DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF
The 7.2 earthquake that struck our area in August 2021 is a disaster we are all still recovering from. Many lost their houses, access to mountain springs, jobs, animals and livelihood. Some people were never found. Urgent medical care in these regions was critical. GAHDA put out the word and many responded immediately to supply needed emergency medicines and wound care supplies. The political and economic disasters compounded the suffering of families already affected by loss. And it is getting worse. GAHDA, with the generous donation of many helped us develop a cadre of 5 MD teams that volunteered to travel on foot, by boat, mule, and motorcycle to underserved areas in four counties. They were able to consult over 20,000 people with urgent and chronic conditions. When fuel topped $25/gallon, these efforts stopped. We plan to continue as soon as possible.
