It is no surprise that this year has been beyond challenging for everyone - especially the communities that LitWorld works with from around the world.
In these last few weeks, a series of natural disasters have devastated many families in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Philippines who were already facing losses in food, resources, employment, and school-time due to COVID-19. LitWorld’s partner organizations working in these communities have shown again and again to be incredibly innovative, responsive, and quick to act to support these families and kids to the best of their abilities - and you can help.
Here are 3 LitWorld partner organizations working in emergency relief situations that you can support:
Un Mundo, Honduras
Over the course of just a few weeks, Honduras was hit by two hurricanes, causing severe damage across the country.
In the mountainous region where Un Mundo and LitWorld work, the rains have washed away roads and bridges, leaving communities inaccessible by transport and often isolated from relief efforts.
Un Mundo is working hard to access these communities and provide the affected families with food, clean water and necessities, including educational materials for children unable to attend school at this time. You can support their relief efforts here.
Fabretto, Nicaragua
Buildings destroyed by Hurricanes Eta and Iota
Similar to its neighboring Honduras, Nicaragua has been battered by Huricanes Eta and Iota in the matter of two weeks.
Our partner organization Fabretto has been supporting communities on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua and working hard to provide basic needs and supplies to those dealing with the aftermath of the disasters.
Many families have been displaced from their homes, without access to clean drinking water, food, or shelter at this time - and the kids and families that LitWorld works with are no exception. To support the urgent work our partners at Fabretto are doing and provide families with life-saving supplies, you can donate here.
Project PEARLS, Philippines
Project PEARLS in the Philippines has been working to support the communities hit hard by two powerful cyclones in just four weeks, Vamco and Goni. which have left many communities without power, water, or homes.
Project PEARLS has been on the frontlines of urgent response teams, working hard to provide families with hot meals and other resources.
As PEARLS have always incorporated LitWorld programs into their emergency response, the children displaced from their homes and out of school are also receiving emotional support through books, reading corners and access to caring adults and safe spaces to share. To support communities affected by the typhoons in the Philippines, click here.