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Monday, September 22, 2025

Timely aid transforms despair into hope for Aung’s family

The earthquake destroyed the family’s home, leaving only ruins behind. Night after night, Aung’s family slept outside on benches. He says, “With my wife injured, I had to take her to the hospital, look after my children, and I couldn’t work. Every day was a struggle.”

Aung and his family

Timely aid transforms despair into hope for Aung’s family

The earthquake destroyed the family’s home, leaving only ruins behind. Night after night, Aung’s family slept outside on benches. He says, “With my wife...

Responding beyond borders: Making a difference, even from a distance

Responding beyond borders: Making a difference, even from a distance

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