
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Advisory: Earthquake in Indonesia
November 30, 2009
Recently, an earthquake hit Sumba Island. No Compassion-assisted children or centers were affected. |
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Advisory: Hurricane Ida Hits El Salvador
November 17, 2009
Hurricane Ida has affected more than 13,000 people. Many Compassion-assisted children and their families have lost homes and belongings. |
