Afghan Earthquake & Other Updates

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From a 5/16/10 GoBGR Report

Kabul, Afghanistan – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the mountainous region north of Kabul, Afghanistan on April 18 killing at least 10 and injuring dozens. Preliminary estimates indicate some 2000 homes were either destroyed or damaged. While assessments are still ongoing, BGR (Baptist Global Response) partners are mobilizing emergency flour, rice, beans and cooking oil for 1200 affected families.
An initial emergency fund of $30,000 has been released for these relief goods.

BGR Area Director for Central/South Asia, Francis Horton, says, “This help will reach into very remote areas. I was in this part of Afghanistan about one month ago and the needs under normal circumstances are great.
When something like this happens, it can be devastating to families. Thank you to all who have donated to the World Hunger Fund that makes it possible to immediately connect people in need with people who care.”

Pray for those who are responding to this recent disaster. Ask God to give them wisdom. Pray for the people affected by this earthquake, that in the midst of catastrophe, they will find peace.

Clinics in Indonesia

There are several health hazards in this particular Indonesian village. Active tuberculosis, skin disorders, stomach related issues, typhoid and other tropical diseases are just a few. BGR partners are providing three one-day clinics at no charge to the residents. Medicines are also distributed under the supervision of a local registered nurse/mid/wife.  The long term goal is to revamp an already existing medical clinic.

Pray for partners as they meet the physical needs of the sick and hurting.

Pray for their protection from sickness.

Pray for good weather on the work days as well as the three one day clinics!

Alcoholism in Guatemala
Alcoholism is prevalent among the Quiche, a Mayan group numbering nearly 1.2 million in Guatemala. Alcoholics Anonymous is present in many Quiche communities, but its effectiveness has not been sufficient. BGR partners are beginning an eight
step program known as “Liberation” which utilizes methodology that is tailored to this population.

Pray that the program will help many Quiche leave their addicted lives and be reintegrated with their families and communities.

FAITH Gardening in China
In October of 2009 a typhoon struck Hainan, China. One particular village suffered massive damage to their rice crop. They are now feeling the after effects of the crop failure- dwindling food supplies and no revenue from the crop harvest. BGR partners are distributing rice and cooking oil to the families that suffered loss due to the typhoon. They will also be providing seeds for FAITH gardens.

Pray for the families that are still feeling the effects of the typhoon.

Pray that this project will help them get back on their feet.

Pray that they will feel God’s love for them as BGR partners reach out to help.

Wells in Madagascar
A community in Madagascar has a population of 4,000 most of whom live in abject poverty. The few that do have employment work as rickshaw drivers. There is no clean water supply in the three villages that make up this community. BGR and partners are hoping to establish three wells that will serve to provide clean and abundant water for these hard working people.

Pray for the local church that is involved in this project.

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