Disaster Response: Latest Updates
When a disaster strikes, BGR is ready to respond. Working through our expert staff, local partners and trained volunteers, we provide food, water, shelter, medical help, and hope to those who have experienced life-devastating disaster events.
When Cyclone Idai devastated Mozambique last year, you showed up for villagers who thought they were long-forgotten! Read about your impact here.
COVID-19 is upending life for millions of people across the globe. Jobs are disappearing, borders are closing, and the most fundamental needs are at risk of going unmet. BGR and local partners in countries around the world are responding to this unprecedented moment in history. From Asia to Africa, Europe to the Americas, we have […]
After Hurricane Dorian, you showed up for the people of the Bahamas. A pastor in Pelican Point, one of the hardest hit areas, wanted to share his gratitude for your ongoing support of relief efforts in his community.
It has now been four months since Hurricane Dorian first made camp over the Bahamas. Read one disaster relief worker’s summary of what the response on the islands has been like!
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines on Sunday, December 15. BGR relief teams are assessing the most pressing needs.
Between October 16 and October 31, a series of three earthquakes struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Read about BGR’s response!
Over the weekend, Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan, leaving a trail of destroyed homes and death. Please be in prayer for the Japanese people as they begin the road to recovery.
Children in the Bahamas have been traumatized by what they have witnessed during Hurricane Dorian and its fallout, but local churches are trying to care for their mental health in meaningful, practical ways.
BGR is leading Southern Baptists’ emergency response in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. Read the latest update from partners on the ground!
On the main island of Grand Bahama, life is beginning to return to normal, and BGR is working continuously with our Bahamian partners to respond to the needs of Abaco Island evacuees.
Many countries around the world are experiencing a shortage of essential supplies due to COVID-19. These items are increasingly required for people who are leaving their homes to go anywhere. If they walk the dog, go to the supermarket, or check their mail, they are required to wear a mask. The rapid depletion of masks […]
Since mid-October, the island of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines has endured three severe earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks. Just this week, there were two small tremors off the coast. In addition to the earthquakes, landslides have completely displaced entire villages. Reports indicate that over 20,000 homes were destroyed, over 50,000 families have been displaced, […]
For many people, Hurricane Dorian is a distant memory, but for the people of the Bahamas, it has become a day-to-day struggle on the long road to recovery. Recent reports indicate that the storm caused an estimated $3.4 billion in damages and left an estimated 29,500 people homeless, without jobs, or both. As of late […]
On October 16, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake was the first of three successive earthquakes to strike the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, leaving much damage and many displaced farmers. The second quake, measuring 6.6, hit on October 29, followed by another earthquake two days later on October 31 that measured 6.5. These three quakes […]
On the main islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, residents are beginning to return to what is left of their homes and neighborhoods. Most houses and standing structures have been destroyed by the impact of tidal surges or the resulting water damage, leaving many survivors without any means of earning a living. For some islanders, the weight of […]
Recovery efforts are now in full swing in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The storm survivors are returning to their homes, beginning the cleanup, and making plans for rebuilding. BGR partners have been on the ground this week, continuing to assess the needs and make plans for how to best help in […]
On the main islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, residents are beginning to return to what is left of their homes and neighborhoods. Most houses and standing structures have been destroyed by the impact of tidal surges or the resulting water damage, leaving many survivors without any means of earning a living. For some islanders, the weight of […]
As rescuers continue the arduous task of searching for survivors amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, the gravity of the disaster grows more evident by the hour. Over 2,500 people are still reported as missing, more than 70,000 have lost everything, and the death toll, currently at 50, is expected to climb. […]
In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas have been left in shambles. The death toll continues to mount, hundreds are still unaccounted for, and nearly 70,000 people have been left with nothing in the world, save the clothes on their backs. The scene is one of heartbreak, the scale of loss, unfathomable. One pastor […]
BGR partners have been urgently working together with local church leaders to begin evaluations of the damage from Hurricane Dorian and to start relief efforts, despite precarious conditions. Abaco and the majority of Grand Bahama are submerged underwater and high winds caused further damage to infrastructure. The current death toll stands at 43, but is […]
Louana Mcclure 4 years ago
Hello, I am a licensed paramedic and registered nurse. I have been in the medical field since 1995. I am a christian. I attend Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, Fl. I do have experience in emergency medicine as an Army Medic, civilian paramedic for busy 911 ambulance transport agencies; and Emergency room experience as a soldier, paramedic, and RN. I do not have a lot of funds I can donate at this time; but I do have some time. How can I help?
Natalie Sarrett 4 years ago
Hi Louana, thanks so much for your willingness to serve! BGR follows a disaster response protocol based on assessments that will help us develop a plan and initiate volunteer requests through BGR/NAMB channels and state convention disaster response directors. You can stay connected with your state DR groups and our social media/website to hear of pending opportunities!
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Stone 4 years ago
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in trauma and PTSD. Who can I talk to about doing contract work for BGR in Mozambique?
Mary Satterwhite 4 years ago
Hi! Thank you for your message. If you will send an email with this information and your contact information through our contact page, we will forward it on to the right people. At this point we are responding with people already on the ground, but are happy to forward your information on. https://gobgr.org/contact-us/