Oxfam America

2007 Bangladesh Cyclone

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 8 million people in this low-lying country. Without a massive international response, Bangladesh will face its worst humanitarian crisis in decades.

What Oxfam is Doing

Dead animals and debris have contaminated many of the ponds on which people depend for water. Oxfam is responding with an initial $8.5 million relief effort to provide clean drinking water, shelter, and nutritional support. more »

What You Can Do

Help the people of Bangladesh meet their basic needs for food, water, and shelter. Make a donation to the Bangladesh Cyclone Fund—and help them to become better prepared for future storms.

Feature Stories

Sidr survivors begin to rebuild their lives
Sidr survivors begin to rebuild their lives
These new cyclone-resistant houses cost about $700 each and take just 18 days to build.
Prone to Fierce Storms, Bangladesh Works to Improve its Preparedness
Prone to Fierce Storms, Bangladesh Works to Improve its Preparedness
Latif Khan has spent much of his professional life working on disaster prevention.
In cyclone-ravaged Bangladesh, worst may be yet to come
In cyclone-ravaged Bangladesh, worst may be yet to come
As Bangladesh recovers from Cyclone Sidr, a changing climate means that more disasters lie ahead.

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