Crisis Updates

December 3, 2021 – On November 28, 2021, a 7.5-magnitutde earthquake struck the northeast region of Peru, an area that is home to more than 17,000 Compassion-assisted children.

August 11, 2021— Due to increasing violence and political instability, along with the inability to communicate with or deliver any aid to the Tigray region in Ethiopia, Compassion has made the difficult decision to suspend its operations in that portion of the country, effective immediately.

September 22, 2021 — Heavy rains in the northern part of the Colombia continue. To date, 322 beneficiaries and two Child Development Centers (CDCs) have been affected.

October 5, 2021 — The drought situation in Kenya is worsening and approximately 2.1 million people are severely affected by food insecurity.

September 22, 2021 — The final report from the Compassion Haiti National Office advises 14,351 Compassion beneficiaries and their families were affected as well as 46 Child Development Centers (CDCs).

September 21, 2021 — Typhoon Conson (Jolina) affected several areas where Compassion serves: Leyte, Sorsogon, Bicol and Samar.

On September 17, 2021 - Severe weather associated with the tropical depression in El Salvador has dissipated. In total, 86 beneficiaries were affected.

September 7, 2021 - On August 20, 2021, Hurricane Grace made landfall north of Veracruz, Sierra de Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico.

Tropical storm Fred brought heavy rains and wind and affected the provinces of La Altagracia, La Romana, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macoris, El Seibo, San Cristobal, Monseñor Nouel, San Jose de Ocoa, Hato Mayor, Azua, Peravia, Barahona, Sanchez Ramirez and La Vega.