International Disaster Alerts
 Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica and Mexico
August 21, 2007
Hurricane Dean hammered Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula with blistering winds and heavy rain on Tuesday, missing the prime tourist spots of the Mayan Riviera but causing damage in the provincial capital of Chetumal.
Asia Flooding Crisis
August 17, 2007
Millions of people across central and south Asia are struggling to cope with some of the worst flooding in decades. Reuters reports that at least 35 million are affected in India, Bangladesh and Nepal alone. Pakistan, China and Viet Nam are among other Asian countries also seriously affected
Earthquake Rocks Peru
August 17, 2007
A massive earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale struck Peru yesterday. Thus far, 337 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured. United Church of Christ/ One Great Hour of Sharing prepares to respond.
Days of Fear in Lebanon
August 2, 2006
People waving white flags continue to drive towards Beirut, fleeing the southern part of their country. They are leaving behind not only their homes, but also lives that in many respects were characterized by the rebuilding of their country since the last war.
UCC supports Middle East Partners' response to growing humanitarian crisis in region
July 27, 2006
As the crisis in the Middle East escalates, One Great Hour of Sharing is supporting the relief work of our Global Mission partners. Initial grants totaling $75,000 have been rushed to partners.
Fighting continues in the Middle East
July 17, 2006
As the crisis in the Middle East escalates, One Great Hour of Sharing is supporting the relief work of our Global Mission partners. Initial grants totaling $75,000 have been rushed to partners
Bombings in Mumbai, India
July 14, 2006
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, Mumbai (Bombay), India was the target of a train bombing that killed at least 200 people. The bombing is believed to be an act of terrorism.
Large earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia
May 27, 2006
UCC pledges relief support to responding partners.
Philippines Mudslide
February 22, 2006
On Friday, Feb. 17 a landslide in the southern Philippine province of Leyte buried some 500 houses and an elementary school where around 246 students were believed to have been in class.
Pakistan/Kashmir Earthquake [Update]
November 1, 2005
UCC partners rush to provide aid to earthquake survivors. As the icy winter descends from the world's tallest peaks, the United Nations has said that more than two million people need shelter, medical care, food, water and sanitation facilities.
Pakistan/Kashmir Earthquake
October 10, 2005
Hunger stalks Niger
August 1, 2005
One Great Hour of Sharing rushes grant to fund emergency food aid for people caught in "silent famine" in Niger.
Caribbean storm devastates islands in its path
September 30, 2004
Hurricane Ivan or Tropical Storm Jeanne caused severe damage to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Grenada, Haiti and other islands in the Caribbean. It may be some time before the full impact on life and property can be fully assessed.
The Sudan/Darfur Crisis
July 6, 2004
The situation in Darfur is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today, according to the United Nations. War has displaced more than 1 million people in western Sudan and more than 100,000 others have fled across the border into Chad.
Severe flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
June 1, 2004
Over 1,000 people have been confirmed dead in the two countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Ms. Phyllis Y. Richards
Program Associate
Global Sharing Of Resources
Wider Church Ministries
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland,Ohio 44115
216-736-3215
richardp@ucc.org
Ms. Susan M. Sanders
Minister and Team Leader
Global Sharing Of Resources
Wider Church Ministries
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland,Ohio 44115
216-736-3210
sanderss@ucc.org
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