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In the remote mountain villages of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, two powerful earthquakes struck within days of each other, silencing daily life and reducing entire communities to piles of stone and mud. More than 2,200 lives have been lost, 3,600 people injured, and tens of thousands displaced. In some districts, over 90% of homes have been […]
What It Was Like On the Ground Following Katrina When relief volunteers arrived in neighborhoods hit by Katrina, the scenes were staggering. Entire streets were engulfed in the stench of mold. Homes were ripped off their foundations and had floated several blocks from their original foundations. Cars and boats were scattered where the floodwaters had […]
Six months after devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, displacing more than 200,000 people, our team remains on the ground in Los Angeles County to support families and communities as they recover and rebuild. We’ve remediated smoke damage in over 100 homes, supported more than 300 families with furnishings and essentials, and partnered with 24LA […]
We’re excited to share the launch of our new program on Catanduanes in the Philippines, where we’ll be rebuilding five safe and sustainable classrooms at Obi Integrated School. Alongside these new learning spaces, we’ll also restore toilets to provide students with clean, private facilities that safeguard their health and dignity, helping them focus on what […]
Our team has been working with focus and dedication to keep construction moving forward, bringing the children of Santa Ana Necoxtla closer to a safe and welcoming place to learn. Within just a few days, we successfully poured both the floor slab and the top beam, a milestone that highlights not only the physical progress […]
In Hunt, Texas, flood damage has left deep marks on the community, from Camp Mystic to the surrounding valley. Our volunteer Peter shared that the scale of destruction is overwhelming and a reminder of just how urgently help is needed. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but each step forward brings families closer to rebuilding. Right now, […]
While our teams in Los Angeles continue critical fire recovery efforts like smoke remediation, we are also prioritizing the emotional well-being of children affected by the disaster. Since February, we’ve partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena to launch Wellness Wednesdays, activities designed to create safe spaces for mindfulness and healing. Recently, teens […]
When we first arrived at Will’s home, mud covered floors and waterlogged walls told the story of the storm’s impact. Our team cleared thick layers of mud and debris from the most affected areas, helping Will take the first step toward recovery. At LA’s home, the devastation extended beyond floors and walls. LA built every […]