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2007 Bangladesh cyclone recovery

When Cyclone Sidr tore through southern Bangladesh on Nov. 15, 2007, powerful winds, rain, and storm surges wreaked enormous destruction on the coast. The storm left more than 3,000 people dead, destroyed or damaged 1.4 million houses, and affected more than eight million people in this low-lying country. Without a massive international response, Bangladesh will face its worst humanitarian crisis in decades.

Oxfam is responding with an initial $8.5 million emergency relief effort that will provide up to 153,000 people with clean water and nutritional support. Additionally, the program will offer 15,000 households the means to construct temporary shelters. And as many as 400 latrines will also be built—with a design that will ensure privacy for women.

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Sidr survivors begin to rebuild their lives

Sidr survivors begin to rebuild their lives

Sturdy houses are now under construction for 400 Bangladesh families who survived Cyclone Sidr. The new dwellings are designed to be more resilient in future storms.

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Prone to fierce storms, Bangladesh works to improve its preparedness

Prone to fierce storms, Bangladesh works to improve its preparedness

A native of Bangladesh, Latif Khan has lived through many cyclones—and has spent much of his professional life working on ways to help prevent the death and destruction they can cause.

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In cyclone-ravaged Bangladesh, worst may be yet to come

In cyclone-ravaged Bangladesh, worst may be yet to come

As Bangladesh begins to recover from Cyclone Sidr, a changing climate means that more disasters lie ahead.

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Oxfam offers water, food, shelter to cyclone survivors in Bangladesh

Oxfam offers water, food, shelter to cyclone survivors in Bangladesh

As coastal residents return to the devastation left by Sidr, Oxfam launches a major relief effort to help people recover.

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Oxfam responds to the Bangladesh cyclone

Oxfam responds to the Bangladesh cyclone

After helping coastal communities evacuate before the storm, Oxfam and our local partners have begun assessing needs and distributing aid.

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