Bangladesh Cyclone Appeal

KEY FACTS

This work was part of an holistic relief and recovery mission following the cyclone and the contamination of water points in affected areas

It will be up to six months before surface water sources can be replenished by the rains

Contaminated water sources are extremely dangerous, putting people, at risk of contracting water bourn diseases, which can be life threatening

Following WJR’s appeal for support for those affected by Cyclone Sidr in November 2007, £5,000 was provided to partners in Bangladesh to provide basic water kits for 1,000 families. The kits include buckets, water purification tablets, soap and water containers.

This work was part of an holistic relief and recovery mission following the cyclone and the contamination of water points in affected areas. In the rural regions of Bangladesh, most people used surface water for drinking, washing and cooking prior to the cyclone. However, it will be up to six months before surface water sources can be replenished by the rains.

Contaminated water sources are extremely dangerous, putting people, children in particular, at risk of contracting water bourn diseases, which can be life threatening.