Pós-desastres e pós-conflitos

Typhoon Bolaven buffets South Korean coast

Published in Wednesday August 29th, 2012 In In the media

August 28, 2012 A strong typhoon pounded the Korean peninsula on Tuesday. At least eight people were killed and 10 hurt in South Korea as the storm barrelled toward already flood-ravaged North Korea. The storm, named Bolaven, buffeted the west coast of South Korea with winds of up to 170 kilometers (106 miles) per hour, […]

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In Nigeria, Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc in States

Published in Wednesday August 29th, 2012 In In the media

August 28, 2012 Five persons have been confirmed dead and 19 others injured as floods ravaged more villages in Safana, Kurfi and Batsari local government areas of Katsina State while many more have been reported missing in Adamawa State, Daily Trust can report. In Katsina State, for example, three persons lost their lives in Runka […]

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Storm Adds to Misery in Haiti’s Homeless Camps

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

August 25, 2012 Tropical Storm Isaac whirled across Haiti on Saturday, delivering strong winds and rain that caused flooding, mudslides and at least a few deaths, according to preliminary reports, but not the kind of widespread destruction feared in the earthquake-battered nation. Radio news reports and social media users reported streets flooding in the capital, Port-au-Prince; […]

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In Small Town in the US Hit by a Storm: Hope, Despair and a Mudfest

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

August 26, 2012 By NOAH ROSENBERG One house on Main Street here is not like the others. It seems to twist, stretch and taunt the fine line between hope and despair that has inextricably woven itself into the town fabric over the past year. This house, with its dormer windows still intact, looms tall — too […]

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In wake of Tropical Storm Isaac, UN steps up Haiti humanitarian response

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

(Português) Humanitarian efforts are underway in Haiti following the torrential rains and blustery winds that battered the country over the weekend as Tropical Storm Isaac swept across the nation, the United Nations said today. Tropical Storm Isaac raised considerable concern early last week as it looked set to turn into a hurricane before barrelling down upon the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, shared by both Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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Tropical Storm Isaac pummels Haiti’s homeless

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

Tropical Storm Isaac has killed at least four people in different parts of Haiti, with more than 4,000 people still remaining in temporary emergency shelters. Lashing rains and gale-force winds and high winds were reported along parts of the country on Saturday. The impoverished Caribbean nation is still reeling from the effects of a devastating 2010 earthquake that killed more than 250,000 people.

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In Haiti, the Government is firmly committed to resolving the housing problem

Published in Monday August 27th, 2012 In In the media

August 27, 2012 The passage of Isaac demonstrates once again the vulnerability of 400,000 IDPs of January 12 still living under tents in difficult conditions. The Government is committed more than ever to find lasting solutions to the housing of most disadvantaged. Since the announcement of the arrival of the storm Isaac, the Government has […]

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Heavy Rains and Floods Cause Massive Destruction in Zamzam IDP Camp in Sudan

Published in Friday August 24th, 2012 In In the media

August 23rd, 2012 The committee for inventory losses and damages in Zamzam IDP camp revealed on Thursday August 23 that the heavy rains and floods, which hit the camp on Saturday August 18, resulted in the collapse of 800 homes, 730 shelters and fences, 512 latrines and a high school for girls as well as […]

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Flood Kills Two and Renders 200 Homeless in Adamawa, Nigeria

Published in Friday August 24th, 2012 In In the media

August 23rd, 2012 Flood in seven local government areas of Adamawa State killed two persons, and rendered about 200 others homeless. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Shadrach Daniel, said the affected local government areas include Numan, Demsa, Madagali, Mayo-Belwa, Yola North, Yola South and Guyuk. […]

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Haiti – Reconstruction : The National Palace will be demolished

Published in Thursday August 23rd, 2012 In In the media

August 22nd, 2012 The Government announced on Tuesday that the National Palace of Port-au-Prince, heavily damaged by the earthquake of January 2010 will be demolished. J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO), the humanitarian organization established by American actor Sean Penn [Roving ambassador for Haiti] would be responsible for the demolition. This is a volunteer mission […]

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