Albania Earthquake Relief - World Bank Group

World Vision responds to 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Albania

Early in the morning of November 26^th, 2019 a series of earthquakes hit Albania with 6.4-magnitude. The epicenter was around 20 miles west of the heavily populated capital city of Tirana, between the coastal town of Durres and the city of Thumane, both of which suffered severe damage. Durrës, Thumanë, Tirana, Lezha and Kurbin are the most affected areas in the country, with damage to homes, schools and buildings. 
 
The Albanian Government declared a state of emergency for the regions of Tirana and Durres on November 27. The population of the 3 most affected regions (Durres, Lezha and Tirana) is 1,293,050, among which 309,319 are children. Though official number of affected population is not assessed yet, it is estimated that about 65,000 people (5% of total population of these regions) have been impacted by the earthquake.  
 

“We are deeply concerned for children at this worrying and devastating time for people in Albania. I could feel the scale of the earthquake in Tirana, and it was terrifying. For children it is an extremely frightening time, not to mention the suffering if life is lost”, said Eljona Boçe Elmazi, National Director, World Vision Albania and Kosovo.

WORLD VISION'S RESPONSE

Within hours from the earthquake World Vision Albania mobilized its resources and started responding to the needs of the affected population in Durres and Thumane.

World Vision staff are already on the ground and ready to respond with food, water, tents, sleeping bags, medical supplies, and other relief items. Together, we can ensure rapid delivery of these supplies as well as long-term support to help vulnerable families as they recover. 

You’ll reduce suffering and help rebuild lives by providing essentials like:

• Emergency food

• Clean water

• Shelter and blankets to keep warm and dry

• Emergency health services

• Child-Friendly Spaces that offer kids a safe place to play and heal

• Hygiene and cooking kits

• Education to help communities prepare for future disasters, making people and property more resilient

Your gift today, will help provide urgent relief and long-term recovery to families in Albania.

You can bring hope and restoration when disaster strikes.

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When disaster strikes, World Vision is there.  We respond immediately with life-saving help and supplies, and then stay long-term to support families as they recover and rebuild.  World Vision is a leader in emergency relief, with decades of experience and an established network of staff ready to respond to any type of disaster, anywhere in the world.

WORLD VISION'S HISTORY IN INDONESIA

World Vision have been operational in Albania since 1999 and works with 50,000 children in 220 communities across the country, including the most earthquake affected cities (Durrës, Tirana, Kurbin and Lezha). All staff and registered children are safe and accounted for.