Compassion India-From Crisis to Hope: How Compassion International Responds to Natural Disasters and Empowers Recovery
When disaster strikes, it doesn’t ask for permission. Earthquakes, floods, cyclones, pandemics—they all arrive uninvited and often without warning, unraveling the fragile fabric of communities that are already battling poverty, hunger, and lack of basic resources. In these moments of chaos and despair, the question that matters most is: Who will help? For millions of children and families across the globe, the answer has consistently been Compassion International . Their response to natural disasters isn’t just immediate—it’s deeply personal, rooted in community, and focused on lasting recovery. They don’t just show up with supplies—they stay until hope returns. Why Natural Disasters Hit the Poor Hardest Natural disasters are not equalizers—they’re amplifiers. A storm that passes over a wealthy suburb might only cause minor damage, but the same storm can be catastrophic for a slum community. The reasons are heartbreaking: Fragile housing built from weak materials Poor d...