Recent Emergency Relief Operations
Earthquake Relief & Reconstruction
Crisis: February 2023 devastating earthquake (7.8 magnitude)
Beneficiaries: Over 8,000 families in affected regions
Locations: Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman, and surrounding provinces
Response:
- Immediate Relief Phase: Emergency supplies, food, water, and temporary shelter for affected families
- Medical Support: Mobile clinics and emergency medical supplies to damaged healthcare facilities
- Reconstruction Phase: Rebuilding homes and community facilities destroyed by the earthquake
- Psychosocial Support: Trauma counseling for survivors, especially children
- Winter Preparedness: Heating supplies and winterized shelters for displaced families
- Livelihood Recovery: Supporting small business owners and workers to rebuild their income sources
- Education Support: Temporary schools and educational supplies for children
Impact: Over 8,000 families received immediate emergency aid, with ongoing reconstruction support helping communities rebuild their lives, homes, and livelihoods. Long-term recovery programs continue to support earthquake-affected populations.
Watch: Turkey Earthquake Relief & Recovery Program
See firsthand how Good People International responded to the devastating 2023 Turkey earthquake, providing emergency relief and supporting long-term reconstruction efforts for affected families and communities. Click to watch on YouTube.
Typhoon Disaster Response & Recovery
Crisis: Recurring typhoon disasters affecting vulnerable communities
Beneficiaries: Over 8,500 families in disaster-prone regions
Response:
- Emergency Relief Packages: Food, water, hygiene kits, and emergency supplies immediately after disasters
- Temporary Shelter: Tarpaulins, emergency shelter materials, and housing support
- School Rebuilding: Reconstructing damaged schools and providing educational materials
- Disaster Risk Reduction: Community training on disaster preparedness and response
- Livelihood Recovery: Helping farmers and fishermen restart their income-generating activities
- Medical Assistance: Mobile health clinics and medicines for affected populations
- WASH Facilities: Restoring water and sanitation systems after disasters
Impact: Rapid response teams deliver life-saving assistance within 48 hours of major typhoons. Long-term recovery programs help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient to future disasters. Disaster risk reduction training reaches thousands of vulnerable households.
Drought & Conflict Emergency Response
Crisis: Severe drought and displacement affecting rural communities
Beneficiaries: Over 15,000 people in drought-affected areas
Locations: Oromia, Amhara, and SNNPR regions
Response:
- Emergency Food Distribution: Cereals, pulses, cooking oil, and nutrition supplements
- Water Trucking: Emergency water delivery to communities with failed water sources
- Health Services: Mobile medical teams treating malnutrition and common diseases
- Livestock Support: Veterinary care and animal feed for drought-affected herders
- Cash Assistance: Emergency cash transfers for immediate household needs
- Nutrition Programs: Supplementary feeding for malnourished children and pregnant women
Impact: Emergency interventions prevent famine and disease outbreak during drought crises. Multi-sectoral support addresses immediate survival needs while helping communities maintain their livelihoods and resilience.
22-Year Extreme Flood Emergency Response (2024)
Crisis: Record-breaking rainfall causing worst flooding in 22 years
Response:
- Emergency Food Distribution: Rice, lentils, cooking oil for isolated flood-affected families
- Clean Water & Sanitation: Water purification supplies and hygiene kits preventing disease
- Temporary Shelter Materials: Tarpaulins, blankets, and emergency shelter for displaced families
- Medical Assistance: First aid supplies and medicines for flood survivors
- School Support: Educational materials to help children resume learning after disaster
Impact: Rapid response within 48 hours provided life-saving assistance to thousands of families affected by the worst flooding in over two decades. Emergency relief helped communities survive the immediate crisis and begin recovery.
Status: Completed (2024)
Super Typhoon Yagi Emergency Response (2024)
Crisis: Super Typhoon Yagi - one of the most powerful storms to hit Vietnam
Affected Areas: Northern Vietnam mountain regions and ethnic minority communities
Response:
- Emergency Relief Packages: Food, water, and essential supplies for storm-affected families
- Shelter Support: Emergency shelter materials and housing repairs for damaged homes
- Medical Care: First aid and medical supplies for injured survivors
- School Reconstruction: Rebuilding damaged educational facilities
- Livelihood Recovery: Agricultural tools and seeds to help farmers restart production
Impact: Good People responded immediately after Super Typhoon Yagi struck, providing critical assistance to vulnerable ethnic minority communities in mountainous areas. Emergency aid helped families survive and begin rebuilding their lives.
Status: Completed (2024)
Climate Change-Induced Flood Emergency (2024)
Crisis: Severe flooding caused by climate change affecting thousands of families
Response Components:
- Emergency Food & Shelter: Food packages, blankets, and basic necessities for displaced families
- School Supplies for Children: Educational materials and school supplies so children can continue learning
- Clean Water Access: Water purification and temporary water systems
- Hygiene & Sanitation: Hygiene kits and sanitation supplies preventing disease outbreak
- Temporary Housing: Emergency shelter materials for families who lost homes
Impact: Provided immediate relief to flood-affected families while ensuring children could continue their education despite displacement. Emergency response addressed both immediate survival needs and long-term recovery.
Status: Completed (2024)
Largest Earthquake Emergency Response
Crisis: Myanmar's most powerful earthquake affecting vulnerable communities
Response:
- Emergency Shelter: Tarpaulins and emergency shelter materials for families who lost homes
- Food & Water Distribution: Essential food packages and clean water
- Medical Assistance: First aid supplies and medical care for injured survivors
- Trauma Support: Psychological first aid for earthquake-affected families, especially children
Impact: Rapid emergency response provided life-saving assistance to communities affected by Myanmar's largest earthquake, addressing immediate survival needs and trauma.
Status: Completed
Emergency Rice Distribution - Southern Region Food Crisis
Crisis: Severe drought and food insecurity threatening lives in southern Madagascar
Response:
- Emergency Rice Distribution: Essential rice supplies for food-insecure households
- Nutrition Support: Supplementary foods for malnourished children and pregnant women
- Livelihood Protection: Support to maintain basic livelihoods during crisis
Impact: Emergency food assistance provided "a miracle like the baobab tree" to drought-affected communities, preventing starvation and maintaining hope during severe crisis.
Status: Completed
Monsoon Flood Emergency Response
Crisis: Annual monsoon flooding affecting vulnerable communities
Response:
- Emergency Food Distribution: Rice, lentils, and essential food packages for isolated communities
- Clean Water Supply: Water purification tablets and temporary water systems
- Hygiene Kits: Preventing disease outbreak with sanitation supplies
- Temporary Shelter: Tarpaulins, blankets, and emergency shelter materials
- Livelihood Recovery: Seeds, tools, and support to restart farming after floods recede
Impact: Rapid response teams reach affected areas within 48 hours, providing life-saving assistance to over 10,000 families annually.
Humanitarian Aid for Displaced Populations
Crisis: Ongoing conflict and displacement
Response:
- Emergency Food Aid: Monthly food rations for displaced families
- Medical Care: Basic healthcare and medicines in underserved areas
- Protection Support: Safe spaces and services for vulnerable populations
- Education Continuity: Temporary learning spaces for displaced children
- Cash Assistance: Emergency cash grants for urgent needs
Impact: Ongoing support reaching 3,000+ displaced families with essential services and protection.
