The tsunami that struck Indonesia’s Sunda Straits on December 22 left more than 400 dead, 14,000 injured and 33,719 displaced. More than 3,000 homes in the affected region have either been damaged or destroyed. BGR International is working to support the partners on the ground who are responding to immediate life-preserving needs. We are providing […]
In many rural South Asian communities, the subversion of women is still a major issue that needs healing and addressing by internal authorities. One way that South Asian women participating in a recent BGRi project found to empower one another was by meeting in small groups on a regular basis to discuss healthcare issues, disease […]
BGR International is committed to sustainable agriculture and clean water initiatives, as well as ensuring that the necessary resources are available to the communities who need them. One such community in Cambodia was brought to the attention of BGRi through the Farming Communities Kingdom Movement. BGRi was able to train 70 community leaders, 30 workers, […]
BGR International will be working with local partners on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in response to the devastating September earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The town of Palu and its 350,000 residences continue to search through the rubble for missing friends and family members. The death toll is currently 1,400 and rising, with more than […]
BGR International is continuing to work with Singapore volunteers in assisting with the relief efforts after yet another devastating earthquake in the area. BGRI partners and volunteers have been on the ground in Lombok since day one of the earthquakes, with […]
Massive flooding and widespread landslides throughout India have taken the lives of over 300 people and left over 300,000 more seeking temporary shelter in relief camps. Thousands more are stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued by immediate response teams. The state of Kerala is experiencing the worst flooding recorded in the nation’s recent history […]
A hydroelectric dam in the southern part of Laos collapsed in the evening of 23 July. The Laos government reported that the dam in Attapeu province collapsed as a result of heavy seasonal rainfalls. The break has caused widespread flooding, destroyed crops, and created a need for food, water, and temporary shelter. BGR International is working […]
UPDATE: 07 Sept 2018 Relief supplies are on their way! BGR International, along with Singapore partners, is sending blankets, T-shirts, water filters, and medical supplies to victims of the recent earthquakes in Lombok, Indonesia. 30 July 2018 On 29 July, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Lombok, causing 16 deaths and damaging […]
