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August 18, 2006

Gorom-Gorom Flooding Update - 18 August

Background

• Gorom-Gorom
• What Happened
• The Needs
• Response
• How to Help

Update
The latest figures for those affected by the flood, following a more accurate census by local authorities gives the following figures for the town of Gorom-Gorom (not including villages outside the town):

• 697 households have been displaced by the flood, consisting of 5514 people
• 943 houses, 7 shops, and 20 grain stores have been destroyed by the rain

Our £4000 has not yet been collected, since the post-office at Gorom-Gorom did not have enough cash. The road from the capital is now open however, so Andy and Pastor Daniel hope to get the money on Monday morning. I spoke to the head of the post-office, and he assures me this should be possible.

Christian Aid are also starting a relief effort through their partner in Gorom-Gorom, UCEC-Sahel. Andy and Daniel will be co-ordinating with them. I am in contact with Peace Corps workers Andy and Laura's parents in the US, and we are also in touch with a number of other agencies to look at different possibilities. Andy is working on an estimate of the needs and budget for us to present an action plan to possible partners. Please pray for good communication and co-ordination between us all.

More photos of the flood damage, taken by Andy and Laura, the Gorom Peace Corps workers, can be found here

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Posted by Keith at August 18, 2006 03:22 PM

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Posted by: samuel niiboye lartey at August 21, 2006 01:23 PM