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What's Happening and How You Can Help Some 100,000 lives were saved by early warning systems and shelters, says Oxfam, but the catastrophe may just be beginning and, without a concerted international response, the country may face its worst humanitarian disaster in decades. Discover OneWorld partners assisting the affected villages, stay up to date with the latest news from the region, and learn more about Bangladesh and disaster mitigation efforts worldwide. Action Against Hunger
In addition, animal disease and crop flooding have left many families without food or income. Action Against Hunger and the Shariatpur Development Society work to vaccinate animals and distribute fodder and seeds as soon as possible. Support Action Against Hunger's efforts.
Lutheran World Relief
Support LWR's efforts.
Mercy Corps
Mercy
Corps is working through colleague agencies to bring relief to millions
of Bangladeshi families displaced by Cyclone Sidr, one of the biggest
storms in decades to hit the impoverished and densely populated South
Asian country.
Millions who live along the Bay of Bengal are now homeless. Officials fear disease outbreaks and say food, medicine and drinking water are in short supply. Rescue efforts have been slowed by blocked roads and severed telecommunication lines. Oxfam America
After
initially helping to evacuate local villagers from the storm path, Oxfam
America's more than 1,000 volunteers will begin working closely with
local partner organizations and the government of Bangladesh to ensure
the proper allocation of Oxfam resources. Oxfam will be focusing its
efforts on the regions of Daerhat, Pirojpur, Barguna and Patuakhali
and will be helping more than 80,000 meet their basic food, water, health,
and sanitation needs.
Support Oxfam America's efforts.  InterAction
Members Respond to Bangladesh Cyclone Network
for Good: Help Bangladesh Cyclone Victims
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