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On December 26, 2004, the world stood still as the Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami unleashed unimaginable devastation. Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, the tsunami claimed over 230,000 lives, displaced millions and left indelible scars on communities in Southeast Asia and the environment. Almost 20 years later, its repercussions serve as a powerful reminder […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, communities in and around Asheville, North Carolina have put their lives on hold to begin a long recovery process. The storm’s unprecedented flooding swept through with ferocity, leaving behind a trail of devastation that upended lives and erased entire histories. For many residents, recovery will take years. Amid the […]
What is Disaster Risk Reduction? Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is defined as the holistic approach to identifying, assessing and analyzing the threats associated with disasters and reducing future impacts based on those assessments. While hazards are inevitable, and the elimination of all risk is impossible, there are many technical measures, traditional practices and public responses […]
What is DART? DART stands for Disaster Assistance Response Team and is All Hands & Heart’s first boots on the ground after disaster strikes. DART is responsible for assessing the need and organizational capacity to develop AH&H’s community-led response programs in disaster-affected areas. The team investigates all the relevant information regarding the country, its regulations […]
Cath, AH&H Turkiye Earthquake Relief volunteer, shares her story that began with a moment of crisis and led to an incredible journey of compassion and service. In early February 2023, I, like many others, watched in horror as the news unfolded about a devastating earthquake in Turkiye that claimed the lives of over 59,000 people […]